[Barbara Jordan and Charles Rangel Examine a Copy of the Constitution]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and Charles B. Rangel looking over a copy of the Constitution of the United States during the Nixon-Watergate impeachment hearings for the House Judiciary Committee.
Date: July 26, 1974
Creator: Associated Press
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Charlie Wilson]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and Charlie Wilson at a surprise party for Wilson. Jordan is wearing a light-colored dress and Wilson is wearing a light-colored suit. The writing in blue pen reads, "To Barbara - From her pal Charlie."
Date: July 1973
Creator: Congressional Photographic Services
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Chronicle Section 1, Page 4, July 19, 1976] (open access)

[Houston Chronicle Section 1, Page 4, July 19, 1976]

Newspaper clipping with two photos of Barbara Jordan, one before her weight loss and the other one after. The photo on the right shows her in September 1975 and the one on the left shows her in 1976 at the Democratic National Convention.
Date: July 19, 1976
Creator: Houston Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Advocacy (open access)

Advocacy

Text for a speech made by Barbara C. Jordan at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center. The speech is entitled "Advocacy."
Date: July 23, 1977
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
[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
[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
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech: Democracy] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech: Democracy]

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about the maintenance and importance of democracy.
Date: July 23, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesse Owens Junior Track Classic (open access)

Jesse Owens Junior Track Classic

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan in the Congressional Record for the 11th Annual Jesse Owens Junior Track Classic's national championship meet, detailing the meet's history.
Date: July 24, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Keynote Address (open access)

Keynote Address

Text for a keynote address given by Barbara C. Jordan 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
Representative Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention: Madison Square Garden: New York, New York: July 12, 1976 (open access)

Representative Barbara Jordan, Democratic National Convention: Madison Square Garden: New York, New York: July 12, 1976

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan 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
The Role of the Advocate (open access)

The Role of the Advocate

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in Houston, Texas.
Date: July 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unemployment Compensation During a Period of Temporary Illness (open access)

Unemployment Compensation During a Period of Temporary Illness

Text for testimony given by Barbara C. Jordan before the House Committee on Ways and Means, attempting to garner support for her bill, HR 2320.
Date: July 29, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Advocacy (open access)

Advocacy

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan given at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center in Houston, Texas. She describes what services the center will provide for the residence of the Fifth Ward. A program from the dedication ceremony is included, depicting the ceremony and providing a history of the development of the center.
Date: July 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
American Imports Revalued: "Tributaries of American Culture" (open access)

American Imports Revalued: "Tributaries of American Culture"

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at Dichley Park on behalf of the Ditchley Foundation regarding foreign policy in the United States.
Date: July 25, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Remarks before the Democratic National Convention, July 12, 1976] (open access)

[Barbara Jordan Remarks before the Democratic National Convention, July 12, 1976]

Text of Barbara Jordan remarks before the Democratic National Convention. She discusses Democratic party ideals.
Date: July 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address before the Democratic National Convention, July 12, 1976] (open access)

[Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address before the Democratic National Convention, July 12, 1976]

Text of keynote speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York City. She discusses the values of the Democratic Party and the formation of a national community.
Date: July 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Eulogy of the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (open access)

Eulogy of the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Text of speech wherein Barbara Jordan eulogizes Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking of his accomplishments, his effect on the politics of the United States, and his death. Handwritten edits appear amid the typed text.
Date: July 11, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning (open access)

Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the annual meeting of the Houston Planned Parenthood Association. She talks about the necessity of family planning and related upcoming legislation.
Date: July 30, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning (open access)

Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan regarding the value of family planning programs in curtailing poverty and the extension of federal assistance towards family planning programs.
Date: July 30, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning (open access)

Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan regarding the value of family planning programs in curtailing poverty and the extension of federal assistance towards family planning programs. Handwritten edits appear throughout the document.
Date: July 30, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning (open access)

Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan regarding the value of family planning programs in curtailing poverty and the extension of federal assistance towards family planning programs.
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History