Descriptive Summary
Begeman, June A.
City of West University Place Collection
Bulk, 1992-1998
Inclusive, 1908-2004
RG.M.0005
Materials are in English.20.0 Linear feet.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center,
Houston Public Library
Historical Note
The City of West University Place was founded in 1917, incorporated in 1924, and was immediately popular with faculty at the nearby Rice Institute. Refusing to join the City of Houston, “West U,” as it is called, remains a fully-functioning independent community surrounded by Houston and Bellaire. While new million-dollar houses are appearing throughout West University, many of the original houses from the 1920s and 1930s still stand. When the surviving original residents reached advanced age, June Begeman and other citizens developed the West University Place Historical Society to gather their memories.
Scope and Contents note
The collection, created by the members of the West University Place Historical Society, contains research on the development and history of the City of West University Place. The collection contains newspaper articles, original research, oral histories, and a large number of photographs and street files, detailing the history of individual homes within the city.
Arrangement note
For ease of access, some of the street files have been kept in their binders, protected by document sleeves.
Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the City of West University Place Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder. The oral history from James Richard Willet, Box 25 Folder 33, may not be used in published research, pursuant to the stated intentions of the interviewee.
Acquisition Information
Donated by: Sonja Bohman McKinnon and Suzanne Evants in September, 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by: Marguerite Radhakrishnan in 2008.
Preferred Citation
City of West University Place Collection. RG M 0005. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Related Archival Materials note
RG C 0003, Abstracts of Title Collection
Subjects (Persons)
Hooper, Ben W., (Ben Wade), 1870-1957.
Subjects
West University Place (Tex.)—History
Subjects (Places)
West University Place (Tex.)
Subjects (Organizations)
West University Place Historical Society (West University Place, Tex.)
Series 1: Begeman Files
Series 1.1: Street files
- compiled by June Begeman – often contain photographs, histories of the owners, and occasional notes on neighboring houses as well.
1
1
2901 Albans
RGM005.001-008
Pictures of houses and residents at 2901 and 2831 Albans
1
2
3515 Albans
1
3
2800 – 2900 Blocks of Amherst
1
4
Belmont Avenue
1
5
6619 Belmont
(contains photo of house)
1
6
6620 Belmont
RGM005.009
Picture of house
1
7
Belle Court – Centenary
1
8
Brompton Overview
1
9
6314 Brompton
(contains photo of house)
1
10
6415 Brompton
RGM005.010-015
Pictures of house and resident
1
11
6421 Brompton
RGM005.016-021
Pictures of house and resident
1
12
6426 Buffalo Speedway
1
13
6617 Buffalo Speedway
1
14
4120 Byron
1
15
Cason Street
1
16
3207 Cason
1
17
3321/3323 Cason
1
18
College Court
1
19
5424 Fairmont
1
20
6024 Fordham – home of Hortense Ward
(contains photo of house)
1
21
6032 Fordham – home of Hortense Ward’s daughter
(contains photo of house)
1
22
3305 Georgetown
1
23
3715 Georgetown
RGM005.022
Photo of owners
1
24
3743 Georgetown
1
25
Jarrard Street
1
26
Kirby Drive
1
27
Lafayette Street
1
28
3128 Lafayette
1
29
Lake Street
1
30
5910 Lake
1
31
3932 Marquette
RGM005.023-025
Photos of house and owners
1
32
4110 Marquette
RGM005.026
Photo of house
1
33
4120 Marquette
RGM005.027
Photo of house
2
1
6418 Mercer
2
2
Milton Street – building permits
2
3
4000 block of Milton Street copy of deeds
RGM005.028-032
Photos of houses and owners
2
4
Monticello Addition
2
5
3028 Nottingham
2
6
3907 Oberlin
2
7
3912 Oberlin
2
8
3932 Oberlin
2
9
Pittsburg First Owner and Bldg. Permit List
2
10
3615 Pittsburg
2
11
2918 Pittsburg
2
12
3030 Pittsburg
2
13
Plumb Street – Building Permits
2
14
3422 Plumb (Elizabeth Summer)
RGM005.033-044
Photos of house
2
15
3514 Plumb
RGM005.045-052
Photos of house and owner
2
16
2914 Quenby St.
2
17
3031 Quenby St.
2
18
Rice Boulevard
2
19
3108 Rice Blvd.
2
20
3132 Rice Blvd.
RGM005.053-058
Photos of house and owner
2
21
4100 block of Rice Boulevard – includes “A History of our Block – 4100 Rice Boulevard” by June Hansen Begeman
RGM005.059-061
Photos outside 4134 Rice Blvd.
2
22
4139 Rice Blvd.
2
23
Rice Court Addition
8
Binder: Rice Court Addition: 2800-3100 Rice Boulevard
8
Binder: Rice Court Addition: 2800-3100 Amherst
2
24
3713 Robinhood
RGM005.062-065
Photos of house and owner
RGM005.066-067
Two stereoscope photographs from 1942
2
25
3109 Robinhood
2
26
3111 Robinhood
2
27
3418 Robinhood – contains file on The Merry Teens, a West U. youth group
RGM005.068-071
Photos of house and owner
2
28
Rutgers Ave – Building Permits
2
29
6312 Rutgers
2
30
6546 Rutgers
(contains photo of house)
3
1
Sewanee Building Permits
3
2
6344 Sewanee
3
3
6404 Sewanee
(contains photo of house)
3
4
6419 Sewanee
(contains photo of house)
3
5
6420 Sewanee
RGM005.072-079
Photos of house and owner
3
6
6426 Sewanee
(contains photo of house)
3
7
6436 Sewanee
3
8
6446 Sewanee
(contains photo)
3
9
Sunset Blvd. – City Business Directory
3
10
3026 Sunset Blvd.
3
11
3118 Sunset Blvd.
(contains photos of house)
3
12
3415 Sunset Blvd.
RGM005.080
Photo of house
3
13
3805 Swarthmore
3
14
3501 Tangley
3
15
3502 Tangley (Wiley)
3
16
University Blvd.
3
17
2644 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
18
2815 University Blvd.
RGM005.081-083
Photos of house and owner
3
19
2904 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
20
2922 University Blvd.
3
21
2927 University Blvd.
3
22
2928 University Blvd.
3
23
3009 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
24
3025 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
25
3028 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
26
3104 University Blvd.
3
27
3111 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
28
3123 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
29
3201 University Blvd.
3
30
3219 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
31
3424 University Blvd.
3
32
3428 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house)
3
33
Vanderbilt Drive
RGM005.084-085
Photos of 6624 Vanderbilt
3
34
6315 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
35
6320 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
36
6321 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
37
6323 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
38
6327 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
39
6331 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
40
6335 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
41
6336 Vanderbilt
RGM005.086-089
Photos of house
3
42
6340 Vanderbilt
RGM005.090-103
Photos of house and owner
3
43
6402 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
44
6403 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
45
6411 Vanderbilt
RGM005.104
Photo of house
3
46
6437 Vanderbilt
RGM005.105-130
Photos of 6437 and 6443 Vanderbilt
3
47
6443 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house)
3
48
6501 Vanderbilt
RGM005.131-134
Photos of house
3
49
Virginia Court Building Permits
3
50
6344 Wakeforest
3
51
6635 Westchester
RGM005.135-139
Photos of house
3
52
3122 Wroxton
Series 1.2: Begeman Historical Research
- speeches, articles, research notes, etc.
4
1
Rotary Club Speech for West University Place Historical Society
4
2
Speech on New Book at Bayou Manor, June 8, 1999
4
3
Speech on 1920s Homes at Bayou Manor, June 12, 1996
4
4
West University Place Police Department
4
5
Preston Plumb
Houston City Business Directory
Obituary for Mrs. Preston Plumb, September 1952
“West University Owes its Incorporation to combination of mud, rain and ice cream,” Southwestern Times, September 26, 1946
Notes on Preston R. Plumb from Southwestern Times, January 24, 1946 and The First Fifty years, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1939 – 1989
Interview with Sugar Archer, neighbor of Preston Plumb
List of officers for Realty Servicing Corp for 1935 and 1936
Letter from Rice Court developers Plumb & Arnold, May 24, 1932
Charter #63607 from The Realty Servicing Corporation, May 17, 1933
Proof of Final payment on Charter of The Realty Servicing Corporation, April 18, 1935
“Let’s Get Acquainted,” Southwestern Times, November 28, 1946
Obituary for Preston R. Plumb, June 1977
Copy of Last Will and Testament for Preston R. Plumb, dated July 4, 1964
4
6
West University Photography
RGM005.140-146
1996 Historical Exhibit
RGM005.147-155
2715 Tangley
RGM005.156-163
Dedication of City Hall, February 1999
RGM005.164-165
Sunset Park, 1998
RGM005.166-175
WUPHS meeting at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, September 2, 1997
RGM005.176-178
Meeting with Bellaire Historical Society, March 2, 2000
RGM005.179-185
Photos of City of West University Place Buildings, 1998
RGM005.186-187
Photos of plaques for University School and John J. Pershing School
Post card of Variety Fair 5 & 10
Post card photo of West University commercial site at University Blvd. near the corner of Edloe
Post card photo of early view of the 3700 block of University Blvd.
Post card photo of a page from W.E. White’s brochure on West University’s Pershing Place addition
Post card photo of an aerial view of the new Southside Place residential development from the 1920s
Post card photo for the 1920s of the early days of Southside Place Park and the soon-to-be developed surrounding neighborhood
RGM005.188-211
Photos of snow in West University Place, January 1973
Post card photo of Pershing Jr. High School, 1926
RGM005.212
Photo of Whitt Johnson and Byron B.
Photos of flooding, September 16, 1941:
West Point and University looking north
3900 block Tennyson looking east
College between Amherst and University looking southeast
4
7
Rice Professors
Article and research for Jack H. Rafferty
Article and research for Dr. Asa C. Chandler
Research on James S. Waters
Research on Lewis B. Ryon
Warranty Deed for W.O. Andrews and wife Nellie M. Andrews, October 1, 1921
Warranty Deed for L.B. Ryon, Jr., and wife Mae E. Ryon, October 13, 1921
“Professors I Remember,” Sallyport, April/May ‘94
4
8
Hugh Rafferty House Research
4
9
Rice Village
“17-story tower starts in Village,” Houston Chronicle, September 9, 2000
“A store that stocks youthful memories,” Houston Chronicle, December 3, 2000
Post card photo of Variety Fair 5 & 10
“Fire damages businesses in Historic Village Building,” Village News/Southwest News, November 3, 1998
“Variety Fair 5&10 Celebrates 50th Year in Village,” Village News/Southwest News, February 3, 1998
“Down-home meets uptown at Houston’s Rice Village,” Texas Highways, November 1996
“Spaced Out?” Houston Chronicle, September 18, 1996
“The Village for the 90s,” West U Magazine, May 1992
“Rediscover The Village,” advertising Supplement, Houston Chronicle This Week, October 11, 1995
“Life begins at 54 say Village merchants,” The Southwest Houston Journal, March/April 1992
4
10
Southside Place
Copies of pages from Houston Post – Dispatch from August 1931
“The little city of Southside Place,” West U Magazine, October 1993
4
11
Walking Tour
Docent cards for “Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour”
Docent cards for “Beginnings of West U – Cub Scout Tour,” December 1, 1997
Thank you note from cub scouts
Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour Speech
Architectural notes on homes
News Clipping, “Walking tour set by West U Society”
“West University Place Historical Society West U. Walking Tour,” City Currents, November 1995
Walking Tour report presented to board October 24, 1995
Letter from City Manager Mike Tanner, September 27, 1995
List of homes spotlighted in Walking Tour
News clipping “Tour Time”
“Applause, please,” West U Monthly, January 1996
Ticket for Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour
Flier for Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour
Brochure for Walking Tour
Write up on West University Place Elementary School
RGM005.213-221
Photos of Walking Tour
4
12
Driving Tour-Senior Services of West University Place
Speech for tour, July 5, 1995
Original article on tour
4
13
Pemberton Addition Walking Tour
Flier for Tour
Article submitted for the February 1998 issue of City Currents
Article submitted for the 1998 March issue of West U Magazine
Article submitted for the Tuesday March 3, 1998 issue of Village News
Article submitted for the 1998 March issue of Panorama
Article submitted for the 1998 February or March issue of West U Journal
Article submitted for This Week section of the Houston Chronicle for the March 4, 1998 edition
List of houses for inclusion in brochure
RGM005.222-231
Photos of houses on tour
1999 Pemberton Walking Tour
6402 University, Looney home, 1939
6340 Vanderbilt
3026 University, Chandler home, 1928
3219 University, C.E. Gates home, 1925
Announcement for Pemberton Addition Walking Tour
List of members and their jobs for the tour
Article submitted for the March 1998 issue of City Currents
Post card sent out announcing the walking tour
List of houses to be sketched as gifts for walking tour
4
14
War Damage Insurance
Issued to Miss Agnes B. Scally, July 8, 1942
4
15
West U
“Manhunt on in Benton Murder Case,” Village News/Southwest News, January 12, 1999
“West U. Politics Heats Up!” Village News/Southwest News, January 19, 1999
“West U, Bellaire – where the building boom is bittersweet,” Houston Chronicle, January 28, 1998
“Favorite Haunts – costumed kids from all points descend on West University for Halloween”
“From new to redo,” Lifestyle & Entertainment, Houston Chronicle, May 3, 1997
“Is West U. ready to buy the Y?” Village News/Southwest News, August 8, 2000
“Recycling West University,” Houston Post, February 14, 1988
“West U one of city’s hottest,” Houston Post, December 20, 1987
“West U tries to avoid the pitfalls of progress,” Houston Post, March 19, 1989
“The Many Faces of Houston,” May 3, 1997
“New Houses in West University Place,” Cite, winter 1986
“Our town – West U,” Houston City Magazine, July 1978
“50 years haven’t slowed frame shop,” Houston Chronicle, June 5, 1996
West University water bill, September 2, 1941
“Trees make a wonderful Christmas Gift!” The Village Life, vol. VII, #51, December 19, 1990
City of West University Place, Texas brochure
West University Place City Currents, May 1990
“Council votes new lot coverage requirements for home building in W.U.” Southwest News, December 31, 1996
“Same as it ever was,” West U Magazine, December 1999
Front page of the Southwestern Argus, vol. 14, #34, June 25, 1975
“West University Police Chief Bill Norman enjoys his work,” The Southwestern Argus, November 15, 1978
“Area resident prefers four hoofs to four wheels,” Southwestern Argus
Front page of Southwestern Argus, vol. 14, #35, July 2, 1975
“Residents of WUP demand council fire zoning chief,” Houston Chronicle
“Party in power appears to face hard challenge in WUP election,” Houston Chronicle, November 27, 1980
“WUP panel will hold a hearing on drafting of new city charter,” Houston Chronicle
“Proposed WUP charter draws lukewarm response at unveiling,” Houston Chronicle, June 17, 1981
“West University Place proposes 14% tax increase,” Houston Chronicle, August 19, 1981
“Lamar student named Presidential Scholar”
Obituary for Harry W. Goetzmann, “first citizen” of West University
“Bellaire/Weslayan center to be revamped, get new name,” Houston Chronicle, July 16, 2000
“This Old House,” West U Magazine, May 1992
“Building on the Edge,” Southern Living, February 1998
“Body believed to be physician is found,” Houston Chronicle, December 18, 1998
“Burglary suspected in slaying,” Houston Chronicle, December 19, 1998
“Slain doctor’s Jeep found abandoned in San Antonio lot,” Houston Chronicle, December 20, 1998
“Man sought in slaying of physician,” Houston Chronicle, January 8, 1999
“Anonymous Samaritan saves house from fire,” Houston Chronicle
“On the way to the big leagues,” Houston Chronicle
“JMH Celebrates 50 years of service,” Village News/Southwest News, November 14, 2000
“Greenbelt project draws West U. residents’ ire,” This Week, Houston Chronicle, April 18, 2001
“Celebration to note JMH SuperMarkets,” Community briefs, Houston Chronicle, November 15, 2000
“JMH retains hometown appeal,” Houston Chronicle, November 22, 2000
“Let’s Get Acquainted – Charles W. Burkhart,” Southwestern Times, March 14, 1946
“New Motto: West University ‘A Neighborhood City’,” Village News, July 18, 2000
List of homes owned by City Officials in West University
Map showing second addition to West University Place, Houston Abstract Company, page 174, October 28, 1922
“Landmark house needs new home,” Houston Chronicle, September 29, 1988
4
16
City of West University Place, 1996
Bio of town
Parks & Recreation/Youth athletics
Educational facilities & Organizations
Library
Senior Services
Community Building Scout House
Churches
Volunteer committees
City Ordinances
Emergency Services
City Government
Community redevelopment
Recycling
Public Works/Operations
Building/Inspection Division
News Sources * Telephone Numbers
“City branches out with urban forester,” City Currents, August 1996
8
Binder: Memories of West U – People & Places
8
Scrapbook: West University … The First 25 Years
5
1
West University Place Historical Society
Short history of Historical Society
Mission Statement and Goal
Various letter heads that the Society has used
Sheet of note pad that was designed by Suzanne Street for the Historical Society
Letter from Norma A. Boyker to Sunny McKinnon, August 21, 1994
Letter from Norma Boyker to June Begeman, October 4, 1994
Letter to Norma Boyker, October 13, 1994
City Council Regular Session, March 8, 1993, page 3 – 4
“West U Historical Society to hold exhibit in Sept.” The West U Journal, August 1996
“West U Historical Society forms, set date for first membership meeting,” West U Journal, October 1993
“Society holds first meeting to preserve history of West U,” Houston Chronicle, September 8, 1993
“West U Historical Society holds membership meeting,” September 15, 1993
Media Release, “West University Historical Society introducing 1995 calendar at Kirby Grill Reception,” November 9, 1994, with pictures from the event
“Historical Society considers home purchase,” Village News, October 17, 2000
Letter to membership from President Sonja Bohman McKinnon, November 16, 1994
Post Card ad for 1995 West U Calendar
“West U Calendar presents images of bygone era,” This Weekend, Houston Chronicle, November 26, 1994
List of Founding Members
WUPHS note cards
5
2
Board Meeting Minutes
August 17, 1993
September 9, 1993
March 22, 1994
May 22, 1995
June 22, 1995
July 25, 1995
March 26, 1996
May 28, 1996
July 23, 1996
October 22, 1996
January 28, 1997
March 25, 1997
May 27, 1997
July 22, 1997
October 28, 1997
January 27, 1998
March 24, 1998
June 2, 1998
July 28, 1998
October 27, 1998
January 6, 1999
January 26, 1999
March 8, 1999
March 23, 1999
May 4, 1999
July 27, 1999
September 28, 1999
Calendar 2000-2001
January 25, 2000
March 28, 2000
May 16, 2000
August 1, 2000
September 26, 2000
February 27, 2001
April 21, 2001
May 22, 2001
5
3
Long-Range Planning
WUPHS Museum letter from Janice Donalson to Dalia Stokes
Meeting notice and Summary, October 9, 1996
First Meeting, June 4, 1996
Long-Range Planning Committee Roster
Member News, June 1996
Summary of First meeting held June 17, 1996
Memo to Mr. Larry Massey, Jr., November 21, 1997
Letter to Kim Sterling, October 11, 1996
5
4
WUPHS By-laws, effective June 2, 1994, and Second Amended and Restated By-Laws
5
5
WUPHS Tax-Exempt Approval
5
6
Dr. Elva Wright
Article for West U Magazine, July 1996
1925 Houston City Business Directory
Correspondence and talk on whooping cranes
Photos from Houston Press Photo File
“Dr. Elva Wright, Anti-TB League Founder, Dies,” Houston Chronicle, July 19, 1950
5
7
George Guion Williams
Obituary, died December 1, 1999
Memorial Service and prayer card, January 14, 2000
RGM005.232-234
Photos of George Williams
“Writers remember ‘Mr. Williams,’ honor him with Rice scholarship,” Houston Post, October 22, 1992
“Celebrating the Creative Spirit,” Sallyport, October/November ‘92
“Excerpt from interview with George Williams, resident of West University Place since 1931,” October 25, 1991
“Class notes,” Sallyport, Spring 1995
“He clocks the birds as they travel with the season,” Southwestern Times, July 17, 1947
“A Matter of Distinction,” Alumni Gazette, Summer ‘96
“Class Notes,” Sallyport, Spring 1996
“Dreamkeeper,” Sallyport, November 1976
George Williams Interview, October 25, 1991
George Williams Interview, November 8, 1991
5
8
How to research homes
Steps to take in researching your old home
Deed Research at the Harris county clerk’s office
Flier for Fondren Library at Rice University and directions to park
5
9
Old Homes
Predominant styles of West U. Houses
“What’s long and low and getting lonelier?” The Living Arts, the New York Times, December 16, 1999
“Young architects win fame by doing what they like – and do – best,” Spotlight, Houston Chronicle, November 25, 1984
“Houses are designed to give one pause,” Houston Chronicle, July 29, 1997
“Architectural fizz on Beer Budgets,” The Living Arts, The New York Times, March 6, 1997
“Committee seeking historic Bellaire Homes,” Houston Chronicle
“Historical Society News,” West University Place City Currents, February 1995
Leads on Old Homes to follow-up, February 10, 1995
Historical Research Project – Homes in WUP older than 1935, May 22, 1995
Letter to West University Place Historical Society Members, January 12, 1994
“The West U Home Tour,” West U Magazine
“The homeowner’s dilemma: is my house dozer bait?” West U Magazine
“The Houston Bungalow,” Cite, Winter 1986
“Terms can be confusing,” Architecture, Houston Chronicle
5
10
Oral Histories – Contract and Procedure
5
11
Oral History Workshop
5
12
Oral History Brochures
“Oral History for Texans,” by Thomas D. Charlton, 1985
“Oral History,” by Louis M. Starr, 1977
“Using Oral History in Community History Projects,” by Laurie Mercier and Madeline Buckendorf, 1992
“Have Mike, Will Travel; Beginning an Oral History Program,” Insight, vol. 3, Winter 1990
“History, Warm,” by Louis M. Starr, March 28, 1977
“The Pen vs. the Tape Recorder,” Newsweek, August 5, 1974
“Oral History, the folk connection,” History News, January/February 1990
“The Texans,” Southern Living, August 1975
“Giving Voice to America’s Master musicians, an oral history archive slowly wins respect,” The Living Arts, The New York Times, October 7, 1997
“Using Oral History for a family history project,” AASLH Technical Leaflet 123, 1980
“Listen! Your grandfather is talking,” The Rotarian, December 1977
Sample Questions
5
15
Houston City Business Directory Information
5
16
John Henry Kirby
Houston City Business Directory page 843
History of the Chapter House
“He has protected his country and his friends,” Post, December 12, 1937
Bio on John Henry Kirby, The New Handbook of Texas, vol. 3
“John Henry Kirby; Price of the Pines,” by Mary Lisswell, forward
“A brief story of the life of John Henry Kirby,” by Jack Dionne
5
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Houston
Plat and history of Courtlandt Place
Plat and history of Broadacres Addition
1891 Bird’s Eye view of Sixth Ward/Sabine Historic District
History on Shadyside development
History on Staiti House
Broadacres Historic District Report, January 1980
Julia Ideson Building Report, March 1977
House for the Hon. And Mrs. Oscar Holcombe Report
House for Mr. and Mrs. Brady W. Steele
“Chamber prepares for 50th gathering,” Bellaire Beat, Houston Chronicle, July 28, 1999
“Legacy in Green; stately oak trees attest to Teas’ community role,” This Week, Houston Chronicle
“Weslayan Plaza sold to California Corporation,” Village News/Southwest News, October 7, 1997
“Rice’s live oaks are a tribute to Sicilian immigrant’s vision,” Houston Chronicle, January 7, 1989
“The Story of the Rice Institute,” Houston Scrapbook, Rice Institute #34, October 6, 1912
“The Architect of Rice,” Sallyport, December/January ’92 – ‘93
“A House not made with hands,” Sallyport, Spring ‘95
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18
City of West University Place Street Map
5
19
Media Ink
June A. Begeman – Biographical information
Article for April 1996 issue of West U Magazine
Article for October 1996 issue of West U Magazine
Article for July 1996 issue of West U. Magazine
5
20
Houses for Sale in West U.
The Houston Home Registry, Spring 1998
“House in West U. goes for record price,” Houston Chronicle, March 2, 1996
“West University Place sizzles this summer,” Houston Chronicle, July 13, 1997
“The Real Estate Report,” January 1, 1999 thru December 31, 1999
Various sale fliers from West University
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Member News of West University Place Historical Society
June 1995
September 1995
November 1995
February 1996
June 1996
November 1996
March 1997
June 1997
August 1997
February 1998
May 1998
November 1998
March 1999
June 1999
October 1999
February 2000
June 2000
October 2000
January 2001
March 2001
June 2001
6
1
Abstracts of Title Catalog
6
2
Donations from Beverly B. Kennerly
Receipt for water to the City of West University Place, June 27, 1956
Property Tax receipt, City of West University Place for 1969
Harris County Property Tax receipt for 1969
Poll Tax receipt for Harris County, December 29, 1955
6
3
Building Permits after 1935
2623 Barbara Lane
3925 Marlow
6
4
Catalog of Old Homes in West University
6
5
Local Heroes
Presentation
Email from Janice Donalson on nominations
Email with award winners listed
6
6
Churches of West University
“In the spirit of progress” by Sunny McKinnon, West U Magazine
“The Heritage & Growth of West University Baptist Church”
List of West University Area churches with Contact list
RGM005.235-266
Photographs of churches
6
7
Norma Boyker
Letter to June Begeman, January 30, 1996
Letter to June Begeman, March 17, 1996
Letter to June Begeman, not dated
“A Visit with Norma Boyker," The Newspaper, January 26, 1994
6
8
West University Place Civic Club
Newspaper clipping, “Civic Club Names Officers for Year”
Newspaper clipping, “Mapping plans for ’48,” December 19, 1947
“Determined fight waged for more school space,” The Citizen, March 17, 1948
Newspaper clipping, “Local Rally,” The Citizen, May 19, 1948
West University Place Civic Club Constitution
The Civic Club Directory 1975
West University Place Civic Club flier
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Historical Exhibit (Interviews) Materials 1993
Interview notes with Mrs. Mable Whitehead
Interview with Janet Rector Swan, September 1, 1993
Reminiscences of Geneva Smyth, August 11, 1993
Reminiscences of Mable Whitehead, August 13, 1993
Interview with Ben Freiler, September 9, 1993
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Photos of Ben Freiler
Interview with Bill Gee, March 6, 1991
Interview with George Williams, October 25, 1991
Interview with Roy & Genevieve Demme, August 18, 1993
Announcement of WUPHS meeting, April 1994
Letter from Sunny McKinnon, July 6, 1993
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Community Center Display Case
WUP Fire Department
Photo of WUP Civilian Defence Crop Ambulance, donated from Harold Shopp
Newspaper article, “WUP Firemen’s Two-Way Radio
West University Place Garden Club
History of Garden Club
1934-1935:
West University Place Plans Club
Mrs. Sonfield New Club Head
Mrs. Sonfield (image)
1936-1937 photo of three ladies “busy culling strawberries”
1937-1938 poem “Crankmire in Gardens”
1939-1940:
Garden Club logo-red hyacinth
Photograph of group (photocopy)
“West University Club outlines Work Program”
“Rena’s Yard”
“West University Boasts Large, Active Garden Club”
1940-1941 “WUP Garden Club at a May garden gathering”
Rose Study Group, December 1942
Captions used in the display case Newspaper article with photo of F.A. Huwieler
Mrs. F. A. Huwieler, President of the Garden Club of West University
1941 New Garden Club President
Mrs. B. DeAlcala Elected president of Garden Club
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Photo of Mrs. F. A. Huwieler
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Photo of unidentified woman
West University Place Beginnings 1938-1939
Community House Planned
Study Clubs formed for Garden Work
West University Members Plan Carnival for Nov 4
Community House Tract to be given West University
Community Club House of W.U.P.
Civic Project
Dave Austin donates lot for Club House
Garden Center Planned by Club
Proposed Recreation and Civic Building City of West University Place
Financial Report, December 5, 1941
Land Given for New Civic Club House
West University Elementary School – 75 years
School record of Daniel Smothers, 2nd grade, January 29, 1926
Traffic Patrol, March 1969
Traffic Patrol, 1962
Sixth grade class of Mrs. Rector, 1974-75
Photo of classmates Lynita Meadors, Nelson Cartwright, Charlie Leyendecker, Carolyn McKay, Carolyn Schill, Gus Schill, Gene McCam, and Annette Trigg
Pershing Classmates Lou Hardy and Bennie Birdord, 1949
Pershing Classmates Lynita Meadors, Annette Trigg and Mary Jo Jackson
Photo: Clarence Orman, long-time principal of both the West University Place Elementary and Junior High School, is planting a tree on the school property
The new Pershing Junior High School – 1949
Classmates Carolyn McKay, Sue Creekmore, June Harrison, and Libby Farrar – 1950
Newspaper Article, “History of WUP Elementary School flavored with tales of active PTA” with picture
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Unidentified photo of schoolchildren
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WUPHS Archives – Donated by and Acquisition dates
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WUPHS Flier/Brochure for 2000
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1996 Historical Exhibit
Summary of Minutes for Exhibit Planning Meeting, July 18, 1996
Summary of minutes for Planning Meeting held April 9, 1996
Houses for Photograph Exhibit to be held September 20, 21, 22
Procurement of Deeds for Fall Historical Exhibit
“In the Beginning….” Speech
June Begeman speech for September 21
Scheduled Programs for September 21 & 22
Flier for Legacies and Legends of West University Place
Invitation for Legacies and Legends Exhibit
Media Release for West U Historical Society week-end exhibit and seminar in September
Rice Court description of addition and various homes
Copy of talk June Begeman gave at Exhibit
Architectural Styles of West University
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Historically Speaking Column for City Currents
Letter to Steve Griffith, Editor of City Currents
Articles used in column in 1997
January – West University
February – History cont’d
March – RE: Meeting; Bob Barnette speaker
April – History cont’d
May – History cont’d
June – RE: Meeting; Janice Donalson speaker
July – West U Elementary School
August – Shops along University Blvd.
September – RE: Meeting at St. George Orthodox Church
October – Rice Court Addition
November – Monticello Addition
December – Christmas prices from SW Times
Articles used in column in 1998
January – Garden Club
February – RE: Meeting at Lucia’s Garden
March – Pemberton Addition
April – City Currents beginnings
May – Street names
June – RE: Meeting; Becky Marsh speaker
July – no room in News – article left out
August – Colonial Terrace
September – Mathews Addition
October – Wier Park
November – Bob Barnette’s talk at meeting
December – Incorporation December 1924
Articles used in column in 1999
January – Incorporation & book
February – Book
March – Block Party
April – Colonial Park
May – Library
June – Meeting at Bayou Manor
July – Storage for archives
August – Liberty Hill Park
September – Recycling
October – Pemberton Walking Tour
November – Preston Plumb/Pemberton Tour
December – Display Case at Community Center
Articles used in column in 2000
January –75th anniversary of First Council Meeting
February – Building in the early 1940s, College Court, Quenby
March – Police Department
April – Whitt Johnson Park
May – Fire Department
June – Meeting at Bayou Manor
July – no room for article
August – Colonial Park
September – Elementary School (75 years old)
October – Pemberton Tour
November – Request for Local Heroes nominations
December – West U logo
Articles used in column in 2001
January – Book review meeting January 23
February – Poor Farm Ditch
March – Community Center
April – Archive article by Gail McKinnon
May – Library
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A.D. Foreman
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Photo of vendor stall of A.D. Foreman & Co. Realty advertising development of West University Place, circa 1924
Postcard photo of Pershing Jr. High School, circa 1926 with photo of West University School, circa 1926
“A.D. Foreman, developer of WU, had faith in swamp land,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
Copy of Rice Court addition from San Jacinto Trust Co, January 23, 1926
Advertisement for purchasing homes in West University
“You can say Good Morning to Good Neighbors in West University Place”
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Ben W. Hooper Book
The Unwanted Boy, the autobiography of Governor Ben W. Hooper, Edited by Everett Robert Boyce, The University of Tennessee Press, 1963 (photocopy of entire book)
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Ben W. Hooper
“The Captain Understands,” from the Hooper Papers, March 17, 1910
General Warranty Deed #282422, April 7, 1927
“West University Owes its Incorporation to combination of mud, rain and ice cream,” Southwestern Times, September 26, 1946
Letter from A.D. Foreman & Company, Managers and Developers of West University Place, with flier
General Warranty Deed between Wm. Malone and B.W. Hooper, Title Data, Inc. Vol. 247, Page 306, #63411
General Warranty Deed, B.W. Hooper, Title Data, Inc, Vol. 262 page 75, #75666
Copy of portrait of Governor Ben W. Hooper dated Christmas, 1913
Aerial view in 1920s of West University Place
“Real Estate Heaven” West University Magazine, May 1988
Grant – Deed, vol. N, page 193, filed January 18, 1849
General Warranty Deed, recorded vol. 635, page 201, November 9, 1925
Correction Deed, vol. 653 page 3, dated January 30, 1926
Map of Subdivision of the A.C. Reynolds League, Houston Abstract Company, page 21
Plat of West University First Addition, originally filed 1917, amended 1920
Dedication of West University Place, second addition by Houston West End Realty Company and guardian Trust Company
General Warranty Deed to B. W. Hooper, vol. 247, page 306, March 1, 1910
Series 1.3: Walking Tour
– Organizational files and supporting data for the walking tour of the Pemberton Addition
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Pemberton Addition Files: Recap Binder
WUPHS Board Meeting Minutes, September 29, 1999
Memorandum from June Begeman giving docent schedule, Oct 22, 1999
Recap letter from June Begeman, May 5, 1999
WUPHS Member News, October 2000
Write up for Houston Chronicle, Sept 2000
Recap on Encore Pemberton
Walking Tour by Treasurer Dalia Stokes and Tour Chair June Begeman
Walking tour script with map of Pemberton Addition
Flier for 1998 Pemberton Addition Walking Tour
Flier for 1999 Walking Tour
Flier for 2000 Walking Tour
Mailer for Walking Tour
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Pemberton Addition: Deeds and Plats
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Walking Tour Script
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Pemberton Addition: Interviews
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Photo of 2640 Pemberton
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Pemberton Addition: Correspondence
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Group photo
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Pemberton Addition: Data collected
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Pemberton Addition Notes – book 1
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Pemberton Addition Notes – book 2
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Pemberton Addition Walking Tour Brochures
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Pemberton Addition Walking Tour Script Cards – 4 sets
Series 1.4: Street Binders
- binders containing photos of houses, building permits, information sheets, interviews, and other material
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Pittsburg
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Centenary
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Fenwood
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Barbara Lane
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Pemberton Drive
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Carolina Way
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University Blvd.
Series 1.5: 4000 Block of Milton in West University Place
– Research and Speech
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Library research
Reverse phone book for 1942-1967 for 4000 block of Milton
Information from 1948 City Directory for 4000 block of Milton
Information from 1955 City Directory for 4000 block of Milton
Information from 1942 Business Directory
Information from 1943-44 Business Directory
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Building Inspector’s Office
List of contractors, owner, with original cost for 4000 block of Milton, pulled May 20, 1994
Map of Matthews Place, March 1941
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Residents
Letter from June Begeman, West University Place Historical Society, June 21, 1994
4002 Milton – Joe and Martha Melody
4006 Milton – Barbara Harmon
4009 Milton – Lillis Schultze
4010 Milton – Paul and Carolyn Tieschman
4011 Milton – Ray and Anne Meyn
4017 Milton – Allen and Elizabeth Blakemore
4018 Milton – Billie Dance
4024 Milton – Natalie Sowda
4025 Milton – Sam and Lydia Law
4029 Milton – Paul Elliot
4032 Milton – Mark and Kelly Boots
4033 Milton – Mike and Shirley Winkler
4036 Milton – Louis and Mary Troha
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Research at Harris County Clerk’s Office
Certified copies of deeds of Mrs. Lillian G. Cunningham
Restriction #26137 for the sub-division known as Matthews Place
Research from Houston City Business Directory 1942, reference to W.R. Matthews, building contractor
Plot for 4002 Milton, subdivision Matthews Place
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Article – “Saga of a Street – 4000 Milton” by June Begeman
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Photos of 4002 Milton, 4006 Milton, and 4010 Milton taken in 1973
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Speech Given by June Begeman at Meeting of West University Place Historical Society, September 22, 1994
Series 2: Other Historical and Exhibit Materials
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West University Place Garden Club Directories
West University Place Garden Club directory 50th golden anniversary issue 1934-1984
West University Place Garden Club directory 1977-1978
West University Place Garden Club directory 1953-1954
West University Place Garden Club directory 1954-1955
West University Place Garden Club directory 1955-1956
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West University Place Garden Club
Photo of Garden Club seal
“Garden Club of West University Plans Activities for New Season”
Newspaper clipping of Garden Club members Mrs. E. Allen Nisbet, Mrs. F. W. Kubler, and Mrs. C. C. Lucas
Photo of Garden Club get-together (not dated)
“Mrs. Sonfield New Club Head” (photo included)
“West University Place Plans Club”
“West University Club Outlines Work Program”
Poem “Crankmire in Gardens”
Poem “Rena’s Yard” by Loula Warn (dedicated to Rena Meister, President of WUP Garden Club)
“West University Boasts Large, Active Garden Club”
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West University Branch Library
“WUP to Honor Four with 25-Year Plaques,” The Southwestern Argus, August 10,1967
Photo copy National Library Week poster 1970
“Mrs. Thelma Ann Sanders Kicks Off National Library Week”
“Library Plans April 27 Book Sale”
“Harris County Services West University Community,” December 30, 1970
Official Proclamation of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas for National Library Week (April 18-24, 1971)
“Librarian Plans Book Week,” Southwestern Argus, March 31, 1971
“Farewell Luncheon for WUP Librarian Thelma Ann Sanders,” Houston Chronicle, October 18, 1972
“West U Library Joins National Campaign,” Southwestern Argus, May 2, 1973
“Mrs. Marilyn Yaple non-typical librarian,” Southwestern Argus
“On the Bookshelf at West University Library,” Southwestern Argus, January 9, 1974
“Porter Arrested for Entering Library and Stealing Cash”
“Katherine Skinner Brown New West U Librarian,” Houston Post, March 22, 1974
“On the Bookshelf at West U Library,” Southwestern Argus January 9, 1974
“On the Bookshelf at West U Library,” Southwestern Argus, December 28, 1973
“On the Bookshelf at West U Library,” Southwestern Argus, January 23, 1974
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City Hall
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WUP Civilian Defense Ambulance – Mayor Frank Manious, Chief of Police Grady Smith, Major Schumacher, Frank Cuff, Ben Albertson, Guy Griffin, and John Depenbrock – 1942
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Municipal Building, City of West University Place, with snowman – January 1973
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Corner of Dartmouth and Academy, early 1940s
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Fire Department in the early days
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Jimmy Bryant with new ’54 Chevy Police Car – 1954
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West University Place Auxiliary Police (year unknown)
Photo – The 1945 volunteer Fire Department in front of West University Place City Hall
West University Place Annual Report and photos – “Progress Through Its People”
Quote by Janet Rector Swan, West University elementary school teacher 1947-1977, with photo of West U Elementary Traffic Patrol, March 1969
Quote by and photo of Ben Freiler, principal of West University Elementary School, 1971-1983
Ad for West University Place
“A Bookie raid in the 3000 block of West Holcombe” (year unknown)
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Officer Pressly and Captain Hansard
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Officer McDonald with two Texas Rangers
Photos – former mayors
Ralph Lee, Cecil C. P. Lanmon, Jim Hammond, Pop Gill O.P. Gill, Wesley Brown, DePree Holman, Ed Morris
Ralph Lee, Whitt Johnson, Philipp Dunn, Paul Walling
Photo – Police officers in front of City Hall
Sgt. Pat O’Shaughnessy, Officer B.A. Ash, Chief H.E. Shipp, Officer James Johnson, Officer Gerald Sorrell, Sgt. W.S. Fenwick, Officer J.D. Sparks, Officer H.C. Wallace, Officer James O’Day, Officer Gene Howard, Officer C.D. Holditch, Lt. D.A. Davey, Lt. J.O. Bryant, Lt. H.W. Blalock, and Sgt. J.C. White
Program for the Third Annual Conference of the National Conference of Police Associations at Rice Hotel in Houston, TX (April 18-20, 1955)
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“The Wimps”, tournament champions of the fall mixed volleyball league with Commissioner R.F. Stanley Jr.
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Recreation Director Sal Caruso presenting Juanita Waites a 1st place trophy for the women’s single division of the October Tennis Tournament
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Recreation Director Sal Caruso presented awards to winners of the men’s singles division of the October Tennis Tournament. 1st place – Donald Huddle and Jim Lindsey. 2nd place – David Harris and Maurice McGowen
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Construction around West University Place Elementary School, taken around 1950
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City Hall Microfilm Records: Miscellaneous W.U.P. Mementos
Proposed Archive Material, October 20, 1976
Houston City Magazine, August 1986
“West U one of city’s hottest,” by Kathy Nathan, The Houston Post, December 20, 1987
Newspaper clipping with photo of Mayor Michael L. Parks of West University Place declaring September 17 – 23 constitution week. September 16, 1977
“Ex-WUP official in unemployment flap,” by Jerry Urban, Houston Chronicle
“Fighting City Hall,” letters to the editor, Houston Post, 1989
“Some builders exiting West U. melee,” by Ralph Bivins, Houston Chronicle, September 24, 1989
“Why are my city taxes increasing so fast?” campaign flier for Jim Jenkins, April 7, 1989
“West U. now has choice,” The Texan Newspaper, April 5, 1989
“Ruling WUP Party challenged,” The Texan Newspaper, April 5, 1989
“Independents run for WUP council,” Houston Chronicle, April 30, 1989
“West University is not New England,” The Texan Newspaper, March 22, 1989
“WUP’s plan has residents apprehensive”
“Trees spell ‘releaf’ to Houston,” The Houston Post, January 4, 1989
“Abortion protested in West U.,” the Houston Post, December 19, 1988
“Residents blast tax plan in West University Place,” Houston Post, November 8, 1988
“74-year-old West University man dies after collision with patrol car,” The Houston Post, May 4, 1988
“Both drivers possibly at fault in fatal crash,” The Houston Post, May 5, 1988
“Garbage industry’s dirty deals,” The Houston Chronicle, February 1988
“Officers’ cases going to jury,” The Houston Post, August 5, 1987
“West University curtails water use,” The Houston Chronicle, August 26, 1987
“Dry spell fails to break record of rainless days,” Houston Post, August 27, 1987
“WUP officers issue water use warnings,” the Houston Chronicle, August 27, 1987
Publication for the Active Age, new West U section, August/September 1987, vol. 1, issue 2
“Gunfire probed, West U. cop’s action investigated,” The Texas Newspaper, May 6, 1987
“Trendy West University undergoes surge in new home construction,” Houston Chronicle, April 5, 1987
“Comparison of two 3 square mile areas,” F.M.B.A., August 1985
“3 charged in high-style prostitution in WUP,” Houston Chronicle, May 8, 1986
“Man charged with running brothel in West University Place,” Houston Post, May 8, 1986
“Police say WUP home a brothel,” Houston Chronicle, May 8, 1986
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City of West University Annual Report File for 1955-62
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City of West University Annual Report file for 1966
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City of West University Annual Report file for 1967
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Election – WUP Party Information
Voting flier for election November 5, 1974
Ballot for November 5, 1974
“Time for a Team,” election information, April 6, 1985
“Meet Your Candidates,” Southwestern Argus, October 30, 1974
Questions about the WUP Party
“WUP Party seeking input,” Texan Newspaper, February 14, 1990
Flier for the West University Citizens party
W.U. Citizens party ad, The Southwestern Argus, January 12, 1977
“List of Candidates,” The Southwestern Argus, October 21, 1970
Photo of Mayor O.P. Gill
Flier, “WUP Party track record”
“Job seeks man in West University Council Election,” Houston Post, November 8, 1956
Receipt of space rentals from the city of West U.
Party campaign ad, The Southwestern Argus, January 5, 1977
Election flier, January 15, 1977
Flier, “Questions and answers about the West University Place Party,” October 1976
Letter to Residents from West University Place Party, October 1, 1976
Letter to Whitt Johnson, August 25, 1976
Letter to Roberta Howard, Recreation Department, August 30, 1976
Letter to John Neighbors, Chairman, West University Place Party, August 30, 1976
Letter to Mr. Whitt Johnson, City manager, City of West University Place, August 11, 1976
“WUP party, the non-political political party of the City of West University Place,” Houston Monthly, January 1981
The WUP Party letter to West University Residents, September 15, 1980
Resident Flier for West University Place party, August 5, 1974
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Sister City Project – West University Place/Saintes, France
Announcement release dated October 4, 1988
Letter to Michael Parks from mayor of Saintes, France
Francophile Committee – first exchange, October 1989
Student Exchange Information from Terry Elizondo, August 27, 1992
West University – Saintes, France, Sister City Exchange program 1993
Second Exchange, July, 1990
Third Exchange, October 1991
Letter to M. Paul Bowman, President Saintage/W.U. Foundation membership, May 27, 1992
“News from Sister City Saintes, France,” City Currents, August 4, 1992
Invite to Sister City Reception – Costume Party, November 1, 1991
“West University et sa jumelle, la ville de Saintes,” West U Magazine, April 1992
List of Saintes, France exchange 1991
Letter from Paul Bauman, in French and English, April 13, 1992
Letter to Michael Parks, in French and English, November 26, 1991
Letter to Monsieur Gerard Desrente, May 10, 1989
“Sous la menance des autoponts”, Sud-oest (local paper in Saintes), December 12, 1988
Announcement on January 9, 1989 of Sister City from Mayor
Letter that accompanied video from Sister City to Yvette deGean, Lamar High School, January 4, 1989
Proposal to participate in The Houston International Festival salute to France, October 17, 1988
Letter to Mayor Monsieur Baron from WUP Mayor Michael Parks, 1988
Letter from Mayor Michael Parks, October 26, 1988
Letter to Madame Edrica Baheaux, October 26, 1988
Letter to Monsieur Gerard Dumont, France – Consulate General, October 27, 1988
Letter to Mr. Baumann, October 30, 1988
Letter to Madame Arvoire, President, Cognac Association, October 26, 1988
Letter to Monsieur le Maire, Ville de Saintes, October 30, 1988
Letter to Mrs. Claude Surmely, November 7, 1988
Map of Region
Photo of mayor with proclamation
Crest of Region
Brochure of Le Plat D’Etain
Letter from Brigitte Jarrige, October 1, 1988
List of Chicago media
Memo from Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jr. regarding Cognac week in Chicago, August 29, 1988
Letter to Ms. Anna Hovaguimian, French Trade Commission, August 15, 1988
Letter from P. Bauman, bureau de Saintes, September 28, 1988
Letter of information from P. Bauman, September 28, 1988
Magazine Trimestriel De La Ville De Saintes, March 1993
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Southside Place
History of the community
“Tiny Suburb was founded 7 years ago,” The Southwestern Times Scrapbook
Crain Ready-Cut House Company Residential Additions included Southside Place
1928 Houston City Engineering Dept Map with gas distribution lines
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Paper Memorabilia of Whitt Johnson, donated November 10, 1998
Western Union Telegram to Whitt Johnson, September 11, 1970, from Erik Jonsson, Mayor, Dallas
Letter from Denny L. Arnold, City Manager, City of Schertz, November 5, 1975
“WUP City Council may have met illegally,” by Ed Conaway, Houston Chronicle
Letter to Citizens of West University Place from Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc, January 3, 1994
Letter to Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro-Tem and Members of the City Council, with attached letter from WUP Parks Fund, Inc, May 6, 1993
Letter from Dean Gorham, Director, Texas Municipal Retirement System, September 15, 1969
“Ex-city manager hits new WUP policies,” by Ed Conaway, Houston Chronicle
Village News, Vol. 11, #33, January 17, 1996
The Journal, page 11, October 1995
The West U Journal, Page 14, December 1993
Note from David Henshall with press cutting from County Express, Great Britain, November 18, 1968
“Thank You Childress,” The Childress Index, Childress, Texas, October 19, 1995
“West U. Parks earns national award,” Houston Chronicle, December 13, 1995
“Silver Years Are Golden for Seniors and Community,” Staying Power, a Special supplement in Village life, Southwest news & South Post Oak Press, September 12, 1990
“Expert advice helpful in making decision in West U.,” The Bellaire Texan, vol. 27, #9, September 22, 1982
“Citizen Participation Highlights West U. Commission Meeting,” The Southwestern Argus, Vol. 17, #4, May 24, 1978
“Rosenbaum says West University overstaffed, seeks street improvements,” The Southwestern Argus, Vol. 17 # 34, December 20, 1978
“West U. election first step in dealing with growing pains,” by Terri Williams, The Houston Post
“Task Force Recommends Purchase of YMCA Property,” Village News, Vol. 10 # 26, November 23, 1994
City Currents of West University Place, vol. 5, #2, February 1978
“Wrong Way Corrigan dies,” Houston Chronicle, December 13, 1995
“I stared death right in face, Houstonian recalls,” Houston Chronicle, January 2, 1994
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Photo of Whitt Johnson with City Council in 1950s
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Photo of Whitt Johnson sliding down pole at Fire Station
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Whitt Johnson Portrait
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Papers Donated by Adelle Pittman Estate
“West University Place – 1975 to Present,” by Adelle C. Pittman, January 1990
“For History of West University Place….”
6501 Vanderbilt Avenue – statement by Mrs. Oscar (Leah) Lynch, August 1990
“Excerpts from Sequel to The History of West University Place, Texas,” by Adelle C. Pittman, September 1986
“Architectural Control, The price of Progress, so-called, OR the demise of WUPs Charming, Small Town Atmosphere,” by Adelle C. Pittman
“On Preserving the historical ‘flavor’ and ‘character’ of WUP,” by Adelle C. Pittman
“West University and Whooping Cranes?” by Adelle C. Pittman
WUP History – 1994
“West University Home Market said to be Stabilizing,” Village Life, May 21, 1986
City of West University Place General Information
City of West University Place Boards, Committees and Employees
West University Place City Currents, vol. 21 #10, October 1994
“1990 Trees for West U,” January 23, 1990
West University History – Mrs. Emma Weis Krenzler
City of West University Subdivision and Zoning Map, July 31, 1986
“Major Achievements in Police Department 1979/1980,” by Frank W. Robinson, Chief of Police for WUP, September 30, 1980
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Photographs – 1938 – 1950
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Employees Christmas Party, December 1950
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Comm. E.A. Nisbet, October 1950
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Comm. John K. Masney, October 1950
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Comm. Frank Hangs, October 1950
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Unidentified photo of machinery
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Flooding in WUP, October 1949
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Whitt Johnson at Water works facility
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City fogged with DDT, August 23 – 24, 1949
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City dumping
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City’s Fire station under construction
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Houston School of Music performance, circa 1950s
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Mayor and city council members, circa 1950
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Howard Barry Storm Sewer Project, December 1948
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Parks
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Water works
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Road construction
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Rice Blvd. at Belmont
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Garbage hauling
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Police officers December 1947
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City demolition, June 1947
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City Sewer Plant, October 29, 1946
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Drainage Ditch, October 12, 1949
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Sewer lines, October 1946
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Water System prior to 1945
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Flooding throughout West University, September 16, 1941
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Construction Project by R.B. Allen
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Sewer Disposal Plant, October 1938
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City Wide Clean-up Campaign, 1960s
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Construction begins on Townhouse Project, Jan. 1, 1967
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Water service
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Fire service
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Sanitary Landfill Operations
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Tree mulching machine, Street cleaning machines
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Police service
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City Employees, November 11, 1968
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City Commission, November 11, 1968
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City Sanitation Dept
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Auto-page book return
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New lighting on city street
Postcard photos of the Toonerville Trolley, 1910 – 1927
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Conductors “Uncle Joe and Uncle Pat”
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Musical performance
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Mayor swearing-in
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Papers related to microfilming of items in Box 10, Folders 1 through 10
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Minutes – 2001
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Minutes – 1999-2000
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Minutes – 1997-1998
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Minutes – 1996
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Member News
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Treasurer’s Reports
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Correspondence
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Membership
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WUPHS Secretary’s Notebook – Bylaws and mailing list
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West University Schools
Photos of the new Pershing Junior High School – 1949, donated by Carolyn Schill Rappazzo
Pershing Junior High School, 1928
University Boulevard in front of West University Place Elementary School, late 1930s – early 1940s
“City’s Elementary School,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
West University Safety Patrol – 1945
“Traffic Patrol at Work,” Southwestern Times, December 19, 1946
“History of WUP Elementary School Flavored with tales of Active P.T.A.”
“West U schools once in a district of their own,” West University Place City Currents, July 1997
“West University Elementary School Celebrates 75 Years,” WUP Historical Society Member News, October 2000
“Historically Speaking…..75 years ago,” West University Place City Currents, October 2000
West University School report card for Daniel Smothers, January 29, 1926 and June 4, 1927
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Class photos from West University Place Elementary School
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West University Boulevard in front of School, circa 1950
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Photo of Faculty and Office Staff at West University Elementary School, 1957
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Class photos from 1955, 1959, different 1959 class, 1962, 1964, 1969, 1974, 2 classes year unidentified
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Friends of West University Place Parks
Park Lovers Ball program, February 14, 1998
“Parks Visions become a Reality,” West University Place City Currents, May 1995
“The Friends’ projects raise $400,000 so far for parks,” The West U Journal, April 1995
“Vision, generosity boost West U parks,” West U Sun, April 1995
“Park Expansion and Renovation Depends on Support of West U Citizens,” by Jeanne Marosis
West University Parks Brochure, 1990s
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Making of West University
Photo of Pershing Place addition
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Photo of streets to be paved in West University
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Home of Dorothy Rieger, 6516 Brompton Road, 1937
City Hall Chatter, official publication for City of West University Employees, issue #8, June 1953
Newspaper article on West University Place Building & Realty Co., Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
“Pioneer Country,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
Map of Subdivision of the A.C. Reynolds League
Copy of Land Grant to Allen C. Reynolds, dated April 23, 1831, filed January 18, 1949.
City Currents, Vol. 1, #1, April 1974
Map showing West University Place, a part of the A.C. Reynolds survey, recorded deed vol. 387, page 169
Map showing West University Place, a part of the A.C. Reynolds survey, March 13, 1920
Returns of Elections and Oaths of Office, January 12, 1925
City Currents, Vol. 4, #10, November 1977
City Currents, Vol. 5, #2, February 1978
Annexation Follies, 1946
“West University Softball Association” by Sunny McKinnon
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City of West University Charter
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Time Capsule
List of contents placed in City Hall walls in 1999
RGM005.426-430
Photos from filling and soldering the time capsule Box at Acme Brass and Aluminum, June 9, 1999
RGM005.431-435
Photos from Time Capsule Ceremony at City Hall, July 19, 1999
Negatives of 6 photos that went into the time capsule
List of WUP City Employees, dated October 22, 1954
List of WUP Fire Department employees, October, 1954
List of WUP Police Department employees, October 23, 1954
List of contents put into time capsule in 1955
Letter from Neslihan Bilir Tesno, Interim Building Official/Urban Forester, regarding new construction in West University Place for the years 1996, 1997, 1998, dated March 25, 1999
Roster of Cub Scout pack #263, October 22, 1954
Proclamation for Dr. Ferid Murad Day, December 10, 1998
List of West University Place Employees, January 1, 1999
Photo of West University Place Colts 1961 Pee Wee Little League Champions with roster
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Photos of City of West University Place, from original time capsule
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Richard Rockenbaugh’s File
“Rockenbaugh’s Resignation could cost West U. more,” Village Life, Vol. VII, #12, March 21, 1990
“WUP city manager quits amid newspaper, community criticism,” Houston Chronicle, February 14, 1990
“Ex-WUP official in unemployment flap,” Houston Chronicle
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West U Ephemera
Cards from Whitt F. Johnson, circa 1954
Invitation to the Official Opening of the Municipal Building of City of West University Place, March 18, 1955
Saint Mark’s Evangelist, weekly news bulletin of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, October 24, 1954
Card from the Desk of city controller Corry, circa 1954
West University Place Fire Department Personnel Roster under C.V. Reynolds, Fire Chief
“Meet our Newest Trustee – Whitt Johnson is ‘Booster’,” Texas Municipal Retirement System Newsletter, Vol. 3, #1, February 1952
“West U tries to avoid the pitfalls of progress,” The Houston Post, March 19, 1989
“The Chicken or the Egg?” and “Early West U,” West U Magazine
“Community House gets huge fan,” Southwestern Times
“This Old House,” by Joann Mitchell, West U Magazine
“Astronaut Tom Stafford returns Space Mementos,” July 22, 1966
“West University Dedicates Water Works,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
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Brief summary of the City of West University’s History since the idea for its conception in 1910, by Michael L. Parks, Mayor, May 13, 1988
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29
West University Redevelopment Study, by Charles Wood, Jones Graduate School, Rice University, December 3, 1984
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30
Ration Books with stamps from 1940s
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Additional WUP photos
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Photo University School of Music, 6209 Edloe at Fat Stock Show, 1955
RGM005.441
Photo of City Water Plant
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Photo of Colonial Park Pool
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Photo of Colonial Park Tennis Court
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Photo of City of West University Place official vehicles, circa 1960s
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Photo of F.A. Gayle, owner of Contractor Gayle Bros. Grading streets for Monticello, Rice Court, Southampton, Southgate, Meadowbrook (near South Houston), and part of River Oaks – especially land fill near Miss Ima Hogg’s near Buffalo Bayou
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Photo of Recycling truck, circa 1970s
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Photo of West University Place Library, 1963
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Snowman in front of WUP Municipal Building, January 1973
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Photo of First Christmas for West University Place, 1939
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Photo of switchboard at City of West University
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Photo of businesses on University Blvd. in 1954
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Photos of new WUP City Hall, 1955
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Photos of Colonial park swimming pool, tennis courts, and playground
RGM005.462
Photo of West U Elementary
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Flood picture in front of old theatre just east of Edloe
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Flood picture of University Blvd, theatre and group of stores east of Edloe after rain
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Flood picture of University at Kirby, September 16, 1941
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Photos
RGM005.466-468
West University Fire Truck, 1972
RGM005.469
Whitt Johnson Park, 1973
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Sewer system bond election
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Municipal Building (City Hall), c. 1973
RGM005.472-483
Photos of people and construction
RGM005.484-493
City officials and boards
RGM005.494-509
City Commission
RGM005.510-549
Flooding, 1973
RGM005.550-596
Lift station, 1972-1973
RGM005.597-638
Orientation, 1972-1973
12
Photos
RGM005.639-749
Parks
RGM005.750-778
Recycling
RGM005.1397-1414
Photos of homes in West University
RGM005.1415
3514 Nottingham with sale price
RGM005.1416-1417
3422 Tangley with sale price
RGM005.1418-1420
3314 Albans with sale price
Note about RGM005.1397-1420 from Judith H. Bristol, May 19, 1999
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Photos
RGM005.779-967
Uncategorized photos
14
Photos
RGM005.968-1151
Uncategorized photos
15
Street Photos, taken in 1998-99
RGM005.1152
3214 Plumb
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3215 Plumb
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3217 Plumb
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3220 Plumb
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3302 Plumb
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3221 Plumb
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3303 Plumb
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3305 Plumb
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3310 Plumb
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3314 Plumb
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3315 Plumb
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3317 Plumb
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3319 Plumb
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3322 Plumb
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3329 Plumb
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3401 Plumb
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3402 Plumb
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3405 Plumb
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3406 Plumb
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3411 Plumb
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3412 Plumb
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3419 Plumb
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3421 Plumb
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3422 Plumb
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3503 Plumb
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3504 Plumb
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3511 Plumb
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3515 Plumb
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3601 Plumb
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3602 Plumb
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3605 Plumb
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3608 Plumb
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3609 Plumb
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3612 Plumb
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3613 Plumb
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3614 Plumb
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3619 Plumb
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3620 Plumb
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3207 Georgetown
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3212 Georgetown
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3215 Georgetown
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3216 Georgetown
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3217 Georgetown
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3220 Georgetown
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3222 Georgetown
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3223 Georgetown
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3301 Georgetown
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3302 Georgetown
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3306 Georgetown
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3310 Georgetown
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3311 Georgetown
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3314 Georgetown
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3315 Georgetown
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3318 Georgetown
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3319 Georgetown
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3322 Georgetown
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3323 Georgetown
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3400 Georgetown
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3401 Georgetown
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3405 Georgetown
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3406 Georgetown
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3409 Georgetown
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3412 Georgetown
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3413 Georgetown
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3414 Georgetown
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3417 Georgetown
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3418 Georgetown
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3423 Georgetown
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3424 Georgetown
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3501 Georgetown
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3504 Georgetown
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3508 Georgetown
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3509 Georgetown
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3514 Georgetown
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3515 Georgetown
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3517 Georgetown
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3518 Georgetown
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3523 Georgetown
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3524 Georgetown
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3602 Georgetown
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3602 Georgetown
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3606 Georgetown
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3607 Georgetown
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3610 Georgetown
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3611 Georgetown
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3614 Georgetown
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3615 Georgetown
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3619 Georgetown
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3620 Georgetown
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3621 Georgetown
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3210 Rice Blvd.
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3211 Rice Blvd.
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3215 Rice Blvd.
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3216 Rice Blvd.
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3219 Rice Blvd.
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3220 Rice Blvd.
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3222 Rice Blvd.
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3223 Rice Blvd.
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3301 Rice Blvd.
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3302 Rice Blvd.
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3304 Rice Blvd.
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3305 Rice Blvd.
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3308 Rice Blvd.
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3310 Rice Blvd.
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3311 Rice Blvd.
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3315 Rice Blvd.
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3317 Rice Blvd.
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3320 Rice Blvd.
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3322 Rice Blvd.
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3323 Rice Blvd.
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3401 Rice Blvd.
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3402 Rice Blvd.
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3405 Rice Blvd.
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3406 Rice Blvd.
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3409 Rice Blvd.
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3415 Rice Blvd.
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3416 Rice Blvd.
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3417 Rice Blvd.
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3418 Rice Blvd.
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3421 Rice Blvd.
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3424 Rice Blvd.
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3501 Rice Blvd.
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3502 Rice Blvd.
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3506 Rice Blvd.
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3507 Rice Blvd.
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3509 Rice Blvd.
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3512 Rice Blvd.
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3515 Rice Blvd.
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3516 Rice Blvd.
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3518 Rice Blvd.
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3519 Rice Blvd.
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3522 Rice Blvd.
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3523 Rice Blvd.
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3601 Rice Blvd.
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3602 Rice Blvd.
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3605 Rice Blvd.
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3606 Rice Blvd.
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3609 Rice Blvd.
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3610 Rice Blvd.
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3615 Rice Blvd.
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3616 Rice Blvd.
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3617 Rice Blvd.
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3620 Rice Blvd.
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3624 Rice Blvd.
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Street Photos, taken in 1998-99
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3201 Amherst
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3207 Amherst
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3217 Amherst
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3220 Amherst
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3221 Amherst
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3224 Amherst
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3301 Amherst
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3302 Amherst
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3305 Amherst
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3306 Amherst
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3310 Amherst
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3311 Amherst
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3315 Amherst
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3317 Amherst
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3320 Amherst
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3325 Amherst
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3326 Amherst
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3402 Amherst
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3405 Amherst
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3406 Amherst
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3409 Amherst
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3418 Amherst
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3424 Amherst
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3501 Amherst
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3502 Amherst
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3507 Amherst
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3511 Amherst
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3512 Amherst
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3515 Amherst
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3621 Amherst
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3202 University Blvd.
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3208 University Blvd.
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3216 University Blvd.
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3302 University Blvd.
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3312 University Blvd.
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3316 University Blvd.
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3320 University Blvd.
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3324 University Blvd.
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3402 University Blvd.
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3408 University Blvd.
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3412 University Blvd.
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3424 University Blvd.
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3428 University Blvd.
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3504 University Blvd.
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3508 University Blvd.
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3514 University Blvd.
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3516 University Blvd.
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3520 University Blvd.
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3524 University Blvd.
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3602 University Blvd.
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3604 University Blvd.
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3614 University Blvd.
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3618 University Blvd.
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3620 University Blvd.
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5802 Buffalo Speedway
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5806 Buffalo Speedway
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5810 Buffalo Speedway
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5814 Buffalo Speedway
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5822 Buffalo Speedway
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5902 Buffalo Speedway
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5908 Buffalo Speedway
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5914 Buffalo Speedway
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5922 Buffalo Speedway
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6004 Buffalo Speedway
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6012 Buffalo Speedway
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6024 Buffalo Speedway
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6116 Buffalo Speedway
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6118 Buffalo Speedway
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6120 Buffalo Speedway
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6122 Buffalo Speedway
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6208 Buffalo Speedway
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6210 Buffalo Speedway
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6104 Mercer
Note from Andrea Farr Duke about photographs
12 Folders Negatives
Series 3: Title Abstracts and Other House Documents
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1
Abstract of Rice Court – from Beverly Kennerly
Deed of Purchase, Carl J. Smith and wife Lillian Louise Smith, January 28, 1949
Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien, Carl J. Smith and wife Lillian Louise Smith, January 24, 1938
Plat of Property, 2907 Amherst St. May 14, 1956
Abstract of Title, #77672, Supplemental to the east thirty feet of lot six and the west thirty feet of lot seven, block fourteen, Rice Court, an addition to the city of Houston, in Harris County, Texas, January 12th, 1938
Abstract of Title, #35414, to Rice Court A.C. Reynolds Survey, in Harris County, Texas, November 9, 1925.
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2
Arbaugh Abstract – from William M. Arbaugh
Deed of Trust #10606, Ernest Dale Arbaugh, filed December 31, 1940
Complete Abstract of Title to Rice Court, #35414, prepared November 5, 1926
Abstract of Title, #43882, Loan #41-C 8620 for lot #23i, block #9, prepared June 5, 1929.
Escrow Transmittal and Agreement, for Ernest D. Arbaugh, 2812 Jarrard Street, Houston 5, Texas, March 14, 1950.
Supplemental Abstract of Title, #641194, November 27, 1934
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3
3132 Rice Blvd – Anna Barnett
Abstract of Title to lot #18, in block #6, Rice Court Addition, #43778, prepared May 1, 1929.
Supplemental Abstract of Title to Lot 18 in block 6 of Rice Court, #55221, December 15, 1930
Supplemental Abstract of Title to lot 18 in block 6 of Rice Court, #55293, December 22, 1930
Supplemental Abstract of Title to Lot 18 in block 6 of Rice Court, #57960, October 5, 1931
Abstract of Title to Rice Court, #35414, October 1926
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4
4142 Riley – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Heflin
Tax Statement for 1948
HISD Tax Payment, December 23, 1948
City of West University Place, December 9, 1948
State and County Tax Receipt
Tax Statement for 1949
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 16, 1949
State and County Tax Receipt
HISD Tax Payment, December 14, 1949
Tax Statement for 1950
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 13, 1950
State and County Tax Receipt
HISD Tax Payment, November 22, 1950
Tax Statement for 1951
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, January 3, 1952
State and County Tax Receipt, January 31, 1952
HISD Tax Payment, December 12, 1951
Tax Statement for 1952
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 29, 1952
State and County Tax Receipt, December 31, 1953
HISD Tax Payment, December 31, 1952
Tax Statement for 1953
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, November 27, 1953
State and County Tax Receipt, December 30, 1953
HISD Tax Payment, November 18, 1953
Tax Statement for 1954
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 23, 1954
State and County Tax Receipt January 31, 1955
HISD Tax Payment, December 1, 1954
Tax Statement for 1955
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, September 26, 1955
State and County Tax Receipt, December 27, 1955
HISD Tax Payment, November 25, 1955
Tax Statement for 1956
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, November 14, 1956
State and County Tax Receipt
HISD Tax Payment, November 21, 1956
Tax Statement for 1957
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 22, 1957
State and County Tax Receipt
HISD Tax Payment, November 5, 1957
Tax Statement for 1958
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 27, 1958
State and County Tax Receipt December 30, 1958
HISD Tax Payment, December 15, 1958
Tax Statement for 1959
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 26, 1959
State and County Tax Receipt, December 23, 1959
HISD Tax Payment, November 16, 1959
Tax Statement for 1960
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 17, 1960
State and County Tax Receipt, December 27, 1960
HISD Tax Payment, November 17, 1960
Tax Statement for 1961
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 20, 1961
State and County Tax Receipt, October 18, 1961
HISD Tax Payment, November 27, 1961
Tax Statement for 1962
Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 10, 1962
State and County Tax Receipt, December 21, 1962
HISD Tax Payment, November 23, 1962
Deed of Trust for Harold E. McCarty and wife, Jessie S. McCarty, #28927, filed May 5, 1939
Mortgagee’s Policy, #16586, May 5, 1939
Vendor’s Lien Note for Harold E. McCarty and wife, Jessie S. McCarty. Paid in Full, March 23, 1945
Release of Lien #710061, executed by Harold E McCarty and wife, Jessie S. McCarty, April 17, 1939
Warranty Deed to Harold E. McCarty and wife Jessie S. McCarty, #130200, Filed March 11, 1943
Valley Forge Insurance Co, Homeowner’s Policy for Dennis G. Heflin and wife Catherine Heflin, May 8, 1961
Letter from Gulf-Port Mortgage Company to Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Heflin, dated April 18, 1963
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Preston Place Addition Abstract of Titles Binder
Out of the A.C. Reynolds Survey, Preston Place, an addition to the City of Houston, south side of Buffalo Bayou, August 6, 1836, Vol. 572, page 318, of deed records of Harris County, Texas
1925: Preston Place (Preston R. Plumb) and Rice Court, off Kirby Drive
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Petition for election, Deed Vol 655, page 363. Filed November 2, 1926 General Specifications for Brick Veneer Residence located in Pemberton Place for Mr. & Mrs. A.S. Daniels, June 29, 1935
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Letter of Donation for Abstract of Title by Reenie Liesem (March 21, 1995)
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11
Abstract of Title supplement #55000 – various lots in Rice Court addition (dated November 26, 1930) – and Abstract of Title, supplement, #62371 – various lots of Rice Court addition (dated June 8, 1933)
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Abstract of Title, supplement, #68088 – lot 6 and lot 7 in block 14 of Rice Court Addition (December 31, 1934)
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Abstract of Title #35414 – Rice Court, an addition to the city of Houston, on the south side of Buffalo Bayou, out of the A.G. Reynolds Survey, in Harris County, Texas (prepared November 5, 1926)
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Abstract of Title # 25885 – index to certain lots and blocks in West University Place Addition to the city of Houston, Harris County, Texas (prepared September 4, 1930)
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Petition to Incorporate, Deed Vol. 557, page 33. Filed January 19, 1924
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Maps
City of West University
Aerial Survey around Bray’s (not Braes) Bayou, 1930-1935
Map of Subdivision of A.C. Reynolds League
West University Place 1930’s
Houston Aerial Photos 1935
Topography Survey in 1915, Bellaire Quadrangle. Copy of University of Houston, Geology Department. Donated by Hugh Rafferty on 2/11/98
West University Plat Maps. Date of this map around 1948
Plat maps from clippings file, Texas History Room, file MSS 118, Folder 23-WUP
Plat Map of WUP early 1940s
Map 1928
Map 1927
Map of Houston from Fantham & Fantham, owners and developers of Colonial Terrace and Windermere additions.
Map of City Limits with date of each extension
Topography of Houston, Harris County, Texas, 1921
City of West University Place Subdivision Map 1998
City of West University Place Street Map, 1998
Map 917.641F, May 1941, Texas Room
Map of Proposed Incorporated Limits of WUP, October 28, 1923
Map of WUP with subdivisions identified
Corps of Engineers Flood Map of Bellaire Quadrangle, 1946 edition
Drain District map #12, January 2, 1923
Topography Map Bellaire edition of 192?, survey done in 1915
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Plats of Additions
Kent Place, second section, A.C. Reynolds survey, June 28, 1938
Map showing Belle-Court, December 1919
Bissonnet Place, April 1927
Plat of Cambridge Place, June 1913
Map of College Court, #173051, January 1925
Map of Collegeview, second subdivision, November 29, 1925
Map of College View Addition #3, #148370, April 26, 1924
Map of 4th subdivision, Collegeview, #247196, April 5, 1926
Map of Fairhaven Addition, November 1921
Map of Kent Place, block 2, October 19, 1936
Kent Place, second section, June 28, 1938
Krenzler Courts, and addition to West University Place, September 18, 1948
Ordinance Amendment of code. Ordinance #909, January 27, 1969
Ordinance Amendment #879, October 10, 1966
Plat of Survey in Monticello Addition, for proposed Townhouse Development, December 12, 1968
Plat of Survey for Pershing Place, December, 1938
Plat of Survey Preston Place, #187170, April 24, 1925
Plat of Survey Quenby Court, #313035, February 26, 1946
Plat of Survey Sunset Terrace, #20516, February 11, 1941
Plat of Survey Tangley Terrace, #273235, April 11, 1940
Plat of Survey Virginia Court, #190936, April 1925
Plat of Survey Cambridge Place
Plat of Survey Cunningham 12 Acres
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Abstract of Title: Lots 4 and 5, Block 19
#472869 – west half of lot 5 and northwest quarter of lot 4 (August 23, 1943)
#91327 – west half of lot 5 and the adjoining north 25x150 feet of lot 4, block 19, West University Place (August 23, 1943) donated by Jeri Britton
Certification of Abstract of Title #91327 – dated September 17, 1934
#101187 – the West half of lot 5 and the adjoining 25 feet of lot 4 in block 19 of West University Place (October 15, 1947)
#53764 – lot 5 in block 19 in West U Place (dated July 31, 1930)
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Abstract of Title: Lot 1, Block 11
#860526 – lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (November 23, 1936) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98
#A96521 – the south 50 feet of the east 100 feet of lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (June 12, 1941) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98
#75432 – the east 100x100 feet of lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (April 14, 1937) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98
#75581 – south 50x100 feet of the East 100 feet of lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (dated April 29, 1937) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98
#86739 – lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (June 3, 1941) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98
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Abstract of Title: Lot 1, Block 11
#121/85 – lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (July 26, 1919) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98
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Abstract of Title supplement #229684 – Lot 5 in block 19 of West University Place (May 1, 1922) – and Abstract of Title #228741 – Lot 5 in block 19 of West University Place (April 28, 1922)
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Lot 7, Block 10 of West University Place
Abstract of Title #307241 – complete Abstract of Title to lot 7 block 10 of West University Place (January 23, 1924)
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Lot 3, Block 9 of Rice Court, 2921 Rice Blvd.
Abstract of Title supplement #96764 – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court addition (February 6, 1946)
Abstract of Title supplement #38512 – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court addition (July 5, 1927)
Abstract of Title supplement #96585 – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court addition (January 15, 1946)
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Lot 3, Block 9 of Rice Court, 2921 Rice Blvd.
Engineer Survey – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court (March 25, 1941) (3 copies)
Deed of Trust Note #17561 for C.C. Surber and Janie Surber, lot 3 block 9 in Rice Court (July 13, 1936)
Deed of Trust #70760 of C.C. Surber and wife Janie Surber (filed July 25, 1936)
Release of Deed of Trust #36134 of C.C. Surber and wife Janie Surber (June 4, 1941)
Release of Lien #415183 by Bertha R. Houck to Joseph L. Ramsay and wife Kate Estelle Ramsay (January 25, 1946) on lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court
Promissory Note by John Harrison Pollard with Buffalo Insurance Company (June 7, 1947)
American Title Guaranty Company Owner’s Policy #21576 to Bertha R. Houck on lot 3 in block 9 of Rice Court (March 25, 1941)
Promissory Vendor’s Lien Note for Joseph and Kate Ramsay (January 25, 1946)
Deed of Trust #300333 to Joseph L. Ramsay and wife Kate Estelle Ramsay of lot 3 in block 9 of Rice Court (January 25, 1946)
Real Estate Note between Joseph and Kate Ramsay and Bertha R. Houck (January 25, 1946)
Real Estate Note lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court of Henry J. Hauschild (April 10, 1947)
Deed of Trust for lot 3 block 9 for Henry J. Hauschild (April 4, 1947)
Warranty Deed between C.C. Surber and Janie Surber and Janie Houck (March 24, 1941)
Letter to Henry J. Hauschild from National Bank of Commerce (February 28, 1947)
Letter to Bertha R. Houck – release of mortgage of lot 3 block 9 from American Title Guaranty Company (August 12, 1941)
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Lot 3, Block 9 of Rice Court, 2921 Rice Blvd.
Abstract of Title #35414 – complete Abstract of Title to Rice Court (November 5, 1926)
Partial Abstract of Title #255412 – (filed October 4, 1926)
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Abstract of Title #52885 – index to certain lots and blocks in West University Park addition (September 4, 1930)
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Itemized note of Abstracts received from Sterling Meyer Jr. (November 2, 1939)
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Materialmen’s and contractor’s lien on lot 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 132, 133, 134, and 135, Cottage Grove 4th addition between William G. and Susie M. Brill (September 5, 1944)
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Lot 6, Block 44 – Hughes
Promissory Note between C. L. Whiddon and T.M. Hughes and Ava Mae Hughes for Lot 6, Block 44, West University Place 2nd Addition (May 28, 1936)
Abstract of Title #61392 – Lot 6, Block 44, West University Place 2nd Addition (January 13, 1936)
Copy of Zoning Board minutes January 19, 1950
Copy of Zoning Board minutes May 19, 1949
Copy of Zoning Board minutes February 16, 1950
Abstract of Title #60528 – lot 6 block 44 West University Place (November 24, 1926)
Abstract of Title #60836 – lot 6 block 44 West University Place (December 27, 1935)
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College View, Lots 6-7, Block 1
Abstract of Title supplement #367134 – Lot 6 and 7 in Block 1 of College View Addition (May 25, 1925) donated by Merl Howell
Abstract of Title supplement #27821 – Lot 6 and 7 in Block 1 of College View subdivision (April 28, 1925)
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Letter to R.J. Finley regarding J.T. Adams (December 17, 1935)
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Abstract of Title #53886-65258 – lot 16 and the east 12 feet of lot 15, block 11, Monticello addition (October 13, 1934)
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Abstract of Title supplement #85822 – lot 16 and the east 12 feet of lot 15 in block 11, Monticello addition (January 6, 1941); and Abstract of Title supplement #91513 – lot 16 and the east 12 feet of lot 15 in block 11 of Monticello addition (October 1, 1943)
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Abstract of Title #40900 – lots within blocks 1-17 in the Monticello addition (July 22, 1930)
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Abstract of Title #73630 – lot 21 block 22, Colonial Terrace addition (April 23, 1946)
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Abstract of Title #37089 – all of Colonial Terrace (May 20, 1927)
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Copy of receipt signed by J.H. Ball from Marie Ingram (April 8, 1950) and letter related to Colonial Terrace Abstracts of Title donated to WUPHS
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Abstract of Title #197-98 – lot 11 block 9 in West University Place (May 27, 1921)
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Additional title/deed records – lot 11 block 9 in West University Place
Series 4: West University Place Zoning
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History of Tree of Lights at City Hall, 1953-1963
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City of West University Place Zoning Ordinance draft (2/5/87)
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Proposed amendments to city of West University Place zoning ordinance draft (2/5/87)
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City of West University Place zoning ordinance draft (6/16/87)
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Proposed Amendatory Zoning Ordinance, Draft dated June 16, 1987
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City of West University Place zoning ordinance draft (9/18/87)
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Projection Schedule for Zoning Ordinance for city of West University Place
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Proposed Comprehensive plan as amended after public hearing and as presented for second, but not final, reading
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Ordinance #1298 City of West University Place
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Ordinance #226 (March 11, 1946)
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Maps of West University Place subdivisions
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Minutes from Zoning Meetings
November 19, 1948
December 16, 1948
January 20, 1949
February 18, 1949
March 14, 1949
March 17, 1949
April 14, 1949
April 22, 1949
May 19, 1949
June 16, 1949
July 21, 1949 (2 copies)
August 18, 1949
September 15, 1949
October 6, 1949
October 19, 1949
November 18, 1949
December 15, 1949
January 19, 1950
February 16, 1950
March 16, 1950
April 20, 1950
May 18, 1950
June 12, 1950
June 15, 1950
June 16, 1950
June 26, 1950
July 20, 1950
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City of West University Place letters
From Zoning and Planning Board
February 25, 1950
January 20, 1950
August 30, 1949
April 25, 1949
April 11, 1949
April 4, 1949
April 2, 1949
March 23, 1949
March 14, 1949
February 28, 1949
January 25, 1949
February 14, 1949
November 4, 1948
June 6, 1949
July 25, 1949
May 23, 1949
December 13, 1949
From Whitt Johnson, city secretary
October 14, 1949
December 9, 1949
November 16, 1949
June 14, 1949
May 19, 1949
To Zoning Board from John T. Crook
December 15, 1948
From James F. Jolly, city of West University Place building inspector
December 31, 1948
From Mayor C.P. Lanmon
January 26, 1949
June 14, 1950
From F.C. Jones Jr.
June 20, 1950
From James B. Penny
June 29, 1950
From Chilton Bryan
July 13, 1950
Series 5: Other West University Place Materials
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West University Place Party – donated by David and Betty Hannah, April 23, 1988
Party By-Laws, dated February 1985
Nominating Convention, March 16, 1989
Campaign Treasurer’s Report, April 6, 1989
Membership Registration forms
Officer and Board Members, 1989
List of Supporters
List of Former Council Members
1989 WUP Nominating Committee
Treasurer’s Report, January 31, 1989
Party letter, January 16, 1989
Invite to Party Wine and Cheese, January 26, 1989
Letter to All Executive Committee Members and Ex-Officio Members, January 3, 1989
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Code of Ordinances of City of West University Place, July 9, 1990 – December 1990 Supplement
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WUP Neighborhood Study, October 31, 1973
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Home Rule Charter of the City of West University Place, October 1, 1940, donated by Harold Shipp, and related Southwestern Times article
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City of West University Place Regulations and General Information Guide
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City Budget Report, Sept 1, 1948 to August 31, 1949
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City Annual Reports
Annual Report 1950
Annual Report 1952
Annual Report 1953
Annual Report 1954
Annual Report 1955
Annual Report 1956
Annual Report 1957
Annual Report 1959
Annual Report 1960
Annual Report 1961
Annual Report 1963
Annual Report 1964
Annual Report 1965
Annual Report 1966
Annual Report 1967
Annual Report 1968
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City Annual Reports
Annual Report 1971
Annual Report 1972
Annual Report 1973
Annual Report 1974
Annual Report 1975
Annual Report 1976
Annual Report 1977/1978
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Annual Budget 1980, supplement to Southwestern Argus
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Churches of West University Place
Photo of all six churches on the front cover of the 1966 City’s Annual Report
Short biography of West University Baptist Church
35th Anniversary Celebration of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1980
Capital Funds Campaign pamphlet for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1994
Golden Anniversary of West University United Methodist Church
“Call it Faith,” a brief history of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1893 to April 22, 1990
Photos of the Churches of WUP:
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West University Baptist Church, then (1954) and now (1999)
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, then (1954) and now 1999)
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, then (1954) and now (1999)
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West University Church of Christ, then (1954) and now (1999)
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West University United Methodist Church, then (1954) and now (1999)
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St. George Orthodox Church, then (1954) and now (1999)
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City of West University Place – General Ephemera
Invitation to the official opening of the Municipal Building, March 18, 1955
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Photo of Ed Morris and Whitt Johnson
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1952 photo of Mayor Ed Morris and former Mayor Hal Terry in the old City Hall
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1952 photo of Cecil Lammon, Mayor 1948 – 50, Edwin Morris, Mayor 1952 – 56, and Hal Terry, Mayor 1950 – 52
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2 photos in front of Building Inspectors office, 1950s
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1952 photo of the swearing in of Mayor and City council
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3 photos of City-wide gathering, 1950s
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Photo of Mayor H.B. Schlesinger, Jan 5 1925-Apr 15 1933
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1951 photo taken at the swimming pool during inspection of city property by members of city council
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Photo of West University Place City Hall Employees, circa 1952
Sunny McKinnon, February 12, 2003
“West U’s history shows growth, weird ordinances,” West University Examiner, July 9, 2003
“West University acreage was once a working farm for the poor,” West University Examiner, January 29, 2003
“West University Council passes ordinance annexing Southside and Bellaire in New Year’s Eve Coup,” Southwestern Times, January 3, 1946
“Let’s stop worrying about peanuts!” Southwestern Times, May 24, 1946
“Mediated Merger – cartoon,” Southwestern Times, January 10, 1946
“Local lore, Texas herbs are topics of West U Historical Society”
“WUPHS seeks historical marker citing 75-plus years,” West University Examiner, December 11, 2002
“West U cuts may ease tax hike in 2003,” West University Examiner, September 18, 2002
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Unidentified photo of a performance
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WUP Fire Department
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Photo of West University Fire Department truck – pre-1940
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Photo of a gathering of WUP Fire Department employees and their families, donated by Arthur and Margaret Sweitzer
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Photo of WUP Fire truck, year unknown
Photo of WUP Fire Department, 1950s
Photo of the 1945 volunteer Fire Department in front of West University Place City Hall
“West U Firetruck with some ‘volunteers’”
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Photo of WUP Fire Dept and engines, 1950s
“Open House planned by WUP Firemen,” The Houston Chronicle, May 27, 1948
“20 Years Together”
“Elected by WU Firemen,” The Houston Chronicle, December 29, 1949
Copy of booklet, “Billy Barrett, The Fire Chief’s Son,” a fire safety story for school children, primary department through third grade, by Maud Hart Lovelace
“Civic Club at Work,” The Citizen Magazine Supplement, September 19, 1947
“Neighbors and fireman save Talbot street home,” Southwestern Times, July 24, 1947
“Fighting Fires in West University Place”
“Firemen’s New Radio System Proves Worth on First Emergency,” Southwestern Times, September 4, 1947
“West University Fire Department Announces Plans for Organizing Life Saving Squad,” Southwestern Times, September 18, 1947
“W. University Lions give City Firemen Gas Mask Equipment,” Southwestern Times, October 9
“West University Firemen will Observe 20th Birthday Friday,” The Citizen, May 26, 1946
Certificate for Instructor Training for Fire Department Officers to A.L. (Smokey)
Newspaper photo of flooding in West University showing West University volunteer fireman Jimmy Williams.
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Photo of West University Place Fire Department’s 5th pumper, a 1967 Seagrave
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3 copies of photo of West University Place Fire Department ambulance
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Photo of ambulance with Chief Reynolds, Ed King, and Jim Metcalf
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Photo of West University Fire Department’s 4th pumper, 1952
Newspaper photo, “First Volunteer Firemen,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
Newspaper photo, “W.U.P. Fire Department,” photo courtesy of Frank Golden
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Photo of fire trucks, 1949
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Photo of fire trucks and crews, 1945
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Photo of fire department temporary quarters, 1954
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Photo of West University Place 1st Pumper, 1928 Seagrave
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Photo of fire crew
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Photo of City Hall, early 1940s
History of the Volunteer Fire Dept. of the City of West University Place, 1928 to 1944
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WUP Police Department
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Photo of WUP Police Dept., 1952. From Left: Jimmy Bryant, Capt. Bugg, A.T. Scott, Dallas Jack, Capt. Clyde Hanssard, Harold Shipp, John McIntyre, ?, W. MacDonald, Clarence Hollis, Gus Barkow, Bill Howell.
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Photo of Captain R. J. Bugg, 1953
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2 Photos of Police Chief Harold E. Shipp, 1953
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Photo of Capt Bugg wearing a toy fire hat, posed at entrance to police “station” – a 9’x10’ room added on to City Hall in 1952. It housed 2 desks and 1 file cabinet and no air conditioning
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Photo of Jimmy Bryant standing and Frank Walters seated in police station 1955
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1948 Photo from Left to Right: Pressley, Hanssard, and Shipp
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1952 Photo of Auxiliary Police. Standing from left: Don Harding, ?, ?, Jesse Robertson, ?, Marvin Cole, Art Simon, ?, Skinny Dalton, ?, Leland, ?, Bill Hamlett, ?, Jerry Werlla, ?.
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1966 Photo of Art Simon with West U’s first speed gun-radar
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1972 photo of Chief Shipp and Officer Ash. Operation Identification
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1972 photo of Officer Ash with Operation Identification
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1972 photo of Danny Sparks, Capt Jimmy Bryant and James Johnson at explosives school in Baytown
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1974 photo of Mayor Don Harris swearing in 2 new officers
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December 1981 photo of Sgt. Sparks, Detective Johnson and Officer Radubaugh
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1983 photo of Tom Jones and Jimmy Bryant
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Group photo with Jimmy Bryant
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1982 group photo with Chief Robinson
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1985 group photo with Chief Walt Smithkin and Capt. Jimmy Bryant
“‘Chain Smokers’ arrested in theft of cigarettes, $300,” The Houston Post, March 8, 1953
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Unidentified photo from 1950s
Invite to formal dedication ceremony of the City of West University Place New Police Building, May 18, 1985
Photo of George Ashcraft and officer W.M. McDonald, donated by Harold Shipp
Photo of Mayor Hal Terry, George Ashcraft, Mr. Robb, and Dean Gosham, Director of Texas Municipal Retirement Systems, donated by Harold Shipp
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2 Photos of West University Auxiliary Police Department, 1952: Jimmy Bryant, Captain Bugg, A.T. Scott, Dallas Jack, captain Clyde Hanssard, Harold Shipp, John McIntyre, ?, W. MacDonald, Clarence Hollis, Gus Barkow, Bill Howell
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Photo of 1945 WUP Police Force: Officers Richardson, McIntyre and MacDonald, Police Chief Harold Shipp, Officers Ashcraft and Boyett
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West University Place Police Department, 1970, photo courtesy of Harold E. Shipp
Newspaper photo, “They Protect West University Citizenry,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952
“Officers Begin Classes in Basic Enforcement,” Southwestern Argus, vol. 13, #33, March 18, 1970
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Photo of Chief Harold E. Shipp with Officer McDonald
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Photo of Chief Harold Shipp and Capt. R.J. Bugg looking at loot recovered from robbery, 1954
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Photo of Captain Buff giving instructions to officers Harding, ?, Werlla and Robertson, January 20, 1953
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2 photos of West University Place Police with fire power, January 20, 1953
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Photo of a “frisking” training session, Officers Malone and Bryant on right. January 20, 1953
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Scrapbook about West University Place – Collected by J.W. Clarke, 1934-1961.
Contains photographs, maps, newspaper clippings, documents, and other typical scrapbook material. In very fragile condition.
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WUPHS Scrapbooks.
These three scrapbooks contain photographs, clippings, etc., and are in excellent condition.
1990 – May 25, 1995
Vol. 1 –
June 1995 – October 1997
Vol. 2 –
September 1997 – October 2004
Vol. 3 –
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History of WUP Fire Dept by Chief A.L. (Smokey) Sweitzer 1945 – 1948; mainly newspaper clippings, fragile.
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Southwestern Times Gardening Articles by Margaret L. Sweitzer, October 11, 1945 to October 24, 1946; all newspaper clippings, in fairly good condition.
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W. U. Library – copy of one held at the library, September 1963 through November 1972
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WUP Garden Club 1934 – 1943 on CD
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WUP City Directory – 50 year edition 1925-1975
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West University Place Garden Club, Bicentennial Edition 1975-1976
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Suburban Pioneers: The Origin of West University Place, 1919-1939, by Janice Holt Lang, 1985 (2 different copies)
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Early Churches in Houston Texas, 1997
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Bellaire’s Own Historical Cookbook, Bellaire Women’s Civic Club, 1969
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West University Telephone Directory 1964
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The First 50 Years - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 1939-1989
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On the Corner of Buffalo Speedway and Bissonnet – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 50 years of service 1995
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West University Place Long-Range Planning Study (February 1963)
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West University Parent-Teacher Association Book of Minutes, Sept 21, 1933 thru Mar 13, 1945
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West University Parent-Teacher Association Book of Minutes, April 2, 1945 thru May 5, 1958
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Guest Book from WUPHS meetings
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Legacies and Legends Display Boards
Legacies & Legends Poster
Newspaper photo with caption, “W.U.P. City Employees Keep Wheels Humming,” Southwestern Times, October 11, 1945. Donated by Friends of the West University Library
Photographs from the album of the family of Bill Gee who was a West University Place resident from 1935 until his death in 1992
Photo of Ben Freiler, principal of West University Elementary School, 1971 – 1983, with photo of school
Photos of the Schoenfield home today (1999) and during the 1949 snowfall
Erwin Shopping Center Ad, Southwestern Times, October 11, 1945. Donated by the Friends of West University Library
Photo of Pershing Junior High School, 1942
Photo of Pershing Junior High School , 1926 with short history
Photo of University Blvd in front of Pershing Junior High
Photo of West University Elementary School, opened in 1925. Photo of Pershing which opened three years later in 1928. Photo courtesy of The City of Southside Place
Photo of 3700 block of Rice Boulevard, the entrance to the subdivision known as Pershing Place. Photo courtesy of Diann Teas, Teas Nursery
Photo of Toonerville Trolley which ran from S. Rice in Bellaire to downtown Houston via Bellaire Boulevard. Photo courtesy of Diann Teas at Teas Nursery
Photo of one of the City’s early fire trucks. Photo courtesy of the City of West University Place
Photo from 1950s of Merrill Whitehead with cartoon of hers published in the Houston Chronicle
Photo of Traffic Patrol from West University Elementary School, 1969
Photos and story from Geneva Smyth, 1993
Photo and story from Roy and Genevieve Demme, residents on Buffalo Speedway since 1940
Story from George Williams, resident of West University Place since 1931
Photo and story of 1940 Snowfall from Audrey Schoenfield, resident of West University Place since April 1939
Photo of construction around West University Place Elementary School
Rice Blvd. Foodmarket Ad, Southwestern Times, October 4, 1945 and August 1, 1946
Newspaper Photo “College Daze,” Southwestern Times, September 12, 1993. Donated by Friends of West University Library
Newspaper ad for the Village Theater for July 1945
Newspaper Ad for Mading’s Drug Store, 2402 University Boulevard
A scene in the 3700 block of West University Place in front of what is now the West University Elementary School. The fire station is in the background of the photo
Photo of downtown West University Place, the shopping center on University near Edloe
Photo of home in West University of Bill Gee. Photo courtesy of Ruth Gee
Photo of homes on Brompton, the Caseys’, the Branns’, and the Reigers
Photo and story of Dorothy and Fred Rieger, residents of West University Place since 1937. From the Rieger photo album are pictures of their home from the late 1930s. Photos also of Dorothy Rieger during the early days of West University and in September 1993
Photo of early 1900s when Bellaire Boulevard was a dirt and shell road
Scene of the crowd who came to try to win the house that was raffled off in Southside Place. The photograph was taken from the roof of West University’s fire station in the late 1920s
Photos of home at 2921 Duke off Belmont from Brompton in 1933 and story from Mable Whitehead
Abstract printed on foam board of town of West University Place, Steward Abstract Company, page 90 and page 91
Southwest Houston plat prior to development of West University Place, 1916
West University Place Second Addition, 1923 plat
Map of West University Place, a part of The A.C. Reynolds Survey, March 13, 1920
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Oversize items
Framed watercolor of 5424 Fairmont, donated to the West University Historical Society by Virginia Lloyd
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Photo of West University Auxiliary Police Department, 1952: Jimmy Bryant, Captain Bugg, A.T. Scott, Dallas Jack, Captain Clyde Hanssard, Harold Shipp, John McIntyre, ?, W. MacDonald, Clarence Hollis, Gus Barkow, Bill Howell
“West University residents try to keep bulldozers from plowing up history,” The Houston Post, September 30, 1993
“New $280,000 WUP City Hall even has its own 2-cell Jail,” The Houston Post, March 18, 1955
Scrapbook: History of West University Garden Club, 1934
Front page of Southwestern Times, Vol. 8, #17, February 14, 1952
Southwestern Times, 25th Anniversary edition, April 17, 1952
“Emma recalls when Kirby was a prairie,” Lifestyle, Houston Chronicle, September 6, 1976
Houston Chronicle Rotogravure Magazine, March 6, 1949
“Hairdresser Kills Brother-in-Law ‘Who Was Like a Son,’” Southwestern Times
“2 Safecrackers Slain by West University Police!” The Houston Press, vol. 42, #258, July 22, 1953
“2 Safecrackers Slain on Supermarket Roof,” The Houston Chronicle, vol. 52, #282, July 22, 1953
Front Page Detective Magazine, April 1958 issue
J.M.H. Super Markets Ad, Suburbia Reporter, November 21, 1979
Topography, Bellaire quadrangle, Harris County, Texas, edition of 1921
Plat for City of West University Place, January 1950
Posters advertising 1998 Walking Tour
Banner for West University Place Historical Society
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Artifacts
Separated Materials note
Separation note: A tombstone, for “S. Katherine Hollingsworth: 1868-May 6, 1908,” was identified as no longer associated with a grave (it was removed and replaced by a joint headstone), and it was deaccessioned.
1970s Police Badge #13, donated by Chief Brye
Animal Control Badge # 518, donated by Chief Brye
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Framed front page of University News February 4, 1933
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Poster: Legacies and Legends Of West University Place, September 20-22, 1996
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Poster: West University Place Historical Society “History on Display” March 27, 1999
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Aerial view of the area with old Rice Stadium (Poster sized)
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The 3600 block of University, June 24, 1941 (Poster sized)
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Easter Service, April 1, 1945 (panoramic photograph, framed)
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Periodicals relating to West University Place
Series 6: Oral Histories
Series 6.1: Transcriptions
– often containing supporting information or photographs
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Chart of Interviews
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Bill Gee, 4139 Rice Blvd., 3/6/91
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Geneva Smyth, Robinhood, 8/11/93
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Dorothy Rieger, Brompton, 8/26/93
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Mable Whitehead, Brompton, 8/13/93
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Roy and Genevieve Demme, Buffalo Spdwy., 8/18/93
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Janet Rector Swan, West University Elementary School Teacher, 9/1/93
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Ben Freiler, West University Elementary School Principal, 9/9/93
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George Williams, University, 10/25/1991
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Audrey Schoenfield, Robinhood
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LaDelle Stevens, 4124 Dartmouth, 1/15/95
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Nadine McCormick, 6344 Sewanee, 5/19/95
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Hugh Rafferty, Vanderbilt, 5/30/95
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Susie Timmerman, 6340 Vanderbilt, 6/19/95
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Merl Howell, 3914 Marquette, 8/9/95
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Dorothy Hagner, 2836 Jarrard, 10/6/95
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Beverly Green, 2815 University, 2/14/96
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Edna Kerr, 6312 Rutgers, 1/7/1997
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Dan Smothers, 6534 Mercer, 8/26/98
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Terry Stevenson (fire chief of WUP) 8/31/98
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Bertha Seussmuth, 3925 Marlowe, 9/23/98
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Rudy Darilek, J. M. H., 10/19/98
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Gary Brye (WUP police chief) 11/3/98
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Photo
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OH507.19a
24
Whitt Johnson 11/10/98 (partially transcribed)
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25
Fred Brown, 2610 Pemberton, 10/27/97
25
OH507.21
26
Major and Susan Bradshaw, 3219 University Blvd., 6/10/96
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OH507.22
27
Ruth Wise, 3514 Plum, 3/22/96
25
OH507.23
28
Leah “Lil” Lynch, 2011 Albans, 10/10/95 (partially transcribed due to bad tape)
25
OH507.24
29
Jessie and Fannie Mae Alexander, 2918 Pittsburg, 11/9/94 (partially transcribed due to bad tape)
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OH507.25
30
Virginia Reed 10/22/00
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OH507.26
31
Essie Richey, 3715 Georgetown, 7/15/1998 – interesting, race relations, medicine, education, and business, well-told.
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OH507.27
32
Jimmy Bryant, 4101 Albans, 11/3/98
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OH507.28
33
James Richard Willet, 3309 Robinhood, 6/26/03 – does not want to be published.
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34
Mildred and Jane Ross
25
OH507.29
35
Edith Rhodes (newspaper clippings only)
25
OH507.38
36
Kim Sterling 11/1996 – meeting about fundraising for WUPHS
25
OH507.39
37
Walking Tour 12/3/95
25
38
Notes for Oral History Interview
Series 6.2: Recordings
Location of oral history recordings
The recordings have been transferred to Oral History Collection OH 507 and are housed with other oral history cassettes, separate from the rest of RG M 0005.
1
OH507.1-2
Geneva Smyth 8/11/93 and Dorothy Rieger 8/26/93 (both on 2 tapes)
1
OH507.3
Roy and Genevieve Demme 8/18/93
1
OH507.4-5
Janet Rector Swan 9/1/93 and Ben Freiler 9/9/93 (on 1 tape)
1
OH507.6
LaDelle Stevens 1/15/95
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OH507.7
Nadine McCormick 5/19/95
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OH507.8
Hugh Rafferty 5/30/95
1
OH507.9
Susie Timmerman 6/19/95
1
OH507.10
Merl Howell 8/9/95
1
OH507.11
Dorothy Hagner 10/6/95
1
OH507.12
Beverly Green 2/14/96
1
OH507.13
Edna Kerr 1/7/1997
1
OH507.14
Dan Smothers 8/26/98
1
OH507.15
Terry Stevenson (fire chief of WUP) 8/31/98
1
OH507.16
Bertha Seussmuth 9/23/98
1
OH507.17
Rudy Darilek (JMH) 10/19/98
1
OH507.18
Gary Brye (WUP police chief) 11/3/98
1
OH507.19a
Whitt Johnson 11/10/98
2
OH507.19b
Whitt Johnson #2 11/10/98
2
OH507.20
Whitt Johnson 3/2/02
2
OH507.21
Major and Susan Bradshaw 6/10/96
2
OH507.22
Ruth Wise 3/22/96
2
OH507.23
Leah “Lil” Lynch 10/10/95
2
OH507.24
Jessie and Fannie Mae Alexander 11/9/94
2
OH507.25
Virginia Reed 10/22/00
2
OH507.26
Essie Richey 7/15/98
2
OH507.27
Jimmy Bryant 11/3/98
2
OH507.28
James Richard Willet 6/26/03
2
OH507.29
Edith Rhodes 8/1/98
2
OH507.30
Janice Donalson 9/21/96: “The Legacy of Ben Hooper”
2
OH507.31
Harold Shipp 8/24/98
2
OH507.32
Ross Albans
2
OH507.33
Oddie Wiley (microcassette)
2
OH507.34
Carolyn Baker 5/5/99
2
OH507.35
Jim Hammond 3/6/02
2
OH507.36-37
Mary Ann Holman Porter and Barbara Holman Lopez (on one tape)
2
OH507.38
Kim Sterling 11/1996
3
OH507.39
Walking Tour 12/3/95
WUPHS meeting speaker recordings:
3
OH507.40
Whitt Johnson 9/21/95
3
OH507.41
Carol Burke 3/4/96
3
OH507.42
Bob Barnette 3/97
Historical Exhibit Program:
3
OH507.43-44
Janice Donalson and June Begeman 9/21/96 (on one tape)
3
OH507.45
“Reminiscences of WU” 9/22/96
3
OH507.46
Jack Rafferty “Early Days in WUP” 3/28/95 (video recording)
3
OH507.47
JMH Party – 11/18/2000