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[Unidentified Man]

Photograph of an unidentified man in a suit wearing a badge looking at the camera.
Date: 1985-09-14/1985-09-20
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Jordan Received from a Former Student]

Postcard to Barbara Jordan from former students. On the front side of the postcard is an image of purple and green flowers, and on the backside is a note to Jordan from two students named Joellen and Geoff referencing a picture that originally accompanied the postcard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at Her Office #1]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with three unidentified people in her office at the University of Texas.
Date: 1989~
Creator: Martínez, María de la Luz
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at Her Office #2]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with an unidentified woman in her office at the University of Texas.
Date: 1989~
Creator: Martínez, María de la Luz
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Lyndon B. Johnson]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and President Lyndon B. Johnson during a visit to the University of Texas at Austin by British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
Date: 1970-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at a Speaking Engagement]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan at a speaking engagement. She is seated in a wheelchair in front of a microphone. The California state flag is visible in the background.
Date: 1994~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Chief Judge John Brown] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Chief Judge John Brown]

Enveloped addressed to Chief Judge John Brown, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit Court; the front of the envelope has Barbara Jordan's signature.
Date: 197X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. Loeffler to Barbara Jordan, August 26, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas G. Loeffler to Barbara Jordan, August 26, 1975]

Letter from Thomas G. Loeffler to Barbara Jordan replying to an earlier phone call, and enclosing two photos taken during the "signing of the Voting Rights Bill on August 6th."
Date: August 26, 1975
Creator: Loeffler, Thomas G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Plaque Commemorating Barbara Jordan From E. O. Smith Junior High School]

Photograph of a plaque given to Barbara Jordan commemorating her service from E. O. Smith Junior High School. The plaque reads, "Outstanding Service Award to Congresswoman Barbara Jordan From E. O. Smith Junior High School Community Advisory Council H. P. Carter, Chairman October 27, 1976."
Date: October 27, 1976
Creator: Joseph's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Newberry to Barbara Jordan, April 25, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Mack Newberry to Barbara Jordan, April 25, 1974]

Letter written to Miss Jordan offering her photos of her and Hank Aaron, and thanking her for showing up at their event.
Date: April 25, 1974
Creator: Newberry, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope From Barbara Jordan's Congressional Office] (open access)

[Envelope From Barbara Jordan's Congressional Office]

An envelope from Barbara Jordan's Congressional Office. There is an address in the top left corner and Barbara Jordan's signature in the top right corner. On the tab on the back, the writing in pencil reads, "Texas Assn of Radio Network San Antonio."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence Calloway to Barbara Jordan, September 6] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence Calloway to Barbara Jordan, September 6]

Letter from Clarence Calloway to Congresswoman Barbara Jordan asking her to come to the new King State Bank, as it is in her district, in order to "cut the ribbon on September 5th or 12th - Friday morning." Calloway explains the importance of the bank in that it is the first to have a "black, qualified president."
Date: 197u-09-06
Creator: Calloway, Clarence
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[King State Bank News Release] (open access)

[King State Bank News Release]

News release for the King State Bank in Houston, Texas announcing that they are opening business July 31, 1975. The rest of the release explains the role of the bank in the community and that "King State Bank will serve to provide excellent service to its customers."
Date: July 31, 1975
Creator: King State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurine to Barbara Jordan, October 29, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Maurine to Barbara Jordan, October 29, 1992]

Letter from Maurine to Barbara Jordan thanking her for coming to St. Louis and saying that everyone was inspired by her message. She mentions that there are enclosed photos taken during Jordan's time there.
Date: October 29, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert S. Stauss to Barbara Jordan, May 25, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Robert S. Stauss to Barbara Jordan, May 25, 1973]

Letter sent from Chairman Robert S. Strauss to the Honorable Barbara Jordan saying that he thinks Jordan will enjoy "having the enclosed." There is a handwritten note in the upper left corner that reads: "Send thank for picture, show this to Doug."
Date: May 25, 1973
Creator: Stauss, Robert S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dick Swanson to Barbara Jordan, August 22, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Dick Swanson to Barbara Jordan, August 22, 1974]

Letter from Dick Swanson to Barbara Jordan, apologizing for not getting her "in there to offset the republicans" but is including pictures from an event. According to the letter the pictures cannot be used for commercial or campaign purposes.
Date: August 22, 1974
Creator: Swanson, Dick
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Card from Jack Brooks] (open access)

[Note Card from Jack Brooks]

Note card from Jack Brooks saying that he "Thought you might like to have" photos from a Delegation Luncheon that took place on October 4.
Date: December 20, 1978
Creator: Brooks, Jack
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congratulatory Letter to KMJQ Radio Station] (open access)

[Congratulatory Letter to KMJQ Radio Station]

Congratulatory letter to KMJQ radio station on their first anniversary. The rest of the letter praises Moses Leroy for all that he does: "Moses is a man who when he sees wrong does whatever is necessary...to make it right."
Date: 1978?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester Higgins, Jr. to Marian Ricks, September 14, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Chester Higgins, Jr. to Marian Ricks, September 14, 1973]

Letter from Chester Higgins, Jr. to Marian Ricks, or Barbara Jordan's office, saying that he hopes "the Congresswoman will be pleased with these photos of her."
Date: September 14, 1973
Creator: Higgins, Chester, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks from Barbara Jordan During Commencement at Harvard University] (open access)

[Remarks from Barbara Jordan During Commencement at Harvard University]

Copy of the remarks made by Barbara Jordan during the Commencement ceremony at Harvard University. In her remarks, Jordan recounts the time when the Harvard debate team came and debated against her and her team while she was at Texas State University for Negroes.
Date: June 16, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Directors for King State Bank] (open access)

[List of Directors for King State Bank]

List of directors for King State Bank in Houston, Texas. Each name is listed with their title and jurisdiction location printed underneath.
Date: 197X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Jordan to Dick Swanson, September 27, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Jordan to Dick Swanson, September 27, 1974]

Letter from Barbara Jordan to Dick Swanson thanking him for photographs he had sent her, but she is "sorry they were not put to use."
Date: September 27, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Bud to Barbara Jordan, September 24, 1973] (open access)

[Memorandum from Bud to Barbara Jordan, September 24, 1973]

Memo from Bud to Barbara Jordan explaining that he purchased "3 each of 3 selections" from the photos taken by Chester Higgins, plus copyright permission. He mentions in the second paragraph that they "should get written access...before we allow professional photographers to take your picture. The handwritten note at the bottom says that Congresswoman Jordan has accepted the policy detailed in the second paragraph.
Date: September 24, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Release by Boston University Office of Public Information] (open access)

[Release by Boston University Office of Public Information]

Release from Boston University Office of Public Information stating that Barbara Jordan "is awarded honorary doctor of laws degree" during the Charter Centennial commencement.
Date: May 30, 1969
Creator: Boston University Office of Public Information
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History