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[Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, January 22, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, January 22, 1968]

Letter from Oliver Pierce to Barbara C. Jordan, requesting to file for a divorce from his wife, Geneva Pierce. Included is the envelope.
Date: January 22, 1968
Creator: Pierce, Oliver
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bob Strauss Roast (open access)

Bob Strauss Roast

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan wherein she jokes about Bob Strauss, complements his abilities, and wishes him well in his endeavors.
Date: January 18, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Senator Chris Dodd: Transcript of Remarks, Association of State Democratic Chairs (open access)

Senator Chris Dodd: Transcript of Remarks, Association of State Democratic Chairs

Transcript of remarks made by Senator Chris Dodd at a winter meeting of the Association of State Democratic Chairs, part of the Democratic National Convention in Washington DC.
Date: January 20, 1995
Creator: Dodd, Chris
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Yeura S. Smith to Barbara C. Jordan, January 17, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Yeura S. Smith to Barbara C. Jordan, January 17, 1968]

Letter from Yeura S. Smith to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for visiting her office.
Date: January 17, 1968
Creator: Smith, Yeura S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Naturalization Ceremony Speech] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Naturalization Ceremony Speech]

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a Naturalization Ceremony in Austin, Texas, addressing the honor of American citizenship.
Date: January 21, 1994
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Edna Mae Grovey, January 5, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Edna Mae Grovey, January 5, 1967]

Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Edna Mae Grovey, thanking her and the Council of E. O. Smith Junior High for contributing to her Senate campaign and extending an invitation to attend her swearing in ceremony.
Date: January 5, 1967
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan - Congregation Beth Israel (open access)

Barbara Jordan - Congregation Beth Israel

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Texas, about the relationship between African American and Jewish communities.
Date: January 1992
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
Bob Strauss Roast (open access)

Bob Strauss Roast

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the roast of Bob Strauss in Washington D.C.
Date: January 18, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
There's Hope For Recovery (open access)

There's Hope For Recovery

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan, addressed to VGS, Inc., about the importance of rehabilitation and recovery from drug addictions.
Date: January 25, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Saving the Family (open access)

Saving the Family

Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at a Delta Sigma Theta Banquet in Houston, Texas. Topics include the changes and neglect of the family unit in the United States, with focus on African-American families.
Date: January 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings: January 1984-February 1985] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings: January 1984-February 1985]

Compilation of photocopies of newspaper articles related to the Democratic party and members, ranging from January 1984 to February 1985.
Date: 1984-01/1985-02
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Consumer Federation of America, January 24, 1974 (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan, Consumer Federation of America, January 24, 1974

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the creation of a consumer protection agency within the United States government.
Date: January 24, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Democrats unveil goals, programs for '84 (open access)

Democrats unveil goals, programs for '84

Newspaper article about the Democratic party's goals and programs for the year of 1984, including a picture of Robert Strauss, former Democratic chairman.
Date: January 8, 1984
Creator: Shapiro, Margaret
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings and Photographs: January-June 1970] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Newspaper Clippings and Photographs: January-June 1970]

Compilation of articles from various newspapers, all mentioning Barbara C. Jordan, with her name underlined in pen. Also included are photographs of Barbara C. Jordan at speaking engagements.
Date: 1970-01/1970-06
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973 (open access)

Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973

Transcript of remarks given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Washington Press Club, in answer to the question "Tell us, what happened when Connally and his People reached the Jordan?"
Date: January 9, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Consumerism: Status and Prospects (open access)

Consumerism: Status and Prospects

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the creation of an independent consumer protection agency.
Date: January 24, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973 (open access)

Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973

Transcript of remarks given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Washington Press Club, in answer to the question "Tell us, what happened when Connally and his People reached the Jordan?"
Date: January 9, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the National School Board Association (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan Before the National School Board Association

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the National School Boards Association in Arlington, Virginia, concerning General Revenue Sharing.
Date: January 26, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Saving the Family (open access)

Saving the Family

Text of a speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at a Delta Sigma Theta Banquet in Houston, Texas. Topics include the changes and neglect of the family unit in the United States, with focus on African-American families. Handwritten edits appear across the photocopied document.
Date: January 8, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan - Congregation Beth Israel (open access)

Barbara Jordan - Congregation Beth Israel

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, Texas, about the relationship between African American and Jewish communities.
Date: January 1992
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
62nd Legislative Session, Senator Barbara Jordan: January - May 1971] (open access)

62nd Legislative Session, Senator Barbara Jordan: January - May 1971]

Compilation of photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous documents related to Barbara C. Jordan, from the 62nd Legislative Session (January 1971)
Date: 1971-01~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973 (open access)

Remarks Given at the Washington Press Club January 9, 1973

Transcript of remarks given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Washington Press Club, in answer to the question "Tell us, what happened when Connally and his People reached the Jordan?"
Date: January 9, 1973
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Press Statement] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Press Statement]

Text for a statement made by Barbara C. Jordan for a press conference clearing up an erroneous news story about her health.
Date: January 18, 1979
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History