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The 1976 Elections -- A Democratic Perspective

Description: Text of speech given by Barbara Jordan regarding the upcoming 1976 election, saying that the next president must be able to work with Congress.
Date: March 23, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

The 1976 Elections -- A Democratic Perspective

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Southern Baptist Christian Life Commission in Washington, D.C., offering a democratic perspective on the upcoming 1976 elections.
Date: March 23, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

The 93rd Congress and Health Care

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan to Physicians in Houston, Texas. In it, she discusses National Health Insurance, child health care, and maternity care in the United States.
Date: August 3, 1979
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

95th Congress, First Called Session, House Resolution 6854

Description: Resolution introduced by the United States Congress to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require each hospital providing patients with inpatient hospital services under the programs or plans under such titles to furnish each such patient with written notice of charges for particular inpatient hospital services provided by the hospital to the patient.
Date: May 3, 1977
Partner: Texas Southern University

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Description: Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Description: Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Description: Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Description: Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Advocacy

Description: Text for a speech made by Barbara C. Jordan at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center. The speech is entitled "Advocacy."
Date: July 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Advocacy

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan given at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center in Houston, Texas. She describes what services the center will provide for the residence of the Fifth Ward. A program from the dedication ceremony is included, depicting the ceremony and providing a history of the development of the center.
Date: July 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

The Aging Black Woman and Federal Policy

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan discussing difficulties faced by the elderly, and elderly black women in particular. She also discusses how the Ford administration is thinning aid towards this group.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

The Aging Black Woman and Federal Policy

Description: Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the National Caucus on the Black Aged. In it, Jordan discusses the plight of elderly African-American women, welfare, and contemporary politics. Numerous handwritten edits have been added throughout the text.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Air Pollution and the Inner-City.

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding inner-city pollution and its effects on health on vulnerable populations.
Date: 1975~
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

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

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

America the Beautiful: Fact or Fantasy

Description: Photocopied text of speech by Barbara Jordan that was delivered at Virginia Union University. The speech discusses the Constitution and issues of local and national government control. Handwritten edits can be found throughout the paper.
Date: May 4, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

America the Beautiful: Fact or Fantasy

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan that was delivered at Virginia Union University. The speech discusses the Constitution and issues of local and national government control. Handwritten edits can be found throughout the paper.
Date: May 4, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

American Foreign Policy and Democratic Concepts

Description: Paper written by Barbara C. Jordan. A summary on the cover page for the paper says "Representative Jordan explains that there is 'a sense of moral involvement' based on the American concept of democracy that dominates the foreign policy philosophy of the American people. Related to this concept is the continued willingness of the American people to support their country's foreign commitments."
Date: 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University
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