Frank E. Mann Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0049
Scope and Contents
Among the major subjects and materials of the collection are the reports on the nine single-member council districts plan, editorials on cable television, correspondence and financial statements covering city finances as a whole, reports on the technological development of fire control equipment, and progress reports regarding rapid transit. The rest of the materials consist of letters, reports of meetings, editorials, hearings, memoranda, and recommendations concerning such subjects as City annexations, City planning, sales and property taxes, and the Port of Houston Authority.
Dates
- 1960-1979
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Frank E. Mann Papers must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Frank E. Mann was a native Texan who served on the Houston City Council from 1960 to 1979. After securing law and accounting licenses, he served two nonconsecutive terms in the state legislature. Just before the outbreak of World War II, he organized the civilian fire defense program in Houston. During his tenure of nine terms in the City Council, Mann's accomplishments included a freeway program, the elimination of political firings, the installation of fire department ambulances, and the initiation of an employee insurance program. Forming close relationships with City employees, Mann worked on adjusting the salaries and insurance plans of Houston municipal employees in an effort to put them on par with those of private industry. Concerned about the difficulty of accommodating urban services to the City's growth, he dedicated himself to air and water pollution control, improved sewage and garbage disposal, and a continued supply of pure water. He advocated an equitable system of financing City services between the City and the county. Mann was not reelected to his seat on the City Council in 1979. Some cite his lack of connections with minority groups as reason for the failed re-election bid.
Extent
16.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged according to the major subject groupings, each containing materials under sub-headings which are organized chronologically. The less-frequent subject matters are also organized chronologically, though not by subheadings. The primary subject groupings and most folder titles reflect the original order of the papers.
Acquisition Information
Acquired in 1980.
Processing Information
Processed by Alec Sulak, April 1991.
- Air -- Pollution Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Civic leaders -- Houston (Tex.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Environmental protection -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lawyers -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Local elections -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Politics -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pollution -- Texas -- Harris County Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Port of Houston Authority Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Public utilities -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Public works -- Texas -- Houston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Transportation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Frank E. Mann Papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center Repository
