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Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr./Graham B. Luhn Architectural Drawings
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1196
Content Description
This collection is entirely comprised of architectural drawings. Please see the Architectural Drawings Database for information on the drawings of Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr. at HMRC. Accessing drawings may require an appointment, please contact HMRC for details.
Dates:
1950-1973
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Independent Metal Workers Union Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0064
Scope and Contents
The materials in this collection describe major events in the history of the Independent Metalworker's Union, a Houston organized labor entity. Specifically, numerous contracts and wage agreements between the Union and Hughes Tool Company, the workers of which the Union represented, give a historical view of the relationship between the Union, its members, and Hughes Tool Co. Additionally, petitions and copies of cases given before the National Labor Relations Board give insight into racial...
Dates:
1937-1981; Majority of material found within 1947-1968
Found in:
Gregory School
J. F. Usener, Sr. and Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0007
Scope and Contents
Materials in this collection document the Usener's interest in a four acre parcel of land south of San Jacinto Bay near LaPorte, known as the old Prince Green tract. Materials date from 1927-1971 and range from legal documents and maps to newsletter clippings and photographs. These volumes and other material relating to the yacht basin, real estate, and the increasing industrialization of the area provide material for scholars researching recreational activities and the burgeoning industrial...
Dates:
1927-1971
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Jeff Collins Family Collection 1885-1979
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0131
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of 59 photographs of African-Americans dating from 1885 to 1979, which feature members of the Collins, Gay, Ligons, Johnson, and Williams families, as well as their relatives and friends, who were farmers, teachers, railroad employees, and active churchgoers. The images are set in Houston, as well as the counties of Houston, Willard, and Trinity. The photographs are both studio and snapshot portraits and include a few tintypes and silver gelatin prints. ...
Dates:
1885-1979
Found in:
Gregory School
Jim McConn Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0195
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of papers from Jim McConn’s time as a city council member and as mayor. The collection also includes files from many of his executive assistants while in office. Additionally, photographs document mayoral activities and events, and audio recordings capture many mayoral news conferences.
Dates:
1972-1981
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Jim Westmoreland Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0389
Scope and Contents
The collection spans the years 1974 to 1989, and features the papers and records of Jim Westmoreland, a City Councilman in Houston, Texas. The collection consists of correspondence, memorandums, work on codes of ordinances, meetings notes, and photographs.The collection also contains reports concerning IAH parking, Houston billboards controversy, and many different committees, including aviation, civil service advisory, council rules, municipal golf course, and the billboard...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Joe H. Eagle Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0073
Scope and Contents
Except for one lengthy letter to John Henry Kirby in 1908, the Eagle Papers generally cover the period from 1933 to 1955 and include political, business, and personal correspondence. The 1936 Senatorial campaign is documented as well as congressional patronage for postal jobs. Correspondence concerning the effort to eliminate Victor Gluck from the post office as a suspected Communist sympathizer is particularly interesting.
Dates:
1908-1955; Majority of material found within 1933 - 1955
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
John E. Loeffler Railway Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0117
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises of documentation of and materials related to the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway which began operation in 1851. Ledgers, maps, reports, photographs and clippings depict the growth of the railway and its relation to the to the industry. Historical narratives and accounts add further insight into the railway, which was later part of the Galveston, Harrisburg, San Antonio Railway, and ultimately a section of the Southern Pacific. Highlights of the...
Dates:
1851-1967
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
John E.T. Milsaps Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0033
Scope and Contents
Along the way Major Milsaps kept a meticulous seventy-three volume diary which chronicles not only his army activities, but also a host of general observations useful to researchers. In addition, the Milsaps Papers contain extensive scrapbooks of personal and salvationist material, personal correspondence and an extensive photographic collections. Similarly, the papers contain a significant body of Salvation Army literature and ephemera unique in this country. When the only complete...
Dates:
1531-1986; Majority of material found within 1852 - 1930
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
John Fonteno Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0064
Scope and Contents
The John Fonteno Collection houses the personal and business papers of John Fonteno. This collection, which dates from 1917 to 2008, includes correspondence with political figures, George Bush and Mickey Leland, several Texas governor and local officials, greeting cards and invitations,photographs, funeral programs newsclippings, event program, legal documents, family genealogy records for Myrtle Fonteno's family, ephemera, and literary publications collected by Fonteno. Academic related...
Dates:
1917 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1999
Found in:
Gregory School
John S. Chase Architectural Drawings
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1198
Scope and Contents
This collection is primarily composed of architectural drawings. There is also one document box of office records, correspondence, small-format sketches, and photographs relating to Chase’s projects.
Dates:
1949-1993; Majority of material found in 1971-1988
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan 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:
Gregory School
Johnnie Hart Brooks Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0027
Scope and Content Note
The Johnnie Hart Brooks collection contains personal records of Johnnie Hart Brooks childhood and career. This collection, which dates form 1909 to 1993, contains correspondence, photographs from Brooks’ childhood, teaching career, family life, award ceremonies, and a retirement banquet. Several news clippings note her achievements. Artifacts included personal effects BrooksSeveral items provide detailed view of her family.
Dates:
1909 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1983
Found in:
Gregory School
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
Joseph Stephen Cullinan Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1297
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Craig F. Cullinan's business and personal correspondence, dating approximately from 1920 to 1950, and Joseph S. Cullinan's financial correspondence, statements, journals, and ledgers, dating from the 1880's to 1937.
Dates:
1880s-1950
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Joseph W. Evans Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0016
Scope and Contents
The Joseph W. Evans Papers is comprised of financial records from Evans and Company between 1912 and 1962. There are also two boxes of correspondence related to the business. Bibliographic materials which were dedicated in Mr. Evans' name are located at The University of Houston.
Dates:
1912-1962; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1951
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Jubal L. Taylor Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0158
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains information on the life of Jubal L. Taylor, a Houston resident and employee of the railway mail service in the 1930s. The collection contains news clippings, land records, and various family materials including a WWI draft card.
Dates:
1928 - 1936
Found in:
Gregory School
Judd Mortimer Lewis Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0030
Scope and Contents
The collection, consisting of 16 scrapbooks and 1 group of assorted poem clippings, includes a nearly complete chronological record of all Mr. Lewis' work done for The Houston Post. Clippings about Mr. Lewis and by Mr. Lewis were kept and placed in scrapbooks from the early 1900's through World War II. His collection of news clippings of cultural and musical personalities during the 1940's and two books of published poems are also included.
Dates:
1907-1944
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Judge John W. Wildenthal Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0313
Scope and Contents
Much of the research included in this collection – saltwater barriers on the Trinity River, bus service, etc. – are projects Wildenthal addressed during his time as Houston City Attorney. Material also inlcudes his religious activities and political campaign information.
Dates:
1959-1982; Majority of material found within 1964-1978
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan 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 comprise a...
Dates:
1941-2012; Majority of material found in 1965-2012
Found in:
Gregory School
Judson Robinson Sr. Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0143
Scope and Contents
The Judson Robinson Sr. Family Collection consists mostly of photographs and a few newsclippings documenting activities of the Y.M.C.A. during the 1950's and into the 1970's.
Dates:
1950's-1970's
Found in:
Gregory School
J.W. and J.R. Neal Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0004
Scope and Contents
The J.W. and J.R. Neal Collection contains materials relating to the Second National Bank, as well as other business endeavors of the Neals. Also included are materials from the Houston Park Board.
Dates:
1890s-1940s; Majority of material found in 1920s-1930s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
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
Kashmere Reunion Stage Band
Collection
Identifier: RG 0030
Content Description
The Kashmere Reunion Stage Band Collection contains photographs, memorabilia, audiovisual materials and documents including letters, sheet music, event programs and advertising that represent the activities of the Kashmere Stage Band during the 1970s and the Kashmere Reunion Stage Band during the 2000s.
Dates:
1972-1974; 1999-2013
Found in:
Gregory School
Kay Bailey Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0018
Scope and Contents
This collection contains documents relating to Kay Bailey's tenure in the Texas House of Representatives from 1972-1976. The collection includes copies of legislative bills, committee assignments and activities, legal research materials, and Bailey's correspondence with her constituents as well as with other legislators. Notable materials include those related to House Bill 284 developed by Bailey and her Democratic colleague Sarah Weddington, which passed during the 64th Legislature. Known as...
Dates:
1951 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1972 - 1976
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Kempner House Architectural Plans
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1393
Content Description
Transparencies and contact prints of architectural plans to Kempner House
Dates:
1946; 1949-1950
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Kenneth Franzheim Architectural Drawings
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0129
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised entirely of architectural drawings. Of note are drawings for the Gulf Building [National Bank of Commerce].
Please see the Architectural Drawings Database for information on Kenneth Franzheim drawings at HMRC. Accessing drawings may require an appointment, please contact HMRC for details.
Please see the Architectural Drawings Database for information on Kenneth Franzheim drawings at HMRC. Accessing drawings may require an appointment, please contact HMRC for details.
Dates:
1928-1956
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
KHOU-TV Film Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG D 0033
Abstract
Films from news division of KHOU-TV, Channel 11, CBS affiliate station in Houston, Texas. Part 1 of 14.
Dates:
1960-1976
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Kirby Lumber Company Records
Collection
Identifier: RG D 0034
Scope and Contents
This collection provides valuable information on labor and living conditions in East Texas lumber towns, as well as data on domestic and foreign lumber sales, charitable activities, stumpage and freight contracts, and the company's financial standing. It also contains correspondence and financial statements for the Houston Oil Company and the Texas and Louisiana Lumber Company, John Henry Kirby's first lumber venture.
Dates:
approximately 1900-1940s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Kuumba House Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0019
Content Description
The Kuumba House Records 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
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