[Barbara Jordan Speaking at Governor for a Day]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan addressing an audience at Governor for a Day.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Hudnalljr, Earlie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan: Statement to the Press (open access)

Barbara Jordan: Statement to the Press

Text of a statement given to the press by Barbara C. Jordan endorsing the Dukakis-Bentsen ticket in the upcoming Presidential election.
Date: September 10, 1988
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Citizens Democracy (open access)

A Citizens Democracy

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for a luncheon of the Dallas Women's Foundation in Dallas, Texas. Also included is a letter from Pat Nicklaus Sabin to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for attending the luncheon.
Date: December 10, 1991
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Search of Humanity (open access)

In Search of Humanity

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a fundraising banquet for the Adlai Stevenson. Handwritten edits and notes are written in the margins.
Date: October 10, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"In Search of Humanity" (open access)

"In Search of Humanity"

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a fundraising banquet for the Adlai Stevenson.
Date: October 10, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"In Search of Humanity" (open access)

"In Search of Humanity"

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a fundraising banquet for the Adlai Stevenson.
Date: October 10, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Women's Year: The Challenge We Face (open access)

International Women's Year: The Challenge We Face

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan about International Women's Year, the political influence of women in America, and recent related legislation.
Date: November 10, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Women's Year: The Challenge We Face (open access)

International Women's Year: The Challenge We Face

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Symposium on Women in Austin, Texas, about International Women's Year, the political influence of women in America, and recent related legislation.
Date: November 10, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Mary Watson Hymon, January 10, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Mary Watson Hymon, January 10, 1966]

Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Mary Watson Hymon, Chairman of General Concerts and Lectures at Grambling College in Louisiana. The letter reads "Enclosed please find biographical sketch of Senator Barbara C. Jordan. At this time, this is all the information we have. I trust that it will serve the purpose."
Date: January 10, 1966
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a fundraising banquet for the Adlai Stevenson. Handwritten edits and notes are written in the margins.
Date: October 10, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the Black Women Lawyers Association (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the Black Women Lawyers Association

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Black Women Lawyers Association in Houston, Texas, about restoring equilibrium to American society.
Date: April 10, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan (Dem.-Texas) Susan B. Anthony Annual Banquet - Houston (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan (Dem.-Texas) Susan B. Anthony Annual Banquet - Houston

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Susan B. Anthony Annual Banquet in Houston, Texas, memorializing Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: November 10, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Supply Side of Race (open access)

The Supply Side of Race

Text of a speech entitled "The Supply Side of Race," given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Urban League Banquet in Austin, Texas.
Date: October 10, 1981
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"A Citizen's Democracy" (open access)

"A Citizen's Democracy"

Text of remarks given by Barbara Jordan before the Dallas Women's Foundation regarding democracy, public distrust of politicians, and issues such as income disparity.
Date: December 10, 1991
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan (Dem.-Texas), Susan B. Anthony Annual Banquet - Houston, November 10, 1973 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan (Dem.-Texas), Susan B. Anthony Annual Banquet - Houston, November 10, 1973

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan in which she extols the virtues of Lyndon Johnson, discusses his Great Society and his war on poverty, and the passing of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.
Date: November 10, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Fundraising Banquet - October 10, 1974 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Fundraising Banquet - October 10, 1974

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the public's cynicism towards government officials and the necessity of honesty and accountability of government officials.
Date: October 10, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan Addressing Audience]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan addressing an audience in front of the Texas State Capitol during Governor for a Day.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Family]

Photograph of the women of the Jordan family. Arlyne Jordan and Barbara Jordan sit on the couch, and Bennie Creswell and Rose Mary McGowan stand to their right.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Her Mother]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and her mother, Arlyne Jordan, standing during Jordan's swearing in ceremony at Governor for a Day. Barbara Jordan speaks to the man standing next to her.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Novella Nelson]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and Novella Nelson at a reception during Governor for a Day.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Novella Nelson at Car]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan assisting Novella Nelson to her car after a reception during Governor for a Day.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Novella Nelson Laughing]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and Novella Nelson sitting on a couch and laughing, at a reception during Governor for a Day.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at Brunch]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and relatives at a brunch in the Governor's Mansion during Governor for a Day. Jordan sits at the head of the table.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at Dinner]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and others sitting at a table for a dinner during Governor for a Day.
Date: June 10, 1972
Creator: Malone, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History