Detailed report containing the 1970 official platform of the democratic party of Texas.

Handwritten text by Barbara Jordan imploring people to vote for the Democratic Party, invoking such issues as social security, civil rights, and Medicare.

Compilation of articles from various newspapers, all mentioning Barbara C. Jordan, with her name underlined in pen. Also included are photographs of Barbara C. Jordan at speaking engagements.

Letters sent between Barbara C. Jordan and Leon Jaworski, regarding Jaworski's appointment to the American Bar Association's Special Committee on Youth Education for Citizenship.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the State Democratic Convention in Dallas, Texas, on which she served as the first African American officer.

Text for a speech made by Barbara C. Jordan at the State Democratic Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan in which she stands for the Democratic Party and notes the time period in which black Americans could not get a seat in the Democratic convention.

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan in which she stands for the Democratic Party and notes the time period in which black Americans could not get a seat in the Democratic convention.

Microfilm copy of a typed file note which reads: "Invoice 11210G. This invoice is still active as of Apr 6 1970. See subsequent film for this invoice."

Speech; building industry; inflation; Emergency Home Financing Act of 1970; Federal Home Loan bank Board; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Speech; housing crisis; Tandem-plan; home builders; mortgage financing; Fannie Mae; cost of construction; Tax Reform Act of 1969; Operation Breakthrough; antiquated building codes; restrictive zoning.

Speech; Nixon Administration; Military posture of superiority as essential tool for negotiation with Soviets; Four spheres of political influence needed: Soviet, American, Western European, Asian; American involvement in Vietnam; Senator Mansfield's resolution of level of forces permanently stationed in Europe; NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] defense obligations; Call for Western Europe to act more multilaterally in defense matters; Talks on strategic arms limitation (S.A.L.T.) with Soviet Union; Warsaw Pact bid for an early European Security Conference.

Speech explaining the economic trends that make things difficult for the home building industry even though the demand for homes has reached a high point. Tower places the blame on the unavailability of favorable mortgages, insurance companies preferring apartments over single-family buildings, and the rising costs of labor and land. Discusses the legislation he is supporting to help home builders in these hard times.

Speech presenting arguments in favor of S. 3671, a bill introduced by Senator Tower that would transfer jurisdiction over unfair labor practices from the National Labor Relations Board to the federal court system. Cites numerous NLRB cases to support his claim of corrupt rulings in favor of large labor unions, including Bonwit Teller (96 NLRB 608 (1961)), Maryland Drydock (88 NLRB 1305 (1950)), Sewel Manufacturing Company (138 NLRB 66 (1962)), Archer Laundry Company (150 NLRB 1427 (1965)), and River Togs, Inc. (160 NLRB No. 2 (1966)).

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Fulton Mansion, in Rockport, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the St. Louis Catholic Church, in Castroville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.

Historical Meeting Planned, April 12, 1970. Report that annual membership meeting would be held the following Monday in Ardmore to elect five new members to the board of trustees. Dr. A. M. Gibson was to be speaker at the meeting.

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Barrow Ranch House, in Ector County, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Washington Bower, in Taylor, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.