Testimony of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the Subcommittee on Crime (open access)

Testimony of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the Subcommittee on Crime

Transcript of testimony given by Barbara C. Jordan before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, presenting a bill for incorporation into the subcommittee's 1976 amendments.
Date: March 11, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Southern University - Thurgood Marshall Building Dedication, February 14th, 1976] (open access)

[Texas Southern University - Thurgood Marshall Building Dedication, February 14th, 1976]

Draft of a speech delivered at the dedication of the Thurgood Marshall Building at Texas Southern University regarding the future of the University.
Date: February 14, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft: Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session] (open access)

[Draft: Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session]

Draft of an issue of the Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session, with a printing of Barbara C. Jordan's keynote address at the Democratic National Convention and an introduction by Charles Wilson. Edits are handwritten in red ink.
Date: July 21, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Black Lawyer: Explorer & Reformer (open access)

The Black Lawyer: Explorer & Reformer

Speech associated with the National Bar Association in Houston Texas, entitled "The Black Lawyer: Explorer & Reformer." The body of the text is crossed out with a hand-drawn "X."
Date: August 1, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greater Fifth Ward, Citizens League Banquet, October 2, 1976 (open access)

Greater Fifth Ward, Citizens League Banquet, October 2, 1976

Text of a speech by Barbara C. Jordan entitled "Advocating," given at the Greater Fifth Ward Citizens League Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: October 2, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Democratic National Convention Speech] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Democratic National Convention Speech]

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.
Date: July 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Speech to Texas Junior College Teachers Association, March 6th, 1976] (open access)

[Draft of Speech to Texas Junior College Teachers Association, March 6th, 1976]

Typed draft of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Texas Junior College Teachers Association. Censorship of class texts are discussed. Edits are written on each page of the document.
Date: March 6, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American University Commencement Address, February 1st, 1976] (open access)

[American University Commencement Address, February 1st, 1976]

Text containing a typed speech that discusses the United States Constitution as well as violations by government organizations. Notes are handwritten between paragraphs.
Date: 1976-02~
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bishop College Commencement, May 2nd, 1976] (open access)

[Bishop College Commencement, May 2nd, 1976]

Draft of a convocation speech that was to be delivered by Barbara Jordan at Bishop College. Topics include the history and future of the college and of the United States of America.
Date: May 2, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of National Education Association Speech] (open access)

[Draft of National Education Association Speech]

Text for the draft of a speech to be given to the National Education Association, hoping to move them to hold their teachers individually accountable for quality, unbiased education in order to combat racism and lack of educational funding.
Date: 1976~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session (open access)

Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session

Four copies of an issue of the Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session, with a printing of Barbara C. Jordan's keynote address at the Democratic National Convention and an introduction by Charles Wilson.
Date: July 21, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marching on the Ballot Boxes (open access)

Marching on the Ballot Boxes

Text of a speech entitled "Marching on the Ballot Boxes," regarding the ability of African American individuals to vote, and continuing discrimination in that area.
Date: 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session (open access)

Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session

Issue of the Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 94th Congress, Second Session, with a printing of Barbara C. Jordan's keynote address at the Democratic National Convention and an introduction by Charles Wilson.
Date: July 21, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American University Commencement Address, February 1st, 1976] (open access)

[American University Commencement Address, February 1st, 1976]

Text containing a typed speech that discusses the United States Constitution as well as violations by government organizations.
Date: 1976-02~
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Simple Justice] (open access)

[Draft of Simple Justice]

Draft of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the National Conference on Magnet School Education. The topics include civil rights, building leadership in youth, and racial integration. Handwritten notes and edits are written in red ink among typed text.
Date: 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Democratic National Convention Speech] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Democratic National Convention Speech]

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.
Date: July 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Democratic National Convention Speech] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Democratic National Convention Speech]

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.
Date: July 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Simple Justice] (open access)

[Draft of Simple Justice]

Draft of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the National Conference on Magnet School Education. The topics include civil rights, building leadership in youth, and racial integration. Handwritten notes and edits are written in red ink among typed text.
Date: 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Speech to Texas Junior College Teachers Association, March 6th, 1976] (open access)

[Draft of Speech to Texas Junior College Teachers Association, March 6th, 1976]

Handwritten draft of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Texas Junior College Teachers Association. The speech emphasizes the pursuit of excellence in teaching.
Date: 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Democratic National Convention Speech Draft] (open access)

[Democratic National Convention Speech Draft]

Draft of a speech by Barbara C. Jordan for the Democratic National Convention, with several edits and notes written in the margins with pencil.
Date: June 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building A Solid Foundation (open access)

Building A Solid Foundation

Text of a speech by Barbara C. Jordan entitled "Building a Solid Foundation," given at the Houston Regional Minority Purchasing Council. Also included is a program for the Awards Luncheon.
Date: February 13, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust (open access)

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rep. Barbara Jordan - Remarks Texas Southern University Law School Dedication (open access)

Rep. Barbara Jordan - Remarks Texas Southern University Law School Dedication

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the dedication of the Law School at Texas Southern University, speaking of the need for African American Lawyers.
Date: February 14, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust (open access)

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History