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Student Organizations Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-020
Dates: 1947-2014; undated
Scope and Contents The processed records in this collection contain 14 boxes relating to the various student organizations at the University of Houston. A significant portion of this material was given to the archives from the University Print Plant. Materials include correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, club rosters, publications, event programs, and club policies. The bulk of the material consists of records relating to fraternities and sororities on campus; this includes photographs, slides,...

Surviving Katrina and Rita in Houston Project Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2019-021
Dates: approximately 2006-2008
Scope and Contents This collection contains approximately 6 linear feet of analog/paper archival records, over 400 digital interview files, and 242 digital transcripts related to the Surviving Katrina and Rita in Houston project. Founded by UH Professor Carl Lindahl in 2005, Surviving Katrina and Rita is the world's first project in which disaster survivors have taken the lead in documenting fellow survivors' experience of disaster. The project received worldwide recognition for its role in helping survivors...

Professor Loyd S. Swenson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1988-002
Dates: 1977-1987
Scope and Contents The processed portion of these papers includes 12 linear feet described in five series. They comprise the editorial files for 100 Years of Science and Technology in Texas, published by Rice University Press in 1986. Professor Swenson, of the University of Houston, and Reverend Leo Klosterman, of the University of St. Thomas, co-edited the work, which was sponsored by Sigma Xi, a scientific research society. The materials date from 1977 to 1987. Included are correspondence with...

Sybil Pittman Estess Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-031
Dates: 1966-2014; Majority of material found within 2000-2008
Scope and Contents

This collection includes anthologies and journals that contain Estess’ poetry and reviews. Whole volumes are arranged alphabetically by journal title. In addition, the collection includes copies and tear sheets of various other poems and writings by the author. These are arranged alphabetically according to the title of the work or the title of the original publication. Estess’ original folder labels and organization have been retained.

UH System Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-022
Dates: 1940-2013
Scope and Contents These records contain 4 boxes relating to the six branch campuses that make up the University of Houston System (UH Cinco Ranch, UH Clear Lake, UH Downtown, UH North, UH Sugarland, UH Victoria) as well as administrative material from the UH System governing body. A significant portion of this material was given to the archives from the university Print Plant. Material includes correspondence, stationary, courses programs, class schedules, reports, proposals, posters and event records. The...

Tatiana Semenova Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-008
Dates: 1920-1996
Scope and Contents

The Tatiana Semenova papers consist of seven boxes of personal material dating from 1933 to 1997. It documents Madame Semenova's early dancing career with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, and her later teaching career in Baton Rouge and Houston. There are five series in this collection: Scrapbooks, Photographs, Personal, Programs, and Realia. The collection was received in no particular order. The processor has imposed the arrangement.

Tenneco Energy History Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-005
Dates: 1946-2014; Majority of material found within 1974-1988
Scope and Contents Records in this collection of Tenneco history include three major areas of interest. One group consists of management and planning records created by executives of Tenneco. The second group reflects a joint effort to write the history of Tenneco, Built from Scratch. Draft manuscripts, publication costs, and a Tenneco management reunion reflect the concerted effort to document the company’s history. A third group contains in-house publications reflecting Tenneco’s business accomplishments...

Texas City Disaster Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 1969-035
Dates: 1947
Scope and Contents

This set of 21 photographs was taken between April 16 and 21, immediately after the 1947 explosion in Texas City. At some point the photos were removed from a small album. We have the notes concerning each photo made on the facing album pages but no additional information.

Toby M. Myers, Deborah D. Tucker, and Maria Jose Angelelli Texas Council on Family Violence Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1998-005
Dates: 1974-2016; Majority of material found within 1980-1998
Scope and Contents The Toby M. Myers, Deborah D. Tucker, and Maria Jose Angelelli Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) Records contain written records of the organization, as well as photographs and ephemera from the group. Items in the collection range in date from 1974 to 2001, with most of the material dating from the 1990s. The bulk of the collection details the various activities of the group since its inception in 1978, including conferences attended or organized, political and legislative activity,...

Texas Deco Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-002
Dates: 2010-2012
Scope and Contents

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

Texas Forged Documents Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1989-002
Dates: 1821-1936; undated
Scope and Contents

The documents in this collection have been identified as forgeries and were exhibited at a Forgery Conference held at the University of Houston Libraries in 1989.

Texas Foundation for the Arts Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2023-007
Dates: 1992-2012
Content Description Documentaries in the collection include: Building Bridges of Understanding: Asia Society Texas Center Galveston Island Houston Arts Television The Art of Architecture: Houston 1910 Harris County CourthouseAll of the films in the collection were first broadcast on Houston Public Media/Houston PBS Ch. 8, and then distributed to all PBS stations in Texas and often to educational outlets, including area school districts, for classroom use. Also included...

Texas Music Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2011-011
Dates: 1900-2010; Majority of material found within 1940-1969
Scope and Contents The Texas Music Collection contains research files on the history of Texas music, particularly musicians and record labels, including the administrative and financial files of Duke/Peacock Records of the Houston area. Newspaper clippings, photographs, financial records, songbooks, and administrative files comprise the research files.The collection is divided into six series, which are arranged in order of volume of material, from most to least represented: Artists; Production and...

Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-002
Dates: 1985-2013; Majority of material found in 1991-2013
Scope and Contents This collection contains materials produced by or related to the Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival held at the University of Houston. Collection materials date from 1985 to 2013, though the majority of materials are from 1991 to 2013. Materials are concentrated in the Houston area, though programs from concerts in Atlanta and Leipzig are also included. Programs, concert schedules, festival calendars, unused application materials, invitations, correspondence,...

Texas Optometric Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: 2006-001
Dates: Majority of material found within 1954-1990
Scope and Contents

This collection contains five series: The TOA President Correspondence, Executive Secretary Correspondence, TOA Committee Correspondence, TOA Administration, and Audio Tapes. Material includes correspondence, memoranda, meetings, newspaper clippings, reports, audio tapes and other administrative material. The collection is arranged chronologically within each series, dating from 1950 to 1999, adhering as much as possible to the original order.

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Houston (Cruiser : CA-30) 5
National Women's Conference 5
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections. Houston Dance Archives 5
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University of Houston. Department of English 5
University of Houston. Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design 5
Sharing Stories from 1977 4
University of Houston. College of Business Administration 4
University of Houston. Department of History 4
University of Houston. Libraries 4
DJ Screw, 1971-2000 3
KPFT-FM (Radio station : Houston, Tex.) 3
League of United Latin American Citizens 3
Miller, Vassar 3
Pacifica Radio 3
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 3
University of Houston -- Administration 3
University of Houston. Faculty Senate 3
University of Houston. School of Communication 3
Alley Theatre (Houston, Tex.) 2
American Association of University Professors. University of Houston Chapter 2
Art Museum of South Texas 2
Arte Público Press 2
Bernrieder, William A. 2
Burma-Siam Railroad 2
Carper, James 2
Dixon, Royal, 1885-1962 2
Doyle, JD 2
Emmott, Sarah H. 2
Ferguson, James Edward, 1871-1944 2
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Fuermann, George, 1918-2001 2
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Galbreth, Michael, 1956-2019 2
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Houston Grand Opera 2
Houston Symphony Orchestra 2
Houston Symphony Society 2
KUHT Film Productions 2
KUHT-TV (Television station : Houston, Tex.) 2
Kaplan, H. David 2
Lienhard, John H., 1930- 2
Lindahl, Carl, 1947- 2
Lowry, Beverly 2
McElhinney, Charles Flemming 2
Moody Gallery (Houston, Tex.) 2
Oberholtzer, E. E. (Edison Ellsworth), 1880-1954 2
Parker, Annise 2
Phi Kappa Phi 2
Public Access Computer Systems Forum (PACS-L) 2
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) 2
Randal, Marjorie 2
Sarwar, Sehba 2
Screwed Up Click (Musical group) 2
Shuart, Carey Chenoweth 2
Texas Medical Center 2
United States. Congress. House 2
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 2
United States. Navy 2
University of Houston. Center for Mexican American Studies 2
University of Houston. College of Arts and Sciences 2
University of Houston. College of Education 2
University of Houston. College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2
University of Houston. College of Optometry 2
University of Houston. Law Center -- Alumni and alumnae 2
University of Houston. Office of University Relations 2
University of Houston. School of Theatre and Dance 2
University of Houston. Veteran's Office 2
University of Houston. Women's Studies Program 2
Actors Studio (New York, N.Y.) 1
Aker, Joe C. 1
Allred, James V., 1899-1959 1
Alonzo y Sus Rancheros 1
Alonzo, Frank 1
Alonzo, Ventura 1
Altrusa International 1
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education 1
American Association of University Women 1
American Association of University Women. West Harris County Branch 1
American G.I. Forum 1
Anderson, Clayton & Co. 1
Anderson, John Q., 1941-1970 1
Ant Farm (Design group) 1
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Autry, James L. 1
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Bailey, Jim 1
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