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Texas Statewide Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation: Guidelines for Regional Coordinating Committees and Task Forces

Text of a study intended to develop a vocational rehabilitation program for handicapped individuals in Texas by July 1, 1975. It identifies those in need of vocational rehabilitation and operating requirements for such programs.

Date: March 17, 1967

Creator: Texas. State Project Office.

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Flyer for the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services]

Text describing the conceptual framework underpinning the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services as well as its goals.

Date: 1968

Creator: University of Houston

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Flyer for the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services]

Text describing the conceptual framework underpinning the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services as well as its goals.

Date: 1968

Creator: University of Houston

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Flyer for the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services]

Text describing the conceptual framework underpinning the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services as well as its goals.

Date: 1968

Creator: University of Houston

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Flyer for the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services]

Text describing the conceptual framework underpinning the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services as well as its goals.

Date: 1968

Creator: University of Houston

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Flyer for the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services]

Text describing the conceptual framework underpinning the TSWA Regional Conference on the Manpower Shortage in the Human Services as well as its goals.

Date: 1968

Creator: University of Houston

Partner: Texas Southern University

The Legacy of Senator Robert Kennedy's Influence on America

Text of remarks made by Barbara Jordan at a memorial service for Robert F. Kennedy following his assassination. She discusses his vision for the United States and the notion that "we can do better."

Date: June 9, 1968

Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings and Photographs: October 1969-December 1970]

Compilation of articles from various Texas newspapers mentioning Barbara C. Jordan, with her name underlined in each article. Also included are several photographs of Barbara C. Jordan at speaking engagements. One of the sections is entitled "Interim Committee on Urban Affairs - 1969-1970."

Date: 1969-10/1970-12

Partner: Texas Southern University

A New Dawn in Southern Politics

Text by Barbara Jordan regarding the disintegration of the "solid south" in the southern United States, which is the solid Democratic Party voting block that largely prevented African-American participation in American politics. She discusses the growth of progressive politics amid white supremacy.

Date: 1967~

Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996

Partner: Texas Southern University

The Law, The Promise and the Power

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for Law Day at Texas Southern University.

Date: April 27, 1967

Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.

Partner: Texas Southern University

Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to George H. W. Bush, April 3, 1967]

Letter from Barbara Jordan to George H. W. Bush of the House of Representatives, thanking him for sending a newspaper clipping. Included is a handwritten note from Bush, an envelope, and a small newspaper clipping

Date: April 3, 1967

Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Houston Legal Defense Fund Committee Public Rally Program]

Program for a public rally sponsored by the Houston Legal Defense Fund Committee to insure justice for five TSU students indicted as a result of an incident May 16-17. The rally took place at Greater Zion Baptist Church in Houston, Texas and featured Barbara Jordan as the main speaker.

Date: July 30, 1967

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, January 22, 1968]

Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, requesting to file for a divorce from his wife, Geneva Pierce. Included is the envelope.

Date: January 22, 1968

Creator: Pierce, Oliver

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas]

Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas, explaining his vetoing of Senate Bill 617.

Date: June 18, 1967

Creator: Connally, John

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Correspondence between Ramsey Clark and Barbara C. Jordan]

Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Ramsey Clark, thanking him for sending a newspaper clipping. Included is the newspaper clipping as well as the note from Ramsey Clark.

Date: 1967

Creator: Jordan, Barbara C. & Clark, Ramsey

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Robert Harris, October 21, 1968]

Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Robert Harris, informing him of her inability to attend a hearing because of a prior commitment.

Date: October 21, 1968

Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Preston Smith to Barbara C. Jordan, May 25, 1966]

Letter from Preston Smith to Barbara C. Jordan, congratulating her on her election to the Texas Senate.

Date: May 25, 1966

Creator: Smith, Preston

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Memo from Robert Harris to Members of the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs, November 18, 1968]

Memo from Robert Harris to the members of the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs, with a paper attached: The Case for the Negative Income Tax by Milton Friedman.

Date: November 18, 1968

Creator: Harris, Robert

Partner: Texas Southern University

60th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 559

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the occupational safety of employees of industry and enterprise; providing for enforcement and prescribing penalties.

Date: June 12, 1967

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Report to Commission of First Hearing]

Typed transcript of a report given by Otto Eckstein to the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs about a hearing that took place in Quincy, Florida.

Date: November 22, 1968

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Lee W. Thompson to Barbara C. Jordan, July 19, 1967]

Letter from Lee W. Thompson to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for agreeing to speak at a Houston Heights Rotary Club luncheon and giving details about the event.

Date: July 19, 1967

Creator: Thompson, Lee W.

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Resume, Barbara C. Jordan]

Resume for Barbara C. Jordan, including educational background, professional organization and other memberships, teaching background, political background, profession, and other credentials.

Date: 1964~

Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas: 41-1175]

Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas explaining his vetoing of Senate Bill 502.

Date: June 1967

Creator: Connally, John

Partner: Texas Southern University

["Happiness Is -- PTA's Influence On Family Living" Workshop Program]

Printed program for a workshop taking place at San Jacinto High School about the PTA's influence on family living.

Date: 1968-10~

Partner: Texas Southern University

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