TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Historical Note
Scope and Contents note
Arrangement note
Restrictions
Related Material
Separated Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Series 1: Begeman Files
Series 2: Other Historical and Exhibit Materials
Series 3: Title Abstracts and Other House Documents
Series 4: West University Place Zoning
Series 5: Other West University Place Materials
Series 6: Oral Histories
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City of West University Place Collection
RG.M.0005
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Creator |
Begeman, June A. |
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Title |
City of West University Place Collection |
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Dates: |
Bulk, 1992-1998 |
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Dates: |
Inclusive, 1908-2004 |
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Collection Number |
RG.M.0005 |
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Extent |
20.0 Linear feet. |
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Language |
Materials are in English. |
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Repository |
Houston Metropolitan Research Center,
Houston Public Library |
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.
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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.
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Arrangement note |
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For ease of access, some of the street files have been kept in their binders, protected by document sleeves. |
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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.
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Subjects (Persons) |
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Hooper, Ben W., (Ben Wade), 1870-1957. |
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West University Place (Tex.)—History |
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Subjects (Places) |
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West University Place (Tex.) |
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Subjects (Organizations) |
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West University Place Historical Society (West University Place, Tex.) |
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RG C 0003, Abstracts of Title Collection |
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City of West University Place Collection. RG M 0005. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Donated by: Sonja Bohman McKinnon and Suzanne Evants in September, 2008.
Processed by: Marguerite Radhakrishnan in 2008.
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Series 1: Begeman Files |
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Series 1.1: Street files
- compiled by June Begeman – often contain photographs, histories of the owners, and occasional notes on neighboring houses as well. |
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2901 Albans |
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RGM005.001-008
Pictures of houses and residents at 2901 and 2831 Albans |
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3515 Albans |
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2800 – 2900 Blocks of Amherst |
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Belmont Avenue |
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6619 Belmont
(contains photo of house) |
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6620 Belmont |
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7 |
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Belle Court – Centenary |
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Brompton Overview |
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9 |
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6314 Brompton
(contains photo of house) |
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10 |
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6415 Brompton |
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11 |
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6421 Brompton |
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12 |
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6426 Buffalo Speedway |
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6617 Buffalo Speedway |
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14 |
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4120 Byron |
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15 |
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Cason Street |
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16 |
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3207 Cason |
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17 |
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3321/3323 Cason |
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18 |
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College Court |
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19 |
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5424 Fairmont |
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20 |
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6024 Fordham – home of Hortense Ward
(contains photo of house) |
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21 |
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6032 Fordham – home of Hortense Ward’s daughter
(contains photo of house) |
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22 |
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3305 Georgetown |
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23 |
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3715 Georgetown |
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24 |
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3743 Georgetown |
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25 |
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Jarrard Street |
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26 |
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Kirby Drive |
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Lafayette Street |
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28 |
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3128 Lafayette |
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29 |
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Lake Street |
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30 |
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5910 Lake |
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31 |
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3932 Marquette |
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32 |
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4110 Marquette |
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33 |
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4120 Marquette |
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6418 Mercer |
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Milton Street – building permits |
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4000 block of Milton Street copy of deeds |
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4 |
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Monticello Addition |
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3028 Nottingham |
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3907 Oberlin |
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3912 Oberlin |
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3932 Oberlin |
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Pittsburg First Owner and Bldg. Permit List |
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3615 Pittsburg |
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2918 Pittsburg |
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3030 Pittsburg |
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Plumb Street – Building Permits |
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3422 Plumb (Elizabeth Summer) |
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15 |
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3514 Plumb |
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16 |
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2914 Quenby St. |
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3031 Quenby St. |
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Rice Boulevard |
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3108 Rice Blvd. |
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3132 Rice Blvd. |
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21 |
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4100 block of Rice Boulevard – includes “A History of our Block – 4100 Rice Boulevard” by June Hansen Begeman |
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22 |
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4139 Rice Blvd. |
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Rice Court Addition |
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Binder: Rice Court Addition: 2800-3100 Rice Boulevard |
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Binder: Rice Court Addition: 2800-3100 Amherst |
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24 |
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3713 Robinhood |
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25 |
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3109 Robinhood |
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3111 Robinhood |
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27 |
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3418 Robinhood – contains file on The Merry Teens, a West U. youth group |
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28 |
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Rutgers Ave – Building Permits |
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6312 Rutgers |
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6546 Rutgers
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Sewanee Building Permits |
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6344 Sewanee |
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6404 Sewanee
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6419 Sewanee
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6420 Sewanee |
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6 |
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6426 Sewanee
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6436 Sewanee |
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6446 Sewanee
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Sunset Blvd. – City Business Directory |
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3026 Sunset Blvd. |
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3118 Sunset Blvd.
(contains photos of house) |
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3415 Sunset Blvd. |
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13 |
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3805 Swarthmore |
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3501 Tangley |
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3502 Tangley (Wiley) |
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University Blvd. |
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2644 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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2815 University Blvd. |
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19 |
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2904 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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2922 University Blvd. |
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21 |
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2927 University Blvd. |
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2928 University Blvd. |
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3009 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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3025 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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3028 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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3104 University Blvd. |
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27 |
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3111 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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3123 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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3201 University Blvd. |
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3219 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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3424 University Blvd. |
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3428 University Blvd.
(contains photo of house) |
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33 |
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Vanderbilt Drive |
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34 |
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6315 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6320 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6321 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6323 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6327 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6331 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6335 Vanderbilt
(contains photo of house) |
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6336 Vanderbilt |
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42 |
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6340 Vanderbilt |
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43 |
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6402 Vanderbilt
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6403 Vanderbilt
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6411 Vanderbilt |
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46 |
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6437 Vanderbilt |
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47 |
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6443 Vanderbilt
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48 |
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6501 Vanderbilt |
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49 |
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Virginia Court Building Permits |
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50 |
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6344 Wakeforest |
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51 |
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6635 Westchester |
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52 |
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3122 Wroxton |
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Series 1.2: Begeman Historical Research
- speeches, articles, research notes, etc. |
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Rotary Club Speech for West University Place Historical Society |
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Speech on New Book at Bayou Manor, June 8, 1999 |
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Speech on 1920s Homes at Bayou Manor, June 12, 1996 |
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West University Place Police Department |
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Preston Plumb |
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Houston City Business Directory |
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Obituary for Mrs. Preston Plumb, September 1952 |
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“West University Owes its Incorporation to combination of mud, rain and ice cream,” Southwestern Times, September 26, 1946 |
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Notes on Preston R. Plumb from Southwestern Times, January 24, 1946 and The First Fifty years, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1939 – 1989 |
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Interview with Sugar Archer, neighbor of Preston Plumb |
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List of officers for Realty Servicing Corp for 1935 and 1936 |
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Letter from Rice Court developers Plumb & Arnold, May 24, 1932 |
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Charter #63607 from The Realty Servicing Corporation, May 17, 1933 |
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Proof of Final payment on Charter of The Realty Servicing Corporation, April 18, 1935 |
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“Let’s Get Acquainted,” Southwestern Times, November 28, 1946 |
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Obituary for Preston R. Plumb, June 1977 |
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Copy of Last Will and Testament for Preston R. Plumb, dated July 4, 1964 |
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West University Photography |
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Post card of Variety Fair 5 & 10 |
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Post card photo of West University commercial site at University Blvd. near the corner of Edloe |
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Post card photo of early view of the 3700 block of University Blvd. |
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Post card photo of a page from W.E. White’s brochure on West University’s Pershing Place addition |
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Post card photo of an aerial view of the new Southside Place residential development from the 1920s |
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Post card photo for the 1920s of the early days of Southside Place Park and the soon-to-be developed surrounding neighborhood |
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Post card photo of Pershing Jr. High School, 1926 |
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Photos of flooding, September 16, 1941: |
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West Point and University looking north |
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3900 block Tennyson looking east |
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College between Amherst and University looking southeast |
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Rice Professors |
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Article and research for Jack H. Rafferty |
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Article and research for Dr. Asa C. Chandler |
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Research on James S. Waters |
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Research on Lewis B. Ryon |
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Warranty Deed for W.O. Andrews and wife Nellie M. Andrews, October 1, 1921 |
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Warranty Deed for L.B. Ryon, Jr., and wife Mae E. Ryon, October 13, 1921 |
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“Professors I Remember,” Sallyport, April/May ‘94 |
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Hugh Rafferty House Research |
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Rice Village |
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“17-story tower starts in Village,” Houston Chronicle, September 9, 2000 |
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“A store that stocks youthful memories,” Houston Chronicle, December 3, 2000 |
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Post card photo of Variety Fair 5 & 10 |
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“Fire damages businesses in Historic Village Building,” Village News/Southwest News, November 3, 1998 |
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“Variety Fair 5&10 Celebrates 50th Year in Village,” Village News/Southwest News, February 3, 1998 |
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“Down-home meets uptown at Houston’s Rice Village,” Texas Highways, November 1996 |
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“Spaced Out?” Houston Chronicle, September 18, 1996 |
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“The Village for the 90s,” West U Magazine, May 1992 |
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“Rediscover The Village,” advertising Supplement, Houston Chronicle This Week, October 11, 1995 |
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“Life begins at 54 say Village merchants,” The Southwest Houston Journal, March/April 1992 |
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Southside Place |
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Copies of pages from Houston Post – Dispatch from August 1931 |
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“The little city of Southside Place,” West U Magazine, October 1993 |
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Walking Tour |
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Docent cards for “Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour” |
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Docent cards for “Beginnings of West U – Cub Scout Tour,” December 1, 1997 |
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Thank you note from cub scouts |
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Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour Speech |
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Architectural notes on homes |
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News Clipping, “Walking tour set by West U Society” |
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“West University Place Historical Society West U. Walking Tour,” City Currents, November 1995 |
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Walking Tour report presented to board October 24, 1995 |
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Letter from City Manager Mike Tanner, September 27, 1995 |
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List of homes spotlighted in Walking Tour |
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News clipping “Tour Time” |
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“Applause, please,” West U Monthly, January 1996 |
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Ticket for Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour |
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Flier for Early Days of West U: A Walking Tour |
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Brochure for Walking Tour |
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Write up on West University Place Elementary School |
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Driving Tour-Senior Services of West University Place |
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Speech for tour, July 5, 1995 |
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Original article on tour |
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Pemberton Addition Walking Tour |
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Flier for Tour |
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Article submitted for the February 1998 issue of City Currents |
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Article submitted for the 1998 March issue of West U Magazine |
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Article submitted for the Tuesday March 3, 1998 issue of Village News |
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Article submitted for the 1998 March issue of Panorama |
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Article submitted for the 1998 February or March issue of West U Journal |
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Article submitted for This Week section of the Houston Chronicle for the March 4, 1998 edition |
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List of houses for inclusion in brochure |
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1999 Pemberton Walking Tour |
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6402 University, Looney home, 1939 |
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6340 Vanderbilt |
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3026 University, Chandler home, 1928 |
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3219 University, C.E. Gates home, 1925 |
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Announcement for Pemberton Addition Walking Tour |
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List of members and their jobs for the tour |
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Article submitted for the March 1998 issue of City Currents |
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Post card sent out announcing the walking tour |
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List of houses to be sketched as gifts for walking tour |
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War Damage Insurance |
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Issued to Miss Agnes B. Scally, July 8, 1942 |
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West U |
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“Manhunt on in Benton Murder Case,” Village News/Southwest News, January 12, 1999 |
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“West U. Politics Heats Up!” Village News/Southwest News, January 19, 1999 |
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“West U, Bellaire – where the building boom is bittersweet,” Houston Chronicle, January 28, 1998 |
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“Favorite Haunts – costumed kids from all points descend on West University for Halloween” |
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“From new to redo,” Lifestyle & Entertainment, Houston Chronicle, May 3, 1997 |
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“Is West U. ready to buy the Y?” Village News/Southwest News, August 8, 2000 |
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“Recycling West University,” Houston Post, February 14, 1988 |
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“West U one of city’s hottest,” Houston Post, December 20, 1987 |
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“West U tries to avoid the pitfalls of progress,” Houston Post, March 19, 1989 |
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“The Many Faces of Houston,” May 3, 1997 |
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“New Houses in West University Place,” Cite, winter 1986 |
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“Our town – West U,” Houston City Magazine, July 1978 |
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“50 years haven’t slowed frame shop,” Houston Chronicle, June 5, 1996 |
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West University water bill, September 2, 1941 |
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“Trees make a wonderful Christmas Gift!” The Village Life, vol. VII, #51, December 19, 1990 |
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City of West University Place, Texas brochure |
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West University Place City Currents, May 1990 |
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“Council votes new lot coverage requirements for home building in W.U.” Southwest News, December 31, 1996 |
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“Same as it ever was,” West U Magazine, December 1999 |
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Front page of the Southwestern Argus, vol. 14, #34, June 25, 1975 |
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“West University Police Chief Bill Norman enjoys his work,” The Southwestern Argus, November 15, 1978 |
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“Area resident prefers four hoofs to four wheels,” Southwestern Argus |
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Front page of Southwestern Argus, vol. 14, #35, July 2, 1975 |
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“Residents of WUP demand council fire zoning chief,” Houston Chronicle |
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“Party in power appears to face hard challenge in WUP election,” Houston Chronicle, November 27, 1980 |
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“WUP panel will hold a hearing on drafting of new city charter,” Houston Chronicle |
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“Proposed WUP charter draws lukewarm response at unveiling,” Houston Chronicle, June 17, 1981 |
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“West University Place proposes 14% tax increase,” Houston Chronicle, August 19, 1981 |
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“Lamar student named Presidential Scholar” |
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Obituary for Harry W. Goetzmann, “first citizen” of West University |
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“Bellaire/Weslayan center to be revamped, get new name,” Houston Chronicle, July 16, 2000 |
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“This Old House,” West U Magazine, May 1992 |
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“Building on the Edge,” Southern Living, February 1998 |
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“Body believed to be physician is found,” Houston Chronicle, December 18, 1998 |
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“Burglary suspected in slaying,” Houston Chronicle, December 19, 1998 |
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“Slain doctor’s Jeep found abandoned in San Antonio lot,” Houston Chronicle, December 20, 1998 |
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“Man sought in slaying of physician,” Houston Chronicle, January 8, 1999 |
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“Anonymous Samaritan saves house from fire,” Houston Chronicle |
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“On the way to the big leagues,” Houston Chronicle |
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“JMH Celebrates 50 years of service,” Village News/Southwest News, November 14, 2000 |
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“Greenbelt project draws West U. residents’ ire,” This Week, Houston Chronicle, April 18, 2001 |
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“Celebration to note JMH SuperMarkets,” Community briefs, Houston Chronicle, November 15, 2000 |
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“JMH retains hometown appeal,” Houston Chronicle, November 22, 2000 |
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“Let’s Get Acquainted – Charles W. Burkhart,” Southwestern Times, March 14, 1946 |
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“New Motto: West University ‘A Neighborhood City’,” Village News, July 18, 2000 |
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List of homes owned by City Officials in West University |
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Map showing second addition to West University Place, Houston Abstract Company, page 174, October 28, 1922 |
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“Landmark house needs new home,” Houston Chronicle, September 29, 1988 |
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City of West University Place, 1996 |
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Bio of town |
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Parks & Recreation/Youth athletics |
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Educational facilities & Organizations |
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Library |
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Senior Services |
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Community Building Scout House |
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Churches |
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Volunteer committees |
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City Ordinances |
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Emergency Services |
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City Government |
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Community redevelopment |
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Recycling |
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Public Works/Operations |
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Building/Inspection Division |
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News Sources * Telephone Numbers |
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“City branches out with urban forester,” City Currents, August 1996 |
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Binder: Memories of West U – People & Places |
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Scrapbook: West University … The First 25 Years |
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West University Place Historical Society |
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Short history of Historical Society |
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Mission Statement and Goal |
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Various letter heads that the Society has used |
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Sheet of note pad that was designed by Suzanne Street for the Historical Society |
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Letter from Norma A. Boyker to Sunny McKinnon, August 21, 1994 |
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Letter from Norma Boyker to June Begeman, October 4, 1994 |
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Letter to Norma Boyker, October 13, 1994 |
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City Council Regular Session, March 8, 1993, page 3 – 4 |
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“West U Historical Society to hold exhibit in Sept.” The West U Journal, August 1996 |
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“West U Historical Society forms, set date for first membership meeting,” West U Journal, October 1993 |
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“Society holds first meeting to preserve history of West U,” Houston Chronicle, September 8, 1993 |
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“West U Historical Society holds membership meeting,” September 15, 1993 |
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Media Release, “West University Historical Society introducing 1995 calendar at Kirby Grill Reception,” November 9, 1994, with pictures from the event |
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“Historical Society considers home purchase,” Village News, October 17, 2000 |
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Letter to membership from President Sonja Bohman McKinnon, November 16, 1994 |
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Post Card ad for 1995 West U Calendar |
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“West U Calendar presents images of bygone era,” This Weekend, Houston Chronicle, November 26, 1994 |
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List of Founding Members |
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WUPHS note cards |
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Board Meeting Minutes |
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August 17, 1993 |
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September 9, 1993 |
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March 22, 1994 |
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May 22, 1995 |
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June 22, 1995 |
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July 25, 1995 |
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March 26, 1996 |
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May 28, 1996 |
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July 23, 1996 |
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October 22, 1996 |
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January 28, 1997 |
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March 25, 1997 |
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May 27, 1997 |
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July 22, 1997 |
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October 28, 1997 |
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January 27, 1998 |
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March 24, 1998 |
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June 2, 1998 |
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July 28, 1998 |
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October 27, 1998 |
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January 6, 1999 |
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January 26, 1999 |
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March 8, 1999 |
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March 23, 1999 |
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May 4, 1999 |
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July 27, 1999 |
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September 28, 1999 |
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Calendar 2000-2001 |
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January 25, 2000 |
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March 28, 2000 |
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May 16, 2000 |
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August 1, 2000 |
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September 26, 2000 |
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February 27, 2001 |
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April 21, 2001 |
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May 22, 2001 |
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Long-Range Planning |
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WUPHS Museum letter from Janice Donalson to Dalia Stokes |
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Meeting notice and Summary, October 9, 1996 |
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First Meeting, June 4, 1996 |
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Long-Range Planning Committee Roster |
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Member News, June 1996 |
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Summary of First meeting held June 17, 1996 |
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Memo to Mr. Larry Massey, Jr., November 21, 1997 |
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Letter to Kim Sterling, October 11, 1996 |
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WUPHS By-laws, effective June 2, 1994, and Second Amended and Restated By-Laws |
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WUPHS Tax-Exempt Approval |
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6 |
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Dr. Elva Wright |
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Article for West U Magazine, July 1996 |
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1925 Houston City Business Directory |
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Correspondence and talk on whooping cranes |
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Photos from Houston Press Photo File |
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“Dr. Elva Wright, Anti-TB League Founder, Dies,” Houston Chronicle, July 19, 1950 |
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George Guion Williams |
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Obituary, died December 1, 1999 |
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Memorial Service and prayer card, January 14, 2000 |
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“Writers remember ‘Mr. Williams,’ honor him with Rice scholarship,” Houston Post, October 22, 1992 |
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“Celebrating the Creative Spirit,” Sallyport, October/November ‘92 |
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“Excerpt from interview with George Williams, resident of West University Place since 1931,” October 25, 1991 |
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“Class notes,” Sallyport, Spring 1995 |
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“He clocks the birds as they travel with the season,” Southwestern Times, July 17, 1947 |
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“A Matter of Distinction,” Alumni Gazette, Summer ‘96 |
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“Class Notes,” Sallyport, Spring 1996 |
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“Dreamkeeper,” Sallyport, November 1976 |
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George Williams Interview, October 25, 1991 |
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George Williams Interview, November 8, 1991 |
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How to research homes |
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Steps to take in researching your old home |
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Deed Research at the Harris county clerk’s office |
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Flier for Fondren Library at Rice University and directions to park |
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Old Homes |
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Predominant styles of West U. Houses |
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“What’s long and low and getting lonelier?” The Living Arts, the New York Times, December 16, 1999 |
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“Young architects win fame by doing what they like – and do – best,” Spotlight, Houston Chronicle, November 25, 1984 |
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“Houses are designed to give one pause,” Houston Chronicle, July 29, 1997 |
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“Architectural fizz on Beer Budgets,” The Living Arts, The New York Times, March 6, 1997 |
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“Committee seeking historic Bellaire Homes,” Houston Chronicle |
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“Historical Society News,” West University Place City Currents, February 1995 |
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Leads on Old Homes to follow-up, February 10, 1995 |
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Historical Research Project – Homes in WUP older than 1935, May 22, 1995 |
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Letter to West University Place Historical Society Members, January 12, 1994 |
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“The West U Home Tour,” West U Magazine |
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“The homeowner’s dilemma: is my house dozer bait?” West U Magazine |
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“The Houston Bungalow,” Cite, Winter 1986 |
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“Terms can be confusing,” Architecture, Houston Chronicle |
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Oral Histories – Contract and Procedure |
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11 |
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Oral History Workshop |
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12 |
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Oral History Brochures |
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“Oral History for Texans,” by Thomas D. Charlton, 1985 |
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“Oral History,” by Louis M. Starr, 1977 |
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“Using Oral History in Community History Projects,” by Laurie Mercier and Madeline Buckendorf, 1992 |
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“Have Mike, Will Travel; Beginning an Oral History Program,” Insight, vol. 3, Winter 1990 |
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“History, Warm,” by Louis M. Starr, March 28, 1977 |
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“The Pen vs. the Tape Recorder,” Newsweek, August 5, 1974 |
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“Oral History, the folk connection,” History News, January/February 1990 |
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“The Texans,” Southern Living, August 1975 |
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“Giving Voice to America’s Master musicians, an oral history archive slowly wins respect,” The Living Arts, The New York Times, October 7, 1997 |
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“Using Oral History for a family history project,” AASLH Technical Leaflet 123, 1980 |
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“Listen! Your grandfather is talking,” The Rotarian, December 1977 |
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Sample Questions |
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Houston City Business Directory Information |
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16 |
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John Henry Kirby |
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Houston City Business Directory page 843 |
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History of the Chapter House |
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“He has protected his country and his friends,” Post, December 12, 1937 |
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Bio on John Henry Kirby, The New Handbook of Texas, vol. 3 |
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“John Henry Kirby; Price of the Pines,” by Mary Lisswell, forward |
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“A brief story of the life of John Henry Kirby,” by Jack Dionne |
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Houston |
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Plat and history of Courtlandt Place |
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Plat and history of Broadacres Addition |
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1891 Bird’s Eye view of Sixth Ward/Sabine Historic District |
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History on Shadyside development |
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History on Staiti House |
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Broadacres Historic District Report, January 1980 |
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Julia Ideson Building Report, March 1977 |
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House for the Hon. And Mrs. Oscar Holcombe Report |
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House for Mr. and Mrs. Brady W. Steele |
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“Chamber prepares for 50th gathering,” Bellaire Beat, Houston Chronicle, July 28, 1999 |
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“Legacy in Green; stately oak trees attest to Teas’ community role,” This Week, Houston Chronicle |
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“Weslayan Plaza sold to California Corporation,” Village News/Southwest News, October 7, 1997 |
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“Rice’s live oaks are a tribute to Sicilian immigrant’s vision,” Houston Chronicle, January 7, 1989 |
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“The Story of the Rice Institute,” Houston Scrapbook, Rice Institute #34, October 6, 1912 |
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“The Architect of Rice,” Sallyport, December/January ’92 – ‘93 |
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“A House not made with hands,” Sallyport, Spring ‘95 |
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City of West University Place Street Map |
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Media Ink |
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June A. Begeman – Biographical information |
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Article for April 1996 issue of West U Magazine |
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Article for October 1996 issue of West U Magazine |
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Article for July 1996 issue of West U. Magazine |
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Houses for Sale in West U. |
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The Houston Home Registry, Spring 1998 |
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“House in West U. goes for record price,” Houston Chronicle, March 2, 1996 |
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“West University Place sizzles this summer,” Houston Chronicle, July 13, 1997 |
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“The Real Estate Report,” January 1, 1999 thru December 31, 1999 |
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Various sale fliers from West University |
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Member News of West University Place Historical Society |
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June 1995 |
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September 1995 |
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November 1995 |
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February 1996 |
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June 1996 |
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November 1996 |
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March 1997 |
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June 1997 |
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August 1997 |
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February 1998 |
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May 1998 |
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November 1998 |
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March 1999 |
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June 1999 |
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October 1999 |
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February 2000 |
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June 2000 |
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October 2000 |
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January 2001 |
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March 2001 |
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June 2001 |
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Abstracts of Title Catalog |
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Donations from Beverly B. Kennerly |
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Receipt for water to the City of West University Place, June 27, 1956 |
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Property Tax receipt, City of West University Place for 1969 |
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Harris County Property Tax receipt for 1969 |
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Poll Tax receipt for Harris County, December 29, 1955 |
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Building Permits after 1935 |
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2623 Barbara Lane |
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3925 Marlow |
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Catalog of Old Homes in West University |
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Local Heroes |
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Presentation |
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Email from Janice Donalson on nominations |
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Email with award winners listed |
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Churches of West University |
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“In the spirit of progress” by Sunny McKinnon, West U Magazine |
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“The Heritage & Growth of West University Baptist Church” |
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List of West University Area churches with Contact list |
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Norma Boyker |
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Letter to June Begeman, January 30, 1996 |
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Letter to June Begeman, March 17, 1996 |
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Letter to June Begeman, not dated |
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“A Visit with Norma Boyker," The Newspaper, January 26, 1994 |
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West University Place Civic Club |
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Newspaper clipping, “Civic Club Names Officers for Year” |
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Newspaper clipping, “Mapping plans for ’48,” December 19, 1947 |
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“Determined fight waged for more school space,” The Citizen, March 17, 1948 |
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Newspaper clipping, “Local Rally,” The Citizen, May 19, 1948 |
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West University Place Civic Club Constitution |
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The Civic Club Directory 1975 |
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West University Place Civic Club flier |
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Historical Exhibit (Interviews) Materials 1993 |
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Interview notes with Mrs. Mable Whitehead |
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Interview with Janet Rector Swan, September 1, 1993 |
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Reminiscences of Geneva Smyth, August 11, 1993 |
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Reminiscences of Mable Whitehead, August 13, 1993 |
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Interview with Ben Freiler, September 9, 1993 |
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Interview with Bill Gee, March 6, 1991 |
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Interview with George Williams, October 25, 1991 |
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Interview with Roy & Genevieve Demme, August 18, 1993 |
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Announcement of WUPHS meeting, April 1994 |
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Letter from Sunny McKinnon, July 6, 1993 |
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10 |
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Community Center Display Case |
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WUP Fire Department |
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Photo of WUP Civilian Defence Crop Ambulance, donated from Harold Shopp |
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Newspaper article, “WUP Firemen’s Two-Way Radio |
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West University Place Garden Club |
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History of Garden Club |
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West University Place Plans Club |
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Mrs. Sonfield New Club Head |
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Mrs. Sonfield (image) |
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1936-1937 photo of three ladies “busy culling strawberries” |
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1937-1938 poem “Crankmire in Gardens” |
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Garden Club logo-red hyacinth |
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Photograph of group (photocopy) |
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“West University Club outlines Work Program” |
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“Rena’s Yard” |
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“West University Boasts Large, Active Garden Club” |
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1940-1941 “WUP Garden Club at a May garden gathering” |
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Rose Study Group, December 1942 |
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Captions used in the display case Newspaper article with photo of F.A. Huwieler |
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Mrs. F. A. Huwieler, President of the Garden Club of West University |
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1941 New Garden Club President |
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Mrs. B. DeAlcala Elected president of Garden Club |
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West University Place Beginnings 1938-1939 |
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Community House Planned |
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Study Clubs formed for Garden Work |
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West University Members Plan Carnival for Nov 4 |
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Community House Tract to be given West University |
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Community Club House of W.U.P. |
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Civic Project |
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Dave Austin donates lot for Club House |
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Garden Center Planned by Club |
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Proposed Recreation and Civic Building City of West University Place |
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Financial Report, December 5, 1941 |
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Land Given for New Civic Club House |
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West University Elementary School – 75 years |
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School record of Daniel Smothers, 2nd grade, January 29, 1926 |
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Traffic Patrol, March 1969 |
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Traffic Patrol, 1962 |
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Sixth grade class of Mrs. Rector, 1974-75 |
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Photo of classmates Lynita Meadors, Nelson Cartwright, Charlie Leyendecker, Carolyn McKay, Carolyn Schill, Gus Schill, Gene McCam, and Annette Trigg |
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Pershing Classmates Lou Hardy and Bennie Birdord, 1949 |
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Pershing Classmates Lynita Meadors, Annette Trigg and Mary Jo Jackson |
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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 |
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The new Pershing Junior High School – 1949 |
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Classmates Carolyn McKay, Sue Creekmore, June Harrison, and Libby Farrar – 1950 |
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Newspaper Article, “History of WUP Elementary School flavored with tales of active PTA” with picture |
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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 |
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Summary of Minutes for Exhibit Planning Meeting, July 18, 1996 |
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Summary of minutes for Planning Meeting held April 9, 1996 |
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Houses for Photograph Exhibit to be held September 20, 21, 22 |
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Procurement of Deeds for Fall Historical Exhibit |
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“In the Beginning….” Speech |
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June Begeman speech for September 21 |
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Scheduled Programs for September 21 & 22 |
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Flier for Legacies and Legends of West University Place |
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Invitation for Legacies and Legends Exhibit |
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Media Release for West U Historical Society week-end exhibit and seminar in September |
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Rice Court description of addition and various homes |
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Copy of talk June Begeman gave at Exhibit |
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Architectural Styles of West University |
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Historically Speaking Column for City Currents |
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Letter to Steve Griffith, Editor of City Currents |
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Articles used in column in 1997 |
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January – West University |
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February – History cont’d |
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March – RE: Meeting; Bob Barnette speaker |
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April – History cont’d |
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May – History cont’d |
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June – RE: Meeting; Janice Donalson speaker |
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July – West U Elementary School |
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August – Shops along University Blvd. |
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September – RE: Meeting at St. George Orthodox Church |
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October – Rice Court Addition |
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November – Monticello Addition |
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December – Christmas prices from SW Times |
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Articles used in column in 1998 |
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January – Garden Club |
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February – RE: Meeting at Lucia’s Garden |
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March – Pemberton Addition |
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April – City Currents beginnings |
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May – Street names |
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June – RE: Meeting; Becky Marsh speaker |
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July – no room in News – article left out |
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August – Colonial Terrace |
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September – Mathews Addition |
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October – Wier Park |
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November – Bob Barnette’s talk at meeting |
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December – Incorporation December 1924 |
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Articles used in column in 1999 |
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January – Incorporation & book |
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February – Book |
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March – Block Party |
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April – Colonial Park |
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May – Library |
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June – Meeting at Bayou Manor |
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July – Storage for archives |
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August – Liberty Hill Park |
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September – Recycling |
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October – Pemberton Walking Tour |
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November – Preston Plumb/Pemberton Tour |
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December – Display Case at Community Center |
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Articles used in column in 2000 |
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January –75th anniversary of First Council Meeting |
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February – Building in the early 1940s, College Court, Quenby |
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March – Police Department |
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April – Whitt Johnson Park |
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May – Fire Department |
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June – Meeting at Bayou Manor |
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July – no room for article |
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August – Colonial Park |
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September – Elementary School (75 years old) |
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October – Pemberton Tour |
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November – Request for Local Heroes nominations |
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December – West U logo |
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Articles used in column in 2001 |
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January – Book review meeting January 23 |
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February – Poor Farm Ditch |
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March – Community Center |
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April – Archive article by Gail McKinnon |
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May – Library |
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A.D. Foreman |
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Postcard photo of Pershing Jr. High School, circa 1926 with photo of West University School, circa 1926 |
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“A.D. Foreman, developer of WU, had faith in swamp land,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952 |
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Copy of Rice Court addition from San Jacinto Trust Co, January 23, 1926 |
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Advertisement for purchasing homes in West University |
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“You can say Good Morning to Good Neighbors in West University Place” |
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Ben W. Hooper Book |
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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 |
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“The Captain Understands,” from the Hooper Papers, March 17, 1910 |
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General Warranty Deed #282422, April 7, 1927 |
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“West University Owes its Incorporation to combination of mud, rain and ice cream,” Southwestern Times, September 26, 1946 |
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Letter from A.D. Foreman & Company, Managers and Developers of West University Place, with flier |
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General Warranty Deed between Wm. Malone and B.W. Hooper, Title Data, Inc. Vol. 247, Page 306, #63411 |
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General Warranty Deed, B.W. Hooper, Title Data, Inc, Vol. 262 page 75, #75666 |
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Copy of portrait of Governor Ben W. Hooper dated Christmas, 1913 |
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Aerial view in 1920s of West University Place |
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“Real Estate Heaven” West University Magazine, May 1988 |
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Grant – Deed, vol. N, page 193, filed January 18, 1849 |
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General Warranty Deed, recorded vol. 635, page 201, November 9, 1925 |
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Correction Deed, vol. 653 page 3, dated January 30, 1926 |
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Map of Subdivision of the A.C. Reynolds League, Houston Abstract Company, page 21 |
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Plat of West University First Addition, originally filed 1917, amended 1920 |
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Dedication of West University Place, second addition by Houston West End Realty Company and guardian Trust Company |
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General Warranty Deed to B. W. Hooper, vol. 247, page 306, March 1, 1910 |
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Series 1.3: Walking Tour
– Organizational files and supporting data for the walking tour of the Pemberton Addition |
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WUPHS Board Meeting Minutes, September 29, 1999 |
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Memorandum from June Begeman giving docent schedule, Oct 22, 1999 |
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Recap letter from June Begeman, May 5, 1999 |
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WUPHS Member News, October 2000 |
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Write up for Houston Chronicle, Sept 2000 |
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Recap on Encore Pemberton |
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Walking Tour by Treasurer Dalia Stokes and Tour Chair June Begeman |
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Walking tour script with map of Pemberton Addition |
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Flier for 1998 Pemberton Addition Walking Tour |
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Flier for 1999 Walking Tour |
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Flier for 2000 Walking Tour |
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Mailer for Walking Tour |
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Pemberton Addition: Deeds and Plats |
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Pemberton Addition: Interviews |
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Pemberton Addition: Correspondence |
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Pemberton Addition: Data collected |
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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 |
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Series 1.4: Street Binders
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Carolina Way |
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University Blvd. |
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Series 1.5: 4000 Block of Milton in West University Place
– Research and Speech |
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Reverse phone book for 1942-1967 for 4000 block of Milton |
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Information from 1948 City Directory for 4000 block of Milton |
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Information from 1955 City Directory for 4000 block of Milton |
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Information from 1942 Business Directory |
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Information from 1943-44 Business Directory |
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List of contractors, owner, with original cost for 4000 block of Milton, pulled May 20, 1994 |
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Map of Matthews Place, March 1941 |
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Residents |
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Letter from June Begeman, West University Place Historical Society, June 21, 1994 |
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4002 Milton – Joe and Martha Melody |
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4006 Milton – Barbara Harmon |
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4009 Milton – Lillis Schultze |
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4010 Milton – Paul and Carolyn Tieschman |
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4011 Milton – Ray and Anne Meyn |
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4017 Milton – Allen and Elizabeth Blakemore |
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4018 Milton – Billie Dance |
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4024 Milton – Natalie Sowda |
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4025 Milton – Sam and Lydia Law |
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4029 Milton – Paul Elliot |
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4032 Milton – Mark and Kelly Boots |
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4033 Milton – Mike and Shirley Winkler |
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4036 Milton – Louis and Mary Troha |
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Certified copies of deeds of Mrs. Lillian G. Cunningham |
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Restriction #26137 for the sub-division known as Matthews Place |
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Research from Houston City Business Directory 1942, reference to W.R. Matthews, building contractor |
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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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Speech Given by June Begeman at Meeting of West University Place Historical Society, September 22, 1994 |
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Series 2: Other Historical and Exhibit Materials |
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West University Place Garden Club Directories |
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West University Place Garden Club directory 50th golden anniversary issue 1934-1984 |
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West University Place Garden Club directory 1977-1978 |
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West University Place Garden Club directory 1953-1954 |
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West University Place Garden Club directory 1954-1955 |
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West University Place Garden Club directory 1955-1956 |
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West University Place Garden Club |
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Photo of Garden Club seal |
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“Garden Club of West University Plans Activities for New Season” |
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Newspaper clipping of Garden Club members Mrs. E. Allen Nisbet, Mrs. F. W. Kubler, and Mrs. C. C. Lucas |
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Photo of Garden Club get-together (not dated) |
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“Mrs. Sonfield New Club Head” (photo included) |
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“West University Place Plans Club” |
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“West University Club Outlines Work Program” |
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Poem “Crankmire in Gardens” |
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Poem “Rena’s Yard” by Loula Warn (dedicated to Rena Meister, President of WUP Garden Club) |
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“West University Boasts Large, Active Garden Club” |
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West University Branch Library |
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“WUP to Honor Four with 25-Year Plaques,” The Southwestern Argus, August 10,1967 |
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Photo copy National Library Week poster 1970 |
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“Mrs. Thelma Ann Sanders Kicks Off National Library Week” |
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“Library Plans April 27 Book Sale” |
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“Harris County Services West University Community,” December 30, 1970 |
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Official Proclamation of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas for National Library Week (April 18-24, 1971) |
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“Librarian Plans Book Week,” Southwestern Argus, March 31, 1971 |
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“Farewell Luncheon for WUP Librarian Thelma Ann Sanders,” Houston Chronicle, October 18, 1972 |
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“West U Library Joins National Campaign,” Southwestern Argus, May 2, 1973 |
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“Mrs. Marilyn Yaple non-typical librarian,” Southwestern Argus |
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“On the Bookshelf at West University Library,” Southwestern Argus, January 9, 1974 |
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“Porter Arrested for Entering Library and Stealing Cash” |
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“Katherine Skinner Brown New West U Librarian,” Houston Post, March 22, 1974 |
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“On the Bookshelf at West U Library,” Southwestern Argus January 9, 1974 |
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“On the Bookshelf at West U Library,” Southwestern Argus, December 28, 1973 |
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“On the Bookshelf at West U Library,” Southwestern Argus, January 23, 1974 |
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Photo – The 1945 volunteer Fire Department in front of West University Place City Hall |
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West University Place Annual Report and photos – “Progress Through Its People” |
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Quote by Janet Rector Swan, West University elementary school teacher 1947-1977, with photo of West U Elementary Traffic Patrol, March 1969 |
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Quote by and photo of Ben Freiler, principal of West University Elementary School, 1971-1983 |
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Ad for West University Place |
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“A Bookie raid in the 3000 block of West Holcombe” (year unknown) |
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Photos – former mayors |
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Ralph Lee, Cecil C. P. Lanmon, Jim Hammond, Pop Gill O.P. Gill, Wesley Brown, DePree Holman, Ed Morris |
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Ralph Lee, Whitt Johnson, Philipp Dunn, Paul Walling |
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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 |
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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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City Hall Microfilm Records: Miscellaneous W.U.P. Mementos |
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Proposed Archive Material, October 20, 1976 |
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Houston City Magazine, August 1986 |
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“West U one of city’s hottest,” by Kathy Nathan, The Houston Post, December 20, 1987 |
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Newspaper clipping with photo of Mayor Michael L. Parks of West University Place declaring September 17 – 23 constitution week. September 16, 1977 |
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“Ex-WUP official in unemployment flap,” by Jerry Urban, Houston Chronicle |
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“Fighting City Hall,” letters to the editor, Houston Post, 1989 |
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“Some builders exiting West U. melee,” by Ralph Bivins, Houston Chronicle, September 24, 1989 |
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“Why are my city taxes increasing so fast?” campaign flier for Jim Jenkins, April 7, 1989 |
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“West U. now has choice,” The Texan Newspaper, April 5, 1989 |
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“Ruling WUP Party challenged,” The Texan Newspaper, April 5, 1989 |
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“Independents run for WUP council,” Houston Chronicle, April 30, 1989 |
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“West University is not New England,” The Texan Newspaper, March 22, 1989 |
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“WUP’s plan has residents apprehensive” |
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“Trees spell ‘releaf’ to Houston,” The Houston Post, January 4, 1989 |
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“Abortion protested in West U.,” the Houston Post, December 19, 1988 |
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“Residents blast tax plan in West University Place,” Houston Post, November 8, 1988 |
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“74-year-old West University man dies after collision with patrol car,” The Houston Post, May 4, 1988 |
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“Both drivers possibly at fault in fatal crash,” The Houston Post, May 5, 1988 |
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“Garbage industry’s dirty deals,” The Houston Chronicle, February 1988 |
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“Officers’ cases going to jury,” The Houston Post, August 5, 1987 |
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“West University curtails water use,” The Houston Chronicle, August 26, 1987 |
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“Dry spell fails to break record of rainless days,” Houston Post, August 27, 1987 |
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“WUP officers issue water use warnings,” the Houston Chronicle, August 27, 1987 |
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Publication for the Active Age, new West U section, August/September 1987, vol. 1, issue 2 |
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“Gunfire probed, West U. cop’s action investigated,” The Texas Newspaper, May 6, 1987 |
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“Trendy West University undergoes surge in new home construction,” Houston Chronicle, April 5, 1987 |
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“Comparison of two 3 square mile areas,” F.M.B.A., August 1985 |
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“3 charged in high-style prostitution in WUP,” Houston Chronicle, May 8, 1986 |
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“Man charged with running brothel in West University Place,” Houston Post, May 8, 1986 |
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“Police say WUP home a brothel,” Houston Chronicle, May 8, 1986 |
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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 |
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Voting flier for election November 5, 1974 |
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Ballot for November 5, 1974 |
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“Time for a Team,” election information, April 6, 1985 |
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“Meet Your Candidates,” Southwestern Argus, October 30, 1974 |
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Questions about the WUP Party |
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“WUP Party seeking input,” Texan Newspaper, February 14, 1990 |
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Flier for the West University Citizens party |
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W.U. Citizens party ad, The Southwestern Argus, January 12, 1977 |
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“List of Candidates,” The Southwestern Argus, October 21, 1970 |
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Photo of Mayor O.P. Gill |
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Flier, “WUP Party track record” |
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“Job seeks man in West University Council Election,” Houston Post, November 8, 1956 |
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Receipt of space rentals from the city of West U. |
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Party campaign ad, The Southwestern Argus, January 5, 1977 |
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Election flier, January 15, 1977 |
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Flier, “Questions and answers about the West University Place Party,” October 1976 |
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Letter to Residents from West University Place Party, October 1, 1976 |
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Letter to Whitt Johnson, August 25, 1976 |
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Letter to Roberta Howard, Recreation Department, August 30, 1976 |
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Letter to John Neighbors, Chairman, West University Place Party, August 30, 1976 |
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Letter to Mr. Whitt Johnson, City manager, City of West University Place, August 11, 1976 |
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“WUP party, the non-political political party of the City of West University Place,” Houston Monthly, January 1981 |
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The WUP Party letter to West University Residents, September 15, 1980 |
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Resident Flier for West University Place party, August 5, 1974 |
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Sister City Project – West University Place/Saintes, France |
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Announcement release dated October 4, 1988 |
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Letter to Michael Parks from mayor of Saintes, France |
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Francophile Committee – first exchange, October 1989 |
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Student Exchange Information from Terry Elizondo, August 27, 1992 |
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West University – Saintes, France, Sister City Exchange program 1993 |
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Second Exchange, July, 1990 |
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Third Exchange, October 1991 |
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Letter to M. Paul Bowman, President Saintage/W.U. Foundation membership, May 27, 1992 |
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“News from Sister City Saintes, France,” City Currents, August 4, 1992 |
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Invite to Sister City Reception – Costume Party, November 1, 1991 |
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“West University et sa jumelle, la ville de Saintes,” West U Magazine, April 1992 |
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List of Saintes, France exchange 1991 |
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Letter from Paul Bauman, in French and English, April 13, 1992 |
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Letter to Michael Parks, in French and English, November 26, 1991 |
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Letter to Monsieur Gerard Desrente, May 10, 1989 |
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“Sous la menance des autoponts”, Sud-oest (local paper in Saintes), December 12, 1988 |
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Announcement on January 9, 1989 of Sister City from Mayor |
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Letter that accompanied video from Sister City to Yvette deGean, Lamar High School, January 4, 1989 |
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Proposal to participate in The Houston International Festival salute to France, October 17, 1988 |
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Letter to Mayor Monsieur Baron from WUP Mayor Michael Parks, 1988 |
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Letter from Mayor Michael Parks, October 26, 1988 |
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Letter to Madame Edrica Baheaux, October 26, 1988 |
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Letter to Monsieur Gerard Dumont, France – Consulate General, October 27, 1988 |
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Letter to Mr. Baumann, October 30, 1988 |
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Letter to Madame Arvoire, President, Cognac Association, October 26, 1988 |
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Letter to Monsieur le Maire, Ville de Saintes, October 30, 1988 |
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Letter to Mrs. Claude Surmely, November 7, 1988 |
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Map of Region |
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Photo of mayor with proclamation |
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Crest of Region |
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Brochure of Le Plat D’Etain |
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Letter from Brigitte Jarrige, October 1, 1988 |
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List of Chicago media |
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Memo from Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jr. regarding Cognac week in Chicago, August 29, 1988 |
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Letter to Ms. Anna Hovaguimian, French Trade Commission, August 15, 1988 |
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Letter from P. Bauman, bureau de Saintes, September 28, 1988 |
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Letter of information from P. Bauman, September 28, 1988 |
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Magazine Trimestriel De La Ville De Saintes, March 1993 |
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History of the community |
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“Tiny Suburb was founded 7 years ago,” The Southwestern Times Scrapbook |
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Crain Ready-Cut House Company Residential Additions included Southside Place |
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1928 Houston City Engineering Dept Map with gas distribution lines |
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Paper Memorabilia of Whitt Johnson, donated November 10, 1998 |
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Western Union Telegram to Whitt Johnson, September 11, 1970, from Erik Jonsson, Mayor, Dallas |
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Letter from Denny L. Arnold, City Manager, City of Schertz, November 5, 1975 |
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“WUP City Council may have met illegally,” by Ed Conaway, Houston Chronicle |
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Letter to Citizens of West University Place from Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc, January 3, 1994 |
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Letter to Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro-Tem and Members of the City Council, with attached letter from WUP Parks Fund, Inc, May 6, 1993 |
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Letter from Dean Gorham, Director, Texas Municipal Retirement System, September 15, 1969 |
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“Ex-city manager hits new WUP policies,” by Ed Conaway, Houston Chronicle |
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Village News, Vol. 11, #33, January 17, 1996 |
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The Journal, page 11, October 1995 |
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The West U Journal, Page 14, December 1993 |
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Note from David Henshall with press cutting from County Express, Great Britain, November 18, 1968 |
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“Thank You Childress,” The Childress Index, Childress, Texas, October 19, 1995 |
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“West U. Parks earns national award,” Houston Chronicle, December 13, 1995 |
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“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 |
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“Expert advice helpful in making decision in West U.,” The Bellaire Texan, vol. 27, #9, September 22, 1982 |
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“Citizen Participation Highlights West U. Commission Meeting,” The Southwestern Argus, Vol. 17, #4, May 24, 1978 |
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“Rosenbaum says West University overstaffed, seeks street improvements,” The Southwestern Argus, Vol. 17 # 34, December 20, 1978 |
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“West U. election first step in dealing with growing pains,” by Terri Williams, The Houston Post |
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“Task Force Recommends Purchase of YMCA Property,” Village News, Vol. 10 # 26, November 23, 1994 |
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City Currents of West University Place, vol. 5, #2, February 1978 |
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“Wrong Way Corrigan dies,” Houston Chronicle, December 13, 1995 |
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“I stared death right in face, Houstonian recalls,” Houston Chronicle, January 2, 1994 |
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Papers Donated by Adelle Pittman Estate |
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“West University Place – 1975 to Present,” by Adelle C. Pittman, January 1990 |
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“For History of West University Place….” |
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6501 Vanderbilt Avenue – statement by Mrs. Oscar (Leah) Lynch, August 1990 |
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“Excerpts from Sequel to The History of West University Place, Texas,” by Adelle C. Pittman, September 1986 |
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“Architectural Control, The price of Progress, so-called, OR the demise of WUPs Charming, Small Town Atmosphere,” by Adelle C. Pittman |
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“On Preserving the historical ‘flavor’ and ‘character’ of WUP,” by Adelle C. Pittman |
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“West University and Whooping Cranes?” by Adelle C. Pittman |
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WUP History – 1994 |
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“West University Home Market said to be Stabilizing,” Village Life, May 21, 1986 |
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City of West University Place General Information |
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City of West University Place Boards, Committees and Employees |
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West University Place City Currents, vol. 21 #10, October 1994 |
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“1990 Trees for West U,” January 23, 1990 |
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West University History – Mrs. Emma Weis Krenzler |
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City of West University Subdivision and Zoning Map, July 31, 1986 |
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“Major Achievements in Police Department 1979/1980,” by Frank W. Robinson, Chief of Police for WUP, September 30, 1980 |
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Postcard photos of the Toonerville Trolley, 1910 – 1927 |
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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 |
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Photos of the new Pershing Junior High School – 1949, donated by Carolyn Schill Rappazzo |
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Pershing Junior High School, 1928 |
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University Boulevard in front of West University Place Elementary School, late 1930s – early 1940s |
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“City’s Elementary School,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952 |
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West University Safety Patrol – 1945 |
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“Traffic Patrol at Work,” Southwestern Times, December 19, 1946 |
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“History of WUP Elementary School Flavored with tales of Active P.T.A.” |
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“West U schools once in a district of their own,” West University Place City Currents, July 1997 |
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“West University Elementary School Celebrates 75 Years,” WUP Historical Society Member News, October 2000 |
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“Historically Speaking…..75 years ago,” West University Place City Currents, October 2000 |
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West University School report card for Daniel Smothers, January 29, 1926 and June 4, 1927 |
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Friends of West University Place Parks |
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Park Lovers Ball program, February 14, 1998 |
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“Parks Visions become a Reality,” West University Place City Currents, May 1995 |
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“The Friends’ projects raise $400,000 so far for parks,” The West U Journal, April 1995 |
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“Vision, generosity boost West U parks,” West U Sun, April 1995 |
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“Park Expansion and Renovation Depends on Support of West U Citizens,” by Jeanne Marosis |
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West University Parks Brochure, 1990s |
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Making of West University |
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Photo of Pershing Place addition |
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City Hall Chatter, official publication for City of West University Employees, issue #8, June 1953 |
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Newspaper article on West University Place Building & Realty Co., Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952 |
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“Pioneer Country,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952 |
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Map of Subdivision of the A.C. Reynolds League |
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Copy of Land Grant to Allen C. Reynolds, dated April 23, 1831, filed January 18, 1949. |
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City Currents, Vol. 1, #1, April 1974 |
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Map showing West University Place, a part of the A.C. Reynolds survey, recorded deed vol. 387, page 169 |
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Map showing West University Place, a part of the A.C. Reynolds survey, March 13, 1920 |
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Returns of Elections and Oaths of Office, January 12, 1925 |
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City Currents, Vol. 4, #10, November 1977 |
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City Currents, Vol. 5, #2, February 1978 |
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Annexation Follies, 1946 |
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“West University Softball Association” by Sunny McKinnon |
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City of West University Charter |
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Time Capsule |
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List of contents placed in City Hall walls in 1999 |
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Negatives of 6 photos that went into the time capsule |
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List of WUP City Employees, dated October 22, 1954 |
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List of WUP Fire Department employees, October, 1954 |
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List of WUP Police Department employees, October 23, 1954 |
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List of contents put into time capsule in 1955 |
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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 |
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Roster of Cub Scout pack #263, October 22, 1954 |
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Proclamation for Dr. Ferid Murad Day, December 10, 1998 |
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List of West University Place Employees, January 1, 1999 |
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Photo of West University Place Colts 1961 Pee Wee Little League Champions with roster |
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“Rockenbaugh’s Resignation could cost West U. more,” Village Life, Vol. VII, #12, March 21, 1990 |
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“WUP city manager quits amid newspaper, community criticism,” Houston Chronicle, February 14, 1990 |
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“Ex-WUP official in unemployment flap,” Houston Chronicle |
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West U Ephemera |
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Cards from Whitt F. Johnson, circa 1954 |
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Invitation to the Official Opening of the Municipal Building of City of West University Place, March 18, 1955 |
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Saint Mark’s Evangelist, weekly news bulletin of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, October 24, 1954 |
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Card from the Desk of city controller Corry, circa 1954 |
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West University Place Fire Department Personnel Roster under C.V. Reynolds, Fire Chief |
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“Meet our Newest Trustee – Whitt Johnson is ‘Booster’,” Texas Municipal Retirement System Newsletter, Vol. 3, #1, February 1952 |
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“West U tries to avoid the pitfalls of progress,” The Houston Post, March 19, 1989 |
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“The Chicken or the Egg?” and “Early West U,” West U Magazine |
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“Community House gets huge fan,” Southwestern Times |
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“This Old House,” by Joann Mitchell, West U Magazine |
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“Astronaut Tom Stafford returns Space Mementos,” July 22, 1966 |
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“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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West University Redevelopment Study, by Charles Wood, Jones Graduate School, Rice University, December 3, 1984 |
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12 Folders Negatives |
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Series 3: Title Abstracts and Other House Documents |
| Box |
Folder |
| 17 |
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Abstract of Rice Court – from Beverly Kennerly |
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Deed of Purchase, Carl J. Smith and wife Lillian Louise Smith, January 28, 1949 |
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Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien, Carl J. Smith and wife Lillian Louise Smith, January 24, 1938 |
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Plat of Property, 2907 Amherst St. May 14, 1956 |
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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 |
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Abstract of Title, #35414, to Rice Court A.C. Reynolds Survey, in Harris County, Texas, November 9, 1925. |
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Arbaugh Abstract – from William M. Arbaugh |
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Deed of Trust #10606, Ernest Dale Arbaugh, filed December 31, 1940 |
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Complete Abstract of Title to Rice Court, #35414, prepared November 5, 1926 |
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Abstract of Title, #43882, Loan #41-C 8620 for lot #23i, block #9, prepared June 5, 1929. |
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Escrow Transmittal and Agreement, for Ernest D. Arbaugh, 2812 Jarrard Street, Houston 5, Texas, March 14, 1950. |
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Supplemental Abstract of Title, #641194, November 27, 1934 |
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3132 Rice Blvd – Anna Barnett |
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Abstract of Title to lot #18, in block #6, Rice Court Addition, #43778, prepared May 1, 1929. |
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Supplemental Abstract of Title to Lot 18 in block 6 of Rice Court, #55221, December 15, 1930 |
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Supplemental Abstract of Title to lot 18 in block 6 of Rice Court, #55293, December 22, 1930 |
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Supplemental Abstract of Title to Lot 18 in block 6 of Rice Court, #57960, October 5, 1931 |
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Abstract of Title to Rice Court, #35414, October 1926 |
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4142 Riley – Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Heflin |
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Tax Statement for 1948 |
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HISD Tax Payment, December 23, 1948 |
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City of West University Place, December 9, 1948 |
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State and County Tax Receipt |
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Tax Statement for 1949 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 16, 1949 |
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State and County Tax Receipt |
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HISD Tax Payment, December 14, 1949 |
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Tax Statement for 1950 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 13, 1950 |
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State and County Tax Receipt |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 22, 1950 |
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Tax Statement for 1951 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, January 3, 1952 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, January 31, 1952 |
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HISD Tax Payment, December 12, 1951 |
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Tax Statement for 1952 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 29, 1952 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, December 31, 1953 |
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HISD Tax Payment, December 31, 1952 |
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Tax Statement for 1953 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, November 27, 1953 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, December 30, 1953 |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 18, 1953 |
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Tax Statement for 1954 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, December 23, 1954 |
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State and County Tax Receipt January 31, 1955 |
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HISD Tax Payment, December 1, 1954 |
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Tax Statement for 1955 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, September 26, 1955 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, December 27, 1955 |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 25, 1955 |
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Tax Statement for 1956 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, November 14, 1956 |
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State and County Tax Receipt |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 21, 1956 |
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Tax Statement for 1957 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 22, 1957 |
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State and County Tax Receipt |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 5, 1957 |
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Tax Statement for 1958 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 27, 1958 |
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State and County Tax Receipt December 30, 1958 |
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HISD Tax Payment, December 15, 1958 |
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Tax Statement for 1959 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 26, 1959 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, December 23, 1959 |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 16, 1959 |
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Tax Statement for 1960 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 17, 1960 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, December 27, 1960 |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 17, 1960 |
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Tax Statement for 1961 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 20, 1961 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, October 18, 1961 |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 27, 1961 |
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Tax Statement for 1962 |
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Tax Receipt from the City of West University Place, October 10, 1962 |
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State and County Tax Receipt, December 21, 1962 |
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HISD Tax Payment, November 23, 1962 |
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Deed of Trust for Harold E. McCarty and wife, Jessie S. McCarty, #28927, filed May 5, 1939 |
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Mortgagee’s Policy, #16586, May 5, 1939 |
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Vendor’s Lien Note for Harold E. McCarty and wife, Jessie S. McCarty. Paid in Full, March 23, 1945 |
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Release of Lien #710061, executed by Harold E McCarty and wife, Jessie S. McCarty, April 17, 1939 |
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Warranty Deed to Harold E. McCarty and wife Jessie S. McCarty, #130200, Filed March 11, 1943 |
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Valley Forge Insurance Co, Homeowner’s Policy for Dennis G. Heflin and wife Catherine Heflin, May 8, 1961 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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City of West University |
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Aerial Survey around Bray’s (not Braes) Bayou, 1930-1935 |
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Map of Subdivision of A.C. Reynolds League |
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West University Place 1930’s |
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Houston Aerial Photos 1935 |
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Topography Survey in 1915, Bellaire Quadrangle. Copy of University of Houston, Geology Department. Donated by Hugh Rafferty on 2/11/98 |
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West University Plat Maps. Date of this map around 1948 |
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Plat maps from clippings file, Texas History Room, file MSS 118, Folder 23-WUP |
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Map 1928 |
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Map 1927 |
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Map of Houston from Fantham & Fantham, owners and developers of Colonial Terrace and Windermere additions. |
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Map of City Limits with date of each extension |
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Topography of Houston, Harris County, Texas, 1921 |
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City of West University Place Subdivision Map 1998 |
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City of West University Place Street Map, 1998 |
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Map 917.641F, May 1941, Texas Room |
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Map of Proposed Incorporated Limits of WUP, October 28, 1923 |
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Map of WUP with subdivisions identified |
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Corps of Engineers Flood Map of Bellaire Quadrangle, 1946 edition |
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Drain District map #12, January 2, 1923 |
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Topography Map Bellaire edition of 192?, survey done in 1915 |
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Kent Place, second section, A.C. Reynolds survey, June 28, 1938 |
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Map showing Belle-Court, December 1919 |
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Bissonnet Place, April 1927 |
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Map of College Court, #173051, January 1925 |
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Map of College View Addition #3, #148370, April 26, 1924 |
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Map of 4th subdivision, Collegeview, #247196, April 5, 1926 |
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Map of Fairhaven Addition, November 1921 |
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Map of Kent Place, block 2, October 19, 1936 |
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Kent Place, second section, June 28, 1938 |
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Krenzler Courts, and addition to West University Place, September 18, 1948 |
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Ordinance Amendment of code. Ordinance #909, January 27, 1969 |
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Ordinance Amendment #879, October 10, 1966 |
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Plat of Survey in Monticello Addition, for proposed Townhouse Development, December 12, 1968 |
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Plat of Survey for Pershing Place, December, 1938 |
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Plat of Survey Preston Place, #187170, April 24, 1925 |
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Plat of Survey Quenby Court, #313035, February 26, 1946 |
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Plat of Survey Sunset Terrace, #20516, February 11, 1941 |
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Plat of Survey Tangley Terrace, #273235, April 11, 1940 |
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Plat of Survey Cambridge Place |
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Plat of Survey Cunningham 12 Acres |
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#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 |
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Abstract of Title: Lot 1, Block 11 |
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#860526 – lot 1 in block 11 of West University Place (November 23, 1936) donated by Audrey Burgess 2/13/98 |
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#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 |
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#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 |
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#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 |
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Abstract of Title: Lot 1, Block 11 |
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#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 #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. |
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Abstract of Title supplement #96764 – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court addition (February 6, 1946) |
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Abstract of Title supplement #38512 – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court addition (July 5, 1927) |
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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. |
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Engineer Survey – lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court (March 25, 1941) (3 copies) |
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Deed of Trust Note #17561 for C.C. Surber and Janie Surber, lot 3 block 9 in Rice Court (July 13, 1936) |
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Deed of Trust #70760 of C.C. Surber and wife Janie Surber (filed July 25, 1936) |
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Release of Deed of Trust #36134 of C.C. Surber and wife Janie Surber (June 4, 1941) |
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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 |
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Promissory Note by John Harrison Pollard with Buffalo Insurance Company (June 7, 1947) |
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American Title Guaranty Company Owner’s Policy #21576 to Bertha R. Houck on lot 3 in block 9 of Rice Court (March 25, 1941) |
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Promissory Vendor’s Lien Note for Joseph and Kate Ramsay (January 25, 1946) |
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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) |
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Real Estate Note between Joseph and Kate Ramsay and Bertha R. Houck (January 25, 1946) |
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Real Estate Note lot 3 block 9 of Rice Court of Henry J. Hauschild (April 10, 1947) |
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Deed of Trust for lot 3 block 9 for Henry J. Hauschild (April 4, 1947) |
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Warranty Deed between C.C. Surber and Janie Surber and Janie Houck (March 24, 1941) |
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Letter to Henry J. Hauschild from National Bank of Commerce (February 28, 1947) |
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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. |
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Abstract of Title #35414 – complete Abstract of Title to Rice Court (November 5, 1926) |
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Partial Abstract of Title #255412 – (filed October 4, 1926) |
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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) |
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Abstract of Title #61392 – Lot 6, Block 44, West University Place 2nd Addition (January 13, 1936) |
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Copy of Zoning Board minutes January 19, 1950 |
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Copy of Zoning Board minutes May 19, 1949 |
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Copy of Zoning Board minutes February 16, 1950 |
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Abstract of Title #60528 – lot 6 block 44 West University Place (November 24, 1926) |
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Abstract of Title #60836 – lot 6 block 44 West University Place (December 27, 1935) |
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Abstract of Title supplement #27821 – Lot 6 and 7 in Block 1 of College View subdivision (April 28, 1925) |
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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 |
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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 |
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November 19, 1948 |
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December 16, 1948 |
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January 20, 1949 |
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February 18, 1949 |
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March 14, 1949 |
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March 17, 1949 |
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April 14, 1949 |
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April 22, 1949 |
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May 19, 1949 |
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June 16, 1949 |
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July 21, 1949 (2 copies) |
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August 18, 1949 |
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September 15, 1949 |
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October 6, 1949 |
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October 19, 1949 |
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November 18, 1949 |
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December 15, 1949 |
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January 19, 1950 |
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February 16, 1950 |
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March 16, 1950 |
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April 20, 1950 |
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May 18, 1950 |
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June 12, 1950 |
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June 15, 1950 |
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June 16, 1950 |
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June 26, 1950 |
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July 20, 1950 |
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City of West University Place letters |
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February 25, 1950 |
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January 20, 1950 |
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August 30, 1949 |
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April 25, 1949 |
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April 11, 1949 |
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April 4, 1949 |
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April 2, 1949 |
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March 23, 1949 |
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March 14, 1949 |
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February 28, 1949 |
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January 25, 1949 |
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February 14, 1949 |
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November 4, 1948 |
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June 6, 1949 |
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July 25, 1949 |
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May 23, 1949 |
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December 13, 1949 |
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From Whitt Johnson, city secretary |
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October 14, 1949 |
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December 9, 1949 |
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November 16, 1949 |
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June 14, 1949 |
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May 19, 1949 |
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To Zoning Board from John T. Crook |
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December 15, 1948 |
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From James F. Jolly, city of West University Place building inspector |
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December 31, 1948 |
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From Mayor C.P. Lanmon |
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January 26, 1949 |
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June 14, 1950 |
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June 20, 1950 |
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From James B. Penny |
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From Chilton Bryan |
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West University Place Party – donated by David and Betty Hannah, April 23, 1988 |
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Party By-Laws, dated February 1985 |
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Nominating Convention, March 16, 1989 |
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Campaign Treasurer’s Report, April 6, 1989 |
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Membership Registration forms |
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Officer and Board Members, 1989 |
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List of Supporters |
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List of Former Council Members |
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1989 WUP Nominating Committee |
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Treasurer’s Report, January 31, 1989 |
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Party letter, January 16, 1989 |
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Invite to Party Wine and Cheese, January 26, 1989 |
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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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Annual Report 1950 |
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Annual Report 1952 |
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Annual Report 1953 |
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Annual Report 1954 |
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Annual Report 1955 |
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Annual Report 1956 |
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Annual Report 1957 |
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Annual Report 1959 |
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Annual Report 1960 |
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Annual Report 1961 |
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Annual Report 1963 |
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Annual Report 1964 |
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Annual Report 1965 |
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Annual Report 1966 |
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Annual Report 1971 |
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Annual Report 1972 |
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Annual Report 1973 |
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Annual Report 1974 |
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Annual Report 1977/1978 |
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Annual Budget 1980, supplement to Southwestern Argus |
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Churches of West University Place |
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Photo of all six churches on the front cover of the 1966 City’s Annual Report |
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Short biography of West University Baptist Church |
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35th Anniversary Celebration of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1980 |
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Capital Funds Campaign pamphlet for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1994 |
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Golden Anniversary of West University United Methodist Church |
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“Call it Faith,” a brief history of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1893 to April 22, 1990 |
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Photos of the Churches of WUP: |
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City of West University Place – General Ephemera |
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Invitation to the official opening of the Municipal Building, March 18, 1955 |
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Sunny McKinnon, February 12, 2003 |
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“West U’s history shows growth, weird ordinances,” West University Examiner, July 9, 2003 |
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“West University acreage was once a working farm for the poor,” West University Examiner, January 29, 2003 |
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“West University Council passes ordinance annexing Southside and Bellaire in New Year’s Eve Coup,” Southwestern Times, January 3, 1946 |
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“Let’s stop worrying about peanuts!” Southwestern Times, May 24, 1946 |
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“Mediated Merger – cartoon,” Southwestern Times, January 10, 1946 |
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“Local lore, Texas herbs are topics of West U Historical Society” |
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“WUPHS seeks historical marker citing 75-plus years,” West University Examiner, December 11, 2002 |
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“West U cuts may ease tax hike in 2003,” West University Examiner, September 18, 2002 |
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WUP Fire Department |
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Photo of WUP Fire Department, 1950s |
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Photo of the 1945 volunteer Fire Department in front of West University Place City Hall |
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“West U Firetruck with some ‘volunteers’” |
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“Open House planned by WUP Firemen,” The Houston Chronicle, May 27, 1948 |
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“20 Years Together” |
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“Elected by WU Firemen,” The Houston Chronicle, December 29, 1949 |
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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 |
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“Civic Club at Work,” The Citizen Magazine Supplement, September 19, 1947 |
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“Neighbors and fireman save Talbot street home,” Southwestern Times, July 24, 1947 |
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“Fighting Fires in West University Place” |
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“Firemen’s New Radio System Proves Worth on First Emergency,” Southwestern Times, September 4, 1947 |
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“West University Fire Department Announces Plans for Organizing Life Saving Squad,” Southwestern Times, September 18, 1947 |
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“W. University Lions give City Firemen Gas Mask Equipment,” Southwestern Times, October 9 |
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“West University Firemen will Observe 20th Birthday Friday,” The Citizen, May 26, 1946 |
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Certificate for Instructor Training for Fire Department Officers to A.L. (Smokey) |
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Newspaper photo of flooding in West University showing West University volunteer fireman Jimmy Williams. |
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Newspaper photo, “First Volunteer Firemen,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952 |
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Newspaper photo, “W.U.P. Fire Department,” photo courtesy of Frank Golden |
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History of the Volunteer Fire Dept. of the City of West University Place, 1928 to 1944 |
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“‘Chain Smokers’ arrested in theft of cigarettes, $300,” The Houston Post, March 8, 1953 |
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Invite to formal dedication ceremony of the City of West University Place New Police Building, May 18, 1985 |
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Photo of George Ashcraft and officer W.M. McDonald, donated by Harold Shipp |
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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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Newspaper photo, “They Protect West University Citizenry,” Southwestern Times, April 17, 1952 |
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“Officers Begin Classes in Basic Enforcement,” Southwestern Argus, vol. 13, #33, March 18, 1970 |
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Scrapbook about West University Place – Collected by J.W. Clarke, 1934-1961.
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These three scrapbooks contain photographs, clippings, etc., and are in excellent condition. |
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Vol. 1 – 1990 – May 25, 1995 |
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Vol. 2 – June 1995 – October 1997 |
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Vol. 3 – September 1997 – October 2004 |
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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 |
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Legacies & Legends Poster |
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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 |
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Photographs from the album of the family of Bill Gee who was a West University Place resident from 1935 until his death in 1992 |
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Photo of Ben Freiler, principal of West University Elementary School, 1971 – 1983, with photo of school |
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Photos of the Schoenfield home today (1999) and during the 1949 snowfall |
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Erwin Shopping Center Ad, Southwestern Times, October 11, 1945. Donated by the Friends of West University Library |
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Photo of Pershing Junior High School, 1942 |
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Photo of Pershing Junior High School , 1926 with short history |
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Photo of University Blvd in front of Pershing Junior High |
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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 |
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Photo of 3700 block of Rice Boulevard, the entrance to the subdivision known as Pershing Place. Photo courtesy of Diann Teas, Teas Nursery |
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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 |
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Photo of one of the City’s early fire trucks. Photo courtesy of the City of West University Place |
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Photo from 1950s of Merrill Whitehead with cartoon of hers published in the Houston Chronicle |
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Photo of Traffic Patrol from West University Elementary School, 1969 |
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Photos and story from Geneva Smyth, 1993 |
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Photo and story from Roy and Genevieve Demme, residents on Buffalo Speedway since 1940 |
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Story from George Williams, resident of West University Place since 1931 |
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Photo and story of 1940 Snowfall from Audrey Schoenfield, resident of West University Place since April 1939 |
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Photo of construction around West University Place Elementary School |
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Rice Blvd. Foodmarket Ad, Southwestern Times, October 4, 1945 and August 1, 1946 |
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Newspaper Photo “College Daze,” Southwestern Times, September 12, 1993. Donated by Friends of West University Library |
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Newspaper ad for the Village Theater for July 1945 |
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Newspaper Ad for Mading’s Drug Store, 2402 University Boulevard |
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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 |
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Photo of downtown West University Place, the shopping center on University near Edloe |
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Photo of home in West University of Bill Gee. Photo courtesy of Ruth Gee |
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Photo of homes on Brompton, the Caseys’, the Branns’, and the Reigers |
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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 |
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Photo of early 1900s when Bellaire Boulevard was a dirt and shell road |
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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 |
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Photos of home at 2921 Duke off Belmont from Brompton in 1933 and story from Mable Whitehead |
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Abstract printed on foam board of town of West University Place, Steward Abstract Company, page 90 and page 91 |
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Southwest Houston plat prior to development of West University Place, 1916 |
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West University Place Second Addition, 1923 plat |
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Map of West University Place, a part of The A.C. Reynolds Survey, March 13, 1920 |
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Framed watercolor of 5424 Fairmont, donated to the West University Historical Society by Virginia Lloyd |
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“West University residents try to keep bulldozers from plowing up history,” The Houston Post, September 30, 1993 |
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“New $280,000 WUP City Hall even has its own 2-cell Jail,” The Houston Post, March 18, 1955 |
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Scrapbook: History of West University Garden Club, 1934 |
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Front page of Southwestern Times, Vol. 8, #17, February 14, 1952 |
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Southwestern Times, 25th Anniversary edition, April 17, 1952 |
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“Emma recalls when Kirby was a prairie,” Lifestyle, Houston Chronicle, September 6, 1976 |
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Houston Chronicle Rotogravure Magazine, March 6, 1949 |
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“Hairdresser Kills Brother-in-Law ‘Who Was Like a Son,’” Southwestern Times |
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“2 Safecrackers Slain by West University Police!” The Houston Press, vol. 42, #258, July 22, 1953 |
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“2 Safecrackers Slain on Supermarket Roof,” The Houston Chronicle, vol. 52, #282, July 22, 1953 |
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Front Page Detective Magazine, April 1958 issue |
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J.M.H. Super Markets Ad, Suburbia Reporter, November 21, 1979 |
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Topography, Bellaire quadrangle, Harris County, Texas, edition of 1921 |
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Plat for City of West University Place, January 1950 |
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Posters advertising 1998 Walking Tour |
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Banner for West University Place Historical Society |
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Separated Materials note |
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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. |
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1970s Police Badge #13, donated by Chief Brye |
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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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Series 6.1: Transcriptions
– often containing supporting information or photographs |
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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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Whitt Johnson 11/10/98 (partially transcribed) |
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Fred Brown, 2610 Pemberton, 10/27/97 |
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Major and Susan Bradshaw, 3219 University Blvd., 6/10/96 |
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Ruth Wise, 3514 Plum, 3/22/96 |
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Leah “Lil” Lynch, 2011 Albans, 10/10/95 (partially transcribed due to bad tape) |
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Jessie and Fannie Mae Alexander, 2918 Pittsburg, 11/9/94 (partially transcribed due to bad tape) |
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Virginia Reed 10/22/00 |
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Essie Richey, 3715 Georgetown, 7/15/1998 – interesting, race relations, medicine, education, and business, well-told. |
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Jimmy Bryant, 4101 Albans, 11/3/98 |
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James Richard Willet, 3309 Robinhood, 6/26/03 – does not want to be published. |
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Edith Rhodes (newspaper clippings only) |
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Kim Sterling 11/1996 – meeting about fundraising for WUPHS |
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Walking Tour 12/3/95 |
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Series 6.2: Recordings |
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Geneva Smyth 8/11/93 and Dorothy Rieger 8/26/93 (both on 2 tapes) |
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Roy and Genevieve Demme 8/18/93 |
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Janet Rector Swan 9/1/93 and Ben Freiler 9/9/93 (on 1 tape) |
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LaDelle Stevens 1/15/95 |
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Nadine McCormick 5/19/95 |
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Hugh Rafferty 5/30/95 |
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Susie Timmerman 6/19/95 |
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Merl Howell 8/9/95 |
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Dorothy Hagner 10/6/95 |
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Beverly Green 2/14/96 |
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Edna Kerr 1/7/1997 |
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Dan Smothers 8/26/98 |
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Terry Stevenson (fire chief of WUP) 8/31/98 |
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Bertha Seussmuth 9/23/98 |
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Rudy Darilek (JMH) 10/19/98 |
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Gary Brye (WUP police chief) 11/3/98 |
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Whitt Johnson 11/10/98 |
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Whitt Johnson #2 11/10/98 |
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Whitt Johnson 3/2/02 |
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Major and Susan Bradshaw 6/10/96 |
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Ruth Wise 3/22/96 |
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Leah “Lil” Lynch 10/10/95 |
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Jessie and Fannie Mae Alexander 11/9/94 |
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Virginia Reed 10/22/00 |
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Essie Richey 7/15/98 |
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Jimmy Bryant 11/3/98 |
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James Richard Willet 6/26/03 |
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Edith Rhodes 8/1/98 |
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Janice Donalson 9/21/96: “The Legacy of Ben Hooper” |
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Harold Shipp 8/24/98 |
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Ross Albans |
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Oddie Wiley (microcassette) |
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Carolyn Baker 5/5/99 |
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Jim Hammond 3/6/02 |
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Mary Ann Holman Porter and Barbara Holman Lopez (on one tape) |
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Kim Sterling 11/1996 |
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Walking Tour 12/3/95 |
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Whitt Johnson 9/21/95 |
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Carol Burke 3/4/96 |
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Bob Barnette 3/97 |
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Janice Donalson and June Begeman 9/21/96 (on one tape) |
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“Reminiscences of WU” 9/22/96 |
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Jack Rafferty “Early Days in WUP” 3/28/95 (video recording) |
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JMH Party – 11/18/2000 |
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