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Bertron M. Jackson Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0148
Scope and Contents
This collection document the career and family life of Bertron Jackson, the editor and publisher of the Galveston Examiner, president of Houston National Association of Industrial Labor for Colored People, President of Goldsound Recording Studio and Dance Band, founder of the First Universal Church of Christ Astrology and author. It contains legal documents, newspapers, photos, real estate deals, business licenses, essays, literary writings, legal records, programs and...
Dates:
1918-1986
Found in:
African American History Research Center
C. A. "Neal" Pickett Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0003
Scope and Contents
The Pickett Collection includes scrapbooks, correspondence, and speeches of the former mayor.
Dates:
1924-1976 1940-1946; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1946
Found in:
Houston History Research Center
Carl Walker Jr. Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0025
Scope and Contents
The Carl Walker Jr. Collection contains the papers of Judge Carl Waker, Jr. This collection which dates from 1946 to 2002, contains newsclippings, photographs, certificates and awards, correspondence, speeches, funeral programs, and materials on oath of office. Materials document his career as a lawyer, judge, and civic leader to his community.
Dates:
1946 - 2002
Found in:
African American History Research Center
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...
Dates:
1960-1979
Found in:
Houston History Research Center
John W. Davis and Mrs. Martha Sneed Davis Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0010
Scope and Contents
The Dr. John W. Davis, Jr. and Mrs. Martha Sneed Davis Family Collection consists of professional and some family papers of John Davis, Jr., Martha Sneed Davis, and Algenitia Scott Davis from 1940 to 2003. This collection contains news clippings, event programs, a funeral program, publications, committee reports, meeting minutes, video recordings of Old Colored High School alumni, correspondence, photographs, certificates, a family history, articles about Heman Sweatt, and 2 scrapbooks. ...
Dates:
1940 - 2003
Found in:
African American History Research Center
Judson Robinson Jr. Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0043
Scope and Contents
The Judson Robinson, Jr. Collection documents the professional and family life of Judson Robinson, Jr. and the Robinson family of Houston, Texas. This collection, which dates from 1941 to 2012, includes correspondence, city planning reports, bids, motions, campaign related materials. The bulk of the materials relate to Judson Robinson, Jr.’s election to the Houston City Council in 1971 and the activities of Judson Robinson during his tenure on city council. Newspapers and clippings...
Dates:
1941-2012; Majority of material found in 1965-2012
Found in:
African American History Research Center
Leopold Meyer Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0067
Dates:
1908-1978
Found in:
Houston History Research Center
Maria Reyna Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0256
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of correspondence, certificates, and pamphlets from the many cultural and charitable organizations in which Reyna was active. There are also numerous newspaper clippings for events that Mary Reyna helped organize. Of note are letters and correspondence from Houston politicians Louie Welch and Leonel Castillo.
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1950-1975; 1922-1983
Found in:
Houston History Research Center
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African American History Research Center
Houston Public Library
1300 Victor Street
Houston, Texas 77019
832-393-1440
HPL.Gregoryschool@houstontx.gov
Houston Public Library
1300 Victor Street
Houston, Texas 77019
832-393-1440
HPL.Gregoryschool@houstontx.gov
Houston History Research Center
Houston Public Library
550 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas 77002
832-393-1662
TXR.Reference@houstontx.gov
Houston Public Library
550 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas 77002
832-393-1662
TXR.Reference@houstontx.gov
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