Civic leaders
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
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
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Harrison Family Collection
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
O.J. and Bessie Thomas Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0166
Scope and Contents
The O. J. and Bessie Thomas Collection is comprised of documents reflecting primarily the education and achievements of Bessie Thomas and Oscar John Thomas. There is correspondence, awards, photographs and published materials. Many of the records are related to their years at Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Dates:
1894 to 1977 1960 to 1969; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969
Found in:
Gregory School
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O.J. and Bessie Thomas Collection
Sylvia Brooks Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0011
Scope and Contents
The Sylvia Brooks Collection houses the papers of Sylvia Brooks. This collection, which dates from, 1990 to 2007 includes newsclippings, publications, awards, scrapbooks, and photographs that document her tenure and accomplishments as the President of the Houston Area Urban League. This collection is valuable for topics on women's leadership and community work in urban areas.
Dates:
1990 - 2007
Found in:
Gregory School
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Sylvia Brooks Collection