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1651. Jimenez, Maria (1:05:00)

Jimenez, Maria
Date:
2012-02-25
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
This is an oral history interview with Maria Jimenez conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Maria Jimenez came to Houston from Mexico with her family in 1957. She recalls growing up in t...

1652. Jimenez, Maria (2:13:12)

Jimenez, Maria
Date:
2010-06-14
Main contributors:
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary:
Maria Jimenez details her family’s history of crossing the Mexican and United States border both legally and illegally for job opportunities, and then her own migration in 1958. She begins with her...

1653. Jimmy Carper and Ray Hill (27:55)

Jimmy Carper and Ray Hill
Date:
1992
Summary:
This is an incomplete recording. Tape label information: "Old Farts - Carper/Hill and Resendez" Keywords: Stonewall riots, Lee Harrington, Eleanor Handley, Pat Gandy, Laurie Lingo. Hosts: Jimmy Car...

1654. Joe Colaco (25:12)

Joe Colaco
Date:
2014-11-07
Main contributors:
Colaco, Joseph P.; Cantu, Jason
Summary:
Jason Cantu interviews Joe Colaco, who discusses his education, his work as a structural engineer, especially of high rise buildings, and his work as a full professor at the University of Houston C...

1655. Joe Russell interview (22:16)

Joe Russell interview
Date:
1985-10-21
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Joe Russell describes how his family came to live in the Riverside area. He talks about how integration affected the neighborhood, and how long it took it took the different sides of the bayou to b...

1656. John and Drucie Chase interview (22:52)

John and Drucie Chase interview
Date:
1985-11-03
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Interview with John and Drucie Chase about their decision to move to Riverside Terrace in the 1950s. They discuss the purchase of the lot, and design of their home, and the reaction of white neighb...

1657. John F. Staub (1:19:22)

John F. Staub
Date:
197X
Main contributors:
Staub, John F.; American Institute of Architects. Houston Chapter; Rick, Robert
Summary:
John Staub discusses with Robert Rick his influences growing up, his architectural practice with a focus on his residential work and select commercial projects. Additional keywords: The Architect...

1658. John M. McGinty interview (09:38)

John M. McGinty interview
Date:
1985-11-01
Main contributors:
Schwartz, Jon
Summary:
Jack McGinty, who used to live where Texas State Highway 288 is now, talks about changes in the neighborhood. McGinty discusses childhood sports rivalries, and playing along the bayou. He discusses...

1659. John Paukune (38:27)

John Paukune
Date:
2015-06-26
Main contributors:
Paukune, John; Goelzer, Kerry
Summary:
John Paukune discusses with Kerry Goelzer his architectural career, with major emphasis on the construction of the Astrodome. Additional keywords: Structural design, Tellurometer, Ventilation, Shea...

1660. John Zemanek (1:24:17)

John Zemanek
Date:
2013-05-20
Main contributors:
Zemanek, John; Peters, Patrick; Essinger, Catherine
Summary:
John Zemanek interviewed by Patrick Peters and Catherine Essinger. Zemanek discusses his background. He mentions his residences at Pierce and Pierce; 1723 Colquitt Street, 1117 Peden Street, and th...