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National Council of Jewish Women Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG E 0023
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of scrapbooks, correspondence, publications and photographs of of the many internal and community services and programs sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women in Houston.
Dates:
1913-1976 1945-1959; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1959
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
National Women's Conference Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG O 0001
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes administrative files of the local organizers of the conference, including lists of volunteers, delegates, and visitors, as well as agendas, reports, correspondence, and publications. The materials provide information both about the convention itself and concerning issues the participants discussed.
Dates:
1977-1978
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
OH E 436 Martha Whiting Oral History
Collection
Identifier: OH E 436
Scope and Contents
Martha Countee Whiting (1912-2012) was the youngest child of Nannie Selena Yates and Thomas Countee and was a granddaughter to the Reverend Jack Yates (for more on Jack Yates, please see the finding aid for MSS 0281).Whiting was instrumental is getting Antioch Baptist Church, which her grandfather help found in 1866, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Later, the Texas Historical Commission dedicated a historical marker to the church in 1994. Whiting also...
Dates:
04/08/1994
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 1013
Scope and Contents
The documents in this collection are mainly of a narrative historical nature. They include manuscripts from individuals and collections of clippings and group interviews compiled in an attempt to chronicle the history of the church and its school. Also included are bulletins from various fiestas and masses. Although the documents do not provide a comprehensive history of the church and school (the documents addressing these entities having last been updated in 1984 and 1966, respectiely), they...
Dates:
1911-1987
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Oveta Culp Hobby Papers and Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1356
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of photographs of various generations of the William P. Hobby family and the Houston Post building and events. The collection also includes photographs from Oveta Culp Hobby’s army career. Also included is a book titled "Around the World in 13 Days with Oveta Culp Hobby", comprised of articles written by Oveta Culp Hobby regarding her experience on the Clipper "America's” June 17-30, 1947 flight around the world. The collection includes a few photographs from the...
Dates:
1917-1970s; Majority of material found within 1960-1978
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
PH 0007 Hilliard Taylor Family Photograph Collection
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
Project Mohole Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1319
Dates:
1962-1974; Majority of material found within 1962-1967
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Ray Wood Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0008
Scope and Contents
The main focus of the collection is upon Wood's years as a columnist for the Houston Chronicle and is rich in folklore verses. A small segment of the collection deals with the earlier years of his life. The collection should have special appeal for social-cultural historians and students of literature and folklore. A portion of the collection consists of World War II Associated Press photographs. Another portion, consisting of a large but incomplete file of...
Dates:
1889-1969; Majority of material found within 1950-1969
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
RG 0001 Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc (S.C.A.A.S.I)
Collection
Identifier: RG 0001
Scope and Contents
The Records of the Southern Conference on African American Studies, Inc. contains back issues of the journal, The Griot: The Journal of African American Studies, from 1980 through the Spring 2009 edition. The journal contains papers and articles presented at the annual meetings that center on black history and culture that originated in or affected the South.
Dates:
1980 - 2009
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0002 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
RG 0003 Texas Southern University Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0003
Scope and Contents
The Texas Southern University Collection consists of publications of the university. This collection, which dates from 1956 to 1995 includes annual reports, general catalog bulletins, reports, and newspapers published by the university and its students.
Dates:
1956 - 1995
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0004 Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0004
Scope and Contents
The Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity Collection houses the records and papers of the Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity. This collection, which dates from 1987 to 2010 consists of charter documents, constitution and bylaws, mission statement, photographs, manual, programs, and artifacts that document the history of the fraternity and its members.
Dates:
1987 - 2010
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0005 Boy Scouts Of America Time Capsule Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0005
Scope and Contents
Scope and Content of the time capsule will be determined by the future archivist, when the time capsule has been opened and processed at a future date.
Dates:
2010 - 2010
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0007 African American Heritage Museum of Houston Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0007
Scope and Contents
The African American Heritage Museum of Houston Collection is comprised of programs, brochures, photographs, and slides that document their inaugural opening on September 1, 1988.
Dates:
1988 - 1989
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0008 African American Library at the Gregory School
Collection
Identifier: RG 0008
Scope and Contents
The Records of the Gregory School Project contains records, plans, meetings, reports, and correspondence that documents the collaborative process of the City of Houston, the Mayor’s Office, the Houston Public Library, architects, contractors, and the surrounding community in their efforts to completely restore the building into the African American Library at the Gregory School.
Dates:
1994 - 2009
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0009 Sloan Memorial United Methodist Church Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0009
Scope and Content Note
The Sloan Memorial United Methodist Church collection houses the records of the cuhurch from 1871 to 2010. This colleciton is compromised of deed contracts, news clippings, church history documents, church directories, souvenir program booklets, anniversary service programs and administrative documents.
Dates:
1871 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1962 - 2010
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0010 Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0010
Scope and Contents Note
The Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Collection houses the papers of the church from 1968 to 2010. This collection is consisting of vital news clippings, various event programs, annual reports, various biographical profiles of African American artists and artifacts. documents of church members and Houston citizens. Strength of this collection is the funeral programs of church members and Houston citizens. While this collection lacks institution records, it provides valuable biographical...
Dates:
1968 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1997 - 2010
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0012 Rollins Jewelry Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0012
Scope and Contents
The Rollins Jewelry Collection houses the business records of Rollins Jewelry from 1943 to 2010. some This collection contains administrative and business records, meeting minutes and notes, By-laws and articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence to Frank from various community leaders, business owners and customers. Also includes awards from various organizations he held membership in, programs from St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, and various sports related and church ephemera....
Dates:
1943 - 2010
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0015 Kappa Alpha Psi - Prairie View Alumni Chapter
Collection
Identifier: RG 0015
Scope and Contents
The Kappa Alpha Psi - Prairie View Alumni Chapter Collection houses the records of the fraternity. This collection, which dates from 1973 to 1993, contains correspondence, financial documents, memberships rosters, programs, photographs and artifacts that gives a concise documentation of the fraternity’s function at the campus of Prairie View A&M University.
Dates:
1973-1993; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1990
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0017 The Houston Chapter of The Links, Inc. Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0017
Scope and Contents
The Houston Chapter of The Links, Inc. Collection contains the papers of the Links organization. This collection, which dates from 1960 to 1993, contains research material, photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and souvenir booklets that detail the history of the chapter and its significance to Houston. This collection provides a view of social organizations work to promote and engage in educational, civic and the intercultural activities for the benefit of the community.
Dates:
1960 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1974 - 1978
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0019 Kuumba House Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0019
Content Description
The Kuumba House Collection contains newspaper clippings, a VHS tape, betamax tape, programs, photographs, negatives, letters, flyers, brochures, greeting cards, business cards, newspaper clippings, postcards, and posters related to the performances and marketing of the Kuumba House Dance Theatre and other dance theaters they performed with from 1979 to 2005.
Dates:
1979-2008
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0020 Houston Business and Professional Men's Club
Collection
Identifier: RG 0020
Scope and Contents
The Houston Business and Professional Men's Club Collection houses the records of the organization. This collection, which dates from 1948 to 2006 contains materials that documents its founding, strategic operations, and membership throughtout its history. Materials include constitution and by-laws, past presidents, committee duties, parliamentary procudures, meeting formats, financial reports, member biographies, annual banquet programs and honorees, membership directories, mailing lists,...
Dates:
1948 - 2006; Majority of material found within 2000 - 2006
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0026 Harambee Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0026
Scope and Contents
The Harambee Club Collection houses the records of the Harambee Club in Houston, Texas. This collection, which dates from 1987 to 2012 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
RG 0028 Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Collection
Identifier: RG 0028
Content Description
The Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church Collection documents the activities of the church from 1937 to 2014, with most materials from the pastorship of Danny Davis. This collection contains the church history, annual reports, insurance statements, financial receipts, invoices and some financial correspondence. Also includes weekly bulletins, worships programs, event programs, the church newsletters, news clippings, photographs, ephemera and yearbook.
Dates:
1937-2014
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0029 Texas Women Veterans of Color Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0029
Content Description
The Texas Women Veterans of Color Collection consists of brochures and resources created by the Women Veterans Business Center and a military release form dated from 1990 to 2010. Although small in scope this collection gives a glimpse into the community building of retired veterans.
Dates:
1990-2010
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0031 Black Public Administrators - Houston Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0031
Content Description
The Black Public Administrators - Houston Collection consists of event programs, a History, and awards that highlight the organizations activities and accomplishments from 1996-2007. Includes a summary booklet of the chapter activities, which include, letters, event flyers, and organizational structures. Researchers interested in professional groups advocating for issues important to the community and the public administration profession
Dates:
1996-2007
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0032 Antioch Baptist Church
Collection
Identifier: RG 0032
Scope and Contents
The Antioch Baptist Church collection documents the activities of The Antioch Baptist Church from 1925 - 1968.. This collection contains newsletters and programs that detail church related activities and services. Significant gaps exist for newsletter with most of the newsletters from 1946-1949. Select folders may contain separation sheets indicating that items were removed from the collection due to their condition and rehoused. Church programs cover the Annual Women’s a Day and Men’s Day...
Dates:
1925 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1950
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0056 Prairie View A&M Photo Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0056
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of black and white photographs dating from approximately 1910-1940, as well as supplmental materials incluing a handbook from Prairie View A&M University and papers from the Retired Teacher's Association.
Dates:
1910 - 1940
Found in:
Gregory School
RG 0067 Texas Association of Women's Clubs, Houston
Collection
Identifier: RG-0067
Scope and Contents
The Texas Association of Women’s Clubs, Houston Branch collection contains the history of the City Federation of Women's Clubs from 1957-1985. It contains meeting minutes, funeral programs, year books, convention programs, correspondence, a handbook, plaque, and photographs documentinng their activities.
Dates:
1957 - 1985
Found in:
Gregory School
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The African American Library at the Gregory School
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