African Americans – History -- United States
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
African American Miscellaneous Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0135
Scope and Contents
This collection gathered from many sources, is composed of an assortment of material having to do with the history of Black Houstonians and Texans. Some of the items into were donated to the research center individually, while other were part of a larger body of donated materials that bore no direct historical relation. Thus except for the it singular focus on Black Americans, this collection is truly miscellaneous. Some of the major topics are local churches, politics and campaign materials,...
Dates:
1917-1987; Majority of material found in 1940-1987
Patricia Smith Prather Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0005
Scope and Content
The Patricia Smith Prather Collection houses the personal and professional papers of Patricia Smith Prather. This collection, which dates from 1931 through 2008, consists of personal and business correspondence with historical associations and various Houston businesses, news clippings, a Phillis Wheatley High School Yearbook, a poster, publications, articles written by Prather, awards that illustrate her works as a historian and author in preserving the legacies of African Americans in Texas...
Dates:
1943 - 2008
Found in:
Gregory School
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Patricia Smith Prather Collection
Reverend Elias and Beatrice Burnett Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0034
Scope and Contents
The Reverend Elias and Beatrice Burnett Collection contains materials related to Richard G. Lockett. This small collection which dates from 1964 to 1966, consists of a Parade of Arts Program from the Richard G. Lockett Junior High School. The Parade of Arts program is a 52-page booklet that documents the events of May 17, 1964. There were many performances from groups such as the Glee Club, the band, the Dance Ensemble, an all girls’ choir and featured military tap dance from the Osbornettes....
Dates:
1964-1966
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
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