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

Brief typed summary of a statement made by Governor John Connally at a press conference, concerning a bill to legalize liquor by the drink.

Memorandum from Robert Harris to the members of the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs regarding plans for future research. There are several attached documents.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with fellow senator A. R. Schwartz, and an unidentified gentleman. Schwartz is smoking a cigarette, and Jordan is working on some papers.

Memo from Bud to Barbara Jordan explaining that he purchased "3 each of 3 selections" from the photos taken by Chester Higgins, plus copyright permission. He mentions in the second paragraph that they "should get written access...before we allow professional photographers to take your picture. The handwritten note at the bottom says that Congresswoman Jordan has accepted the policy detailed in the second paragraph.

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the creation of an independent consumer protection agency.

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the creation of a consumer protection agency within the United States government.

Text of remarks by Barbara Jordan regarding economic difficulties in the United States and the benefits of having an independent organization to protect the rights of consumers.

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the United Steel Workers, about America's economy and inflation.

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the United Steel Workers, about America's economy and inflation.

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.

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the swearing-in ceremony for Peggy Simpson, speaking of the status of women in America.

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at National Businesswomen's Week in Abilene, Texas, about the influence of women in American society.

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the discrimination faced by women as well as related reforms.

Text of speech that was to be delivered by Barbara Jordan at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference in Houston, Texas. She discusses congressional dissatisfaction with the judiciary. The reasons she gives include their lifetime tenure, their pay, and the idea that they also write laws instead of merely adjudicate.

Text of speech that was to be delivered by Barbara Jordan at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference in Houston, Texas. She discusses congressional dissatisfaction with the judiciary. The reasons she gives include their lifetime tenure, their pay, and the idea that they also write laws instead of merely adjudicate.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Pat Schroeder Fundraiser in Denver, Colorado, making a case for voting for Pat Schroeder.

Campaign speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a fundraiser for Pat Schroeder in Denver, Colorado.

Text for testimony given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, in support of the Regulatory Reform Act of 1977 (S 600).

Text for testimony given by Barbara Jordan before the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs about the Regulatory Reform Act of 1977.

Text for testimony given by Barbara Jordan before the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs about the Regulatory Reform Act of 1977.

Text for Barbara C. Jordan's commencement speech at the University of Texas about personal convictions and standards.

Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the graduating class of Middlebury College. She discusses virtues necessary for a democracy: truth, tolerance, respect, and community.

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan at the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The speech addresses the ongoing struggle for equality in America.