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Justice

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding an increasing crime level in the United States, lack of government action, and a lack of understanding of the justice system by the average American.
Date: June 4, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Justice

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding an increasing crime level in the United States, lack of government action, and a lack of understanding of the justice system by the average American. A number of handwritten edits can be seen across the document.
Date: June 4, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
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

Democratic Woman of the Year

Description: Text of an acceptance speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Democratic Women's Club, after receiving the award of Democratic Woman of the Year.
Date: March 12, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes]

Description: Handwritten notes for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan, about the concepts of love and caring.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

The Regulatory Act of 1977

Description: Text for testimony given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, in support of the Regulatory Reform Act of 1977 (S 600).
Date: May 24, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Society of Plastics Industry - March 23, 1977

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Society of the Plastics Industry, covering the topic of public policy concerning energy conservation, de-regulation, and wind-fall profits.
Date: March 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

The Great Society and Its Markings

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address for a conference in Austin, Texas with the theme: "The Great Society: A Twenty-Year Critique."
Date: April 1985
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Ethical Dilemmas of Leadership

Description: Transcript of a talk given by Barbara Jordan at the University of Texas Texas Union lectureship in Student Leadership. Janet Anderson and Stan McLelland introduces her. Jordan discusses various examples of ethical dilemmas and personal values. She then answers a series of questions regarding patriotism, voter turnout, and ethics.
Date: 1994
Creator: Anders, Janet; McLelland, Stan & 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

Then Now Future

Description: Handwritten notes for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about the history, present state, and future of Houston's Fifth Ward.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Saving the Family

Description: Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at a Delta Sigma Theta Banquet in Houston, Texas. Topics include the changes and neglect of the family unit in the United States, with focus on African-American families.
Date: January 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

International Women's Year: The Challenge We Face

Description: Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan about International Women's Year, the political influence of women in America, and recent related legislation.
Date: November 10, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

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

Description: 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

Economic Recovery for America

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan to Texas Honor Students, addressing the potential of youth to improve society.
Date: February 11, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University
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