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Records (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Scope Note: UF: Agendas; Business, Financial, Government, Military, and Tax records; Notes, Receipts

Found in 320 Collections and/or Records:

Kuntz Louisiana U.S. 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

Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0276
Abstract These papers represent a broad view of Larry McMurtry’s literary career, including his collaborations with Diana Ossana. Handwritten notes, editorial correspondence, annotated typescripts, and production material show the creative process for McMurtry’s (and Ossana’s) novels, screenplays, teleplays, and essays. While many works are included here, Streets of Laredo and Dead Man’s Walk are among the most fully documented....
Dates: 1890 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2011

Larry W. Bryant UFO research collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0915
Scope and Contents The Larry W. Bryant UFO research collection contains personal papers such as correspondence, photographs, and articles written by Larry Bryant, as well as papers from his participation in UFO organizations like MUFON and CAUS, including board meeting minutes, budget notes, and quarterly reports. A large section of the collection is devoted to Bryant’s research into ufology using court cases against the government and Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain files kept from...
Dates: 1920 - 2010

Lasker Meyer family collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0746
Abstract

This small collection includes correspondence, certificates, dance programs, newsprint, photographs, and pamphlets pertaining to Lasker Meyer, his family, and the Foley’s department store chain that he ran until 1987.

Dates: 1921 - 1980

Libby and Edward Marvins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0782
Abstract

This collection contains documents and memorabilia donated by Libby and Edward Marvins related to their time as congregants at Emanu El as well as an oral history conducted with Libby Marvins by staff with the Houston Jewish History Archive in 2018. The materials (including photos, newsprint, correspondence, and other unique items) offer insight into the events and organizations of the Houston Jewish community in the latter half of the 20th century.

Dates: 1912 - 2018

Limited Editions Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0699
Abstract

The Limited Editions Club records reflect the historical documentation of the fine book press that was founded in 1929. Included in this collection are the monthly letters, prospectuses, holiday greetings, letters to subscribres, advertising materials, publicity, book reviews, book dealer catalogues.

Dates: 1929-2004

Louis Aulbach Olivewood Cemetery research collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0669
Abstract

Research materials in this collection include a list of burials at Olivewood Cemetery, burial maps, and photographs of the tombstone of Richard Allen. The materials date from 2008, when Louis Aulbach was actively volunteering with the cemetery.

Dates: 2008

Lynne Huffer papers on Benefits Equality at Rice University

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0595
Abstract This collection consists of non-academic papers of Dr. Lynne Huffer that reflect her university community activities while she was on the faculty at Rice from 1998 to 2005. Among these activities are work on a campaign to extend university benefits coverage to domestic partners; protesting against a publicly quoted homophobic statement made by head football coach Ken Hatfield; surveying the Rice campus climate, particularly regarding women; serving on the President’s Council on the...
Dates: 1997 - 2004

Maclin-Fox-Dege Battery Texas Light Artillery records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0295
Abstract

This collection includes two bound volumes of battery records concerning personnel, orders, supplies, ordnance and more.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Marguerite Johnston Barnes Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0491
Abstract

The bulk of these papers represent Barnes’ writing and journalism career, from her early college years to her lengthy career at the Houston Post newspaper. Included are photocopies of her articles, columns, reviews and editorials, typescripts of her works, photographs, and a small amount of family and biographical materials.

Dates: 1926-2000