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Susan and Michael Jhin papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 1079

Abstract

This collection consists of the Jhin family’s personal and professional achievements in business and the Asian-American community of Houston. Formats include awards, photographs, certificates, books, and newsclippings.

Dates: 1990 - 2022

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon poster collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0662

Abstract

This collection mainly contains posters from the Sweetheart of Texas Concert Hall and Saloon.

Dates: 1974 - 1975

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

SwishaHouse record label collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0607

Abstract

Photographs, promotional cards, posters, published interviews and music of Swisha House artists such as Paul Wall, Lil Mario, SLim Thug, Coota Bang, Michael 5000 Watts, Big Tyme, Lester Roy, Sabwarfare, Archie Lee, J Dawg and many others. Music is on audiocassette, LP album, and CD. Additionally, this collection features a large framed platinum record presented to CERCL to commemorate the sale 1 million copies of Paul Wall's The Peoples Champ album. (1 box plus framed platinum record)

Dates: 2000-2011

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Tanglewood / William G. Farrington papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0539

Abstract William G. Farrington, 1901-1967, was a real estate developer of residential and commercial property in the Greater Houston Area. He is especially known for creating Tanglewood, wealthy neighborhood located west of the Galleria area in Houston, Texas. He also was known for creating the Fairmont Park subdivisions and the Post Oak Shopping Center. He served as a director of several Houston area banks and savings and loan associations. The collection contains fives series covering real estate...

Dates: 1937-2000

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Texas Economic and Demographic Association [TEDA] records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0095

Abstract

This collection consists of the records of the Texas Economic and Demographic Association.

Dates: 1982 - 2015

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Texas Governors' Letters collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0142

Abstract:

This collection contains three letters: two from Governor James Allred of Texas to Emil Hurja of the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C. (1935-36), and one from Gov. Lawrence Sullivan Ross of Texas to General M. Cist of Cincinnati, Ohio (1889). Subjects include thanks for gifts sent and requests for reading materials, and do not relate specifically to Texas politics.

Dates: 1889; 1935 - 1936

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

The Banded Geckos collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0681

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs, news clippings, promotional materials, and audio.

Dates: 1980 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1980-2000

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas

The Discussion Group, Houston, TX, scrapbook and records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0507

Abstract

This collection contains a scrapbook that includes the history, lists of members, programs, photographs, and clippings from the Houston, TX Discussion Group. The scrapbook catalogues the club's list of members from 1947-1994. The chronologically arranged folders in box 2 includes annual communications, program information and rosters, 1990-2022.

Dates: 1947 - 2022

Found in: Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas