• KUHT Highlights
    KUHT Highlights
    KUHT Highlights
    Through images and video, this digital collection sheds light on the groundbreaking creation and dedicated running of the first public television station in the country. Hundreds of black and white photographs illustrate the work that went on both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes at KUHT-TV, while approximately 35 films provide a rich sample of the station’s diverse offerings. In all, the collection contains 336 items. Most of the photographs date from the...
    Through images and video, this digital collection sheds light on the groundbreaking creation and dedicated running of the first public television station in the country. Hundreds of black and white photographs illustrate the work that went on both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes at KUHT-TV, while approximately 35 films provide a rich sample of the station’s diverse offerings. In all, the collection contains 336 items. Most of the photographs date from the...
  • Kenneth Franzheim Collection
    Kenneth Franzheim Collection
    Kenneth Franzheim Collection
    Significant to the architectural history of Houston was the work of architect Kenneth Franzheim (1890–1959). The Kenneth Franzheim Collection is comprised of photographs and architectural drawings and models of Franzheim’s work. In addition to Houston landmarks such as the Foley’s Building and the Gulf Building, the collection surveys a broad range of works; included are corporate offices, high-rise apartments, theaters, private residences, airport facilities and others. Beyond Houston, the works contained herein were built and/or...
    Significant to the architectural history of Houston was the work of architect Kenneth Franzheim (1890–1959). The Kenneth Franzheim Collection is comprised of photographs and architectural drawings and models of Franzheim’s work. In addition to Houston landmarks such as the Foley’s Building and the Gulf Building, the collection surveys a broad range of works; included are corporate offices, high-rise apartments, theaters, private residences, airport facilities and others. Beyond Houston, the works contained herein were built and/or...
  • Photographs from the Alonso S. Perales Papers
    Photographs from the Alonso S. Perales Papers
    Photographs from the Alonso S. Perales Papers
    A civil rights lawyer, diplomat, political leader and soldier, Alonso S. Perales (1898-1960) was one of the most influential Mexican Americans of his time. These photographs, highlighting aspects of his life and career, are part of a larger exhibition, In Defense of My People: Alonso S. Perales and the Development of Mexican-American Public Intellectuals, on view at the M.D. Anderson Library from December 8, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Perales saw himself as a defender...
    A civil rights lawyer, diplomat, political leader and soldier, Alonso S. Perales (1898-1960) was one of the most influential Mexican Americans of his time. These photographs, highlighting aspects of his life and career, are part of a larger exhibition, In Defense of My People: Alonso S. Perales and the Development of Mexican-American Public Intellectuals, on view at the M.D. Anderson Library from December 8, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Perales saw himself as a defender...
  • University of Houston Campus Life
    University of Houston Campus Life
    University of Houston Campus Life
    This collection of photographs from the larger UH Photographs Collection highlights campus scenes from throughout the history of the university. The photos of people, events, organizations and campus departments show a diverse range of activities and events, including athletic competitions, classroom gatherings, distinguished guests, and special events and exhibits. The UH Photographs Collection in the University Archives contains photographs all aspects of the university’s history. Other digital collections from the UH Photographs include the University...
    This collection of photographs from the larger UH Photographs Collection highlights campus scenes from throughout the history of the university. The photos of people, events, organizations and campus departments show a diverse range of activities and events, including athletic competitions, classroom gatherings, distinguished guests, and special events and exhibits. The UH Photographs Collection in the University Archives contains photographs all aspects of the university’s history. Other digital collections from the UH Photographs include the University...
  • 1850s and 1860s Hotel and Restaurant Menus
    1850s and 1860s Hotel and Restaurant Menus
  • 1911 Houston Society with Gladys Ewing
    1911 Houston Society with Gladys Ewing
  • Frontier Fiesta
    Frontier Fiesta
  • Galveston 1915 Hurricane Photographs
    Galveston 1915 Hurricane Photographs
  • Harry Walker Photographs
    Harry Walker Photographs
  • Havana, Cuba, The Summer Land of the World
    Havana, Cuba, The Summer Land of the World
  • Historic Houston Photographs
    Historic Houston Photographs
  • Historic Maps
    Historic Maps
  • Historic Texas Postcards
    Historic Texas Postcards
  • Houston Fire Department
    Houston Fire Department
  • Houston the Magnolia City
    Houston the Magnolia City
  • Houston Negro Hospital
    Houston Negro Hospital
  • Houstonian Yearbook Collection
    Houstonian Yearbook Collection
  • India Illustrated
    India Illustrated
  • Israel Shreve Revolutionary War Letters, 1768-1894
    Israel Shreve Revolutionary War Letters, 1768-1894
  • Jagdish Mehra Audio Collection
    Jagdish Mehra Audio Collection
  • KUHT Highlights
    KUHT Highlights
  • Kenneth Franzheim Collection
    Kenneth Franzheim Collection
  • Luis Marquez Photographs
    Luis Marquez Photographs
  • Marine Bombing Squadron (VMB-613) Photographs
    Marine Bombing Squadron (VMB-613) Photographs
  • Mary Ellen Ewing vs the Houston School Board
    Mary Ellen Ewing vs the Houston School Board
  • Minnie Fisher Cunningham Papers
    Minnie Fisher Cunningham Papers
  • Mrs. Anson Jones Letters
    Mrs. Anson Jones Letters
  • Photographs from the Alonso S. Perales Papers
    Photographs from the Alonso S. Perales Papers
  • Scenes from the Middle East
    Scenes from the Middle East
  • Shamrock Hotel Collection
    Shamrock Hotel Collection
  • Ship Channel Collection
    Ship Channel Collection
  • Ship of Fools Woodcuts
    Ship of Fools Woodcuts
  • Student Works
    Student Works
  • Texas City 1947 Disaster Photographs
    Texas City 1947 Disaster Photographs
  • Topsell's The History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents Woodcuts
    Topsell's The History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents Woodcuts
  • University of Houston Buildings
    University of Houston Buildings
  • University of Houston People
    University of Houston People
  • University of Houston Campus Life
    University of Houston Campus Life
  • USS Houston Blue Bonnet Newsletters
    USS Houston Blue Bonnet Newsletters
 
 

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