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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Raul Rodriguez Arreola, November 28, 2011

Description: Interview with Raul Rodriguez Arreola, a former postal worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Arreola talks about growing up in the area, local places and people, serving in the Gideons, and working at the Post Office. Mr. Arreola's second wife, Irene, was present for the interview and makes a comments throughout. The interview transcript includes pictures of Mr. Arreola, his family, and the community, on pages 28-35.
Date: November 28, 2011
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Arreola, Raul Rodriguez
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, March 28, 2013

Description: Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, whose husband's ancestors were Texas Hill Country settlers, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Starkey discusses her husband's family history. She also talks about coming to Kerrville for a job with her family.
Date: March 28, 2013
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Starkey, Ethel Baker
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[News Release: Third Annual Texas Women's Hall of Fame, July 28, 1986]

Description: News release from the office of Texas governor Mark White, announcing the selection of thirteen women for the Third Annual Texas Women's Hall of Fame. The women include: Mary Lavinia Griffith, Jody Conradt, Mary Kay Ash, Ada Simond, Caro Crawford Brown, Wilhelmina Ruth Fitzgerald Delco, Dr. May Owen, Hermine Dalkowitz Tobolowsky, Margaret Cousins, Anne Legendre Armstrong, Alicia R. Chacon, and Frances E. Goff. The release includes information about the induction ceremony, details about each of … more
Date: July 28, 1986
Creator: Governor's Office
Partner: Texas Medical Association

[LULAC News Invoice to Houston Council No. 60 -1948-01-28]

Description: Invoice from the "LULAC News" editor, G. J. Garza, in Laredo, Texas, to the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Houston Council No. 60. The invoice is for 95 extra "LULAC News" copies at 10 cents per copy, totaling $9.50.
Date: January 28, 1948
Creator: Garza, G. J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Historic Marker Application: Ezekial and Mary Jane Miller House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Ezekial and Mary Jane Miller House, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: November 28, 1984
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.742713 -95.383056
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Benjamin Apartments]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Benjamin Apartments, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: August 28, 2001
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.746491 -95.369766
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account]

Description: Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to Clayton Miller, Ralph Gregg, Heim & Thomson, and Pope Huffman, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Alcorn Cattle account.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Invoice for Cattle]

Description: Invoice for items sold to purchasers, Rosenthal-Caesar and Ho. Pkg. Co., by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company, including three cows and eleven yearling calves.
Date: June 28, 1954
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Description: Text for a statement made by Barbara C. Jordan before the Texas Air Control Board about the issue of air pollution in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding oxidant air pollution in Houston, Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency power following the Clean Air Act, and the lack of cooperation between the Texas Air Control Board and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

A Congressional View of the Judiciary

Description: Text of speech that was to be delivered by Barbara Jordan at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference in Houston, Texas. She discusses congressional dissatisfaction with the judiciary. The reasons she gives include their lifetime tenure, their pay, and the idea that they also write laws instead of merely adjudicate. Handwritten edits appear in the text.
Date: May 28, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Historic Marker Application: Dr. John H. Foster House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Dr. John H. Foster House, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: September 28, 2012
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.737396 -95.384264
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the deterioration of air quality, the Clean Air Act, and Congressional reluctance to enforce expensive restrictions.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Invoices for Pork Butts, September, 1922]

Description: Two invoices for pork butts sold to C. C. Cox by the Houston Packing Company. Envelope is included.
Date: September 28, 1922
Creator: Houston Packing Company
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]

Description: A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: 1921-1927]

Description: Minutes for meetings of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees from 1921 to 1927 documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports.
Date: 1921-04-28/1927-12-29
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: December 28, 1944]

Description: Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting did not have a quorum present and was recorded as a round table discussion of various topics including donating a Sefer Torah to European congregations and a house for the boy scout troop.
Date: December 28, 1944
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: March 28, 1938]

Description: Minutes for a special meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, and topics of discussion. This meeting included the nomination and election of officers and a report on a prior meeting with Cantor Max Landman.
Date: March 28, 1938
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Congregation Adath Yeshurun Roster of Standing Committees, Year ending February 28, 1942

Description: Roster of the standing committees of Congregation Adath Yeshurun, including the building maintenance, cemetery, education, membership, and ritual committees. The committee members are listed with their residential and business phone numbers.
Date: February 28, 1942
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Bill from Straus-Frank Company, May 1949]

Description: Invoice for items sold to Dan Kempner by Straus-Frank Company, including charges on the account for multiple services like pumping down air conditioning system, remove & clean liquid line strainer & expsion valve, test system for proper operation.
Date: May 28, 1949
Creator: Straus-Frank Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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