Houston (Tex.) -- Politics and government
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
William David Allred Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1969-002
Dates:
1966-1985
Abstract
Democratic representative of District 13 in the Texas State House of Representatives, 1966-1980. Collection includes correspondence, publications, notes, and other materials pertaining to a variety of individuals and subjects from across Allred's political career.
Nia Becnel Papers on Allen Parkway Village
Collection
Identifier: 2008-019
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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Nia Becnel Papers on Allen Parkway Village
Dates:
1942; 1979-1990
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence, reports, and other printed materials formerly belonging to Nia Dorian Becnel, preservationist and former professor at University of Houston College of Architecture. The materials document efforts by Becnel, residents, and other local stakeholders to preserve Allen Parkway Village/San Felipe Courts from demolition. Included are documents from organizations that Becnel belonged to or collaborated with, such as Greater Houston Preservation...
City of Houston Collection
Collection
Identifier: 1969-060
Dates:
1891-1900
Scope and Contents
The City of Houston Collection consists of official correspondence and documents relating to the City of Houston around the turn of the century. Most of the items relate to physical improvements, such as paving being made to the city by the City Engineer's Office. The documents date from 1881-1900. The collection comprises 1 manuscript box with 19 individual items. The collection is divided alphabetically according to the office of issue, and then filed chronologically. The...
Tom DeLay Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2006-013
Dates:
1982-2006
Scope and Contents
The Tom DeLay Papers consist of 142 boxes of material dating from 1982 to 2006 that document DeLay’s service in the United States House of Representatives. A Congressional Papers Series comprises a large portion of the collection, containing correspondence, publications, legislative materials, notes, research materials, and other materials related to DeLay’s service in Congress. The collection also includes a robust photographs and audiovisual materials series, visually documenting DeLay’s...
Gene Green Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2018-044
Dates:
1972-2018
Scope and Contents
The Gene Green papers consist of 55 boxes of material dating from 1973 to 2018 that document Green's service in the Texas State Legislature and the United States House of Representatives. A Congressional Papers series comprises a large portion of the collection, documenting Green's career in the United States Congress. Arranged chronologically by term, this series contains administrative materials, legislative files, and publicity and press materials. The collection also includes...
Houston Business Journal Collection of "Houston Heritage" Articles
Collection
Identifier: 2026-007
Found in:
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
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Houston Business Journal Collection of "Houston Heritage" Articles
Dates:
1991-2011
Scope and Contents
This collection contains clippings of "Houston Heritage" articles from the Houston Business Journal, a weekly publication that covers local business news across the Greater Houston region. "Houston Heritage" was a weekly column that featured biographical and historical profiles on a wide range of individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other topics concerning Houston and Texas as a whole. The articles were written primarily by Houston historian Betty Trapp Chapman, as well as...
Ferman Martin Political Cartoons
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1970-005
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.
Kathryn J. Whitmire Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2004-002
Dates:
1972-1992
Scope and Contents
This set of papers documents Kathy Whitmire's long, active political career as the mayor of Houston throughout the 1980s. The collection is organized into four major series beginning chronologically with Jim Whitmire's political documents, Kathy Whitmire's career as city controller, followed by her mayoral campaigns and city business during each term, and documentation upon her defeat in 1991. The materials largely consist of Whitmire's campaign and city business documents including...