[President Jimmy Carter]

Photograph of President Jimmy Carter. This is his official White House portrait.
Date: January 31, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan with President Ford and Prime Minister Wilson]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan, President Gerald R. Ford, and British Prime Minister Harold Wilson shaking hands at a State Dinner at the White House.
Date: January 30, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Saving the Family (open access)

Saving the Family

Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at a Delta Sigma Theta Banquet in Houston, Texas. Topics include the changes and neglect of the family unit in the United States, with focus on African-American families.
Date: January 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings: January 1984-February 1985] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings: January 1984-February 1985]

Compilation of photocopies of newspaper articles related to the Democratic party and members, ranging from January 1984 to February 1985.
Date: 1984-01/1985-02
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Consumer Federation of America, January 24, 1974 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Consumer Federation of America, January 24, 1974

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the creation of a consumer protection agency within the United States government.
Date: January 24, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Democrats unveil goals, programs for '84 (open access)

Democrats unveil goals, programs for '84

Newspaper article about the Democratic party's goals and programs for the year of 1984, including a picture of Robert Strauss, former Democratic chairman.
Date: January 8, 1984
Creator: Shapiro, Margaret
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings and Photographs: January-June 1970] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings and Photographs: January-June 1970]

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.
Date: 1970-01/1970-06
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973 (open access)

Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973

Transcript of remarks given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Washington Press Club, in answer to the question "Tell us, what happened when Connally and his People reached the Jordan?"
Date: January 9, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Consumerism: Status and Prospects (open access)

Consumerism: Status and Prospects

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the creation of an independent consumer protection agency.
Date: January 24, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973 (open access)

Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973

Transcript of remarks given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Washington Press Club, in answer to the question "Tell us, what happened when Connally and his People reached the Jordan?"
Date: January 9, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the National School Board Association (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the National School Board Association

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the National School Boards Association in Arlington, Virginia, concerning General Revenue Sharing.
Date: January 26, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Consumer Federation of America, January 24, 1974 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Consumer Federation of America, January 24, 1974

Text of remarks by Barbara Jordan regarding economic difficulties in the United States and the benefits of having an independent organization to protect the rights of consumers.
Date: January 24, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kevin Sullivan to Ralph Carrigan, January 12, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Kevin Sullivan to Ralph Carrigan, January 12, 1977]

Letter from Kevin Sullivan to Ralph Carrigan regarding an enclosed copy of Barbara Jordan's speech to the Fifth Circuit Conference. The speech is not included in the record. Sullivan says that Carrigan may use the address in a spring issue of The Houston Lawyer.
Date: January 12, 1977
Creator: Sullivan, Kevin J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson (open access)

Memorial Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson

Text eulogizing Lyndon Johnson and his work regarding equal rights among Americans.
Date: January 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Saving the Family (open access)

Saving the Family

Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at a Delta Sigma Theta Banquet in Houston, Texas. Topics include the changes and neglect of the family unit in the United States, with focus on African-American families. Handwritten edits appear across the photocopied document.
Date: January 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan - Congregation Beth Israel (open access)

Barbara Jordan - Congregation Beth Israel

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Texas, about the relationship between African American and Jewish communities.
Date: January 1992
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
62nd Legislative Session, Senator Barbara Jordan: January - May 1971] (open access)

62nd Legislative Session, Senator Barbara Jordan: January - May 1971]

Compilation of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous documents related to Barbara C. Jordan, from the 62nd Legislative Session (January 1971)
Date: 1971-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973 (open access)

Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973

Transcript of remarks given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Washington Press Club, in answer to the question "Tell us, what happened when Connally and his People reached the Jordan?"
Date: January 9, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Press Statement] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Press Statement]

Text for a statement made by Barbara C. Jordan for a press conference clearing up an erroneous news story about her health.
Date: January 18, 1979
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Saving the Family (open access)

Saving the Family

Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at a Delta Sigma Theta Banquet in Houston, Texas. Topics include the changes and neglect of the family unit in the United States, with focus on African-American families. Handwritten edits appear across the document.
Date: January 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C Jordan Speech: President Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial] (open access)

[Barbara C Jordan Speech: President Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial]

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan memorializing President Lyndon B. Johnson following his death, and speaking of his legacy.
Date: January 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C Jordan Speech: President Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial] (open access)

[Barbara C Jordan Speech: President Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial]

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan memorializing President Lyndon B. Johnson following his death, and speaking of his legacy.
Date: January 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, January 22, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, January 22, 1968]

Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, requesting to file for a divorce from his wife, Geneva Pierce. Included is the envelope.
Date: January 22, 1968
Creator: Pierce, Oliver
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bob Strauss Roast (open access)

Bob Strauss Roast

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan wherein she jokes about Bob Strauss, complements his abilities, and wishes him well in his endeavors.
Date: January 18, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History