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Albert Thomas was born on April 12, 1898 in Nacogdoches, Texas. After serving in World War I as a second lieutenant in the Army, he returned to Texas to complete his college education. He graduated from Rice University in 1920 and University of Texas Law School in 1927. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1936 and eventually became ...

Aquatic Terrace Poolside menu

(1950-01-01)

To the south of the hotel was the profusely landscaped garden, terrace, and swimming pool. The pool measured 165 by 142 feet. It was repeatedly described as the largest outdoor pool in the world, so large that it could accommodate exhibition waterskiing. (From

Article announcing nuptials of Thelma Scott and Ira B. Bryant.

(1932-09-17)

Article entitled "Black historian preserves past for future."

Karkabi, Barbara (2002)

Article entitled "Dr. Emmett J. Scott Succumbs, at Age 84, to Prolonged Illness."

(1958)

Article entitled "Emmett J. Scott, Author and Business Man, Dies"

Anderson, Albert (1958)

Article entitled "The Red Book"

(1915)

Book signing for Ira B. Bryant's book entitled "Texas Southern University"

(1975)

Brochure for Visiting Scholars Programs in 1975

Southern University (1975-01-01)

Dr. Ira B. Bryant was part of the Southern University in New Orleans Visiting Scholars Program Sept. 8 through Dec. 9, 1975. He taught a course entitled 'Social and Political Change that Affect the American Dream.'

Carter Building Profile

Beebe, Roger (2007-05-25)

Chase Tower

Payne, Richard (2000-01-01)

Chola Making Thread by Ada Peacock, Menu for Brazilian Night Gala dinner

(1952-02-26)

Carmen Miranda, the Brazilian bombshell, brought to American audiences a seductive surface: the exoticism of South America, a sensuality tempered by caricature, and outlandish costumes. (From Carmen Miranda's Official Website.)

Commencement Program for Graduating Class of 1948 at University of Southern California

(1948)

Ira B. Bryant received a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Southern California. His dissertation was entitled "Administration of Vocational Education in Negro High Schools in Texas." Dr. Bryant did undergraduate work at Fisk University and the University of Kansas.