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Economic Recovery for America (open access)

Economic Recovery for America

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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Congressional Image (open access)

The Congressional Image

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Annual Convention and Public Affairs Conference of Advertising Industries.
Date: June 2, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
National Cooperation in Health (open access)

National Cooperation in Health

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan given at the presentation of the "Spirit of Life" award to Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby. In the speech, she discusses private and federal support for the research of disease cures. Handwritten notes appear on the document, and edits made with liquid paper are apparent.
Date: October 13, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Guaranteeing an Open Society (open access)

Guaranteeing an Open Society

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Annual Convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, covering the topic of free speech.
Date: November 15, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Continuing American Revolution (open access)

The Continuing American Revolution

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Council for the Social Studies, about how the American Revolution extends beyond the war and into modern American life.
Date: April 25, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Congressional-Private Sector Cooperation" (open access)

"Congressional-Private Sector Cooperation"

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the National Council on Philanthropy Breakfast in Washington D.C., about cooperation between Congress and the private sector.
Date: December 5, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Congressional Image (open access)

The Congressional Image

Text of remarks by Barbara Jordan regarding the public image of Congress, criticisms it receives, and the effects of televising the Richard Nixon impeachment debates.
Date: June 2, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Aging Black Woman and Federal Policy (open access)

The Aging Black Woman and Federal Policy

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan discussing difficulties faced by the elderly, and elderly black women in particular. She also discusses how the Ford administration is thinning aid towards this group.
Date: April 15, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan: Ron Dellums Benefit, October 4, 1975 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan: Ron Dellums Benefit, October 4, 1975

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Ron Dellums Benefit. The speech addresses the topic of government and social welfare.
Date: October 4, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unemployment Compensation During a Period of Temporary Illness (open access)

Unemployment Compensation During a Period of Temporary Illness

Text for testimony given by Barbara C. Jordan before the House Committee on Ways and Means, attempting to garner support for her bill, HR 2320.
Date: July 29, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan: Ron Dellums Benefit, October 4, 1975 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan: Ron Dellums Benefit, October 4, 1975

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Ron Dellums Benefit. The speech addresses the topic of government and social welfare.
Date: October 4, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the Third National Institute for Black Elected Officials (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the Third National Institute for Black Elected Officials

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Third National Institute for Black Elected Officials in Washington D.C.
Date: December 12, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, National Convention Association of Broadcasters (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, National Convention Association of Broadcasters

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the National Convention Association of Broadcasters, about the circumstances surrounding the recent resignation of Richard Nixon.
Date: May 30, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Congressional Image (open access)

The Congressional Image

Text of remarks by Barbara Jordan regarding the public image of Congress, criticisms it receives, and the effects of televising the Richard Nixon impeachment debates.
Date: June 2, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Continuing American Revolution (open access)

The Continuing American Revolution

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the AFS Congressional Breakfast, about how the American Revolution extends beyond the war and into modern American life.
Date: April 30, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forgotten Citizens (open access)

Forgotten Citizens

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Social Workers, about American citizens having a voice in government. Handwritten notes and edits are written in the margins.
Date: March 22, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Guaranteeing an Open Society (open access)

Guaranteeing an Open Society

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Annual Convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, covering the topic of free speech.
Date: November 15, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Economic Recovery for America (open access)

Economic Recovery for America

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.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - Apprentice Opportunity Program - May 23, 1975 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - Apprentice Opportunity Program - May 23, 1975

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Apprentice Opportunity Program (Houston Apprentice Outreach Program), about employment issues in America.
Date: May 23, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Education Tomorrow: For Whom? Why?" October 27, 1975] (open access)

["Education Tomorrow: For Whom? Why?" October 27, 1975]

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the College Entrance Examination Board. The speech concerns the government's role in education, the equal availability of education, and vocational schooling.
Date: October 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Office of Minority Business Enterprise Trade Fair, Jackson, Mississippi - July 19, 1975 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Office of Minority Business Enterprise Trade Fair, Jackson, Mississippi - July 19, 1975

Text of speech given by Barbara Jordan regarding the difficulties faced by black business owners, from discrimination from the white business community and uneven aid from the federal government.
Date: July 19, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Community Organization - A Necessary Link (open access)

Community Organization - A Necessary Link

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding poverty and poor conditions in the Fifth Ward of Houston, Texas. Handwritten notes appear among the typed text.
Date: October 11, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Education Tomorrow: For Whom? Why?" October 27, 1975] (open access)

["Education Tomorrow: For Whom? Why?" October 27, 1975]

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the College Entrance Examination Board. The speech concerns the government's role in education, the equal availability of education, and vocational schooling. Handwritten edits appear among the typed text.
Date: October 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Education Tomorrow: For Whom? Why?" October 27, 1975] (open access)

["Education Tomorrow: For Whom? Why?" October 27, 1975]

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the College Entrance Examination Board. The speech concerns the government's role in education, the equal availability of education, and vocational schooling.
Date: October 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History