Program plan for the restoration National Register of Historic Places former Goodall H. Wooten residence at the corner of West Martin Luther King Street and Rio Grande Street to be the administration office of a residential treatment center for chemical dependency

The wooden album contains the following materials:
Documentation of Dr. Gail E. Thomas report on activities
Programs
Publications
Reports
Photographs
Unfinished scrapbook pages of Civil rights material (photocopies)

The map dates to May 1944 and documents the French coastline near Normandy and Pointe du Hoc.

Letters

This collection contains scrapbooks, treasurer's books, and a minute book from the Women's Social Club.

Letter enclosing a 1970 position paper of Governor Ronald Reagan titled Equal Opportunity for Women Through a New Era of Leadership and Economic Growth and flyer on women’s rights published by the National Federation of Republican Women

Letters, notes, flyer about the book by Ann Fears Crawford and Crystal Ragsdale, typed text of the forward Rita Crocker Clements wrote for the book, notes about notable women in Texas, text of the chapter of the book on Miriam Ferguson, list of unprecedented women appointees by Governor William P. Clements, Jr., and speeches by Rita Crocker at the Women in Government Week Luncheon and the Austin Chapter of the Executive Women International

Letters, booklet containing the names of the members with highlights of the contributions of each person, membership proposal form, criteria for membership, newsletters, list of members, card identifying Rita Crocker Clements as the first member, invitation, and statement of purpose

Correspondence of Rita Crocker Clements, press release, clippings, newsletters, article about the Texas Woman’s History Project from the Fall 1980 TAM [Texas Association of Museums] newsletter, information on the Women’s Center of Dallas including a list of officers and members and a brochure, article titled Change from the Summer 1979 issue of Mount Holyoke Alumnae Quarterly that was taken from the commencement address of Ellen Goodman, information about the Texas Mexican American Women’s Political Caucus, list of members of the Governor’s Task Force on Equal Opportunities for Women and Minorities, recommendations about the Texas Commission on the Status of Women, article by Jack Maguire titled Texas Women as Winners from the February 1982 issue of Southwest Secretary, talking points on Judge Sandra Day O’Connor’s record, brief report on the Future of Women Volunteers in the 80’s, and commencement address at Texas Women’s University by Beryl Buckley Milburn titled Progress for Women

Newsletter announcing the formation of the group

Clipping

Clippings and information on two conferences

Letters, notes, Official Memorandum by Governor Clements designating March 1989 as Women’s History Month, background information on Women’s History Month in Texas, booklet about Women in Texas History published by the Texas Historical Commission, and brochure about a traveling exhibit produced by Texas A&M University titled Rural Texas Women at Work 1930-1969 that was on display in the Texas Capital Rotunda during month

Letters, note, and press release version of Mrs. Clements remarks about the importance of volunteerism in Texas

Letters, memos, notes, needs assessment report, clippings, list of members of the national Task Force on Women, Minorities, and the Handicapped in Science and Technology, flyers/brochures, report titled Women in the Work Force: State of Texas by the Texas Employment Commission, proposal for a pilot program to provide skills and training to enable women to join the workforce, two reports about Women in Economic Development in North Carolina, and program for a conference on Women in Leadership

Newsletters

Newsletters

Letters including one informing Rita Crocker Clements that she had been elected a member-at-large, memos, notes, list of committee members for 1984 benefit, list prepared by Rita Crocker Clements of couples who contributed to underwriting the benefit, list of people to whom letters were sent to solicit underwriting for the benefit, report of the arrangements committee, list of contributors to the benefit, notes for Rita Crocker Clements remarks at the benefit, reports by Rita Crocker Clements on the benefit, list of committees and lists of members of committees, and invitations

Letter, Mansion function request form, agenda, report on Governor Clements’ Key Issues for the 71st Legislative Session, lists of members of each committee of the Women’s Commission, financial report, report of projects of the State Agency Liaison Group of the Commission, proposal from the University of Texas School of Social Work regarding to develop capacity building to enhance the JTPA System to provide training and job placement, issue of the Texas Leader newsletter, program for the 1988 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame awards ceremony, and a report of the Texas Literacy Council titled Planning for a Literate Work Force

Luncheon and Press Conference Announcing, Letters, memos, notes, media advisory issued about the press conference including text of remarks to be made by Sally McKenzie (Chair of the Governor’s Commission for Women), Jill Miller (a displaced homemaker), Governor Clements, and Mrs. Clements, an agenda for the lunch, lists of people attending the lunch and the press conference, and copies of the remarks made at the press conference by Governor and Mrs. Clements

Cover letter for and copy of Governors Commission for Women State Agency Questionnaire, press release about the National Displaced Homemakers Network praising Governor Clements and the Women’s Commission, press release about and list of 1989 Hall of Fame winners, fundraising report of the Commission as of November 15, list of co-sponsors for the 1990 conference, and a press briefing about Women in Texas Week

Form for reporting on each meeting of the Dallas County Republican Woman’s Council and facts about the National Federation of Republican Women, [1960s?]

Letters, notes, and newsletter about Mrs. Clements speaking to the group in San Antonio

Letters, notes, invitation, and schedule for Mrs. Clements concerning her speech to the group in Houston

11/1: WGERC Binder, Summer 2007

11/2: Comparative Research, 2001

11/3: "Employee Survival Guide", 2005-2006

11/4: "Mitzi's GA Guide," (binder), May 31, 2006

11/5: Organizational Papers

11/6: Origins, 2004 - September 2007

11/7: Programming, Event Planning, and Scheduling, 2005

11/8: Resources and Handouts, 2005

11/9: The Trevor Project

Letters (including one from Elizabeth Dole), memos, notes, list of hall of fame nominees, state agency questionnaire from the commission, agendas for and minutes of meetings of the commission and its executive committee, periodic reports of activities, press releases, drafts of session descriptions for a conference, clipping, information on celebrating National Women’s History Month in Texas in 1988, analysis of the Worker Readjustment Act of 1988, and newsletter

Letters, memos, agreement between the Texas Employment Commission and Community Leadership Commission regarding furnishing planning data for a statewide seminar on Texas Women of the Future: Jobs and Opportunities, agenda for a meeting of the steering committee for the 1988 Texas Volunteer Conference, list of and information on the 1989 inductees to the Governor’s Commission for Women Hall of Fame including Gussie Nell Davis of Kilgore in arts, Margaret Swan Forbes of San Antonio in Athletics, Terese (Terry) Hershey of Houston and Jane Allman Wetzel of Dallas in Civic Leadership, Judith Lynn Berwick Craven of Houston and Lucia Rede Madrid of Redford in Education, and L. Ruth Guy of Dallas in Professional Leadership, and annual reports of the commission

Letters, memos, invitation, schedules, programs, flyers, list of members of the Texas Women’s Commission, lists of some of the women appointees of Governor Clements, conference evaluation form, and two versions of the keynote speech Mrs. Clements presented at the conference in Austin

Letter, memos, preliminary survey results of the Women in Texas Government study, program for and schedule of events for the awards presentation, list of award winners, clippings, and text of Mrs. Clements’ remarks on in introducing each of the award recipients at ceremony in Austin

Clippings, articles, report of preliminary survey results on Women in Texas State Government, copy of remarks by David Gosselin, New Hampshire State GOP Chairman about advice to young people contemplating a career in politics, letter and information package on Lincoln Day, and a report by the Governor’s Commission for Women on Women Officials in Texas as of January 5

This collection contains the contents from the scrapbook created by Becky Brewer, Mary Helen Davis, Myrtle Decker, Edna Thomas, and Alice Stubbs from the Bryan Chapter of Women in Construction.

1/A: Original "Table of Contents," and letter with names of women who worked on scrapbook. Undated

-"Table of Contents" was originally inside the scrapbook. (2 pages)

-Letter on Women In Construction of Bryan, Texas stationery with envelope. To "Madam Chairman" from Sybil Barton listing club members Becky Brewer, Mary Helen Davis, Myrtle Decker, Edna Thomas, and Alice Stubbs as women who worked on the scrapbook. States that if the award is won, Rebecca Shrimpton will accept the award.

1/1: Region 7 Forum in Austin. June 1965

-Photograph of Bryan Delegates, Dr. Alice Stubbs, Irene Porterfield, Sybil Barton, Barbara Battle, Mary Helen Davis, and Rebecca Shrimpton seated at Regional Forum banquet dinner table. (B&W, 8 x 10)

-News Clipping, "Regional Forum To Be Attended By Bryan WIC's", The Bryan Daily Eagle.

-Yellow "Hostess" Ribbon Pin

-Pink Badge/Place Card for Sybil Barton

1/2: National WIC Meeting at Hilltop Lakes. July 1965

-Photograph of speaker Joyce Stillwell. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-Photograph of Bryan women at a table (Color, 3.5 in x 5 in)

-Hilltop Lakes Brochure

1/3: Installation of Officers. September 1965

-Photograph of Faye McLaughlin installing Dr. Alice Stubbs as new Club President by placing a pin on her. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-Photograph of Officers, Board Members, and Faye McLaughlin
Officers: President Dr. Alice Stubbs, Vice President Mary Helen Davis, Secretary Myrtle M. Decker, Treasurer Myrtle Martin.
Board Members: Irene Porterfield, Lady Cook, Barbara Battle ad Edna Thomas.

-News Clipping, "WIC's Install New Officers", The Bryan Daily Eagle.

1/4: Meeting with Guest Jo Rasmussen. October 1965

-Photograph of speaker Jo Rasmussen (Mrs. Milton Rasmussen) with a few of her handcrafted wax candles presented in front of her. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-Photograph of Dr. Alice Stubbs sitting by television. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-News Clipping, "Glowing Hobby", The Bryan Daily Eagle, briefly highlighting Jo Rasmussen's candle-making. October 10, 1965

1/5: Appreciation Dinner. November 9, 1965

-The Dinner Program Booklet, has the program speaker list, menu, and "Thanksgiving Magic" poem within. (handmade)

-Photographs of Don Smith and Carroll Hix, from Lamar Junior High, playing guitars and singing folksongs as the dinner entertainment. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in, 2 photographs)

-Photograph of speaker E. Ridley Briggs. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-Photograph of one of the men being honored at the appreciation dinner, either J. C. Glidewell or Richard Pate (most likely). (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-Name place card for Richard Pate.

-News Clipping, "2 Are Honored At WIC Dinner", The Bryan Daily Eagle. November 10, 1965

1/5a-6: Gala Christmas Party. December 13, 1965

-14 Photographs from Meeting. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)
(P1) Cheryle Pavlas
(P2) Bub and Cheryle Pavlas
(P3) Loraine Pavlas and Family
(P4) Christmas Tree with presents
(P5) Entryway
(P6) Refreshment Table
(P7) Rebecca Brewer at the refreshment table
(P8) Mary Helen Davis (right) and Jennifer Brewer (left) at the refreshment table
(P9) Rebecca Shrimpton at the refreshment table
(P10) Mary Helen Davis, Sybil Barton, and Rebecca Brewer in the kitchen (left to right)
(P11) Barbara Battle, Fay, McLaughlin, and Rebecca Shrimpton sitting on a couch (left to right)
(P12) Unwrapping presents; (13) Sitting around having tea and talking; (14) WIC Group photo

1/7-7a-8: Christmas Greeting Cards from Other WIC Chapters. December 1965

-Cards sent from the following WIC City Chapters:
Atlanta
Beaumont
Boston
Chicago
Dallas, Martha Knowles
Fort Worth, Wanda Rufner
Honolulu #29, Lee W. Evans (Secretary)
Lubbock, Bettye Burkes (President)
Miami
Port Arthur

1/9: Meeting with Guest Mrs. Dale Merle Norman. January 17, 1966

-Photograph of Mrs. Dale Merle Norman. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-"Hour of Beauty" advertisement card from Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

1/10: Meeting with Guest Speaker Carole Bathke. February 8, 1966

-Carol Bathke is was an Instructor in Home Economics Researcher with A&M University, she spoke on "Personal Development" during the WIC meeting.

-5 Photographs. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)
(P1) Carole Bathke next to a slide projector
(P2) Carole Bathke showing slides on "Good Grooming"
(P3) Mary Helen Davis (left) and Carole Bathke (right)
(P4) Becky Brewer, Myrtle Decker, Sybil Barton and Catherine Whiteside (left to right)
(P5) Edna Thomas and Rebecca Shrimpton (seated, left to right), Lady Cook and Irene Porterfield (standing, left to right)

1/11-11a: Boss' Night Banquet. April 19, 1966

-Banquet Program Booklet, includes a program outline, menu, and "Facts About Hawaii." (handmade)

-6 photographs
(P1) Banquet Receiving Line
(P2) Vice President Mary Helen Davis behind the banquet dining table
(P3) Becky Brewer by the punch bowl
(P4) Anna Marie Houston (in pink)
(P5) Speaker Dr. Richard Poss and Wife
(P6) "Punch Time" (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-"Social Calendar" news clipping

-"Thank You" card from Alice Lamb

1/12: WIC of the Year at Annual Boss' Night Banquet. April 19, 1966

-Photographs of winner Mary Helen Davis. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)

-News clipping, "Woman of Year Is Selected By Chapter", The Bryan Daily Eagle

1/12a-13: 32nd Cotton Pageant and Ball, Student Agronomy Society, Texas A&M University.

-Photographs of Clauzelle Poe (Bryan WIC representative) and her escort, Danny Lee Feldman. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in, 2 photos)

-Photograph of Clauzelle Poe and family. Mother, Catherine Whiteside.

-Pageant Program

-News clipping, biographical information about Clauzelle.

-"Thank You" card from Clauzell to WICs

1/14: Meeting. May 2, 1966

-3 Photographs. (Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)
(P1) Sybil Barton
(P2) "Coffee Break"
(P3) Rebecca Shrimpton, Mary Helen Davis and Myrtle Decker (left to right)

-News clipping, "Bryan Chapter WIC Meeting Has Workshop" The Bryan Daily Eagle

1/15-16: WICs at Work. 1966

-10 Photographs (9 Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in; 1 Color, 2.5 in x 3.5 in)
(P1) Sybil Barton
(P2) Barbara Battle
(P3) Becky Brewer
(P4) Anna Casey
(P5) Lady Cook
(P6) Mary Helen Davis
(P7) Myrtle Decker
(P8) Loraine Pavlas
(P9) Rebecca Shrimpton
(P10) Edna Thomas

1/17: WICs Honored by Bosses. 1965-1966

-Christmas Card from "The Men of R. B. Butler, Inc". December 1965

-Red flower made of lace and ribbon.

-"Just Because Your You Day" note to Sybil from R. B. Butler Inc.

-News Clipping, "Found" ad, "Untiring Devotion To Duty, Willingness To Co-Operate, A Sense Of Loyalty And Fair Play, From All Our 'WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION' At R. B. Butler, Inc., Bryan, Texas." The Bryan Daily Eagle

1/18-19: Scholarships and Community Projects. 1966

-Letter from John R. Birkner (Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center Director-Therapist) to WIC Ladies, thanking them for donations to their Center. January 21, 1966

-Program, Stephen F. Austin High School, 9th Annual Awards Day Presentation. May 9, 1966

-News Clipping, "HS Awards Announced" for Stephen F. Austin High School awards day presentation. The Bryan Daily Eagle. May 9, 1966.

-News Clipping on Marolyn Berry receiving a scholarship from Jaycee-ettes and Women in Construction to attend McKenzie-Baldwin Business College. The Bryan Daily Eagle

1/20-21: House Designed by WIC President Dr. Alice Stubbs. 1966

-4 Photographs (2 Color, 3.5 in x 3.5 in; 2 Black & White, 3.5 in x 3.5 in)
(P1) President of WIC, Dr. Alice Stubbs sitting behind a desk
(P2) Dr. Alice Stubb's roommate, an orange tabby cat sitting on a piano
(P3) Roofing shingles being put on a project house
(P4) Four people talking out front of a project house.

-News Clipping, "Research Home Open In Sharpstown," The Bryan Daily Eagle.

1/22: WIC Member Fay McLaughlin elected President of the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club. May 15, 1966

-News Clipping, "Local Women Elected to Federation Offices," The Bryan Daily Eagle. May 15, 1966.

-News Clipping, "Bryan Woman Moms Prexy"

1/23-24: "WIC CHAT" Bryan Chapter Bulletin. November 1965; December 1965

1/25-26: "WIC CHAT" Bryan Chapter Bulletin. January 1966; February 1966

1/27-28: "WIC CHAT" Bryan Chapter Bulletin. March 1966; April 1966

1/29: "WIC CHAT" Bryan Chapter Bulletin. May 1966

1/B: Region 7 Forum Favors. June 4, 1966

-White felt cowboy boots made at the WIC Regional meeting hosted by the Bryan Chapter.

Letters, agenda, directory of the Office of the Governor, flyers, Executive Policy Budget for 1988-89, newsletter, and charts for a briefing meeting with the Organization in Austin

Two information packets from October 1982 each of which includes a 1 3/8 inch pin reading BUSH QUALE 92, a BUSH QUAYLE 92 bumper sticker, fact sheets, and letters. One also includes a booklet titled Agenda for American Renewal while the other includes a booklet titled Accomplishments through Leadership.