When the Houston History Research Center was created in 1974, part of its collecting scope was to capture stories and interviews of Houstonians by way of oral history. The founding HHRC Oral History Collection is made up of community members, artists, musicians, civil rights activists, politicians, and civic leaders who helped define the growth and history of the city.
Over the decades, HHRC staff has continued to develop this collecting medium by way of conducting in-depth interviews, hosting collecting days and partnering in memory projects, and accessioning other oral history endeavors.
Over the decades, HHRC staff has continued to develop this collecting medium by way of conducting in-depth interviews, hosting collecting days and partnering in memory projects, and accessioning other oral history endeavors.
ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER
On April 25, 2015 the Houston Metropolitan Research Center conducted brief interviews on-site at the Asia Society Texas Center as part of their annual Family Day program, participants were asked to describe what brought them or their family to Houston.
ASTRODOME MEMORIES
Oral Histories from people with different experiences with the Astrodome; from players to children of players, to employees, and even a lucky bride, the Astrodome was a memorable destination for so many people.
JFK-LULAC COLLECTION
HHRC staff curated a collection of archivist documents and photographs When Camelot came to Houston John F Kennedy and the League of United Latin American Citizens; and captured oral histories with 8 guests at the 2013 event.
GREEK ORAL HISTORY
The Greek Community Collection features materials documenting the lives of members of Houston's Greek community, especially those that immigrated to the Houston area.
TEXAS JAZZ ARCHIVE
Taped performances, recordings, oral histories, photographs, and other documentation, the archive illuminates the rich history of musicians and performers that were born or lived in Houston.
HHRC ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION
Made up of community members, artists, musicians, civil rights activists, politicians, and civic leaders who helped define the growth and history of the city.
JUNIOR LEAGUE COLLECTION
These interviews explore several of the organizations members lives and careers, as well as contributions of the community through the Junior League of Houston.
LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANTS
Discussing upbringings, what led them into the hospitality industry, the type of establishments they run, ranging from restaurants to food trucks and what influenced them to serve the type of the food they specialize.
LATINO VETERANS - VIETNAM WAR
Each interview was filmed in the Veteran’s home and are approximately one to two hours in length. The interviews capture biographical histories and the Veteran’s experiences before, during, and after the war.
LATINO VETERANS - WWII
In a span of 5 months 14 interviews were conducted with local Hispanic veterans of the Second World War. Each interview was filmed in the Veteran’s home and are approximately one to two hours in length.
LIBROFEST 2017
LibroFEST was yearly book and arts festival hosted at the Houston Public Library at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month from the years 2012 through 2018, highlighting Hispanic writers and culture.
MAYOR BILL WHITE COLLECTION
The interviews were conducted from 2007 through 2011 by the commission of Mayor Bill White and discuss events that have shaped the city of Houston.
MUSICA ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
In 2019 the Houston History Research Center formed the ¡Musica! Oral History Project in conjunction with Dr. Jesus Esparza, and Dr. Guadalupe San Miguel Jr.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN & HARRIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Contains 36 videos containing interviews conducted under joint jurisdiction of the local chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Harris County Historical Society.
NEIGHBORHOOD VOICES
Contains 68 videos of interviews with members of the Houston community in 2008, providing a wide selection of histories to listen to.
ROBERT R. TREVINO CATHOLIC COLLECTION
7 audio interviews with parishioners, nuns and clergy concerning the history of some of Houston’s predominately Mexican American Catholic parishes from the 1910s to the 1970s.
STORIES OF THE NORTHSIDE
Stories of those who have lived in the community for generations, to celebrate their accomplishments, honor their experiences, and connect younger residents with the history of their neighborhood.
INDO-AMERICAN COLLECTION
Houston Public Library (HPL) and Houston Community College System (HCCS) and engages members of the Indo-American community living in Houston, Texas to record their life stories and experiences in America as immigrants.