Handwritten notes and transcriptions of narratives told by Ásɔ̀q about clothing, spirits, marriage, how Akhas communicate, and death and song lyrics and word lists.

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.

Typed final draft of the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with some handwritten corrections and edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Typed first draft of the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with handwritten changes and edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Typed second draft of the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with some handwritten corrections and edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Woman's National Democratic Club about America's current struggles in the areas of energy, pollution, water, air, social services, and constitutional crisis.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Woman's National Democratic Club about America's current struggles in the areas of energy, pollution, water, air, social services, and constitutional crisis.

Text for the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with some handwritten edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Television and Radio Advertising Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about whether community as a nation is possible.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Television and Radio Advertising Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about whether community as a nation is possible.

Handwritten text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan as the 1977 Harvard commencement address. She discusses the value and role of people in the political process.

Speech by Barbara Jordan regarding housing concerns, "redlining," and the economic development of African Americans. Parts of the text have been edited with liquid paper.

Handwritten Text by Barbara Jordan discussing an energy crisis, pollution, and problems with Congress. This is a photocopy of the original.

Handwritten Text by Barbara Jordan discussing an energy crisis, pollution, and problems with Congress.

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan regarding the presidential debate of 1976 between Richard Nixon and Walter Mondale. She suggests that the candidates should listen to African Americans, and that African American's shouldn't lose faith in the political system.

Handwritten minutes from the April 16, 1972 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.

Handwritten minutes from the February 16, 1975 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, and other business.

Handwritten minutes from the January 16, 1977 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, and other business.

Handwritten minutes from the November 16, 1974 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, and other business.

Handwritten minutes from the October 16, 1976 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, plans for a fashion show and reception, and other business.

Handwritten minutes from the September 16, 1973 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's plans to host a fashion show and luncheon.

Interview with Bill Clayton, a farmer-rancher-businessman and former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives (1975-1982), concerning his experiences and personal views as speaker during the Sixty-fourth Legislature. Clayton discusses his early political career, his personal political philosophy, his quest for the house speakership, personal observations of former Speakers Byron Tunnell, Ben Barnes, Gus Mutscher, Rayford Price, Price Daniel, Jr., the appointment of committee chairs, disposition if budget surplus, public school financing, public utilities regulation, and constitutional revision.

Memorandum from James Polk Morris, Assistant Professor of the History of Medicine at the Institute for the Medical Humanities, to Edith M. Bonnet explaining the importance of preserving her personal papers. Morris stresses that her papers be inventoried "for potential historical value," keeping them at the Eugene Barker State Historical Center. This memo includes Dr. Chester R. Burns, Dr. Truman R. Blocker, Jr., and Emil F. Frey as recipients as well.

Legislative report created by Lewis Cenker and Burton C. Wood to inform members of the National Association of Home Builders of legislative bills that may be passed during the second session of the 93rd Congress that would impact home builders. The bills described cover a wide array of topics, including energy, labor, land, and financial policies. Home builders are encouraged to support measures that would be most favorable to them.