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[Remarks by Sherman Fricks and Barbara Jordan at the Texas AFL-CIO Convention, March 11, 1974]

Description: Text of remarks made at the Texas AFL-CIO Convention. Sherman Fricks introduces Barbara Jordan, speaking of her history as a congresswoman and earlier introductions. Jordan speaks about running for reelection, inflation, the loss of trust in government, and the impeachment of Richard Nixon.
Date: March 11, 1974
Creator: Fricks, Sherman & Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
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. Handwritten notes are written in the margins.
Date: February 11, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Eulogy of the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Description: Text of speech wherein Barbara Jordan eulogizes Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking of his accomplishments, his effect on the politics of the United States, and his death. Handwritten edits appear amid the typed text.
Date: July 11, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Shaping America's Future

Description: Draft of convocation speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to students at the Tuskegee Institute of Alabama regarding African-American involvement in politics. The document is annotated with handwritten notes.
Date: September 11, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Education Week, University of Texas

Description: Typed draft of a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for Education Week at the University of Texas, about America's educational programs. Corrections and additions are handwritten in pencil.
Date: February 11, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University
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