Ninety-six scrapbooks which contain an extensive collection of newspaper clippings, programs, flyers, invitations, and other ephemera that document the history of the University of Houston from its beginnings as Houston Junior College in 1927. The articles come from a variety of newspapers and cover topics from University achievements, events, and controversies to stories about its students, faculty, and other stakeholders. The scrapbooks range in date from 1927-1977, with one additional scrapbook covering 1990-1992.