Descriptive Summary
Perry family
Helen G. Perry Family Collection1930's-early 1980'sMSS.0276
1.25 Linear feet,
2 boxes
Materials are in English.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the written and photographic records of a family of black Houstonians who were active in civic affairs and enjoyed dancing, night-clubbing, and sports. Both the photographic and documentary portions of the collection will be of particular interest to those researching the cultural history of African Americans in Houston.
Access Restrictions
Examination and use of phonograph records requires the permission of an Archivist.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Helen G. Perry Family Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Helen G. Perry Family Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mrs. Helen G. Perry in 1985.
Processing Information
Processed by Howard Beeth, 1985.
Digitized Materials
A portion of this collection has been digitized and is available through the Houston Area Digital Archives. Please view the digitized material at:
http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/search/searchterm/MSS0276/order/nosort
Index Terms
Perry family
Perry, Helen G.
African American families--Texas--Houston
African Americans--Texas--Houston
Houston (Tex.)
Music--Texas--Houston
Sound Recordings--Texas--Houston
Written Records
1952-1960,
1964-1966,
Fidelity Park Civic Club, Minutes & Correspondence,
1969-1981
1
1
1
2
Clinton Park Civic Club, Minutes & Correspondence,
1953,
1956
1
3
Knights of Phythis, Court of Calanthe, Omega Tent 26, Minutes,
1952
1
4
The Hughes Tool Company Social Club,
1938
1
5
The Ladies Aid, Louise Cole Group,
1938
1
6
Club La Rue, Pilgrim Building,
1938?
1
7
Ladies Auxiliary, National Alliance of Postal Employees,
1938
1
8
The Neapolitan Night Social Club,
1938
1
9
The Prince of Wales Club,
1938
1
10
War Ration Books & Stamps,
1942
1
11
The American Woodmen,
1951
1
12
Poll Tax Material,
1954,
1962,
n/d
1
13
Herman Hospital,
1955,
1957,
n/d
1
14
Rhonda Perry at age 15, Stories and Essays,
circa 1970
1
15
Miscellaneous Material
Phonograph Records
1
16
Johnny Ace, "Aces Wild/The Clock"
(Duke Records, #112, 78 rpm)
1
17
Johnny Ace, "Yes, Baby/Saving My Love for You"
(Duke Records, #118, 78 rpm)
1
18
Rosco Gordon, "Rosco's Mambo/Ain't No Use"
(Duke Records, #114, 78 rpm)
1
20
Five Blind Boys, aka The Jackson Harmoneers, "Our Father/Move in the Room with the Lord"
(Peacock Records, #1550, 78 rpm)
1
19
Floyd Dixon, "She's Understanding/Sad Journey Blues"
(Peacock Records, #1544, 78 rpm)
1
21
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, "You Got Money/Dirty Work at the Crossroad"
(Peacock Records, #1607, 45 rpm, record damaged)
1
22
Joe Fritz, "Honey, Honey/The Woman I Love"
(Peacock Records, #1627, 78 rpm)
1
23
Folk Dance Tunes, "Let Your Feet Go Tramp; The Gallant Ship; Let Us Wash Our Dollies' Clothes; This is the Way the Lady Rides; Round & Round the Village; Ducks"
(Pioneer Records, #3001A, 78 rpm)
1
24
Folk Dance Tunes, "Soldier Boy; Carousel; Children's Polks; Circle Dance"
(Pioneer Records, #3004A, 78 rpm)
1
25
T-Bone Walker, "Hard Pain Blues/I'm in an Awful Mood"
(Black & White Records, #504, 507, 78 rpm)
1
26
T-Bone Walker, "Glamour Girl/Strollin' with Bones"
(Imperial, #174-175, 78 rpm)
Photographs
General note
All photographs have been identified as to date, location, and contents. Please see the "Photographic Identification Sheet" which accompanies each photograph for this and other historical information.