Oral History Interview with James Spears, April 5, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Spears, April 5, 2001

Interview with James Spears, an ammunition worker on the home front during WWII. He describes the war as he saw it from the home front.
Date: December 3, 2003
Creator: Brosh, Kate & Spears, James
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Louis Belk, April 22, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Louis Belk, April 22, 2003

Interview with Louis Belk, a B-17 Waist Gunner who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps (Air Force) in World War II from San Antonio, Texas. Belk describes his time training in Texas and experiences serving in England. He also talks about what it was like returning home to the United States from the war.
Date: December 19, 2004
Creator: Heath, Amanda & Belk, Louis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, December 3, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, December 3, 2001

Interview with Leopoldo Chapa, a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served in the Vietnam War from Baytown, Texas. Chapa describes his time in boot camp, what he experienced while in combat, and his opinions on war in general.
Date: December 3, 2001
Creator: Ibarra-Chapa, Belinda & Chapa, Leopoldo
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1997-1998 Lee College basketball team]

Photograph of a Lee College basketball players in their uniforms, standing on the Lee Basketball Court. Back of photo reads: "Sophomores leading the Lee College Runnin' Rebels basketball team for the 1997-98 season include, from left, Tyrone Logan of Lafayette, La.; James Broussard of Abbeville, La., Ervin Mitchell of St. Martinville, La., Lionel Brown of Opelousas, La., Wesley Bruner of Baytown, and Patrick McGowen of Dayton. The next local action for the Runnin' Rebels is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Anders Gym in Pasadena versus nationally-ranked San Jacinto College. Next home game is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Lee College gym in Baytown versus Lon Morris College."
Date: December 15, 1997
Creator: Lee College
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Friends of Lee College meeting attendees, December 1986]

Photograph of the Friends of Lee College. Back of photo reads, "12-19-86 / Members of Friends of Lee College present at the Dec. 8 meeting were front row from left, John Henderson, Ron Embry, John Tucker, Alma Haddick, Fritz Lanham, and back row, Keith Coburn, Tommie Jones, Mary Kiber, John Sylvester, Troy Peterson, Rusty Reagan, and Wallace Heaner. / LC photo--December 1986.
Date: December 1986
Creator: Lee College
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Mayo, April 29, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Mayo, April 29, 2002

Interview with Kenneth Mayo, a supply manager in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He answers questions about his military service and his experiences abroad.
Date: December 17, 2003
Creator: Mayo, Aimee & Mayo, Kenneth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Collins, December 1, 1988 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Collins, December 1, 1988

Interview with James Collins, a Vietnam War veteran originally from Galveston, Texas. Collins begins by telling of his experiences in Vietnam, and answering questions concerning aspects of his time overseas. Later in the interview he tells of his family history beginning as captured slaves in Kenya and their servitude in Georgia ultimately ending up in Louisiana after their freedom was granted.
Date: December 1, 1988
Creator: Mayo, Martha & Collins, James
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Mrs. William H. Wade, December 8, 1976 transcript

Oral History Interview with Mrs. William H. Wade, December 8, 1976

Interview with Mrs. William H. Wade, a resident of Baytown, Texas since approximately 1920. Topics include Hurricane Carla.
Date: December 8, 1976
Creator: Squyres, Amy & Wade, Mrs. William H.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Larry Aldrich, December 2, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Larry Aldrich, December 2, 2003

Interview with Larry Aldrich, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in England during the Iraqi war. Aldrich describes his experiences when he enlisted including his training and work as a guard at a nuclear weapons storage facility and later, overseas at RAF Lakenheath.
Date: December 2, 2003
Creator: Thibodaux, Dana & Aldrich, Larry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Grover C. Edge, December 30, 1975 transcript

Oral History Interview with Grover C. Edge, December 30, 1975

Interview with Grover C. Edge, a resident of Baytown, Texas since 1921. Topics include the early history of Baytown and the Humble Refinery, the VFW and the Bayshore Rod, Reel and Gun Club
Date: December 30, 1975
Creator: Webber, Betsy & Edge, Grover C.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alan Erwin, guest speaker at the Lee Foundation Gala.

Photograph of the guest speaker at the podium.
Date: December 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alan Johnson, left, with unknown person

Photograph of two men with violins in front of a music stand.
Date: December 16, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Associate Degree in nursing; December project

Photograph of two Lee College nursing students with wrapped Christmas gifts.
Date: December 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Attendees at a Lee College Foundation Dinner, Reggie Brewer (L), Robert Lanier (ctr), Randy Busch (rt.)]

Photograph of three men identified as Reggie Brewer (L), Robert Lanier (ctr), Randy Busch (rt.).
Date: December 5, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bonnie Goodrich playing harp at Lee College Gala honoring Fred Hartman

Photograph of Bonnie Goodrich playing harp at Lee College Gala honoring Fred Hartman
Date: December 16, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brown & Root graduates

Photograph of Brown and Root graduates group photograph
Date: December 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brown & Root Graduates

Photograph of Brown & Root graduates group photograph.
Date: December 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction of Mechanical Center]

Photograph of a crane and other equipment, viewed through a fence or latticework. Handwritten text on the back says "Lee College - Dec. 1968" and "Ductwork, H[...] Air Conditioning Mechanical Center. Connected to [...]."
Date: December 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Debra Richards, left, plant winner with Debbie McDaniel, Vivian Blevins secretary

Photograph of two women standing on either side of a large potted plant.
Date: December 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. Robert Cloud presents an honorary degree to guest Alan Erwin at the Lee College Foundation gala.]

Photograph of two men at a podium, the speaker handing a degree to the other.
Date: December 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gala honoring Fred Hartman

Photograph of a couple attending a gala event.
Date: December 16, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gala honoring Fred Hartman

Photograph of attendees at a gala event seated at a dining table.
Date: December 16, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gala honoring Fred Hartman

Photograph of three attendees at a gala dinner.
Date: December 16, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gala honoring Fred Hartman

Photograph of attendees at a gala seated at a dining table.
Date: December 16, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History