History comes from stories, often told in grand narratives, and one of this nation’s grand narratives is the rise of the offshore energy industry. History tends to be written from documents, but oral history collections preserve the memories of ordinary and extraordinary people. Where could one find answers to the question: Who were the people […]
The 1940 Selective Service registration affected 77,177 men in Harris County alone, and since UH enrollment drew largely from commuter students, the University experienced record growth.
by Marisa C. Sanchez Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
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By Jesus Jesse Esparza In 1836 newcomers from the United States along with their Tejano (Texas Mexicans) allies, took up arms against the Mexican government and successfully seceded from that nation. Following the Battle of San Jacinto, which ended the Texas Revolution, Texians (Anglo Texans) ordered Mexican prisoners to clean the swampland on which Houston […]
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To read the full text of this article by Jim Saye that appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
To read the full text of this article by Marisa C. Sanchez that appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
To read the full text of this article by Carla Curtis that appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
To read the full text of this article by Joel Draut that appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Houston History, download the pdf version.
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