Lois Brantley Collection
MSS.0014
An Inventory of her Records at the African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston Public Library
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Creator |
Brantley, Lois |
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Lois Brantley Collection |
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Dates: |
1930-2003 |
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Identification: |
MSS.0014 |
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Quantity: |
3.0 Linear feet |
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Materials are in English. |
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Repository: |
African American Library at the Gregory School |
Lois McCall Brantley was born on April 25, 1907 in Houston, Texas. She attended public school in Houston, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Science from Prairie View A & M in 1930 and her Masters in Education from the University of Houston in 1947. She was a teacher in the Houston Independent School District during the 1940s at Douglas Elementary. On August 19, 1952, she was appointed the seventh Principal of the Gregory School by the Board of Education. She would remain in this position until her retirement in 1971. In retirement she was recognized for her work and dedication in serving the Harris Country Retired Teachers Association. She was also active in civic organizations, such as the Eldorado Social Club, Tierwester Civic Association, and the Candy Stripers. She passed away at the age of 95, on February 21, 2003.
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The Lois Brantley Collection includes records such as teachers’ notice of appointments, transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, correspondence, photographs, degrees, and programs. Many of the materials within the collection document her career and professional development as an educator within the Houston Independent School District.
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Arrangement note |
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The collection is arranged by subject and material type. |
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Access Restrictions
None
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Lois Brantley Collection must be obtained from the African American Library at the Gregory School or the appropriate copyright holder.
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Lois Brantley, Ms |
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Lois Brantley, Ms |
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African American women |
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African Americans |
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Lois Brantly Collections.MSS0014, African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston Public Library
Donated by: Brantley Family, 2009
Processed by: Vince Lee, January 2010
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Academic Records |
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Teachers' Notice of Appointment |
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Teacher’s Notice of Appointment—School Year 1943—1944 |
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Teacher’s Notice of Appointment—School Year 1945—1946 |
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Teacher’s Notice of Appointment—School Year 1946—1947 |
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Teacher’s Notice of Appointment—School Year 1947—1948 |
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Teacher’s Notice of Appointment—School Year 1952—1953 |
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Transcripts |
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Student’s Course Book—1946 |
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Prairie View Official Transcript of Lois Brantley—1944 |
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University of Houston—1947 |
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Letters of Recommendation |
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Letter from J.C. McDade-Douglass Elementary School Principal—1946 |
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Letter from J.C. McDade-Douglass Elementary School Principal—1946 |
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Degrees |
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Bachelor of Science in Home Economics—Prairie View 1930 |
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Master in Education—University of Houston 1947 |
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Texas Agency-Qualifications |
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Qualification for Supervisors, Counselors, and full-time principals |
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Service and Recognition |
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Certificates |
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Texas Teacher’s Certificate—1955 |
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Imperial Court Daughters of Isis—1953 |
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Certificate of Appreciation—Harris County Retired Teachers Association-1988 |
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Award of Distinction—Texas Retired Teachers Association—1985 |
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Prairie View A & M University of Texas—Certificate of Achievement—1980 |
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Correspondence |
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Correspondence |
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Letter of Assignment as Head Teacher of Highland Heights School—1950 |
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Letter Regarding Teaching Certificate from Personnel Office—1956 |
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Congratulatory Letter on Retirement from Board of Education—1971 |
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Letter of Condolence—Prairie View A & M—2003 |
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Photographs |
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Photographs |
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MSS 0014.001-Lois Brantley—n.d. |
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MSS 0014.002- Lois Brantley Wedding Photo-(n.d) |
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MSS 0014.003- Lois Brantley-(n.d.) |
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MSS 0014.004- Lois Brantley-(n.d.) |
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MSS 0014.005-Lois Brantley and unidentified woman 1989 |
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MSS 0014.006-Gregory School Class-Circa 1950s |
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MSS 0014.007- Lois Brantley and Helen Armbrister-(n.d.) |
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MSS 0014.008-Mrs. Fortson and 1st Grade Class-(n.d.) |
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Special Events |
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Events Programs |
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Summer Session Commencement Exercises of the Houston College for Negroes—1947 |
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Sixteenth Union Baccalaureate and Commencement for June Classes—Houston Colored High Schools 1944 |
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Class Reunion |
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Class Reunion Notification—Class of 1930 Prairie View 1960 |
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List of Names of the Regular Session Graduates of 1930 |
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Funeral Program |
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Funeral Program |
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Lois McCall Brantley, Pilgrim Congregational Church—February 24, 2003 |
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Obituary of Lois McCall Brantley, Houston Chronicle—February 23, 2003 |
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