Papers Jordan, Barbara (Gale Group) Provides a biography of the "first African American elected to the Texas Senate since Reconstruction." 1-05 Jordan, Barbara (University of Texas) "She mesmerized the nation during televised coverage of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation considering the impeachment of President Richard Nixon." 1-05 Jordan, Barbara - Quotations (About.com - Womens History)Provides quotes from the gifted African American politician. 1-05