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Title: 2000 Alta Vista, 2000 Alta Vista
Identifier: e_mi_071
Contributor: Faulk, Liz
Topic: Personal films, Dwellings--Remodeling--United States, Property insurance--United States
Dates: 1993-05-01
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Video tape recorded for insurance purposes of Molly's house and belongings before a planned renovation. The tape shows her assistant Liz Faulk, her cats, clothes, and living spaces.

Title: 92 St. Y New York, NY Singles Courtesy Tape, 92 St. Y New York, NY Singles Courtesy Tape
Identifier: e_mi_009
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Separation of church and state, Freedom of speech--United States, Mass media criticism
Dates: 1993-10-03
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Recorded Speech of Molly Ivins at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. In this speech, Molly delivers thoughts on free speech, the separation of church and state, and conservative Evangelical Christian voters. She also talks about the cruelty that she felt had entered political discourse by members of the media, especially Rush Limbaugh.

Title: 92 St. Y New York, NY Singles Courtesy Tape, 92 St. Y New York, NY Singles Courtesy Tape
Identifier: e_mi_010
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Texas--Politics and government--1951-, Free trade--North America, Presidents--Election
Dates: 1993-10-03
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: A continuation of her appearance at the 92nd Street Y. In this she answers questions about NAFTA and the criminal indictment of Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

Title: Ann Richards, Janet Reno, and Molly Ivins at a table, Ann Richards, Janet Reno, and Molly Ivins at a table
Identifier: di_11300
Creator: Bonar, Ave
Dates: 1994
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Ann Richards (left), Janet Reno (center), and Molly Ivins (right) seated at a table together

Title: Ball State Women's Lecture, Ball State Women's Lecture
Identifier: e_mi_062
Creator: Ball State
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Feminism--United States, Women politicians--United States, Freedom of speech--United States
Dates: 1993-03-29
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Video tape of Molly speaking at Ball State University as part of their annual women's week. Due to the theme of the event, Molly primarily speaks on feminism and women's issues in this speech. Of particular interest are her observations regarding the number of women in Congress, her thoughts on Hillary Clinton, free speech, and the importance of visiblity of women in entertainment and in positions of power.

Title: Brinkley & Ivins Together
Identifier: e_mi_086
Creator: Brinkley, David
Contributor: Ivins, Molly, Boggs, Lindy, Brinkley, David
Topic: Journalism--United States, Television journalism, Press--United States
Dates: 1992-09-27
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: This tape is a recording of a very lively panel appearance of Molly Ivins and television journalist David Brinkley that was introduced by Lousiana Congresswoman and Ambassador to the Holy See, Lindy Boggs. Molly speaks first and discusses the state of traditional political journalism in comparison to television journalism. David Brinkley spends his time discussing television journalism and issues with politics in Washington D.C. Of particular interest are Molly's thoughts on papers such as USA Today and the Wall Street Journal, a brief mention of Donald and Ivanna Trump, and David and Molly's back and forth exchange.

Title: Brinkley & Ivins Together
Identifier: e_mi_087
Creator: Brinkley, David
Contributor: Ivins, Molly, Boggs, Lindy, Brinkley, David
Topic: Press and politics, Education--United States--Public opinion, Arts--Endowments
Dates: 1992-09-27
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: This is the second part of Molly's appearance with David Brinkley at the 1992 New Orleans Writers' Conference. The tape cuts in during their questions and answers session. A large portion of their discussion focuses on the media's coverage of the crisis in public education, the National Endowment for the Arts, and journalism's role in politics and the economy.

Title: Cactus Comments- KLBJ AM, Cactus Comments- KLBJ AM
Identifier: e_mi_074
Creator: Pryor, Cactus
Contributor: Pryor, Cactus
Topic: Columnists Texas--Politics and government--1951-, Political satire, American
Dates: 1987-12-09
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: A short radio spot from 1987 in which Cactus Pryor presents his opinions on Molly Ivins and her writing.

Title: City of Arts San Francisco: Molly Ivins Hosted by Maya Angelou., City of Arts San Francisco: Molly Ivins Hosted by Maya Angelou.
Identifier: e_mi_019
Contributor: Ivins, Molly, Angelou, Maya
Topic: Separation of church and state, Firearms--Law and legislation, Christian fundamentalists
Dates: 1994-11-29
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Recorded Sppech of Molly Ivins at City of Arts San Francisco. In this speech, Molly covers some of her favorite subjects including the First Ammendment, Separation of Church and State, and Gun control. She also discusses the state of modern white Evangelical Christians and how their fear has affected the political landscape.

Title: City of Arts San Francisco: Molly Ivins Hosted by Maya Angelou., City of Arts San Francisco: Molly Ivins Hosted by Maya Angelou.
Identifier: e_mi_020
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Mass media criticism, Radio talk show hosts, Texas--History--1846-1950
Dates: 1994-11-29
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: The second part of Molly's appearance at City of Arts San Francisco. In this section Molly addresses audience questions and discusses the ugliness of the discourse put out by talk radio hosts and other political commentators as well as Texas politics and history.

Title: City of Arts San Francisco Molly Ivins (Rough Dub), City of Arts San Francisco Molly Ivins (Rough Dub)
Identifier: e_mi_011
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Freedom of speech--United States, Political satire, American, Christian fundamentalists
Dates: 1993-10-28
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Recorded Speech of Molly Ivins at City of Arts San Francisco hosted by Doug Foster of Mother Jones Magazine. This speech has many elements of other speeches that Molly does around this time. Topics that she focuses on include freedom of speech, fundamentalists in politics, the lampooning of Texas politicians including Gib Lewis, gun control, the beginning of the Clinton administration, and some of her reflections on the 1992 presidential race. Of particular interest are her answers to some audience questions after the speech where she reveals her thoughts on Lyndon B. Johnson and crticizes the hurtful satire that the Right was engaging in at the time.

Title: City of Arts San Francisco Molly Ivins (Rough Dub), City of Arts San Francisco Molly Ivins (Rough Dub)
Identifier: e_mi_012
Contributor: Ivins, Molly, Angelou, Maya
Topic: Waco Branch Davidian Disaster, Tex., 1993, Populism--United States, Texas--Politics and government--1951-
Dates: 1993-10-28
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: The second part of Molly Ivin's appearance at City of Arts San Francisco. Continuing where e_mi_011 left off, Molly continues taking questions from the audience. Beyond just her normal lampooning of Texas politicians such as H. Ross Perot and Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Molly also discusses the Branch Davidian Disaster and the tradition of Texas populism. She also at one point briefly mentions future presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders.

Title: Cockefair Chair Luncheon- Molly Ivins- University of Missouri Kansas City, Cockefair Chair Luncheon- Molly Ivins- University of Missouri Kansas City
Identifier: e_mi_015
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Separation of church and state, Firearms--Law and legislation, Mass media criticism
Dates: 1994-08-08
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Recorded Speech of Molly Ivins at University of Missouri's Cockefair Luncheon. In this speech, Molly focuses primarily on the separation of Church and State, the Second Ammendment, and the cruelty of satire against the powerless.

Title: Cockefair Chair Luncheon- Molly Ivins- University of Missouri Kansas City, Cockefair Chair Luncheon- Molly Ivins- University of Missouri Kansas City
Identifier: e_mi_016
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Women politicians--United States, Chief executive officers, Corporations--United States
Dates: 1994-08-08
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: The second part of Molly's speech at the Cockefair Luncheon. The audio cuts in during the questions and answers portion of the appearance. Molly discusses women in politics such as Hillary Clinton and Kay Bailey Hutchison and also covers why CEOs and other corporate people do not make good politicians.

Title: Daily Advertising for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Daily Advertising for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Identifier: e_mi_070
Creator: Fort Worth Star Telegram
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Texas--Politics and government--1951-, United States--Politics and government, Columnists
Dates: 1992-02-27
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Video tape of three television ads done for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Title: Draft of letter to Bernard Rapoport from Geoff Rips, Lou Dubose, and Michael King
Identifier: e_rap_0938
Creator: Rips, Geoff, Dubose, Lou., King, Michael
Topic: Press
Dates: 1997-03-24
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Draft of a letter to Bernard Rapoport from Geoff Rips, Lou Dubose, and Michael King regarding Rapoport's decision to end his financial support of the Texas Observer, dated March 24, 1997

Title: How to Be Cheerful About the American System Anyway- Molly at the 53rd Conference on World Affairs, How to Be Cheerful About the American System Anyway- Molly at the 53rd Conference on World Affairs
Identifier: e_mi_068
Creator: University of Colorado at Boulder
Contributor: Ivins, Molly, Byvny, Richard
Topic: Presidents--United States--Transition periods, Political corruption--United States, Texas--Politics and government--1951-
Dates: 2001-04-10
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Video tape of a speech given by Molly at the 53rd annual Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her speech was moderated by Richard Byvny. In her speech, Molly discusses having to interpret newly in office, George W. Bush for the rest of world and the role that money plays in political corruption both in Texas and at the national level.

Title: JHF Chronological Biography, JHF Chronological Biography
Identifier: e_mi_076
Creator: Faulk, John Henry
Contributor: Faulk, John Henry, Faulk, Liz
Topic: Entertainers--United States--Biography, Education--Texas--History, Folklore--United States
Dates: 1998-02-28
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: This is the second side of the John Henry Faulk chronological biography begun on e_mi_075. Of particular interest in this part of the biography are John Henry Faulk's memories of being at the University of Texas and working with J. Frank Dobie, his marriage to folk singer Halley Wood, and his time in the military.

Title: JHF Chronological Biography, JHF Chronological Biography
Identifier: e_mi_075
Creator: Faulk, John Henry
Contributor: Faulk, John Henry, Faulk, Liz
Topic: Entertainers--United States--Biography, Education--Texas--History, Folklore--United States
Dates: 1988-02-28
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: This is a tape of John Henry Faulk reciting his own chronological biography for Molly's research. John Henry Faulk was an enormous influence in the speaking style, political philosophy, and life of Molly Ivins. Told in a rambling, storytelling style, this biography touches on much of John Henry Faulk's early life, military experiences, and first marriage. Of particular interest on this tape is John Henry's memories of his parents and his life as a child in South Austin.

Title: John Henry Faulk Conference on the 1st Ammendment, John Henry Faulk Conference on the 1st Ammendment
Identifier: e_mi_072
Creator: Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Contributor: Ivins, Molly
Topic: Censorship, Freedom of speech--United States, Entertainers--United States
Dates: 1992
Resource: Molly Ivins papers
Description: Video tape of a speech about John Henry Faulk and free speech presented at the John Henry Faulk Conference on the First Amendment. Molly mostly reflects on John Henry Faulk who was both a close friend to her as well as one of heroes.

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