The 93rd Congress and Health Care (open access)

The 93rd Congress and Health Care

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan to Physicians in Houston, Texas. In it, she discusses National Health Insurance, child health care, and maternity care in the United States.
Date: August 3, 1979
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust (open access)

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust (open access)

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust (open access)

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust (open access)

Accountants: Stewards of the Public Trust

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship and Awards Banquet in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1976
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
Air Pollution Control for Houston (open access)

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Text for a statement made by Barbara C. Jordan before the Texas Air Control Board about the issue of air pollution in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Pollution Control for Houston (open access)

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding oxidant air pollution in Houston, Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency power following the Clean Air Act, and the lack of cooperation between the Texas Air Control Board and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Pollution Control for Houston (open access)

Air Pollution Control for Houston

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the deterioration of air quality, the Clean Air Act, and Congressional reluctance to enforce expensive restrictions.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Auto Industry (open access)

The Auto Industry

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding difficulties facing the auto industry, unemployment, and the Congressional response. Attached is a note indicating the time, date, and location of the speech.
Date: June 30, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Auto Industry (open access)

The Auto Industry

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding difficulties facing the auto industry, unemployment, and the Congressional response.
Date: June 30, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan: Special to "The Secretary"] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan: Special to "The Secretary"]

Article written by Barbara C. Jordan for "The Secretary" detailing the duties of her secretary and how her law office operates.
Date: February 6, 1968
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech: Campaign 77 Luncheon] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech: Campaign 77 Luncheon]

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at a luncheon kicking off "Campaign 77," about the uniqueness of Texas Southern University.
Date: 1977~
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech for Bethune Centennial Recognition Dinner] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech for Bethune Centennial Recognition Dinner]

Text of a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Bethune Centennial Recognition Dinner at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel in Houston, Texas, with handwritten notes in the margins around the printed text.
Date: December 14, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes]

Handwritten notes for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, covering the theme: "The Gospel Ministry and Christian Young Women. Emphasis on Mother's Day." Also included is typed text of a speech given for "Women in Communications" in Houston, Texas.
Date: June 19, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jodan Speaks with a Patient of Houston Veterans Administration Hospital]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking with a patient of the Houston Veterans Administration Hospital during the VIP Visitation Program on Veterans Day. She is wearing a dark-colored dress with a patterned vest, and the man is sitting in a wheelchair.
Date: November 11, 1974
Creator: O'Neill, Dev
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan Addressing Audience]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan standing at a podium at a fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. An enlarged photograph of Jordan is visible in the background. Mack Hannah (left), Lyndon B. Johnson (center), and an unidentified man sit behind Jordan.
Date: October 21, 1971
Creator: Bennetti, Virlee
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan Addressing Audience]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan standing at a podium, addressing a full audience at a fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.
Date: October 21, 1971
Creator: Damon, Fred & Damon, Katy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and an Unidentified Man]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and an unidentified man at the Delta Sigma Theta National Convention in Houston, Texas. Jordan is wearing a white dress, and the man is wearing a yellow suit.
Date: 1971
Creator: Thompson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Arthur Ashe]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and tennis star Arthur Ashe at Delta Sigma Theta's reception. Ashe is wearing a light-colored shirt and jacket with dark-colored pants, and Jordan is wearing a light-colored shirt, jacket, and pants.
Date: 1976~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Ben Barnes Shaking Hands]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes shaking hands on stage during Jordan's campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. Mack Hannah sits to the right, and an unidentified man applauds on the left.
Date: October 21, 1971
Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Guest]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking with unidentified guests at a fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.
Date: October 21, 1971
Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Guests]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan surrounded by guests at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.
Date: October 21, 1971
Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan and Guests]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan surrounded by guests at a fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. A man standing next to Jordan has his hand on her shoulder.
Date: October 21, 1971
Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History