Photograph of Barbara Jordan accepting a gift from the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is shaking hands with a woman standing in front of a podium. There is a woman and a man standing behind them, wearing dark-colored clothing.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan accepting a gift from the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is holding a plaque with a woman standing in front of a podium. There is a woman and a man standing behind them, wearing dark-colored clothing.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan accepting a gift from the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is holding a plaque with a woman standing in front of a podium. There is a woman and a man standing behind them, wearing dark-colored clothing.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as a Nancy Hanks Lecture for the American Council for the Arts in Washington DC, about the importance of the arts.

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, introducing the presentation of the "Spirit of Liberty Award" to Robert L. Bernstein, from People for the American Way.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking to the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia at a reception hall. She is standing at a microphone, wearing a light-colored suit, and visible from the chest up. The guests oh the hall are visible, and are looking towards Jordan. There is also a table with people on either side of Jordan in the front of the hall.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with author David McCullough at the front of an audience.

Handwritten text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan as the 1977 Harvard commencement address. She discusses the value and role of people in the political process.

Program for Commencement Exercises at the University of Nebraska on December 16, 1995. This program contains an order of exercises and a layout of the procession as well as the list of students obtaining degrees during the ceremony. According to the program Barbara Jordan is receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and is listed to give the Commencement Address.

Speech by Barbara Jordan regarding housing concerns, "redlining," and the economic development of African Americans. Parts of the text have been edited with liquid paper.

Typed final draft of the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with some handwritten corrections and edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Typed first draft of the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with handwritten changes and edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Typed second draft of the Harvard commencement speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, with some handwritten corrections and edits written in the margins. In the speech she addresses the American people's ability to contribute to their government.

Letter from George Thomas to Barbara C. Jordan, requesting her presence as a speaker at the Fifteenth Constitutional Convention of the District 5 Council, United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers.

Letter from Jack Brooks of the House of Representatives to Barbara C. Jordan, congratulating her on her election to the Texas Senate.

Photograph of a man posing for a photograph over Barbara Jordan, who is speaking to a guest of the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. The man is wearing a light-colored suit, and Jordan is wearing a light-colored dress. There is a woman in the background, observing the conversation between Jordan and the woman in a light-colored dress.

Copy of an article in the Dallas Morning News entitled "Texas Race Peace Held Conditional," including a picture and quotes from Barbara C. Jordan.

Handwritten Text by Barbara Jordan discussing an energy crisis, pollution, and problems with Congress. This is a photocopy of the original.

Handwritten Text by Barbara Jordan discussing an energy crisis, pollution, and problems with Congress.

Text for a commencement address given by Barbara C. Jordan at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, about the importance of caring for people.

Text for a commencement address given by Barbara C. Jordan at Kenyon College, about the importance of caring for people.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking at the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is sitting at a microphone, wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the chest up.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking at the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is sitting at a microphone, wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the chest up.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking at the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is standing at a microphone, wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the chest up.