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Overview of the Collection
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Separated Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
I. Ora Herman(O. H.) Elliott, 1925-2007
II. Thelma Mitchell Elliott, 1929-1988
III. O.H. and Thelma Elliott
IV. Ora Anne Elliott, 1959-2007
V. Thelma Karen Elliott, 1967
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O.H. And Thelma Elliott Papers
An Inventory of the Collection
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Creator: |
Elliott, Thelma Mitchell |
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Creator: |
Elliott, Ora Herman "O. H." |
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Title: |
O.H. and Thelma Elliott Papers |
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Inclusive Dates: |
1925-2007 |
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Bulk Dates: |
1950-1977 |
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Abstract: |
These papers contain legal documents, clippings, correspondence, printed material, and photographs documenting the Elliott family's professional and political work, as well as their leadership in the Austin African American community. |
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Identification: |
AR.2007.017 |
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Quantity: |
1 linear foot (2 boxes) |
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Location: |
Archives stacks, Artifacts, qAR |
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Language: |
The records are in English.
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Repository: |
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe, PO BOX 2287, Austin, TX, 78768 |
Ora Herman "O. H." Elliott (1906-1984) and Thelma Mitchell Elliott (1912-1998), both leaders in the African American community, were involved in Texas and national politics as well as community and civic organizations in Austin. They wed in 1939 and had two daughters, Ora Anne (b. 1945), who was active in politics throughout her life, and Thelma Karen (b. 1958).
O. H. Elliott was born in Arkansas and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Business in 1933 before pursuing a career in academia, as Business Manager and Instructor at Samuel Huston College in Austin (1935-1942, 1945-1952), as Business Manager at Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia (1942-1945), and also as Chief Accountant and Associate Professor (1952-1956) when Samuel Huston College later become Huston-Tillotson College. O. H. Elliott was active in the Democratic Party, attending national conferences and events and supporting Texas politicians J.J. Pickle and Ben Barnes, as well as Lyndon B. Johnson in his 1964 Presidential campaign. In Austin, O. H. Elliott was a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, a Chairman of the Harry Lot Division of Boy Scouts of America, Grand Secretary of the Most Worshipful St. Joseph Grand Lodge, and Chairman of the Trustee Board of the Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a founding member of the Capital City Lions Club and the Capital City Argus, a local weekly newspaper serving the African-American community.
Thelma Mitchell Elliott was born in San Antonio Texas and was one of the first African-Americans to complete a Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Texas-Austin (1954). Thelma Elliott held various administrative positions for government and community groups including Travis County Juvenile Court, Project ENABLE, Austin-Travis County Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center, Texas Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Continuing Education division of the Texas Department of Human Services, from which she retired. As the Director of Project ENABLE, Elliott provided assistance to parents' organizations in poverty areas. She was active in the St. James Episcopal Church.
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The O.H. and Thelma Elliott Papers (1925-2007) contain legal documents, clippings, correspondence, printed material, and photographs documenting the family's professional and political work, as well as their leadership in the Austin African American community. Whereas Thelma Elliott's papers illuminate her career in social work, O. H. Elliott's extensive political involvement and community service is not proportionately revealed in his records. Approximately one-fourth of O.H. Elliott's papers consist of memorials of close friends and memorabilia generated from his attendance to high-profile political events. His correspondence offers insight into relationships with friends and colleagues. Plaques and certificates contained in both O. H. Elliott's and Thelma Elliott's series establish their esteemed status in the community, while numerous photographs demonstrate their political ties and participation in municipal affairs. The series for eldest daughter Ora Anne, while sparse, does offer evidence of her involvement in politics, but very little information is available regarding the activities of Thelma Karen.
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Arrangement |
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The collection is arranged into five series: |
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I. O.H. Elliott
- a. Personal
- b. Education
- c. Professional
- d. Organizations
- e. Political
- f. Honors
- g. Photographs
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II. Thelma Elliott
- a. Personal
- b. Education
- c. Professional
- d. Organizations
- e. Political
- f. Honors
- g. Photographs
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III. O.H. and Thelma Elliott |
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IV. Thelma Karen Elliott |
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V. Ora Anne Elliott |
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Restrictions on Access
Open to all users
Restrictions on Use
None
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This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. |
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Persons: |
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Elliott, Ora Herman "O.H.", 1906-1984 |
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Elliott, Thelma Mitchell, 1912-1998 |
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Organizations: |
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State of Texas Democratic Executive Committee |
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Project ENABLE |
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Huston-Tillotson College |
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) |
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University of Kansas |
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Places: |
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Austin (Tex.) |
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Subjects: |
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Air pilots, Military--United States--History. |
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Child welfare--Texas--Austin. |
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Family--Texas--Austin. |
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World War, 1939-1945--Veterans. |
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Document Types: |
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letters |
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printed material |
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legal documents |
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memorabilia |
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clippings |
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photographs |
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Austin Files:
- AF-Huston-Tillotson College H4800
- AF-Political Parties - Democratic Party (General and Texas Democratic Party) P5300 (5)
- AF-Biographical File-Houston, Ora Elliott
Manuscript Collections:
- AR.2000.019 Ora Elliott Houston School Board Campaign Scrapbook
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General Collection:
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Focus 84: Black Male Excellence. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Austin Chapter, 1984
- "A Century of Service - A Call for Renewal" Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 42nd Annual District Convention bulletin, 2006
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First Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Association All-School Reunion, L.C. Anderson Alumni Association, 1991
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These records were assembled by O.H. and Thelma Elliott. The materials were donated to the Austin History Center in 2007 by their daughter, Ora Elliott.
O.H. and Thelma Elliott Papers (1925-2007). AR.2007.017. Austin, TX: Austin History Center.
Donor #: DO/1999/068
Donation Date: August 29, 2007
Initial Inventory and Preliminary Processing By/Date: Chandler Christoffel and Callie Holmes/November 2007
Final Processing and Finding Aid By/Date: Catherine Causier and Susan Rittereiser/November 2008
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I. Ora Herman(O. H.) Elliott, 1925-2007 |
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Personal, 1926-2006 |
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Biographical Sketch, 1971 |
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State of Arkansas Birth Certificate, 1942 |
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4 |
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Clipping, 1975 |
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5 |
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Memorials, Karl Downs, 1968 |
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Memorials, O.H. Elliott, 1984 |
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Memorials, Everett Humbles Givens, 1962, 1977 |
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Memorials, Kenneth R. Lamkin, 1967 |
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Memorials, Virgil C. Lott, 1968 |
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Memorials, Milton C. Tears, 1968 |
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Professional, 1949-1966 |
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11 |
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Huston-Tillotson College, Correspondence, 1950, 1966 |
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11 |
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Huston-Tillotson College, Appointment Contract, 1951 |
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11 |
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Huston-Tillotson College, Clipping, 1963, 1965 |
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Huston-Tillotson College, Newsletter, 1952, |
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11 |
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Huston-Tillotson College, Homecoming Souvenir Program, 1949, |
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Capital City Argus, Clipping, 1962 |
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12 |
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Capital City Argus Press Card, 1968 |
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Civic and Political Activities, 1928-2006 |
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13 |
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Alpha Pi Alpha, Inc. , 1928, 1943-1950, 2006 |
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City of Austin Parks and Recreations Board, Clippings, 1962-1963 |
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Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System, Clipping, 1972 |
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16 |
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, The Crisis, 1971 |
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University of Kansas Alumni Association Newsletters, 1963, 1968 |
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Lyndon B. Johnson, Campaign Dinner Ticket, 1960 |
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Lyndon B. Johnson, Barbeque at L.B.J. Ranch Invitation, 1964 |
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Lyndon B. Johnson, Presidential Inauguration Memorabilia, 1965 |
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Lyndon B. Johnson, State of the Union Address, 1960 |
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John F. Kennedy, Inauguration Invitation, 1961 |
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John F. Kennedy, Memorial Packet, 1964 |
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J.J. Pickle, 1967-1968 |
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Jimmy Carter, Presidential Inauguration Invitation, 1977 |
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White House Conference - "To Fulfill These Rights", 1966 |
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Correspondence, 1968 |
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Texas Gubernatorial Inauguration, 1965 |
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State of Texas Democratic Executive Committee, Texas Welcome Dinner, 1965 |
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State of Texas Democratic Executive Committee, Democratic Victory Dinner, 1965 |
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Texas Political Involvement, Correspondence, 1972 |
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Precinct Chairman 128 Campaign Material (O.H. Elliott), undated |
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Awards and Degrees, 1925-1977 |
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Huston-Tillotson College Honorary Degree, 1979 |
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Housing Authority Commissioner, 1969-1971 |
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Austin City Council Distinguished Service, undated |
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Austin Community College, 1976 |
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Lions Club International, Capital City Lions, Secretary, 1967-1968 |
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Blackshear School and Community Service Award, 1966 |
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Wesley United Methodist Church, 1977 |
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Boy Scouts of America, Top Hand Membership, 1957 |
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Boy Scouts of America, Certification of Appreciation, 1958 |
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Boy Scouts of America, Guardian of Scouting, 1968 |
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Boy Scouts of America, Century Member, Capital Area Council, 1976-1977 |
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Alpha Pi Alpha - 25 Years Membership, 1960 |
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013/088 |
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Oklahoma Manual Training High School diploma, 1926 |
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013/093 |
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Oklahoma High School Honor Society certificate, 1926 |
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013/085 |
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University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science, Business Degree, 1933 |
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013/086 |
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Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System Service Resolution, 1977 |
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Freemasons, Clipping, 1963 |
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Photographs, 1960-1968, undated |
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II. Thelma Mitchell Elliott, 1929-1988 |
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Personal, 1929-1988 |
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7 |
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Birth Certificates, 1943, 1975 |
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Correspondence, 1951 |
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Memorials, Joyce Yerwood Carwin, M.D., 1987 |
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Memorials, Thelma Elliott, 1998 |
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Clippings, 1981, undated |
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Event Programs, 1988, 1990 |
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Education, 1929-1955 |
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University of Texas, Correspondence, 1954 |
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University of Texas, Grade Reports and Transcripts, 1952-1954 |
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Texas State Teacher Certification, 1955 |
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013/087 |
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High School diploma, 1929 |
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013/094 |
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University of Texas, Masters in Social Work diploma, 1954 |
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013/092 |
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Project ENABLE Training certificate, undated |
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013/091 |
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Academy of Certified Social Workers Certificate, undated |
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Professional, 1966-1967, undated |
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14 |
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Project ENABLE, Handwritten Notes, 1967, undated |
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Project ENABLE, Clippings, 1966-1967, undated |
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Office of Economic Opportunity, 1966 |
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Austin-Travis Co. Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center, undated |
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Texas Department of Welfare, Drawing, undated |
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30 |
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Project ENABLE Photographs, 1966-1967, undated |
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Project ENABLE Photocopies, 1966-1967, undated |
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Project ENABLE Clippings, 1966-1967, undated |
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Organizations, 1980 |
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Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Program, 1980 |
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Honors and Awards, 1959-1977, undated |
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The Links, Inc., undated |
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Z Phi Beta Award Community, 1959 |
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Photographs, 1964, 1974 |
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Photographs, 1964, 1974 |
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III. O.H. and Thelma Elliott, 1939-1972 |
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Personal, Correspondence, 1951 |
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Presidential Election Trip Tickets, 1964 |
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Political Involvement, Programs, 1971-1972 |
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"Johnson for President" oversized political button, undated |
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Photographs, 1963, undated |
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012/090 |
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Marriage License, 1939 |
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IV. Ora Anne Elliott, 1959-2007 |
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Clippings, 1959-1971 |
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L.C. Anderson Alumni Association, Program, 1991 |
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Honors, Plaques, 2007, undated |
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Stephen Houston, Clipping, 1984 |
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Stephen Houston, Program, 1984 |
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Photographs, 1968, 2004 |
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V. Thelma Karen Elliott, 1967 |
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Clippings, 1967 |
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