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Fred Vermillion Glass Plate Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0224
Scope and Contents
This collection of 800 to 1000 glass dry-plate negatives documents life at Houston's Camp Logan from 1918-1919. The plates were created by Fred Vermillion who established a tent studio at the camp. The images show the training, recreation, facilities of the troops as well as some portraits of men in uniform. Some of these portraits were likely sold to the soliders, while others were used to produce into postcards.
Dates:
1918-1919
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Freedmen's Town Association Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0052
Scope and Contents
The Freedmen’s Town Association Collection contains documents and published materials pertaining to the efforts of the Freedmen’s Town Association in preserving the Fourth Ward from 1983 to 1986.
Dates:
1983-1986 ; Majority of material found in 1984 - 1984
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
Gertrude Ackerly / La Porte, Texas Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0273
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 72 photographs of La Porte, Texas, dating from 1890 to 1925. In addition to many images of Sylvan Beach, there are also images of businesses, churches, school, homes, hotels, depots, and trains. The materials in this collection are a mixture of orginals, reproductions, and postcards.
Dates:
1890s-1925
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Gilbert Mers Papers
Collection
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 Papers
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. It includes 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...
Dates:
1992-2000 1997
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
Harper Leiper Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0287
Content Description
The collection includes Leiper's negatives as well as many prints from 1945 through 1974. Thus, it reflects a great variety of activity in Houston during its post-World War II boom years, chronicling visually the growth of this city during a highly dynamic period. The negatives include images of Houston architecture, community gatherings, political events, business and commercial development, street scenes, and people at work and play. Among the aerial photos are many views showing the 610 Loop...
Dates:
1945-1974
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
Harry Luke, Jr. Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0112
Scope and Contents
The Harry Luke, Jr. Papers contains black and white photographs of the Houston area. Custom signs are a major focus on the photographs. These signs range from theatre posters to storefronts to large electric signs. Luke's photographs also document the craft of sign-making, showing workshops and display areas. Many of the signs documented are credited to State Neon, where Luke worked. Other signs are attributed to Texas Neon, Neon Electric (NECO), Arnold-Rogers Studio, and Loew's...
Dates:
1950-1972
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
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
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 affairs 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 Collection 1890s-1960s
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 Houston Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0157
Scope and Contents
MSS 0157 is is an artificial collection created by the Houston Public Library's "Texas Room" local history collections, now housed at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. Like MSS 0114 HMRC Photograph Collection, it contains photos of Houston gathered from various sources. There are 2697 photographs, ranging in date from 1859-1973. Subjects include buildings, cityscapes, and portraits of prominent individuals. Most of the photos are black and white.
Dates:
1859-1975
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
HMRC Photograph 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
HMRC Texas Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0151
Scope and Contents
MSS 0151 is composed of Texas photos taken outside of Houston. This is an artificial collection of 424 images compiled by Houston Public Library personnel sometime before 1998. Images apear to come from various small collections, albums and individual donations. Some are copies created from original photographs that were retained by their owners.Subjects include the Galveston hurricane of 1900; Port Arthur street scenes photographed about 1940; agricultural and commercial views of...
Dates:
1860s-1970s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
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The African American Library at the Gregory School
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