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The Ethic of Responsibility
Text of a commencement speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the graduating class of Texas Tech University Law School. She discusses the necessity of values in the legal profession and how lawyers are the defenders of democracy.
Date:
May 13, 1995
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Universalization of the Philosophy or Ethic of Responsibility
Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the commencement of the University of Louisville Law School. She discusses public service, personal responsibility, law, and Robert Fulghum's "All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten."
Date:
May 15, 1994
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2000 and Beyond: Can the Government Govern?
Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the National Association of Purchasing Management in San Antonio, Texas. The speech is about the upcoming end of the 20th century and its implications for the American government.
Date:
May 5, 1993
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan - Hollywood Women's Political Committee Barbara Jordan Award
Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Hollywood Women's Political Committee, introducing the recipient of the Barbara Jordan Award, Marian Wright Edelman, and speaking of the goals and hopes of the Hollywood Women's Political Committee.
Date:
May 1993
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Remarks--Accepting the Bess Wallace Truman Award
Text of a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, accepting the Bess Wallace Truman Award, and speaking of the meaning of the award through the years.
Date:
May 7, 1992
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Rebirth of Ethics---A Pervasive Challenge
Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Association for Investment Management and Research in San Antonio, Texas. She discusses the faltering trust between Americans and the United States government.
Date:
May 5, 1992
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ethics Class Party at Barbara Jordan's House #1]
Photograph of an ethics class party at Barbara Jordan's house posing with her for a picture. Pictured with her are Kim McMath, Paula Adams, Kristina Velasquez, Wally Ingram, Laura Jones, Jennifer Povlakidas, and Matthew Witowsky.
Date:
May 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ethics Class Party at Barbara Jordan's House #2]
Photograph of an ethics class party at Barbara Jordan's house posing with her for a picture. Pictured with her are Nora Hoskins, Kim McMath, Paula Adams, Kristina Velasquez, Wally Ingram, Laura Jones, Jennifer Povlakidas, and Matthew Witowsky. All of them are holding up a "Hook 'em" hand sign.
Date:
May 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ethics Class Party at Barbara Jordan's House #3]
Photograph of an ethics class party at Barbara Jordan's house. Pictured with her are Laura Thomas, Tim Lee, Laura Jones, David Hurlbut, Paula Adams, and Yvonne Darrah. They are watching the Follies '91 video.
Date:
May 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Obligations Of The Public Servant
Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for her acceptance of the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award. The speech is entitled "The Obligations of the Public Servant."
Date:
May 31, 1990
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Common Good: A Framework for Discussion and Consensus
Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Southwest Meeting of the American Assembly at the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. The speech is about social welfare policies.
Date:
May 11, 1990
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Looking for a Vision for the 1990's
Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the civil rights legacy of Lyndon Johnson.
Date:
May 5, 1990
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Attending a UT Commencement Ceremony #1]
Photograph of Barbara Jordan attending a University of Texas commencement ceremony. She is in a wheelchair surrounded by six other people.
Date:
May 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Attending a UT Commencement Ceremony #2]
Photograph of Barbara Jordan attending a University of Texas commencement ceremony. She is seated at a banquet table with three other people. There are large slices of cake on the table.
Date:
May 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Attending a UT Commencement Ceremony #3]
Photograph of Barbara Jordan attending a University of Texas commencement ceremony. She is seated at a table with three other people around her.
Date:
May 1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Testimony for the Equal Access to Voting Act, May 10, 1989]
Text of testimony delivered by Barbara Jordan to a committee regarding the proposed Equal Access to Voting Act. She discusses low voter turnout and the barriers to voter registration.
Date:
May 10, 1989
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Acceptance Speech at Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award Dinner, May 9, 1989]
Transcript of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award Dinner. She discusses Hubert Humphrey as well as the history and future of civil rights in America.
Date:
May 9, 1989
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Introduction of the Honorable Barbara Jordan given by Elaine R. Jones at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
Transcript of a speech delivered by Elaine Jones to introduce Barbara Jordan at the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Awards Dinner. Jones laments the loss of Jordan's presence as a watchdog of civil rights in the United States Congress.
Date:
May 9, 1989
Creator:
Jones, Elaine R., 1944-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Values in Common
Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the graduating class of Middlebury College. She discusses virtues necessary for a democracy: truth, tolerance, respect, and community.
Date:
May 24, 1987
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Conviction Values
Text for Barbara C. Jordan's commencement speech at the University of Texas about personal convictions and standards.
Date:
May 24, 1986
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Public Philosophy: Revisited, Reaffirmed
Text for Barbara C. Jordan's commencement address at the University of Arkansas about the American public's view of America.
Date:
May 10, 1986
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Why Not - Excellence?
Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan at the Golden Herald Awards Presentation in Dallas, Texas, an awards ceremony for school and community service for high school seniors.
Date:
May 7, 1985
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Address of Barbara Jordan to the Nationwide Insurance Management conference, May 21, 1981, Columbus, Ohio
Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding supply-side economics in the Reagan presidency.
Date:
May 21, 1981
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LBJ School of Public Affairs Commencement Address
Text of Barbara C. Jordan's commencement address for the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.
Date:
May 19, 1979
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History