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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
M. W. Lee Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
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
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
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
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
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Collection
Identifier: RG 0021
Scope and Contents
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Collection documents the activities of the church from 1933 to 2011. the majority of materials are from 1962 to 1968 under the pastorship of Rev. A. Doyal McCraw. This collection contains the church history, constitution and by-laws, correspondence related to the "Guess Work of Church Support" requesting donations for building renovations and the annual women's day events, and anniversary programs pastor anniversary programs and Sunday services programs. Also...
Dates:
1933 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1962 - 1998
Found in:
Gregory School
Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
Collection
Identifier: RG 0062
Content Description
This small collection was developed through community efforts to obtain a historical marker for Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, one of the three oldest black churches in Houston. It contains documents related to this effort, early church member’s testimony, legal documents, and photographs.
Dates:
1900-1977; Majority of material found in 1970s
Found in:
Gregory School
Mr. & Mrs. A. V. Emmott Environmental Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0260
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials gathered by Sarah H. Emmott in the course of her active work in the environmental movement in Houston from the 1960's onward, together with the library of the Texas Coastal and Marine Council.
Dates:
1960s-1980s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Mrs. A. T. Carleton Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0052
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence, reports, yearbooks, and publications pertaining to Mrs. Carleton’s participation in local, state and national women’s organizations. The collection also contains several boxes of photographs of family, friends, and club activities. In addition there are seven scrapbooks containing photographs and newspaper articles.
Dates:
1896 - 1977
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
MSS 0071: George Alfred Hill, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0071
Scope and Contents
The collection begins with the business papers of the Houston Oil Company and its subsidiaries. Correspondence, minutes, financial papers and leasing information are arranged in rough chronology. Hill's personal correspondence combined with printed materials follow alphabetically by name of person or organization. Frequently this correspondence has a business or public service emphasis.The final section includes cartons of extensive correspondence, reports and minutes of a number of...
Dates:
1901-1949; Majority of material found within 1930-1940
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Felicia Jeter Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0153
Content Description
This collection contains photographs of journalist Felicia Jeter, negatives, an oral history transcript, scripts, newpaper clippings, posters and biographical materials.
Dates:
1970-1989; Majority of material found in 1980-1983
Found in:
Gregory School
Johnny Goyen Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0198
Scope and Contents
This Collection consists primarily of correspondence, copies of charters, ordinances, City Council meeting minutes, proposals, assorted city documents, scrapbooks, and maps created between 1959 and 1981. All materials in this collection came directly from Houston City Hall, where Goyen held office from 1956-1981. While most materials in this collection pertain to city affairs, Series 9 includes materials from Goyen’s alma mater, the University of Houston, and Series 12 includes...
Dates:
1955-1983; Majority of material found within 1964-1972
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
MSS 0480: Seymour M. Tatar Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0480
Content Description
The collection consists primarily of slides from educational, medical, housing, shopping centers, and other projects throughout Maryland, Florida, and Texas. While most of the material is undated, based on architectural styles and the creator’s career most of the projects may have been completed in the 1960s through 1970s.
Dates:
c. 1960s-1970s
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
MSS 1144: Houston Telephone Directory Covers Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 1144
Scope and Contents
The majority of this collection consists of Houston telephone directory covers printed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company from 1905-2004. Of particular interest are several covers from the 1950s forward which are decorated with drawings from artists Karl Hoefle (1959, 1960-1971), Norman Baxter (1978-1980, and B. Wallace (1987-1990). In addition to these, the earliest directories feature advertisements for several local businesses including H.W Lottman Furniture Company, Henke and Pillot...
Dates:
1905-2004
Found in:
Houston Metropolitan Research Center
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The African American Library at the Gregory School
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