TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Scope and Contents
Restrictions
Index Terms
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Written Records
Phonograph Records
Photographs
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Helen G. Perry Family Collection
MSS.0276
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Creator |
Perry family |
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Title: |
Helen G. Perry Family Collection |
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Dates: | 1930's-early 1980's |
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Identification: |
MSS.0276 |
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Quantity: |
1.25 Linear feet, 2 boxes |
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Language: |
Materials are in English. |
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Repository: |
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library |
This collection contains the written and photographic records of a family of black Houstonians who were active in civic affairs and enjoyed dancing, night-clubbing, and sports. Both the photographic and documentary portions of the collection will be of particular interest to those researching the cultural history of African Americans in Houston.
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Access Restrictions
Examination and use of phonograph records requires the permission of an Archivist.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Helen G. Perry Family Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
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Perry family |
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Perry, Helen G. |
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African American families--Texas--Houston |
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African Americans--Texas--Houston |
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Houston (Tex.) |
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Music--Texas--Houston |
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Sound Recordings--Texas--Houston |
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Helen G. Perry Family Collection. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Donated by Mrs. Helen G. Perry in 1985.
Processed by Howard Beeth, 1985.
A portion of this collection has been digitized and is available through the Houston Area Digital Archives. Please view the digitized material at:
http://digital.houstonlibrary.org/cdm/search/searchterm/MSS0276/order/nosort
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Written Records |
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Folder |
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Fidelity Park Civic Club, Minutes & Correspondence,
1969-1981 |
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Clinton Park Civic Club, Minutes & Correspondence,
1953, 1956 |
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Knights of Phythis, Court of Calanthe, Omega Tent 26, Minutes, 1952 |
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The Hughes Tool Company Social Club, 1938 |
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The Ladies Aid, Louise Cole Group, 1938 |
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Club La Rue, Pilgrim Building, 1938? |
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Ladies Auxiliary, National Alliance of Postal Employees, 1938 |
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The Neapolitan Night Social Club, 1938 |
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The Prince of Wales Club, 1938 |
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War Ration Books & Stamps, 1942 |
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The American Woodmen, 1951 |
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Poll Tax Material,
1954, 1962, n/d |
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Herman Hospital,
1955, 1957, n/d |
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Rhonda Perry at age 15, Stories and Essays, circa 1970 |
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Miscellaneous Material |
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Phonograph Records |
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Johnny Ace, "Aces Wild/The Clock"
(Duke Records, #112, 78 rpm) |
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Johnny Ace, "Yes, Baby/Saving My Love for You"
(Duke Records, #118, 78 rpm) |
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Rosco Gordon, "Rosco's Mambo/Ain't No Use"
(Duke Records, #114, 78 rpm) |
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Five Blind Boys, aka The Jackson Harmoneers, "Our Father/Move in the Room with the Lord"
(Peacock Records, #1550, 78 rpm) |
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Floyd Dixon, "She's Understanding/Sad Journey Blues"
(Peacock Records, #1544, 78 rpm) |
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Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, "You Got Money/Dirty Work at the Crossroad"
(Peacock Records, #1607, 45 rpm, record damaged) |
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Joe Fritz, "Honey, Honey/The Woman I Love"
(Peacock Records, #1627, 78 rpm) |
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Folk Dance Tunes, "Let Your Feet Go Tramp; The Gallant Ship; Let Us Wash Our Dollies' Clothes; This is the Way the Lady Rides; Round & Round the Village; Ducks"
(Pioneer Records, #3001A, 78 rpm) |
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Folk Dance Tunes, "Soldier Boy; Carousel; Children's Polks; Circle Dance"
(Pioneer Records, #3004A, 78 rpm) |
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T-Bone Walker, "Hard Pain Blues/I'm in an Awful Mood"
(Black & White Records, #504, 507, 78 rpm) |
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T-Bone Walker, "Glamour Girl/Strollin' with Bones"
(Imperial, #174-175, 78 rpm) |
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Photographs |
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General note |
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All photographs have been identified as to date, location, and contents. Please see the "Photographic Identification Sheet" which accompanies each photograph for this and other historical information. |
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