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[Birth Announcement and Photograph]

Photograph of a baby girl with dark hair, visible from the chest up. An accompanying page has an image of a infant in the left hand corner. Text in the middle of the page reads, " Monica Yvette Roscles, Aug. 14, 1978, 6 pounds 2 ounces, my happy parents are Robert & JoAnn Roscles." On the front of the announcement there is text in a circle that reads "Announcing." and numerous lines are coming from the circle.
Date: July 14, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Salt II: A Bibliography (open access)

Salt II: A Bibliography

This report cites over 200 periodical annotated articles, documents, books, monographs, and volumes related to the current negotiations between the United States and Soviet Union on a new strategic arms limitations agreement (SALT II).
Date: September 1, 1978
Creator: Carlson, Julia F. & Bell, Robert C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Gallatin, Tennessee, June 13, 1878] (open access)

[Envelope from Gallatin, Tennessee, June 13, 1878]

An envelope that is torn and stained has a postal stamp on the front stating that it was sent from Gallatin, Tennessee. On the back is a message dated June 13, 1878. The note talks about a visit from Dudley and the children, letters received this week, and the weather.
Date: June 13, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Recommendation for Archival Material of the Texas Human Rights Foundation 1979-1990 (open access)

Recommendation for Archival Material of the Texas Human Rights Foundation 1979-1990

Proposal for information to be archived from the Texas Human Rights Foundation, provided by Deborah Shelby.
Date: 1978/1990
Creator: Texas Human Rights Foundation
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, June 1 - December 10, 1978] (open access)

[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, June 1 - December 10, 1978]

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, texts, and photographs related to Senator Barbara Jordan.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, January - May, 1978] (open access)

[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, January - May, 1978]

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, texts, and photographs related to Senator Barbara Jordan.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, June - October, 1978] (open access)

[Barbara Jordan Scrapbook, June - October, 1978]

Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, texts, and photographs related to Senator Barbara Jordan.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Role and Concern of Christian Women in Politics (open access)

The Role and Concern of Christian Women in Politics

Handwritten text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the political participation of Christians in the United States. She advocates for Christians to get involved with the process.
Date: 1978~
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prayer of representative Barbara Jordan, National Prayer Breakfast, Washington, D. C., February 2, 1978 (open access)

Prayer of representative Barbara Jordan, National Prayer Breakfast, Washington, D. C., February 2, 1978

Text of prayer spoken by Barbara Jordan in which she asks for guidance and aid.
Date: February 2, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Extension of the time limit for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (open access)

Extension of the time limit for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan calling for an extension and ratifcation of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Date: May 18, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Interview with Barbara Jordan Regarding Minorities in Engineering Careers] (open access)

[Interview with Barbara Jordan Regarding Minorities in Engineering Careers]

Text of interview with Barbara Jordan wherein she discusses minorities in engineering professions, the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), and the importance of career education.
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prayer of Representative Barbara Jordan - National Prayer Breakfast (open access)

Prayer of Representative Barbara Jordan - National Prayer Breakfast

Typed transcript of a prayer given by Barbara C. Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Date: February 2, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Extension of the time limit for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (open access)

Extension of the time limit for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

Transcript of a speech that Barabara Jordan delivered to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights House Committee on the Judiciary. The speech calls for an extension of the time limit for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, arguing for its importance and a lack of constitutionally decreed deadlines for ratification.
Date: May 18, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast, February 2, 1978] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast, February 2, 1978]

Text of prayer by Barbara Jordan asking God for the strength and patience to be better people.
Date: February 2, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast, February 2, 1978] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast, February 2, 1978]

Text of prayer by Barbara Jordan asking God for the strength and patience to be better people.
Date: February 2, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation, April 15, 1978] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation, April 15, 1978]

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to members of Kappa Delta Pi during their Biennial Convocation at Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois. Topics include education and the difficulties faced by educators.
Date: April 15, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation, April 15, 1978] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation, April 15, 1978]

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to members of Kappa Delta Pi during their Biennial Convocation at Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois. Topics include education and the difficulties faced by educators.
Date: April 15, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Rep. Barbara Jordan, Impact Symposium: "Destiny of the South," Vanderbilt University (open access)

Remarks of Rep. Barbara Jordan, Impact Symposium: "Destiny of the South," Vanderbilt University

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at Vanderbilt University's Impact Symposium: "Destiny of the South."
Date: February 25, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation, April 15, 1978] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation, April 15, 1978]

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to members of Kappa Delta Pi during their Biennial Convocation at Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois. Topics include education and the difficulties faced by educators.
Date: April 15, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan and Azie Morton Speeches] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan and Azie Morton Speeches]

Text of a speech given by Azie Morton introducing Barbara C. Jordan, followed by her speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Atlanta, Georgia.
Date: March 3, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Representative Barbara Jordan Commencement Address, William and Mary College (open access)

Representative Barbara Jordan Commencement Address, William and Mary College

Text for a commencement address given by Barbara C. Jordan at William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Date: May 14, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast, February 2, 1978] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan at the National Prayer Breakfast, February 2, 1978]

Text of prayer by Barbara Jordan asking God for the strength and patience to be better people.
Date: February 2, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - Convention of National Federation of Democratic Women (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - Convention of National Federation of Democratic Women

Text of a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Convention of National Federation of Democratic Women in Washington, DC, about the theme of the convention: "Women Plus Unity Equals Power."
Date: April 29, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Representative Barbara Jordan - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - YWCA of Germantown, Pennsylvania (open access)

Representative Barbara Jordan - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - YWCA of Germantown, Pennsylvania

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the YWCA in Germantown, Pennsylvania, about women's contributions to the political process.
Date: September 17, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History