Texas Offshore Terminal Commission: An Inventory of Records at the Texas State Archives, 1958-1975 (bulk 1973-1975)


Overview
	Creator:	Texas Offshore Terminal Commission.
	Title:	Records
	Dates:	1958-1975
	Dates:	(bulk 1973-1975)
	Abstract:	The records of the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission include correspondence, reports, minutes, meeting files, newspaper clippings, films, tapes, maps, financial records, and its research library. Dates covered are 1958-1975, with the bulk dating from 1973 to 1975. The Commission's task of developing a plan for deepdraft terminals or harbors to accomodate supertankers is well covered in these records.
	Quantity:	50 cubic ft. including maps, microfilm, audio recordings, and photographs
	Language	English.

Agency History

The Texas Offshore Terminal Commission was created by an act of the 4th Called Session of the 62nd Legislature for the purpose of developing a plan for deepdraft terminals or ports to accomodate super-tankers. The operations of the Commission were directed by a nine member body appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The plan had to consider legal, environmental, engineering and socio-economic factors. The plan would include the site, design, financing, management and ownership of the facility. After extensive research and study, the Commission completed its final plan in January, 1974. The Commission proposed that a facility be constructed in the Gulf of Mexico, some twelve miles off the Brazoria County coast, consisting of an offshore pumping platform and a number of single point mooring buoys. Following subsequent public and legislative committee hearings concerning the plan, it was presented to the 64th Legislature. Having successfully completed its assigned task, the Commission adjourned "sine die" on June 26, 1975, and the agency officially ceased to function on August 31, 1975.

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Scope and Contents of the Records

The records of the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission include correspondence, reports, minutes, meeting files, newspaper clippings, films, tapes, maps, financial records, and their research library. Dates covered are 1958-1975, with the bulk dating from 1973 to 1975. The Commission's task of developing a plan for deepdraft terminals or harbors to accomodate supertankers is well covered in these records.

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Organization of the Records
	These records are organized into eleven series:

		General operating files, [ca. 1973]-1975, 14.1 cubic ft.
		Commissioners' files, [ca. 1973]-1975, 3.76 cubic ft. and ten photographs
		Commission meetings, 1973-1975, 1.41 cubic ft.
		Minutes, 1973-1975, 1.41 cubic ft.
		Newspaper clippings, 1973-1975, 2.35 cubic ft.
		Films, [ca.1970]-1975, 0.5 cubic ft.
		Recording tapes, 1973-1975, 0.94 cubic ft.
		Slides, [ca. 1973]-1975, fractional
		Maps and oversize drawings, 1961-1975, 2.57 cubic ft.
		Library, 1958-1975, 23.85 cubic ft. (approximately 850 volumes)
		Supplemental files, 1973-1975, 2.35 cubic ft.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials. Many of the maps are too large to permit photocopying.

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Index Terms
	The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.
	Subjects:
		Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.
		Offshore structures--Texas.
		Harbors--Texas.
	Document Types:
		Minutes--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Correspondence--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Reports--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Maps--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Clippings--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Audio tapes--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Financial records--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
		Audiovisual materials--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.
	Functions:
		Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

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Related Material


	The following materials are offered as possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The listing is not exhaustive.
	Texas State Archives
		Texas Coastal and Marine Council, Records, 1968-1985, 36 cubic ft.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item and cite the series), Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 1975/173

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission, August 4, 1975.

Processing Information

Texas State Archives staff

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Detailed Description of the Records

General operating files, [ca. 1973]-1975,
14.1 cubic ft.

These records constitute the general research and correspondence files compiled by the staff of the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission during the course of its existence, dating circa 1973 to 1975. Records consist mostly of incoming and outgoing correspondence. Other types of records that are interfiled with the correspondence include magazine articles, newsletters, newspaper clippings, speeches, transcripts of testimony before legislative committees, and copies of the Commission's plan for an offshore terminal. Much of the correspondence concerns the plan of the Offshore Terminal Commission for a deepwater facility for supertankers. The questions of site selection, engineering design, environmental controls, financing, and ownership resulted in many letters that the Commission considered in drafting its plan. After the plan had been submitted to the Legislature, its recommendations for public financing and ownership continued to draw attention. The correspondence reveals the amount of opposition and the strategies the Commission took in countering criticism and lobbying for its plan. A large amount of routine correspondence is also present and includes requests for copies of the plan and applications for employment with the Commission. Correspondents of note include private consultants; oil and gas companies; banks, stock brokerages and other potential investors; navigation districts and port authorities; local, state and federal agencies and elected officials; and universities. Records in the Supplemental files series are similar to these records and may duplicate some materials.

Arrangement

These records are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Harbors--Texas.

Document Types:

Correspondence--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Clippings--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Speeches--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Transcripts--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Newsletters--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), General operating files, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

None.

Alphabetic:

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Alphabet, A - L

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Alphabet, M - Z

Ameraport

Coastal States Organization

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Harbor Island

Hershey

Invitations

Law

Loop

Mecom, John W.

National Ocean Industry Association

Nelson

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News Clippings: New Yorker Article

Rice Hotel

Services:

Hickman Reporting Service

Kelly Service

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Associations

Authorities: Gulf Coastal Waste Disposal Authority

Cities

Consultants (Independent):

Jones, Ron

Ereli, Eliezer

Bernhard, Verner, Liipfert, and McPherson

Companies

Corporation: Terri Young Corporation

Architects:

CRS Design

Tension Structures

Construction

Engineering:

Engineering Firms

Pepe, John J.

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Environmental

Equipment:

Pirelli Cable Systems

International Marine and Industrial Supply

Other Equipment Company

Financial

Oil Company

Training

Other Companies

Conferences

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Conferences:

Offshore Technology Conference

Seattle, U.S.A. -- The Oceans and National Economic Development

Conventions:

Constitutional Convention

Continental Shelf Convention

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Cross

Distribution

Environmental:

Groups:

Environmental Groups

Sierra Club GCRCC

Policy Center

Protection Agency:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Distribution

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Federal:

Coast Guard

Committees:

Appropriations

Commerce

Congressional Committees

Energy

Interior

Joint Committees:

Senate Committees on Interior, Commerce and Public Works

National Commission on Water Supply

Merchant Marine and Fisheries

Public Works

Congressional Record

Council on Environmental Quality

Department of State

Executive Department

Federal Trade Commission

Health Education and Welfare

Interior

National Petroleum Council

Government Printing Office

Commerce

Congress

Maritime Administration

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Congress

Corps of Engineers: Charts

Labor

Texas Delegation

White House:

Inter Agency Task Force

National Security Agency

Southwest Federal Regional Council

White House

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Finance:

Blyth Eastman, Dillon Company

Underwood, Neuhaus Company

Dillon, Read & Company Incorporated

Esso Production

First National Bank in Dallas

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Goldman, Sachs, & Company

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Tenner & Smith, Incorporated

Salomon Brothers

Smith Barney & Company

Memorandum for Record

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Hearings:

Texas Senate

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission

Economic Development Committee

Legislation:

Federal

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Federal

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Federal

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State:

Draft Bills to Establish Texas Offshore Terminal Authority

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Other Legislation

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Other Legislation

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Meetings:

Meetings

Open Meetings / Law

Oil:

Atlantic Richfield

Cities Service Oil Company

Gulf Oil Corporation

Exxon Company

Mobil Oil Company

Phillips Petroleum Company

Shell Oil Company

Oil Daily Forum

Oil Spills

Port Authorities:

Delaware River Port

Port of Beaumont

Port of Brownsville

Galveston Wharves

Port of Houston

Port of Corpus Christi

Port of Bay City Authority

Port of Mansfield

Port of Port Lavaca

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Navigation District:

General Districts

Brazos River Harbor Navigation District of Brazoria County

Nueces County Navigation District

Orange County Navigation District

Port of Port Arthur

Publications: Requests For and Offers

Resolutions

Research:

Research & Planning Associates

Southwest Center for Urban Reseach

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Seadock

Societies

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Speeches:

Speech Correspondence

Speech

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Other

Superport

State:

Miscellaneous:

Alabama

California

Delaware

Louisiana - Louisiana Intercoastal Seaway Association

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Maryland

North Carolina

Texas

Senate Economic Development

Agencies:

Agriculture

Air Control Board

Attorney General

Attorney General's Opinions

Board of Control

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Employees Retirement System of Texas

Employment Commission

General Land Office

Coastal Zone Managment Program

Interagency Mail

Interagency Council on Natural Resources and the Environment

Interagency Transportation Council

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Legislative Budget Board

Texas Mass Transportation Council

Parks and Wildlife Department

Railroad Commission of Texas

Texas City Terminal Commission

Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution - Texas Water Quality Board

Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations

Texas Coastal and Marine Council

Texas Public Employees Association

Water Task Force

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Governor:

Budget Division

Governor's Energy Advisory Council

Governor's Office

Water Resource Conservation and Development Task Force

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Equal Employment Opportunity Office

Texas Energy Report

Texas Office of State-Federal Relations

Interagency Committee Legislation:

Committees

House Energy Crisis Committee

Representatives

H.B. - Temple

Senators

Schwartz, A. R. - State Senator

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Lieutenant Governor's Office

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission:

Budget

Deepwater

Port Policies

Inter Office Memos

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission Interim

Report

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S. F. Austin Hotel (Lease)

Interim Report

Interm Reports

Request

News Releases

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission Draft Reports

Statement of Texas Offshore Terminal Commission

TOTC Plan

Washington Report

Universities:

L. B. J. School of Public Affairs

Baylor

Brazosport College

University of Delaware

University of Georgetown

University of Houston

Louisiana State University

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Texas A&M University

University of Texas

Columbia

Universities miscellaneous

Mississippi State University

Wharves

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Commissioners' files, [ca. 1973]-1975,
3.76 cubic ft. and ten photographs

Records consist of individual correspondence files for each of the nine members of the Commission, dating from circa 1973 to 1975. Each file contains copies of internal correspondence and memos between the Commissioner and the staff, incoming correspondence to the Commissioner from the general public, and copies of outgoing correspondence from the Commissioner and staff to the public. Other types of records include speeches, press releases, resumes of the Commissioners, and newspaper clippings. Materials discuss the Commission's plan for developing a deepwater facility for supertankers. Photographs of the commissioners have been transferred to the Prints and Photographs Collection 1975/173.

Arrangement

These records are arranged alphabetically by name of Commissioner.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Harbors--Texas.

Document Types:

Correspondence--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Speeches--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Press releases--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Resumes--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Clippings--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Photographs--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Commissioners' files, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

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Allbritton, Joe L.

Brown, George R.

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Dellinger, Floyd L.

Fredeman, William F.

Fricks, Sherman S.

Griesenbeck, P. Burgess

Rebutlalas, by P. B. C.

Miller, Pete S.

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Miller, Pete S.

Speech and Amendments, December 27, 1973

Pruett, R. H. (Red)

Reynolds, H. H. "Country"

othertype

Photo 1975/173

Photographs of Commission Members

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Commission meetings, 1973-1975,
1.41 cubic ft.

These records are the proceedings of the monthly meetings of the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission, dating 1973-1975. These records include public notices of the meetings, agendas, motions, resolutions, lists of witnesses, and reports on Commission finances and staff activities. Other types of records from some months include presentations by witnesses, statements issued by the Commission, and reports by Commission subcommittees. Minutes of the meetings are not present; they can be found in the Minutes series. Also included in this series are records of three public hearings held by the Commission to receive public response to the proposed offshore terminal. Records include copies of the Commission's draft plan, incoming and outgoing correspondence, press releases, registration cards of visitors, witness statements, and summaries of the hearings. Reel-to-reel tapes of these hearings can be found in the Recording tapes series.

Arrangement

Records of the Commission's monthly meetings are filed chronologically and the records of the three public hearings are filed afterwards.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Document Types:

Plans (reports)--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Agendas--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Press releases--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Resolutions--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Reports--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Correspondence--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Commission meetings, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

None.

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Meetings:

List of Meetings 1973

February 22, 1973

March 13, 1973

March 22, 1973

April 26, 1973

May 25, 1973

June 21, 1973

August 23, 1973

September 27, 1973

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October 30, 1973

December 20, 1973

December 27, 1973

January 4, 1974

January 24, 1974

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February 28, 1974

April 16, 1974

May 23, 1974

June 27, 1974

August 22, 1974

September 26, 1974

October 24, 1974

December 5, 1974

February 5, 1975

Mary 27, 1975

June 26, 1975

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Hearings on Plan:

Freeport, Texas, January 10, 1974

Austin, Texas, January 15, 1974

Dallas, Texas, January 17, 1974

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Alphabetic: A - Z

Visitors Registers, 1974

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Minutes of Public Hearings:

Lake Jackson, January 10, 1974

Austin, January 15, 1974

Dallas, January 17, 1974

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Minutes, 1973-1975,
1.41 cubic ft.

Records consist exclusively of transcripts of proceedings from meetings of the Commissioners of the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission, dating from February 1973 through June 1975. Meetings were held once a month by the Commission, as required by statute, to conduct the official business of the Commission. The preparation of a plan for an offshore terminal, including debate over site selection, ownership, and financing for the terminal were discussed at these meetings. The Commission staff reported on their work including budget, travel, public relations, new employees, and research. The Commissioners also heard testimony from concerned speakers about different aspects of an offshore terminal at these meetings. Reel-to-reel tapes of the meetings can be found in the Recording tapes series.

Arrangement

These records are arranged chronologically.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission--Appropriations and expenditures.

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission--Officials and employees.

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Document Types:

Minutes--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Minutes, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

None.

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February 22, 1973

March 13, 1973

March 22, 1973

April 26, 1973

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May 25, 1973

June 21, 1973

August 23, 1973

September 27, 1973

October 30, 1973

December 20, 1973

December 27, 1973

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January 4, 1974

January 24, 1974

February 28, 1974

April 16, 1974

May 23, 1974

June 27, 1974

August 22, 1974

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September 26, 1974

October 24, 1974

December 5, 1974

February 5, 1975

March 27, 1975

June 26, 1975

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Newspaper clippings, 1973-1975,
2.35 cubic ft.

This series consists of photocopies of clippings from local and national newspapers and magazines, dating from May 1973 to June 1975. The Commission staff collected items they thought might be of interest to the Commission. All of the clippings were photocopied onto standard 8 inch x 11 inch paper. The photocopies were then compiled weekly and filed into plastic binders. All aspects of the oil business and energy concerns are represented including Mideast politics, pollution control, oil spills, price of oil and gas, the energy crisis, the Arab oil embargo, offshore terminals and especially any articles involving the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Essays, editorials, cartoons, press releases, announcements of public hearings and any other printed mention of the activities of the Commission were collected. The Commission made key decisions on site selection, ownership and financing for the terminal and these subjects dominate the clippings concerning the Commission.

Arrangement

These records are arranged chronologically.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Oil spills.

Offshore oil industry.

Embargo.

Document Types:

Clippings--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Newspaper clippings, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

None.

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May 1973 - November 2, 1973

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November 9, 1973 - March 1, 1974

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March 8, 1974 - August 30, 1974

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September 6, 1974 - December 27, 1974

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January 1975 - June 20, 1975

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Films, [ca.1970]-1975,
0.5 cubic ft.

Records consist of motion picture films, 16 millimeter (mm) size with sound and in color, dating circa 1970-1975. The first film listed is only one minute long. The rest of the films are substantially longer with footage ranging from 836 ft. to 1125 ft. Subject matter of the films is uncertain since they have not been reviewed by Archives staff. The titles of the films give the only clue as to their contents; Bringing the Ports to the Ships, Oppama Shipyard, The Bulford, and IMODCO. One film is untitled and remains unidentified.

Arrangement

These records are arranged as listed.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Document Types:

Audiovisual materials--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1970-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Films, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

The Archives does not own the projectors needed to view the films.

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Bringing the Ports to the Ships, Exxon Corporation,
16mm, color

Oppama Shipyard,
color and sound

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The Bulford,
color and sound

IMODCO,
color and sound and master reel

one unidentified reel

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Recording tapes, 1973-1975,
0.94 cubic ft.

Records consist of 7 inch reel-to-reel recording tapes. Most of the tapes are of the monthly meetings of the Commissioners, dating June 1973 through June 1975. These tapes duplicate the typed minutes of the meetings found in the Minutes series. The Commissioners held monthly meetings to conduct their business, oversee the Commission staff and listen to testimony from various speakers. The dates of the meetings span from June 21, 1973 to June 26, 1975. Other tapes are of hearings before the Texas Senate Economic Development Committee in February and March of 1974 and before the Texas House Energy Crisis Committee in November 1974. There are three tapes of public hearings held in January 1974 by the Commission to receive public response to the proposed terminal. Also, there is one cassette tape of a news conference held on December 3, 1973. Additional materials from the public hearings can be found in the Commission meetings series. These tapes have not been listened to by the Archives staff. The description of the tapes is based on their labels and from the typed minutes, which they duplicate.

Arrangement

These records are arranged by type of session recorded (commission meeting, legislative hearing, press conference) and then chronologically.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Harbors--Texas.

Document Types:

Audio tapes--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Audio cassettes--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Recording tapes, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

The Archives does not own play back equipment for reel-to-reel tapes.

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Commission Meetings,
[7 inch reel-to-reel tapes]:

Austin, Texas, June 21, 1973

Houston, Texas, August 23, 1973

Austin, Texas, September 27, 1973

Austin, Texas, October 30, 1973

Houston, Texas, December 20, 1973

Houston, Texas, December 27, 1973

Austin, Texas, January 4, 1974

Lake Jackson, Texas, January 10. 1974

Austin, Texas, January 15, 1974

Dallas, Texas, January 17, 1974

Houston, Texas, January 24, 1974

Houston, Texas, February 28, 1974

Houston, Texas, April 16, 1974

Austin, Texas, May 23, 1974

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Austin, Texas, June 27, 1974

Houston, Texas, August 22, 1974

Austin, Texas, September 26, 1974

Houston, Texas, October 24, 1974

Houston, Texas, December 5, 1974

Houston, Texas, February 5, 1975

Houston, Texas, March 27, 1975

Houston, Texas, June 26, 1975

Legislative Committee Hearings,
[7 inch reel-to-reel tapes]:

Senate Economic Development Committee, Austin, Texas, February 16, 1974,
two reels

Senate Economic Development Committee, Austin, Texas, March 4, 1974

House Energy Crisis Committee, Austin, Texas, November 21, 1974,
two reels

News Conference, S. Frick, December 3, 1973,
[cassette]

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Slides, [ca. 1973]-1975,
fractional

The photographic slides concern the activities of the Offshore Terminal Commission, dating circa 1973-1975.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Document Types:

Slides--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1973-1975.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Slides, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

othertype

folder

Photo 1975/173

1-42

unidentified slides, [ca. 1973]-1975,
42 slides

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Maps and oversize drawings, 1961-1974,
2.57 cubic ft.

These records consist of maps and an oversize drawing used by the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission in its research for a deepwater port facility, dating 1961-1974. Maps are geographically centered on the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast and the immediate offshore portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Maps were created under the auspices of federal governmental agencies, by oil and pipeline companies, and by other private businesses. Subject matter of the government maps is topography while the maps from the private sector center on functions of the oil and gas industry. Maps from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration include two large scale views of the entire Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts and eight smaller scale maps of this coastal region. Land use maps from the United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, show the topography of five sections of land in Texas and Louisiana. There is also a set of seven maps of the Texas Gulf Coast from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. Maps from the United States Army Corps of Engineers include the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and water resource development projects in the Gulf area. Maps by oil and pipeline companies show offshore leases and oil drilling platforms, pipeline systems, and distribution patterns of petroleum liquids in the upper Texas Gulf Coast. Miscellaneous other records include city and county maps and an oversize blueprint drawing by a consulting engineer depicting a model of a bulk cargo facility for supertankers. A few additional maps can be found in the Supplemental files series.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas--Maps.

Offshore structures--Texas--Maps.

Water resources development--Texas--Maps.

Water resources development--Louisiana--Maps.

Offshore oil industry--Texas--Maps.

Offshore oil industry--Mexico, Gulf of--Maps.

Land use--Texas--Maps.

Land use--Louisiana--Maps.

Places:

Mexico, Gulf of--Maps.

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway--Maps.

Document Types:

Maps--Texas--Offshore oil industry--ca. 1970-1974.

Drawings--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Gulf Intracoastal Waterway--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Texas--Water resources development--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Louisiana--Water resources development--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Texas--Land use--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Louisiana--Land use--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Mexico, Gulf of--Water resources development--ca. 1970-1974.

Maps--Mexico, Gulf of--ca. 1970-1974.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item and cite the series), Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Many of the maps are too large to permit photocopying.

map-case

2-14/575

Maps #1/86 through #31/452, #33/494 through #36/724

map-case

2-14/576

Map #32/492

map-case

2-14/577

Blueprint drawing ENG #22/315

map-case

2-14/578

Map book GEOL #3/654

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Library, 1958-1975,
23.85 cubic ft. (approximately 850 volumes)

This series consists of published and printed matter dating from 1958 to 1975 that the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission collected for use as a research library during the course of its existence. There are approximately 600 separately cataloged publications in the library. Materials in the research library are not limited solely to books but also include annual reports of corporations and companies, seminar proceedings, bond and stockholder reports, and responses to questionnaires from the Commission. There are ten boxes of catalog cards that provide access to the library. These catalog cards include a master shelflist and author, subject, title, and publisher/issuer indexes. Subjects covered in this extensive collection relative to the Commission's work on offshore terminals and deepwater ports for supertankers include construction, economics, energy, engineering, environment, feasibility, financing, geology, government, law, legislation, petroleum, pollution, ports, topography, and transportation. Authors of these works include oil companies, engineering firms, state and federal agencies, private consultants, banks and brokerage houses, universities, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Petroleum industry and trade.

Petroleum engineering.

Petroleum--Transportation.

Environmental law.

Harbors.

Marine pollution.

Document Types:

Reports--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1960-1975.

Publications--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1960-1975.

Proceedings--Petroleum shipping terminals--ca. 1960-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Library, Records, Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

None.

box

2-14/557

Master Index

box

2-14/558

Subject Index:

A - C

box

2-14/559

D - F

box

2-14/560

G - M

box

2-14/561

N - P

box

2-14/562

Q - S

box

2-14/563

T - Z

box

2-14/563-564

Title Index

box

2-14/565

Author Index

box

2-14/566

Publisher/Issuer Index

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Supplemental files, 1973-1975,
2.35 cubic ft.

Records consist of miscellaneous research and office files from the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. Records include incoming and outgoing correspondence, working copies and final drafts of staff reports and plans, copies of legislative bills, newspaper clippings, maps, a mailing list, and visitor registration cards. Records are dated 1973-1975. Reports by Commission staff on the proposed deepwater facility include a financing brief, a draft environmental impact statement, and copies of the final version of the Commission's plan. Other subjects of these supplemental files include federal and state legislation, oil company facts, the Louisiana proposal for a deepwater port, and the energy crisis. These files were received after the bulk of the collection and were probably part of the General operating files series at one time. Some of these records may duplicate items in that series.

Index Terms

The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.

Subjects:

Petroleum shipping terminals--Texas.

Offshore structures--Texas.

Document Types:

Correspondence--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Plans (reports)--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Reports--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Clippings--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Maps--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Bills (legislative records)--Texas--Petroleum shipping terminals--1973-1975.

Functions:

Developing plan for petroleum shipping terminals.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Supplemental files, Records, Offshore Terminal Commission. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

None.

box

2-14/567

Original Drafts and Working Copies of Reports and Plans:

Finance Brief

Legislative Reference Notebook (Background)

Arab Oil Embargo, Energy Crisis, and Crude Petroleum Importation

box

2-14/568

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission Final Plan

box

2-14/569

Texas Offshore Terminal Commission Files:

Oil Company Facts

Clippings,
(newspapers, magazines, etc.)

Louisiana Superport

Environmental

Publications

box

2-14/570

Legislation

Financing Proposals

Maps

box

2-14/571

Energy

Comments - Deepwater Ports Materials

Mailing List

Visitors

Executive Director's Revisions

Miscellaneous

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