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Anderson-Greenwood Family History records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0534
Abstract Benjamin and Mary Greenwood Anderson of Houston, Texas, were experienced genealogists and traveled extensively to collect their family history records, as well as on numerous collateral lines. Family connections reached into the East Coast, Northeast, Midwest, South, and into Europe. Benjamin Anderson founded Anderson-Greenwood and Co. in 1945, intending the company to design and manufacture aircraft. After the Korean War, the firm switched to valve design and developed the first line of...
Dates: 1850-2004

Andrew Forest Muir papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0017
Abstract: This material includes correspondence, research and genealogical notes which reflect the interests of historian and Rice University professor Andrew Forest Muir. They relate to 19th century Texas and Houston history; free African Americans in Texas pre-Civil War; the life and death of William Marsh Rice; the growth of the Catholic, Anglican, and Episcopal Churches in the 19th century via missionary work in Texas and Hawaii; and Hawaiian history, specifically clergymen in Hawaii. These...
Dates: ca. 1916-1969

Askanase Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0776
Abstract

The collection includes one box of personal correspondence, certificates, newspaper and newsletter clippings, photographs, memorabilia, and a scrapbook that document the activities of Reuben Askanase, Hilda Graham Askanase, David Askanase, and Susan Askanase between 1948 and 2013.

Dates: 1948 - 2013

Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia

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Identifier: MS 0626
Abstract

The Audrey Jones Beck Papers and Memorabilia consist of 52 linear feet of photographs, scrapbooks, artifacts, financial, legal, correspondence, real estate, property, philanthropy, public service, and Museum of Fine Arts Houston records, as well as family records. The dates range from 1860 to 2004. Of note are three clothing ensembles as well as records of artworks purchased for her personal collection that were later donated to MFAH.

Dates: 1860-2004

Bell Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0787
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, military paperwork, media, photographs, a scrapbook, and JCC and Workmen's Circle materials, which document the lives of members of the Bell family from 1910 to 2004.

Dates: 1910 - 2004

Bennet L. "Bill" Blumberg scrapbook collection

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Identifier: MS 0809
Abstract

The Bennet L. "Bill" Blumberg scrapbook collection is made up of one award and two scrapbooks containing photographs and news-clippings depicting the lives of Bill Blumberg, his wife Helen, and their family.

Dates: 1940s, 1974

Billie Carr political papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0373
Abstract

The papers of Billie Carr, political organizer in the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, include correspondence, office files, photographs, and memorabilia pertaining to her work in the Harris County Democrats, Texas Democrats, Democratic National Committee, New Democratic Coalition, and Billie Carr & Associates.

Dates: 1956 - 2003

Bonner and Howard Families papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0627
Scope and Contents

Photographs, correspondence, business records, diaries, scrapbooks and more, documenting the family and business lives of the Bonner and Howard families in Texas in the 20th century.

Dates: 1900-2012

Bourne Family scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0290
Abstract:

This scrapbook contains many clippings, letters, and notes collected by members of the Bourne family, documenting political events and concerns in Tarboro, North Carolina and other locations in the South.

Dates: 1870 - 1903

Braes Republican Women's Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0601
Abstract

Donated by active Republicans Dr. and Mrs. Edward C.M. Chen, these club records show the activities of the Braes Republican Women's Club in Houston, such as meeting minutes and detailed scrapbooks featuring photographs of members and various events. The period of time covered by this material includes Dr. Chen’s term of service as Harris County Republican Party Chair. Dr. and Mrs. Chen both appear in this collection, which was maintained by Mrs. Chen. (3 boxes)

Dates: 1980-2011

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Rice University 6
Congregation Beth Israel (Houston, Tex.) 3
Unknown 2
Alter, Fred C. 1
American Freedom Train Foundation 1
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American Republics Corporation 1
Anderson, Benjamin M. 1
Anderson, Clayton & Co 1
Angel, Debbie 1
Anglican Church in North America 1
Askanase, Hilda (Graham) 1
Askanase, Reuben 1
Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller) 1
Autry family 1
Autry, James Lockhart, 1830-1862 1
Autry, James Lockhart, II 1
Autry, Micajah 1
B'nai B'rith. Herzl Lodge No. 608 1
Belasco, Norman 1
Bell Family 1
Bell, Henrietta 1
Bell, Marian 1
Berry, Frank Lee (Jr.) 1
Block, Linda 1
Bloome, Jarrod D. 1
Blumberg, Bennet L. 1
Bobo, Mary J. 1
Bourne family 1
Braes Republican Women's Club 1
Catholic Church. 1
Chaille Rice Literary Society 1
Chamberlain, Nancy Cravens (estate) 1
Christ Church Cathedral (Houston, Tex.). 1
Congregation Adath Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.) 1
Congregation Beth El (Houston, Tex.) 1
Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex) 1
Congregation K'nesseth Israel. (Houston, Tex) 1
Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex) 1
Cullinan, J. S. (Joseph Stephen) 1
Daily, William 1
DePelchin Children's Center 1
Duncan, Charles William Jr. 1
Episcopal Church. Diocese of Texas. 1
Epstein Scharf, Lauren 1
Fidelity Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Company 1
Fink, Aaron 1
Fleming, Mrs. Lamar 1
Fondren Library 1
Fondren family 1
Fondren, Ella F. 1
Gaber, Sara Jo 1
Gray, Peter William, 1787-1841 1
Hammeken, George Louis, 1811-1881 1
Hassid, Marilyn Levitch 1
Hope, Bob 1
Houston Astros 1
Houston, Mrs. William (Mildred White) 1
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863 1
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975 1
Huxley, Juliette, 1896-1994 1
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 1
Kaufman, Phyllis 1
Kaufman, Sheldon 1
Kiwanis Club of Houston 1
Kiwanis International 1
Kiwanis International. Texas-Oklahoma District 1
Levy Funeral Directors Inc. 1
Levy, Vicki Samuels 1
Linares, Joan 1
McNeely, Holmes 1
Methodist Hospital (Houston, Tex.) 1
Mexico Fuel Oil Company 1
Mosby, John Singleton 1
Muir family 1
Muir, Andrew Forest, 1916-1969 1
Nathan, Marilyn Kemeny 1
Nathan, Martin 1
Panzer, Estelle 1
Project Apollo (U.S.). 1
Rice Owl Band 1
Rice University. Department of History. 1
Rice University. Owen Wister Literary Society 1
Rice, William Marsh, 1816-1900 1
Sarah Lane Literary Society 1
Schachtel, Hyman Judah, 1907-1990 1
Strange, Ray Watkin Hoagland, 1915-2011 1
Texas Company 1
Texas Fuel Company 1
Texas Land & Abstract Company 1
The Discussion Group (Houston, Tex.) 1
Townsend, Annie Euphemia Burford 1
Townsend, Florence Belle "Floribel" 1
Townsend, Foard 1
Townsend, Marcus Hervey 1
Tragsdorf, William B., Sr. 1
Turner, Sandy Howard 1
Unesco. 1
United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston (Houston, Tex.) 1
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1
Wagman, Robert Irving 1
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