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Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough

Description: Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough

Description: Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough by Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of radio speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]

Description: Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough. John J. Herrera had approved and recommended Governor Allan Shivers four years ago, after the sudden death of Beauford Jester. However, since Governor Shivers assumed office, Herrera feels that Shivers has done nothing to help Latin Americans in Texas. For that reason, Herrera is now supporting Ralph Yarborough.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Election Results for Precinct #11]

Description: Results of elections for Precinct #11, including candidates names and numbers of votes.
Date: 1954
Creator: Sheppard, R. B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[John Tower Speech on a New G.I. Bill, 196u?]

Description: Speech expressing support for a new G.I. Bill that will soon be voted on and suggesting the creation of a G.I. Bill of Rights, as supported by a list of Texas editorials.
Date: 196X
Creator: Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
Partner: Southwestern University

[Historic Marker Application: J. Frank Dobie House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the J. Frank Dobie House, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1991
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.289421 -97.732537
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings: February 1971]

Description: Compilation of newspaper articles containing mentions of Barbara C. Jordan, with her name underlined in pen in each article. The articles are taken from several different Texas newspapers in the month of February.
Date: 1971-02~
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Historic Marker Application: The Ike Wood House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Ike Wood House, in San Marcos, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1978
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.877677 -97.952639
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Walt Parker, February 4, 1970

Description: Interview with Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives Walt Parker, who is also a builder and farmer-rancher from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Parker describes details from his childhood and early years. He recounts his personal views and experiences as a member of the Sixty-first Legislature, and includes comments on Governor Preston Smith. Parker also discusses his personal views on issues including revenue legislation, the influence of lobbyists, state minimum wage law, t… more
Date: February 4, 1970
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Parker, Walt
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, November 5, 1969

Description: Interview with Republican Senator O. H. (Ike) Harris, an attorney from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Senator Harris describes his personal experiences and views as a member of the Sixty-first legislature. He also discloses some biographical information as well as his decision to enter politics. Senator Harris discusses his personal political philosophies on issues including one versus two-year budgets, revenue legislation, welfare legislation, and state minimum wage laws. He also comments on… more
Date: November 5, 1969
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932-
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[Oral History Interview with Dr. Joseph L. Atkins]

Description: Interview with Joe L. Atkins, who was a member of the NAACP Youth Council and filed a suit against North Texas State College for admission discrimination. Atkins discusses his early life in Jefferson and Dallas, TX and his experiences with the NAACP and involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. This included work desegregating college admissions equality and teacher representation demonstrations in Dallas.
Date: September 20, 2011
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Big County Obituaries: 1981

Description: Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during 1981, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 1981
Creator: Mount, Ann
Partner: Abilene Public Library

20th Anniversary Speech

Description: Text of speech given by William Sinkin at the 20th anniversary luncheon of HemisFair '68.
Date: April 4, 1988
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Big County Obituaries: 1983

Description: Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during 1983, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 1983
Creator: Mount, Ann
Partner: Abilene Public Library
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