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Fisher-Hill Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0023
Scope and Contents
The collection includes several leaves of correspondence relating to ante-bellum Texas and a group of nineteenth century business documents concerning various family members.
In addition, there is a more recent collection of family correspondence dealing with family history. Three folders of genealogical manuscripts relating to various Fisher-Hill family members are included, as well as a collection of miscellaneous newspaper clippings.
In addition, there is a more recent collection of family correspondence dealing with family history. Three folders of genealogical manuscripts relating to various Fisher-Hill family members are included, as well as a collection of miscellaneous newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1837-1970
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Francis Page, Sr. Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0156
Content Description
The Francis Page, Sr. collection contains b/w and color images from his personal collection during the 1980s. Many are of him and his guests during his fiftieth birthday celebration. A few capture his work in newspaper publishing or are of family members. Photograph identification sheets are available for images 1-94.
Dates:
1980s
Found in:
Gregory School
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 Metropolitan Research Center
Frank Meyer Architectural Drawings
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0213
Scope and Contents
This collection is entirely comprised of architectural drawings. Most drawings do not identify client and/or address.
Please see the Architectural Drawings Database for information on Frank Meyer drawings at HMRC. Accessing drawings may require an appointment, please contact HMRC for details.
Please see the Architectural Drawings Database for information on Frank Meyer drawings at HMRC. Accessing drawings may require an appointment, please contact HMRC for details.
Dates:
1910-1922
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Frank Schleuter Photographs / Bank of the Southwest Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0100
Dates:
1907-1945
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Franklin Beauty School Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0002
Scope and Contents
The Franklin Beauty School Collection records houses documents realted to the operation of the beauty school from 1938 to 1976. These documents include student registration forms, the Franklin Beauty School's publications and flyers, correspondence relating to students, payroll records, taxes and business records. There are also records relating to agencies and organizations auxiliary to The Franklin Beauty School, but were important to the school's practice. Documents were retained from state...
Dates:
1938 - 1976
Found in:
Gregory School
General S. and Mary L. Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0129
Scope and Contents
The Johnson Papers collection is reflective of Mrs. Johnson’s life and career, spanning mostly through the 1920s to the 1970s. The papers include original writings, correspondence, biographical material, and newspaper clippings. Significant portions of the collection represent her time as a teacher and educator, showcase her editorial writings, and signify the Johnson’s involvement with the Antioch Baptist Church in Houston. Most of the content is limited to the Houston, Texas region. While...
Dates:
1912-1979
Found in:
Gregory School
George and Marshall Brown Oral History
Item
Identifier: OH-GS-0003
Dates:
1/13/2010
Found in:
Gregory School
George P. Brown Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0060
Scope and Contents
The George P. Brown Papers contains one box of 19th and early 20th century correspondence, clippings, and photographs.
Dates:
1865-1913
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Gilbert Mers Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 0063
Scope and Contents
The Gilbert Mers Papers contains newspaper publications and clippings, correspondence, minutes, and miscellaneous handbills and propaganda concerning labor activities and the union career of Gilbert Mers, dating from 1936 through 1969. The collection's primary emphasis, however, is on publications dating from 1936-1939 concerning union organizations such as the Sailors Union of the Pacific (S.U.P.), Progressive Sea-going Firemen, International Longshoremen's Association (I.L.A.), and the...
Dates:
1936-1969
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Gordon Quan Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0491
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Gordon Quan during his years on the Houston City Council from 2000-2005. A bulk of the materials document his work in the Office for Immigration and Refugee Affairs. The records primarily consist of City of Houston administrative records, correspondence, meeting agendas, and research materials, and program information. Secondary records include program reports and guides. Remaining records consist of newspaper clippings, speeches, and conference materials....
Dates:
1990 - 2005; Majority of material found within 2000 - 2005
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Graciela Saenz Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1395
Scope and Contents
The collection covers the period 1992-2000, which includes the years that Saenz served on Houston City Council, with address lists, agendas, appointment calendars, bank statements, brochures, checks, correspondence, greeting cards, invitations, mechanical copies of fax transmissions, memos, message logs, meeting minutes, news releases, newsletters, newspaper articles, note pads, publications, questionnaires, receipts, reports, requests for meetings, schedules, and voter analysis printouts. The...
Dates:
1992-2000 1997; Majority of material found in 1997 - 1997
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Gray Studio / Arla Bintliff Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0215
Dates:
1913-1919
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Greater Houston Civic Council, et al, vs. Mann, et al
Collection
Identifier: RG O 0003
Scope and Contents
The Houston Civic Council, et al, vs Mann, et al (1976) Collection contains 19 volumes of trial transcripts from the court case held in Houston from November 8 to December 10, 1976. The plaintiffs in the suit sought to institute election by single member districts in an effort to give minorities greater representation on the city council. Various witnesses were called to testify, from city employees to political scientists. Topics discussed throughout the trial were varied but centered...
Dates:
1976
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Harambee Club Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 0026
Scope and Contents
This collection houses the records of the Harambee Club in Houston, Texas from 1987 to 2012. It consits of correspondence, meeting minute, financial and legal documetns, literatery material, photographs, printed materials including flyers and programs and multiple scrapbooks wich detail the history and functions of the Harambee Club and its members.
Dates:
1987 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1987 - 1998
Found in:
Gregory School
Hardy Street Toll Road Controversy Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG F 0018
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of files created by The Metropolitan Organization. The files are arranged topically by series. The physical organization has for the most part been kept.
Dates:
1969-1983 1979-1983; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1983
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Harris County Flood Control Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1083
Dates:
December 1935
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Harrison Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0130
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the Harrison Family of Houston, Texas from 1880 to 1980. Most materials relate to the activities of Edwin Harrison, a civic and community leader, from 1939 to 1980. It contains personal materials including biographical materials, vital records, education records, political materials and materials documenting his time as a Scout Executive of the Sam Houston Area Council and as minister at the United Methodist Church.Materials are largely textual, comprising...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1880-1980
Found in:
Gregory School
Hazel Hainsworth Young and Robert W. Hainsworth Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0031
Content Description
This collection documents the personal and professional activities of siblings Hazel Hainsworth Young and Robert Hainsworth from the 1900s to 1997. It contains materials on the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority started by Hazel and legal materials and supreme court cases handled by Robert. Materials are largely textual, comprising newspaper clippings, awards, newsletter, correspondence, newsletters, and related printed matter. Photographs are mostly of the Hainsworth...
Dates:
1900s-1997
Found in:
Gregory School
Hazel Hainsworth Young Collection
Collection
Identifier: RA 0003
Content Description
Artifacts and memorabilia in the Hazel Hainsworth Collection consist of 8 three-dimensional objects related to Hazel Hainsworth’s life and family in Texas, primarily dating from 1900-2009. Many objects in the collection have little or no accompanying information to provide context for when they were made; these have been assigned date ranges to approximate the time period in which they were created, based on what information is available and limited research. When known, the owner of the object...
Dates:
1900-2009
Found in:
Gregory School
Hazel McCullough Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0001
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of Hazel McCullough that were significant to her life. The materials include funeral programs, birthday programs, high school reunion materials for Booker T. Washington High School, programs and booklets on the Progressive Order of Pilgrims, correspondence, and personal effects. Materials are from 1894 to 2008, with the majority of items from the 1970s through the 2000s. The collection is not comprehensive but provides a glimpse into the people and...
Dates:
1894-2008
Found in:
Gregory School
Heather and Thistle, Scottish Society Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG E 0093
Content Description
The collection is comprised of photographs, videos, and scrapbooks taken of events held by the Heather and Thistle Society. The photo albums contain images of various events held by the Heather and Thistle Society. Also provided are negatives of various events such as the Houston Highland Games and various balls and suppers hosted by the Heather and Thistle society. The scrapbooks hold mixtures of photos, newsletters, newspaper clippings, sctottish images and tartan patterns. Also included in...
Dates:
Other: 1953-2013
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Hector Garcia / Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0092
Dates:
1972-1978
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Heiser-Alban Collection of Historical Circus Materials
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0257
Scope and Contents
This collection contains periodicals, clippings, correspondence, photographs, posters, and other memorabilia relating to the circus from the collection of Joseph Matthew Heiser, Jr. ( 1897-1987), a well-known Houston naturalist (see MSS 246, J. M. Heiser Jr. Environmental Collection) and long-time circus fan who served in both World Wars and was employed by the Texas Company as...
Dates:
1882-1987
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Helen G. Perry Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0145
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the written and photographic records of a family of Black Houstonians who were active in civic affair from the 1930s to the 1980s. Materials document their involvment in several social clubs and in civic clubs with meeting minutes and correspondence for Fidelity Park Civic Club and Clinton Park Civic Club. Also includes several phonographic records. Both the photographic and documentary portions of the collection will be of interest to those researching the cultural...
Dates:
1930's-early 1980's
Found in:
Gregory School
Hicks Family Photographs and Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0133
Content Description
This collection partially documents the lives of Maggie Johnson Hicks and daughter Betty Hicks Wilson. Over 300 photographs in this collection offer those interested in African-American history a good pictorial review of three generations of a family living in Houston’s 6th and 4th Wards in the early and mid-20th century. It also includes various certificates, diplomas, and transcripts. Of note are two Texas Southern University yearbooks from 1948 and 1949.
Dates:
1900s-1960s
Found in:
Gregory School
Hilliard Taylor Family Photographs
Collection
Identifier: PH 0007
Scope and Content
This collection consists of 229 black and white photographs and biographical materials. Photographs depict the Taylor family and home life in Houston, Boley, Oklahoma and Hot Springs, Arkansas from 1914 to 1997. This collection provides a glimpse into black family life and during the early 20th century. Most images are related to James and Josie’s life in Houston, but several are of Hilliard’s success after migration.
Dates:
1914 - 1997
Found in:
Gregory School
HMRC Photo Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0114
Content Description
This is an artificial collection of images documenting the economic and social development of the city, predominantly commercial views, including businesses, street scenes, and people. Most photographs are silver gelatin prints; there are two distinct albums and two photogravure books. Topics in the HMRC Collection include: business portraits, politicians, sports, Houston Law School, elementary and high school classes, parades, early aviation, Luna Park construction, motion picture...
Dates:
1890s-1950s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
HMRC Small Collections
Collection
Identifier: SC
Dates:
1900s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
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