TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Biographical Note
Arrangement
Restrictions
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority
Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District.
Texas Self-Development Fund, Inc. (TSDF).
Texas Council of Churches
Texas Conference of Churches.
Coastal Plains Area, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Texas
Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion
Federal Bar Association
Houston Inter-Faith Housing Corporation
Study of Citizens’ Attitudes Toward Houston’s Growth Problems
Personal Information and Correspondence
Published Article
Political Campaign
Dollars for Democrats
Messages to the Prison Chaplain
Scrapbooks
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Judge John W. Wildenthal Collection:
An Inventory of his Records at the Houston Metropolitan
Research Center, Houston Public Library
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| Creator | Wildenthal, Judge John W. |
| Title | Judge John W. Wildenthal Collection |
| Inclusive Dates | 1959-1982 |
| Bulk Dates | 1964-1978 |
| Identification | MSS 0313 |
| Extent | 6 linear ft.; 8 document boxes, 1 small box, 1 large flat box; approximately 2686 items |
| Language | Materials are
in English. |
| Repository | Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public
Library |
Judge John W. Wildenthal was born in Cotulla, Texas on November 10, 1922. He attended Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College, and the University of Texas. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas in February, 1944. Following his graduation, Wildenthal served in the US Navy during World War II. After his discharge as a lieutenant, Wildenthal gained his law degree from the University of Texas in 1950. Following his graduation, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Wildenthal a member of his “Washington Legal staff.” Under Johnson, Wildenthal also served as attorney for the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee. He joined the General Counsel’s office of the Renegotiation Board in 1952. After three years in Washington, Wildenthal returned to Cotulla in 1953 to open a private law practice. John Wildenthal was elected County Attorney of La Salle County in 1958, and appointed Assistant Attorney General of Texas in 1959. He demonstrated his party commitment and loyalty when he became a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee, and managed the Dollars for Democrats campaign in 1959. During the same year, Wildenthal married Ms. Carolyn Harris. They had two children, Jon Mark Wildenthal and Mary Elizabeth Wildenthal.
In 1961, Wildenthal pursued his law practice in Houston, Texas, and became the campaign manager for Louie Welch. Louie Welch ran unsuccessfully for the Mayor of Houston in 1961, but won the same position in 1963. Welch selected Wildenthal as city attorney in 1964. Much of the research included in this collection – saltwater barriers on the Trinity River, bus service, etc. – are projects Wildenthal addressed during his time as Houston City Attorney. Wildenthal worked on projects such as gaining water and sewer lines and service for Acres Homes during his time as Houston City Attorney.
His political career included a run for the Democratic nomination of the Seventh congressional District in 1965. His Democratic opponent was Frank Briscoe, and the Republican opponent was future US President George Bush. Wildenthal also served as Vice President of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority from 1968 to 1972.
Wildenthal was a trustee and member of Bellaire Christian Church, and a delegate for the Gulf Coast Area Christian Churches and the Texas Council of Churches. He worked with religious projects such as the Texas Conference of Churches and Institute of Religion including his legal contributions to the establishment and dedication of the Rothko Chapel.
Judge Wildenthal was a member of the Houston Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, the Bar of the Supreme Court of Texas, and the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Arrangement
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| | Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority materials |
| | Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District materials |
| | Texas Self-Development Fund, Inc. materials |
| | Texas Council of Churches materials |
| | Texas Conference of Churches |
| | Coastal Plains Area, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Texas materials |
| | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion materials |
| | Federal Bar Association |
| | Houston Inter-Faith Housing Corporation materials |
| | Studies of Citizens’ Attitudes Toward Houston’s Growth Problems |
| | Personal information and correspondence |
| | Published article |
| | Political campaign materials |
| | Dollars for Democrats materials |
| | Messages to the Prison Chaplain |
| | Scrapbooks |
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Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
None.
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| Subjects |
| | Bar Associations |
| | Campaign Paraphernalia |
| | Chapels--Texas--Houston |
| | Prison chaplains--Texas--Houston |
| | Community development--Religious aspects |
| | Fund raising |
| | Subsidences (Earth movements)--Texas |
| | Water--Pollution--Texas |
| Names |
| | Briscoe, Frank |
| | Wildenthal, John W., 1922- |
| Organizations |
| | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Texas. Coastal Plains Area |
| | Democratic Party (Tex.) |
| | Federal Bar Association |
| | Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority |
| | Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District |
| | Houston (Tex.) Inter-Faith Housing Corporation |
| | Rothko Chapel (Houston, Tex.) |
| | Texas Conference of Churches |
| | Texas Council of Churches |
| | Texas Medical Center. Institute of Religion |
| | Texas Self-Development Fund, Inc. |
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Judge John W. Wildenthal Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston
Public Library.
Donated by: Judge John W. Wildenthal.
Processed by: Martha Grace Cromeens, March 2002.
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Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority
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| This series contains research including correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and newsletters. The GCWDA series also includes reports on issues such as land subsidence and bulkheading effects. |
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| 1 | 1 | | GCWDA research, 1968-1971. |
| 2 | | GCWDA research and correspondence, 1970-1971. |
| 3 | | GCWDA research – pamphlets and newsletters, 1970-1972. |
| 4 | | GCWDA – “Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.” |
| 5 | | GCWDA research – articles, 1970-1972. |
| 6 | | GCWDA research – “Environmental Action” newsletter, 1970. |
| 7 | | GCWDA research – newspaper clippings, 1970-1971. |
| 8 | | GCWDA Certificate of Incorporation, 1974.
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| 9 | | GCWDA – Land Subsidence Report, 1975. |
| 10 | | GCWDA – Board of Directors Weekly Newsletter, 1971. |
| 11 | | GCWDA correspondence, 1971. |
| 12 | | GCWDA 1971 Reports. |
| 13 | | GCWDA, 1974-1976. |
| 14 | | GCWDA – Bulkheading Effects study, 1971. |
| Box | Folder |
| 2 | 1 | | GCWDA subsidence correspondence, 1974-1975. |
| 2 | | GCWDA Subsidence – miscellaneous (research, notes, etc…), 1974-1975. |
| 3 | | GCWDA Subsidence Reports and Surveys, 1969, 1973.
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| 4 | | GCWDA Subsidence business cards. |
| 5 | | GCWDA Subsidence articles and research, 1970-1975. |
| 6 | | GCWDA 1971. |
| 7 | | GCWDA reports, 1975, 1976, 1978.
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Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District.
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| This series consists of research regarding Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District as well as personal correspondence and a resume. |
| Box | Folder |
| 2 | 8 | | Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District – correspondence, application, and resume, 1975. |
| 9 | | Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District (research and information), 1975. |
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Texas Self-Development Fund, Inc. (TSDF).
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| Series 3 includes meeting materials (i.e. minutes), funding information, pamphlets, and correspondence. |
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| 3 | 1 | | Texas Self-Development Fund, Inc. correspondence, 1971-1972. |
| 2 | | TSDF pamphlets and booklets, 1969-1971. |
| 3 | | TSDF Miscellaneous, 1971-1972. |
| 4 | | TSDF Minutes and meeting and committee information, 1971. |
| 5 | | TSDF Funding, 1971-1972. |
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Texas Council of Churches
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| Box | Folder |
| 3 | 6 | | Texas Council of Churches, 1966-1967. |
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Texas Conference of Churches.
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| | | General Materials |
| | This series regarding the Texas Conference of Churches includes information concerning meetings, correspondence, and pamphlets. |
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| 3 | 7 | | | Texas Conference of Churches general correspondence, 1969-1973. |
| 8 | | | Texas Conference of Churches meeting information, 1969-1973. |
| 9 | | | Texas Conference of Churches pamphlets and booklets, 1969-1972. |
| | | Fund Materials |
| Box | Folder |
| 3 | 10 | | | Texas Conference of Churches Fund – Pedco Loan, 1969-1970. |
| 11 | | | Texas Conference of Churches Fund correspondence, 1970-1971. |
| 12 | | | Texas Conference of Churches Fund – miscellaneous, 1969-1970. |
| 13 | | | Texas Conference of Churches Fund meeting information (i.e. minutes), 1970. |
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Coastal Plains Area, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Texas
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| Contains documents including minutes, agendas, and correspondence pertaining to the organization. |
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| 4 | 1 | | Coastal Plains Area, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Texas, 1968-1971.
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| 2 | | Coastal Plains Area, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Texas meeting information, 1968-1970. |
| 3 | | Coastal Plains Area, Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) of Texas correspondence, 1968-1973. |
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Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion
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| | | General |
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| 4 | 4 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion and Human Development, 1975-1976. |
| 5 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion Endowment trust and deed, 1972-1976. |
| 6 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion Endowment trust and deed part 2, 1974. |
| 7 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – medical ethics, 1975. |
| | | Rothko Chapel |
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| 4 | 8 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Rothko Chapel, 1972-1975. |
| 9 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Rothko Chapel Part 2, 1974. |
| 10 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Rothko Chapel booklet and dedication, 1971. |
| | | Baylor Medical |
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| 5 | 1 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical correspondence, 1974-1977. |
| 2 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical correspondence, 1978-1980. |
| 3 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical pamphlets and newsletters, 1976-1981. |
| 4 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical minutes and agendas, 1976-1980. |
| 5 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical – financial, 1976-1980. |
| 6 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical – agreements and contracts, 1977-1978. |
| 7 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical Clinical Pastoral Education Evaluation, 1977. |
| 8 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical – bylaws, 1977-1978. |
| 9 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Baylor Medical – miscellaneous, 1976-1979. |
| | | Treasurer’s Report |
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| 6 | 1 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Treasurer’s Report, 1972. |
| 2 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Treasurer’s report correspondence, 1972-1982. |
| 3 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Treasurer’s report miscellaneous, 1973-1982. |
| 4 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Treasurer’s Report IRS, 1970-1973. |
| 5 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion – Treasurer’s Report (budgets, meetings, recommendations), 1973-1981. |
| | | Institute of Religion and Human Development |
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| 6 | 6 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion and Human Development, 1965-1974. |
| 7 | | | Texas Medical Center – Institute of Religion and Human Development correspondence, 1972-1974. |
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Federal Bar Association
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| Box | Folder |
| 6 | 8 | | Federal Bar Association, 1967-1973. |
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Houston Inter-Faith Housing Corporation
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| 7 | 1 | | Houston Inter-Faith Housing Corporation contracts, 1972. |
| 2 | | Houston Inter-Faith Housing Corporation miscellaneous, 1972. |
| 3 | | Houston Inter-Faith Housing Corporation correspondence, 1971-1975. |
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Study of Citizens’ Attitudes Toward Houston’s Growth Problems
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| 7 | 4 | | “A Continuing Study of Citizens’ Attitudes Toward Houston’s Growth Problems,” 1963. |
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Personal Information and Correspondence
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| 7 | 5 | | John Wildenthal, Jr., 1959-1966. |
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Published Article
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| 7 | 6 | | “Consensus After LBJ: The Role of the Electoral College.” 1968. |
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Political Campaign
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| The Political campaign information within this series includes newspaper clippings, personal correspondence, flyers, bumper stickers, and any other information pertaining directly to Wildenthal’s campaign for the 7th District Congressional Seat. |
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| 7 | 7 | | Newspaper clippings, 1965-1966. |
| 8 | | Wildenthal biography and news release, 1966. |
| 9 | | Frank Briscoe, 1964-1966. |
| 10 | | Wildenthal Press Clips, 1965-1966. |
| 11 | | Inaugural Invitation, 1965.
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Dollars for Democrats
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| Dollars for Democrats was a fundraiser during the 50s and 60s for the Democratic Party. This series includes correspondence between John Wildenthal and other campaign managers and Democratic party officials, stubs, receipts, account information, newsletters, and announcements. |
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| 8 | 1 | | Dollars for Democrats – financial correspondence, 1959. |
| 2 | | Dollars for Democrats -- financial correspondence, 1960. |
| 3 | | Dollars for Democrats – financial deposits and account information, 1959-1961. |
| 4 | | Dollars for Democrats – miscellaneous, 1959-1966. |
| 5 | | Dollars for Democrats – correspondence, 1959. |
| 6 | | John Wildenthal Dollars for Democrats correspondence, 1959.
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Messages to the Prison Chaplain
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| This box holds messages from prison inmates to the Prison Chaplain. The cards are approximately 3x5” and consist of personal information and requests. This box also includes a letter from the parents of an inmate to the Chaplain requesting help. |
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Scrapbooks
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| Two large scrapbooks and one smaller scrapbook hold newspaper clippings regarding political information. |
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