Texas Originals
Series produced by KUHF
"Texas Originals" is a radio series profiling individuals whose life and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
"Texas Originals" is a radio series profiling individuals whose life and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture. "Texas Originals" is produced by Humanities Texas and KUHF - Houston Public Radio
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Author and artist who is best known for the sweeping murals inspired by West Texas landscapes.
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
This African-American artist and educator is best known for his murals in Houston.
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
The first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress from the South.
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
The first African-American man to win the heavyweight boxing title.
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
Commanded the Texians soldiers in their fight for Texas independence.
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
Heroic figure during the battle for Texas Independence.
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
Known at "The Father of Texas."
- Added: May 21, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
She became known as the “Savior of the Alamo.”
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
One of the few survivors of the Battle of the Alamo.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
Commander of the Battle of the Alamo.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
He collected and promoted American Folk Music throughout his life.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
The first Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and the first commanding officer of the Women’s Army Corps
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
A writer working under the pen-name of O’Henry.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
She was the first woman elected as Governor of Texas.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
Fought with the Texians against Mexico for Texas Independence and became the Republic of Texas’ first Vice President
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
She was nicknamed “Babe” because of her remarkable athletic skills.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
His "Amon Carter Museum" holds the largest collection of American art in Texas.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
She played a significant role in the ratification of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
A journalist, turned political aide, who found fame as a novelist.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
She was a world-class art collector, an arts patron and philanthropist.
- Added: May 22, 2014
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 3
