On the Erosion of Civil Liberties (open access)

On the Erosion of Civil Liberties

Handwritten text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding government infractions against the civil liberties of the citizenry,
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech]

Text of a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan about the legal process and barriers to access in America.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
'A Texas Perspec.' from a naturalized Texan? (open access)

'A Texas Perspec.' from a naturalized Texan?

Paper written by Ted Crain about the Democratic party in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Crain, Ted
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
William R. Cozart (open access)

William R. Cozart

Handwritten text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the changing nature of work systems, "paperwork occupations," and the education necessary for the future workplace.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Where is Home for America? (open access)

Where is Home for America?

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, about the history of America and how that might inform the future.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Rage and the Republic" (open access)

"The Rage and the Republic"

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about whether "the rage of race" will destroy the republic.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Focus on the Quality of Life (open access)

Focus on the Quality of Life

Handwritten text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the necessity to maintain the environment, enforce anti-discrimination policies, improve school systems, and provide health care.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Southern Methodist University Law School, Saturday, April 23, 1977 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Southern Methodist University Law School, Saturday, April 23, 1977

Text discussing public distrust of the legal system and suggestions for restoring public faith.
Date: April 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes]

Handwritten notes for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about African American women heroes.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes]

Notes for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about credit unions and poverty.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[State of Texas Senate Travel Voucher] (open access)

[State of Texas Senate Travel Voucher]

State of Texas travel voucher for the Texas Senate, with instructions for filling out the voucher written in red pen.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Saul Freedman Reception Invitation] (open access)

[Saul Freedman Reception Invitation]

Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly to a reception honoring Saul Freedman.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Senate Bill 16 - A Summary (open access)

Senate Bill 16 - A Summary

Typed summary of Senate Bill 16, addressing the salaries of public school teachers.
Date: 1968~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marching on the Ballot Boxes (open access)

Marching on the Ballot Boxes

Text of a speech entitled "Marching on the Ballot Boxes," regarding the ability of African American individuals to vote, and continuing discrimination in that area.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Senate Travel Regulations] (open access)

[Texas Senate Travel Regulations]

Photocopy from a booklet entitled "Supplement to Senate Journal" containing an excerpt about travel regulations.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
On the Erosion of Civil Liberties (open access)

On the Erosion of Civil Liberties

Text of commencement speech delivered by Barbara Jordan regarding the erosion of individual liberty to government encroachment.
Date: March 28, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legislation and Tax Figures] (open access)

[Legislation and Tax Figures]

Tables with figures, one entitled "Legislation Since 1963" and the other "IRS State Sales Tax Tables, 1966."
Date: 1966~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Appointments to be Made by the Speaker and Boards of Which He is Ex-Officio Member] (open access)

[Appointments to be Made by the Speaker and Boards of Which He is Ex-Officio Member]

Document with a list of appointments to be made by the speaker of the House and boards of which he is an ex-officio member.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Figures: Taxes and Legislation] (open access)

[Handwritten Figures: Taxes and Legislation]

Handwritten tables and figures, one with statistics about legislation since 1963, and the other entitled "Local General Sales Tax Rates, January 1, 1964."
Date: 1964~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech: Democracy] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech: Democracy]

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about the maintenance and importance of democracy.
Date: July 23, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas, Vetoed Appropriations] (open access)

[Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas, Vetoed Appropriations]

Proclamation by Texas Governor John Connally containing a list of vetoed appropriations as well as reasons for each veto.
Date: June 18, 1967
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reflections on the Future of the Democratic Party (open access)

Reflections on the Future of the Democratic Party

Paper written by Michael J. Smith on the role of the Democratic party in America's republic federation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Smith, Michael J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Diane Friday to Barbara C. Jordan] (open access)

[Memo from Diane Friday to Barbara C. Jordan]

Memo from Diane Friday to Barbara C. Jordan, addressing the topic of "fixing the Democratic party."
Date: unknown
Creator: Friday, Diane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Justice (open access)

Justice

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about the criminal justice system in America.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History