Scope and Contents There are 66 items in the collection, dating from 1926-1964. Included is a typed manuscript history of the Port of Houston and Buffalo Bayou, as well as a typed version of the ordinance establishing the Port of Houston in 1841. In addition are 40 photographic prints. The photographs include shots of an exhibit highlighting the history of the Port of Houston, as well as photographs from the fiftieth anniversary of the Port of Houston, taken on November 10, 1964. The anniversary...

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Scrapbook album, photographs, and documents of the African American sorority Iota Phi Lambda's Beta Phi Chapter, circa 1970s.

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The personal papers of Texas state senator Jack C. Ogg include scrapbooks, political newsclippings, photographs, audiocassette, political files, political surveys, Legislative bills, issue letters, political newsletters, political publications, and reports, awards, and speeches.

This collection is not yet fully processed. For questions about materials in this collection or to request access, contact curator Vince Lee (velee@uh.edu).

Scope and Contents The collection contains the correspondence, photographs, newsclippings, philanthropic files, speeches, posters, videos, and travel logs and diaries of both Belle and Richard Johnson of their trips abroad to China and the USSR in 1979 and 1980 as part of the American Newspapers Publishers Association. Also contained within the collection are the sketchbooks and drawings of Belle Johnson as an Art History student at the University of Houston, as well as personal notes and letters from Richard...

Scope and Contents This collection contains 203 items and includes items dated from 1858 to 1900. The bulk of the items are dated between 1869 and 1881. The collection consists for the most part of correspondence, with some legal documents and tax papers. In addition to Mary Jones' letters, there is correspondence from Sallie (Jones) Ashe, her husband R. G. Ashe, Henry Cowing, Anson Jones, Cromwell Anson Jones, Joseph E. Field, and J. J. McMillan. The collection has been arranged in two...

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This collection does not currently have a finding aid available online. For assistance, please contact Special Collections by emailing velee@uh.edu.

Scope and Contents The majority of this manuscript collection consists of general and business correspondence concerning John Henry Kirby and his various business interests in southeast Texas. The manuscripts include holograph and typewritten letters, telegrams and postcards. Legal and land documents include deeds and abstracts, and business documents include checks and vouchers.In 1965 the collection was deposited in the archives of the Texas Gulf Coast Historical Association, at that time housed...

Scope and Contents The George Kirksey Papers contain clippings, manuscripts, some correspondence, scrapbooks, and numerous photographs. Materials are dated between 1910 and 1971. The collection comprises 18 manuscript boxes and has 3,363 items. The collection is divided into several series, based on a particular function of Kirksey's life or by form (photographs, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous items). The collection arrived at the University of Houston Special Collections unorganized for the most...

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This set of papers documents Leon Hale's long and prolific writing career that began in 1946. It is divided into ten major categories with the bulk of the material being comprised of Mr. Hale's book projects, daily columns, letters from readers, and miscellaneous articles. The materials are housed in sixteen boxes, including fourteen record cartons and two oversized boxes. Each of the categories is prefaced by a detailed description.

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Scope and Contents The collection contains seven series: Oral History; Love's Writings; Banks: TCB and Chemical New York; Research Files; Pre-TCB; Memorabilia; and Videotapes. Original order has been maintained as much as possible, and the collection is for the most part in the same arrangement as when it entered the archives.Accession 1Accession 1 (2007) of the collection mainly contains material relating to the writing and publication in 2005 of Ben Love: My Life in Texas Commerce, by...

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The Ferman Martin Political Cartoons consist of 7 boxes of undated hand drawn political cartoons from across Martin's career. Subjects of the cartoons include World War II, the Cold War, state and local issues, and more.

Scope and Contents The personal papers of George Eugene McDavid include correspondence, family history and letters, memos, newspaper industry reports, financial statements of the Houston Post and Chronicle, philanthropic files and correspondence on the Houston Symphony, Red Cross, and University of Houston, scrapbooks, featured newsclippings, photographs, videos on the history and events of the Houston Chronicle and notable Houstonians, newspaper industry publications, awards, UH Football programs and...

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The McLaran Family Papers include historical correspondence and genealogical research on the family decendants of John McLaran, who immigrated to America from Scotland in the late 18th century.

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The Scott Mellott Houston Fire Department Collection consist of color and black and white photographs of the Houston Fire Department spanning from the late 19th century into the 21st century. Materials are arranged into three series.