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Keep Houston Beautiful Records

Collection

Identifier: 2012-007

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1977-2012; Majority of material found within 2000-2008

Scope and Contents This collection includes award applications Keep Houston Beautiful has made to win monetary awards from Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful. It also includes awards Keep Houston Beautiful has won and awards that Keep Houston Beautiful has nominated community partners for. Included are administrative records, community initiatives of Keep Houston Beautiful, and various Keep Houston Beautiful events. This collection also includes photographs, press coverage, training materials, and...

George Kirksey Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1971-002

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1910-1971

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...

Komen Foundation, Houston Records

Collection

Identifier: 2008-009

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1992-2012; Majority of material found within 1997-2008

Scope and Contents The processed Komen Foundation, Houston Records are housed in 35 boxes. The materials are arranged chronologically in ongoing yearly series with the following recurring subseries: Administrative Documents, Organizational Documents, Roster, Scholarships and Grants, Informational Material, Newsletters, Sponsors, Events, Race for Cure, Clippings and Correspondence, etc. Most notably, this collection documents organizational events and fundraising efforts from 1998 to 2012.In...

Lawndale Art and Performance Center Records from the Ann Williams Harithas Library

Collection

Identifier: 2019-006

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1979-2015

Content Description

This collection contains materials dating back to 1979, when the Lawndale Art and Performance Center was formed. It includes exhibition announcements, posters, photographs, 35mm slides, artist correspondence, ephemera, and video related to exhibitions and programs presented by the art center.

The Lawndale records are not yet fully processed, but may be available for research. Please contact collection curator Christian Kelleher at cdkelleher@uh.edu for more information.

Norma Lee Feminist Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: 2008-006

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1975-1979

Scope and Contents

This small collection is housed in 1 box and consists of one series that documents Norma Lee's correspondence concerning activist and feminist activities in the mid to late 1970s. Most notably, the collection contains correspondence from well-known political figures such as Rep. Barbara Jordan. Additionally, you can find correspondence regarding high profile issues and events such the Equal Rights Amendment and the International Women's Year (IWY) National Women's Conference, 1977.

Leon Hale Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2001-004

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1923-2002

Scope and Contents

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.

Bert L. Long, Jr. Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2014-016

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1940-2013

Scope and Contents This collection documents Bert L. Long, Jr.’s life and his career as an artist, which he started in 1979. The original order of the collection as well as the original folder titles and folders were retained whenever possible. When the collection was received, a small percentage of the collection was in order due to the work Pete Gershon did with Bert Long through the CALL project while Ber Long was alive. The collection includes resumes and CV’s, autobiographical statements, and material...

Mary F. Lopez Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2014-006

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1942-2014; Majority of material found within 2000-2008

Scope and Contents The collection is approximately .5 linear feet and consists primarily of documents, correspondence, organization records, photographs and clippings. A significant part of the collection is comprised of photocopies.Organized into two series, Series I, Jose R. Lopez Papers, and Series II, Mary F. Lopez Papers, the collection includes materials related to Ms. Mary F. Lopez life as a homemaker, wife, activist, and her career.Documents related to Mr. Jose R. Lopez’s time...

Raphaele Malandain Photographic Records

Collection

Identifier: 2019-044

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1983-1999

Scope and Contents

The collection contains newsclippings and publicity of Raphaële’s work as well as slides, prints, photos, negatives and transparencies of her portfolio of work used in corporate ads by many of the largest and most prominent companies around the world.

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

Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill MANUAL Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2017-016

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1974-2019

Preliminary Scope and Contents Note The organizational records of MANUAL and personal papers artistic collaborators Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill include correspondence, photographic inventories of works, project files, written works, press, and other materials.This is a preliminary inventory. Materials continue to be added to the collection, and processing is incomplete. Contact collection curator Christian Kelleher at cdkelleher@uh.edu with any questions.The collection does not include MANUAL's original...

Ferman Martin Political Cartoons

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 1970-005

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 20th Century

Scope and Contents

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.

Scott Mellott Houston Fire Department Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2010-001

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1889-2010

Scope and Contents

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.

Maxine Mesinger Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2002-002

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1965-2001

Scope and Contents

Clippings spanning the run of Messinger's "Big City Beat" column make up the bulk of this collection. The collection contains photographs documenting Mesinger's social life, friends and family, a small amount of correspondence from family and friends, and two audiotapes.

UH Mexican American Alumni Association Records

Collection

Identifier: 1997-011

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1987-1997

Scope and Contents

The Mexican American Alumni Association Records consists of administrative files, financial records, minutes, and correspondence dating from 1987 to 1997. Materials are organized chronologically at the folder level.

Tatcho Mindiola Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2015-012

Found in: University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

Dates: 1970-2015

Abstract

This collection documents the academic career, community service and advocacy, and local civil rights activist work of Tatcho Mindiola, Professor Emeritus of Sociology and former director of the Center for Mexican American Studies. Materials include correspondence, course planning materials, research data, program files, published and unpublished manuscripts, and a significant amount of published reference material.

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Keep Houston Beautiful Records

George Kirksey Papers

Komen Foundation, Houston Records

Lawndale Art and Performance Center Records from the Ann Williams Harithas Library

Norma Lee Feminist Correspondence

Leon Hale Papers

Bert L. Long, Jr. Papers

Mary F. Lopez Papers

Raphaele Malandain Photographic Records

Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill MANUAL Papers

Ferman Martin Political Cartoons

Scott Mellott Houston Fire Department Photograph Collection

Maxine Mesinger Papers

UH Mexican American Alumni Association Records

Tatcho Mindiola Papers

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