David Bush and Jim Parsons Papers on "Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas"
This collection contains printed materials relating to the creation and publication of David Bush and Jim Parsons' book "Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas," which was published by TCU Press in 2010. Materials include Bush's research notes, edited and annotated typescripts, correspondence, contracts, and a master copy of the book.
Dates
- 2009-2010
Creator
- Bush, David (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.54 linear feet (Two boxes, including one oversize)
Additional Description
Biographical / Historical
David Bush is the former Executive Director (2017-2024) at Preservation Houston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1978 as Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. He has also worked at Galveston Historical Foundation and preservation organizations in Connecticut and Florida. A New Orleans native, he holds a master’s degree in historic preservation from Middle Tennessee State University. With Jim Parsons, he coauthored several books on architecture in Texas, including "Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas," "Fair Park Deco: Art and Architecture of the Texas Centennial Exposition," "DFW Deco: Modernistic Architecture of North Texas," and "Houston Deco: Modernistic Architecture of the Texas Coast."
Jim Parsons is the Programs and Communications Director at Preservation Houston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1978 as Greater Houston Preservation Alliance. A native of Baytown, Texas, he is also a freelance writer, editor, and photographer.
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Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title
- Guide to the David Bush and Jim Parsons Papers on "Hill Country Deco: Modernistic Architecture of Central Texas"
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kevin Kinney
- Date
- October 27, 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the University of Houston Libraries Special Collections Repository
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
MD Anderson Library
4333 University Drive
Houston TX 77204-2000 USA
713-743-9750