Telegram from Dean Acheson to Barbara C. Jordan, inviting her to join the National Lawyers for Humphrey Committee.

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.

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."

Letter from Charles F. Dambach to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for agreeing to present the Shriver Award at the National Peace Corps Association's awards luncheon. Included with the letter is background information about the Peace Corps, the National Peace Corps Association, Sargent Shriver and Loret Ruppe (namesakes for awards presented), and the award winners (Robert A. Pastor and North Caroline Returned Peace Corps Volunteers).

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.

Text for a speech made by Barbara C. Jordan at the dedication of the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center. The speech is entitled "Advocacy."

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a press conference in Washington D.C., detailing her reasons for serving as hearing officer for the National Institute of Education's clarification hearing. Also included are her opening and closing remarks as hearing officer for the Minimum Competency Testing Hearing.

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about the maintenance and importance of democracy.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address for the 1992 Democratic National Convention.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address for the 1992 Democratic National Convention.

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan about why the higher education is becoming more necessary over time.

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.

Text for a keynote address given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Texas Trial Lawyers Association in Houston, Texas.

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, seconding the nomination of Lloyd Bentsen.

Text for a speech made by Barbara C. Jordan before the Forum Club of Houston, Texas. Also included is a letter from Jan H. McTolf to Barbara C. Jordan giving her information about her speaking engagement and requesting information.

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.

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.