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Laurie Lindemulder Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1338
Scope and Contents
The collection consists primarily of Ms. Lindemulder’s communications with family and other performance artists. There is one folder of photographs.
Dates:
1961-2006
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
League of Women Voters of Houston Records
Collection
Identifier: RG E 0013
Scope and Content Note
The records in this collection, dating from 1935 to 1975, include correspondence, Board minutes, financial reports and program materials. The organization of this material preserves the original filing system, and is organized into 5 series: President's Files, containing correspondence and arranged chronologically; Minutes to meetings, arranged chronologically; Financial Records, arranged chronologically; Program Materials, arranged according to subject; and Scrapbooks. The papers frequently...
Dates:
approximately 1929-1989
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Lee P. Brown Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0065
Content Description
The Lee P. Brown Collection is an artificial collection of materials related to the administration of Lee P. Brown during his tenure as mayor from 1998-2004. Includes speeches, annual reports, brochures, Publications on Quentin Mease, a city newsletter, a DVD, and VHS tapes of city events.
Dates:
1989-2002; Majority of material found in 1998-2004
Found in:
Gregory School
Leopold Meyer Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0067
Dates:
1908-1978
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Linda Austin Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0024
Scope and Contents
The Linda Austin Collection houses the personal papers of Linda Austin. This collection, which dates from 1944 to 2009, contains personal materials related to her parents which included materials related to her mother’s graduation from the Franklin Beauty School in 1944, and her father’s Driver License from the 1940s and 1950s. Additionally it includes materials associated with his membership in the fraternal order of the Eastern Star. There are also news clippings, programs, photographs...
Dates:
1944 - 2009
Found in:
Gregory School
Litterst-Dixon Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1248
Scope and Contents
This collection contains images from the Houston's Litterst Commercial Photography Company, which later became the Dixon Commercial Photography Company. The photographs range in date from approximately 1850 through 1967. The photographs cover a wide range of subjects, but focus largely on buildings and industry.
Dates:
1850-1967
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Log Cabin Republicans of Houston Records
Collection
Identifier: RG 1125
Scope and Contents
The Log Cabin Republicans Records are comprised of incorporation papers of the Texas and Houston chapters, meeting information, and the Houston chapter publication, “Log On.”
Dates:
1993-1995
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Lois Brantley Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0014
Scope and Contents
The Lois Brantley Collection houses the professional papers of Lois Brantley. This collection, which dates from 1930 to 2003, includes records such as teachers’ notice of appointments, transcripts, letters of recommendation, teaching credientials, certificates, correspondence, photographs, degrees, and event programs. Many of the materials within the collection document her career and professional development as an educator within the Houston Independent School District.
Dates:
1930 - 2003
Found in:
Gregory School
Lorenzo Williams Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0111
Content Description
Materials in the Lorenzo Williams Photograph Collection are largely photographic in nature, but does contain some correspondence and news clippings. This collection consists of 49 photographs, one is a tin type, presumably of relatives of Lorenzo Williams during the early to mid-twentieth century. Photographs are mostly of individuals that depict military service, graduation and the daily life during the twentieth century.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Gregory School
Louise Kennedy Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0001
Scope and Contents
This collection contains clippings, pamphlets, and other material relating to elections and issues from 1952 through 1974.
Dates:
1952-1974
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Lydia Mendoza Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0123
Scope and Contents
The collection spans from 1933 to 2001 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1933 to 1979. It consists of 3 boxes arranged in the following series’ Awards, Contracts, Correspondence, Interviews, Newspaper Articles, Performances, Miscellaneous, Photographs, Oversized Materials. The first box holds 36 folders of documents and records; these include recording company contracts, correspondence from fans, oral history interviews, newspaper articles, and 30 folders of advertisements, programs,...
Dates:
1933 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1933 - 1979
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
M. W. Lee Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0058
Scope and Contents
The collection deals primarily with two major efforts to bring zoning to Houston (1947 and 1962), concentrating on the years 1960-1962. Also included is proposed state legislation which was designed to protect property values without zoning. Additionally, the collection contains three scrapbooks, material on the 1947 and 1962 controversies and correspondence with people involved in similar efforts in other cities. The collection also contains correspondence and clippings about zoning in other...
Dates:
1947-1974
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Madeleine and Booker Wright Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0054
Scope and Contents
The Madeleine and Booker Wright Collection contains the personal papers of Madeline and Booker Wright. This collection, which dates from 1991 to 1998, consists of correspondence, books, newspaper clippings, photographs, sketchbooks of Booker's drawings, architectural plans, and business documents pertaining to Madeleine and Booker Wright practices in and the Caroline Medical Plaza. This collection is valuable for research on African American medical professionals and entrepreneurs. ...
Dates:
1987 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1991 - 1998
Found in:
Gregory School
Malinda Bryant Stinson Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0019
Scope and Contents
The Malinda Bryant Stinson Collection holds the personal records of Malinda Bryant Stinson. This collection, which dates from 1919 to 1982, contains letters, newsclippings, vital records, programs, financial records, military records, photographs, and ephemera. This collection while not extensive, provides a glimpse into the life and activities of Malinda Stinson. This collection contains few materials related to her career in education, yet is rich in family history.
Dates:
1919 - 1982
Found in:
Gregory School
Mark Ellis Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1439
Scope and Contents
The collection is comprised of files regarding Mark Ellis terms in office. The files cover issues in which Ellis worked on or lead committees. There are files regarding city council agendas, pension reform, budgets, fiscal affairs, competitive services and the Houston civility ordinance. There are also files on the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Texas which was an issue that Mark Ellis personally advocated for. Most of the files are dedicated to issues that were addressed through District F...
Dates:
1994-2006
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Mark Towns Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0488
Content Description
This collection includes flyers, newsletters and other promotional materials from musician Mark Towns.
Dates:
Late 1990s - early 2000s; Majority of material found within 1997 - 2006
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Martha C. Whiting (Yates Granddaughter) and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0090
Content Description
The Martha C. Whiting Antioch Baptist Church Collection contains materials collected by Martha as a member of the church. Materials date from 1902-2006 with most materials covering 1976-2006. Includes financial reports, meeting minutes, letters, memos, event programs, funeral programs, books, various Yates family bibles, ephemera, photographs, church history, and newsletters.
Dates:
1902-2006; Majority of material found in 1976-2006
Found in:
Gregory School
Martha J. Wong Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1139
Content Description
2 records boxes
Scope and Content This 3-box collection represents the activities of Dr. Martha Jee Wong, first Asian-American elected to Houston City Council. The collection focuses on her time as a member of city council from 1994 through 2000. It includes campaign materials and correspondence, publicity items from her campaigns and community events, scrapbook contents, and photographs.
Scope and Content This 3-box collection represents the activities of Dr. Martha Jee Wong, first Asian-American elected to Houston City Council. The collection focuses on her time as a member of city council from 1994 through 2000. It includes campaign materials and correspondence, publicity items from her campaigns and community events, scrapbook contents, and photographs.
Dates:
January 1993 - April 1998
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Matteson-Southwest Billboard Company Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0227
Dates:
1940s-1950s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
RG 0068 Matthew W. Dogan Elementary School Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG 0068
Scope and Contents
The Matthew W. Dogan Elementary collection span the years from 1949-1995, with the bulk of materials dating from 1949-1961. The collection features the dedication and opening of Matthew W. Dogan Elementary School and the operations under the first principal Mabel Kilpatrick. Scrapbooks illustrate the exterior and interior campus progress since 1959 and the faculty.
Dates:
1949-1995; Majority of material found in 1950-1961
Found in:
Gregory School
Maurice J. Sullivan Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0054
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of correspondence, specifications, drawings, photographs, and other materials created during the process of many projects by Maurice Sullivan and his architectural partners. While the collection contains a few items related to the personal life of Sullivan the majority is focused on the work of his firms. This collection also contains documents relating to Sullivan's role as Treasurer for the American Institute of Architects.
Dates:
1904 - 1966; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1964
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
McCullough Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0016
Scope and Contents
The McCullough Family Collection is houses the papers of the McCullough Family froom 1923 to 2009. This collection consists of documents, photos, correspondence, vital records, an oral history on Independence Heights and scrapbooks that document the history of the McCullough Family in Houston.
Dates:
1923 - 2013
Found in:
Gregory School
Melesio Gomez Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0135
Scope and Contents
The collection spans from 1919 to 1982 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1930 to 1959. It consists of 3 boxes arranged in the following series: Personal Records of Melesio Gomez, La Nacional Tortilla Factory, La Consentida Café/Restaurant, Mexican Products and Curio Shop, Personal Records of Estella Gomez Reyes Quintanilla, Personal Records of Mary Anne Gomez, Personal Records of Elvira Gomez Reyes Quintanilla, Miscellaneous, Photographs, and Oversized Materials. The first box holds 39...
Dates:
1919-1982; Majority of material found within 1930-1959
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Metropolitan Transit Authority Citizen Advisory Board Records
Collection
Identifier: RG Q 0002
Scope and Contents
The papers and recordings of briefings for the Citizens Advisory Committee show how the Metropolitan Transit Authority originally organized and developed.
Dates:
1973-1978
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
MetroRail Expansion Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG C 0009-
Scope and Contents
Documentation of the Judge Alfred Hernandez Tunnel was accomplished in February 2007 to mitigate the effects of demolition of the tunnel to allow for transportation-related improvements by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro), Harris County’s transit authority. The tunnel is an historic property eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. At the site, large format photographs were taken and the character and condition of the tunnel were...
Dates:
February-March 2007
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Mildred "Hausy" Hausinger and Marguerite "Margy" Austin Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0477
Scope and Contents
Mildred Hausinger and Marguerite Austin were born and raised in the Houston and Gulf Coast area and worked for the Spring Branch Independent School District. Their photo collection offers a view into their public and private lives as a lesbian couple living in Houston throughout the 20th century.This collection consists of papers, photographs, audiovisual material, and objects. Material comes from Margy’s family, Mildred’s family, and the time they shared together. ...
Dates:
Inclusive Date Range: 1900-2012; Majority of material found within Bulk Dates: 1950s-1990s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Minnie Fisher Cunningham Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0074
Scope and Contents
The Cunningham Papers contain extensive correspondence and records of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association from efforts to amend the state constitution to the campaign for ratification of the 19th Amendment and all the local and county crusades in between. The collection is invaluable to the study of the women's movement in Texas from 1915 to 1920. T.E.S.A. and Mrs. Cunningham also initiated such projects in support of World War I as Liberty Loan...
Dates:
1914 - 1944; Majority of material found within 1914 - 1920
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Minnie Majorie Harvey Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0029
Scope and Contents
Minnie Majorie Harvey Collection contains the papers of Minnie majorie Harvery. This collection, which dates from 1927 to 1962, consists of a biography of Minnie Ratcliff, a photograph and diploma of her high school graduation, and sheet music from Phillis Wheatley High School. This small collection provides a glimpse in to the life of a former student at Gregory Elementary School and Phillis Wheatley High School.
Dates:
1927 - 1962
Found in:
Gregory School
Moses Leroy Collection, 1945-1976
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0127
Scope and Contents
The Moses Leroy Collection contains correspondence, clippings on local and national politics, photographs, awards and miscellaneous relevant to a study of the civil rights movement in Houston and in the United States. Also it contains publications related to the model citites program. The materials date from 1945-1976.
Dates:
1945-1976
Found in:
Gregory School
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The African American Library at the Gregory School
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