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African Americans

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Ensemble Theatre Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0533
Abstract:

This collection contains fifteen boxes of material related to the operation of The Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas, including General Records, Administration Records and Financial Records.

Dates: 1983-2008

Frankie Carter Randolph papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0372
Abstract

The papers of Frankie Carter Randolph (1894-1972), longtime leader of Texas liberal Democrats, include correspondence, documents, newsclippings, photographs, oral history interviews and other materials that chronicle her political activism in Texas during the 1950s and 1960s. Issues include the Poll Tax, labor law, African Americans, and social programs.

Dates: 1913 - 1983

Houston Chronicle music photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0927
Abstract

This a collection of Houston-related music photographs originally owned and created by the Houston Chronicle and its staff.

Dates: 1963 - 1994

Joseph Lomax collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0660
Abstract

This collection contains original writings, correspondence, photographs, and audio that document the work and life of Joseph Lomax.

Dates: 1950 - 1996

Judge Clarease Yates papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0123
Abstract

The collection consists of certificates, diplomas, correspondence, and an album of large color photographs. Also included are several framed certificates of recognition and a proclamation honoring Judge Yates.

Dates: 1990 - 2005

K-Rino Hip Hop music collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0720
Abstract

Recordings and posters featuring K-Rino, as well as one Houston Chronicle (September 10-16, 2015) edition featuring Houston's Hip-hop History, one "Rap by Design: Conspiracy to Revelation" book, with foreword written by K-Rino, and one unopened "Stories from the Black Book" cassette tape.

Dates: 2008-2017

Kuntz Louisiana Civil War collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0256
Abstract:

Correspondence, military documents, posters, receipts, and clippings chiefly relating to the Civil War in New Orleans and Louisiana. Includes bills of sale and lists of slaves, correspondence to Thomas Overton Moore, governor of Louisiana, and from Jefferson Davis.

Dates: 1811 - 1959

Lee P. Brown professional papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0509
Abstract: This collection contains the professional papers of Dr. Lee P. Brown. The papers reflect his professional career as Mayor of Houston (1998-2004), Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (1993-1995), New York City Police Commissioner (1990-1992), Police Chief of Houston, Texas (1982-1990), Public Safety Commissioner of Atlanta, Georgia (1978-1982), and Professor and Scholar at Rice University. Also included in the collection are newsclips, photographs, awards and...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1954-2013

Liberty Hall collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0658
Abstract

This collection mainly consists of memorabilia and ephemera from the music venue Liberty Hall.

Dates: 1971-2016

Little Joe Bell collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0909
Abstract

This collections consists of photographs, digital images, ephemera, and an oral history.

Dates: 1974 - 2019