Politics -- Texas -- Houston
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Beulah Shepard Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0069
Scope and Contents
The Beulah Shepard Collection comprises the personal papers of Beulah Shepard from 1940 to 2012. This collection contains correspondence of congratulatory letters on her election to Secretary of the Harris County Democratic Party in 1976. There is also some political correspondence to Beulah Shepard from Texas and various United States Congressmen discussing issues that impacted the late 1970s such as minimum wage increase and women’s rights. This series also contains greeting cards and...
Dates:
1940 - 2012
Found in:
Gregory School
/
Beulah Shepard Collection
Eulundia Kay Shepard Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0094
Scope and Contents
The Eulinda Kay Shepard collection contains materials that document the political and community activities of Beulah Shepard mostly from the 1980s through the mid-1990s. Items included correspondence, meeting minutes, annual reports, financial and legal records, land deeds biographical materials, family tree, newspaper clippings, newsletters, directories, posters, flyers, awards and photographs, photo cd and da planners. This collection is valuable for researchers seeking information on...
Dates:
1956-2005; Majority of material found in 1979-1999
Found in:
Gregory School
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Eulundia Kay Shepard Collection
Frank E. Mann Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0049
Scope and Contents
Among the major subjects and materials of the collection are the reports on the nine single-member council districts plan, editorials on cable television, correspondence and financial statements covering city finances as a whole, reports on the technological development of fire control equipment, and progress reports regarding rapid transit. The rest of the materials consist of letters, reports of meetings, editorials, hearings, memoranda, and recommendations concerning such subjects as City...
Dates:
1960-1979
Hector Garcia / Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0092
Dates:
1972-1978
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
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
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
Paul C. Roemer Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0085
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence and newsletters concerning Roemer's involvement with politics and real estate.
Dates:
1929-1965
Rodney Ellis Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0061
Content Description
The Rodney Ellis Collection contains materials related to the personal and professional activities of Rodney Ellis from 1972 to 2012. Newspaper clippings, which make up the greatest quantity of materials, highlight his legislative work during the early twenty first century. Clippings cover the legislative activities surrounding the veto of Senate Bill 750, a death penalty bill to limit the execution of the intellectually challenged. Includes a small quantity of letters, programs, an award,...
Dates:
1972-2012
Found in:
Gregory School
/
Rodney Ellis Collection
The African American Library at the Gregory School
1300 Victor Street
Houston, Texas 77019
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1300 Victor Street
Houston, Texas 77019
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Houston Metropolitan Research Center
Houston Public Library
550 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas 77002
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Houston Public Library
550 McKinney St.
Houston, Texas 77002
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TXR.Reference@houstontx.gov
832-393-1662