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[Unfinished Letter to Sterling Houston]
Letter to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright, from an unidentified source. The letter continued on a separate page, but it was not provided in accompanying records. Addressed to Houston, the letter mentions family news, a father diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and struggles with a teaching position.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Lea Houston (Mrs Sam Houston) to Sam Houston - March 16, 1848]
Letter from Margaret in Huntsville, Texas, to General Sam Houston in Washington, D.C. The letter is addressed to "My dearest love" and records her affection for her husband, her desire for his salvation, references to their children and relatives, and details of illnesses. Letter heavily mended with tape, laminated, and has lacuna.
Date:
18uu
Creator:
Houston, Margaret Lea, -- 1819-1867
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grace to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Grace to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. On the front page, she has quoted a passage from the book The Thorn Birds, a mythical bird who searches for a perfect thorn tree when born. When it finds it, it impales itself on its sharpest spine and sings the most beautiful song before it dies. On the back, she appears to have written a short poem.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sterling Houston - 1988]
Letter from a friend to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He discusses his personal life, including life in New York City, work, and a death in the family.
Date:
1988
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karen to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Karen to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She appears to be writing to confirm an upcoming reading and book signing event at a university. She has listed the address of Debra Innocenti, and goes further by providing her own number and contact information in case Mr. Houston had any questions. The letter was written on a floral-print paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dalt to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Dalt to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He is happy about meeting Houston, and appears to have included a review along with the small note, but it has not been included in accompanying records.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kittie to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Kittie to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes in confusion about what to do with a story, and asks Houston for suggestions or comments. She has included her phone number after her signature.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Mark to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He informs him of a breakup with Denise, his girlfriend, and the death of his mother. He goes on to provide information and recent news about his band - Shotgun House.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jon to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Jon to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Jon writes informing Houston of personal matters, including the purchase of a home, as well as other anecdotes. He closes the letter with news concerning his professional life, including award nominations and travel plans to Brazil.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kjersti Sweger to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Kjersti Sweger, copy editor of The Trinitonian - campus newspaper of Trinity University - to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to thank him for his photos, which were used in a story published by the newspaper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Sweger, Kjersti
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sterling Houston - October 1982]
Letter to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Much of the letter is difficult to read, particularly because of its penmanship, but there appears to be some content of an explicitly sexual nature.
Date:
October 1982
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters to Sterling Houston - 2000 and 2001]
Letters to Sterling Houston written by several people. The first is written by Anita. She reminisces about two recent events and ends the letter by noting how much she values her friendship with Houston. Tanya Palmer and Amy Wegener write the second - in the hopes of receiving new stage plays by Mr. Houston for their Humana Festival in Kentucky, which they manage. The third letter comes from Steven Bailey, in which he talks about his travel schedule and recent updates in his professional career. The fourth letter appears to be more generally addressed, as noted by the "Dear Friends and Family" beginning. It is written by Robert, Steven's partner. He also writes about recent news in his professional career, with some mention of his personal life.
Date:
2000/2001-04-27
Creator:
Palmer, Tanya; Wegener, Amy & Bailey, Steve
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce Schultz to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Bruce Schultz to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Letter starts as a continuation of another. The first letter has not been provided in accompanying records, however. Ms. Schultz mentions being a pastor at St. Marten's and his previous career as an actor and journalist. He notes that he would like to meet Houston in person.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Schultz, Bruce
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ol' Cal to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Ol' Cal to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He informs Houston that he has rescued one of his scripts from the trash - Miranda Rites - and that he will treasure it.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jo Long to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Jo Long to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to congratulate Houston on a recent book publication and hopes that it can bring him financial success.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Long, Jo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston]
Letter from someone at Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Presumably, a copy of a publication was sent to Houston. It asks if Houston knows of a church with a statue of St. Martin. Though it has been signed at the bottom, the name is difficult to read with certainty.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Sandra Mayo to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Dr. Sandra Mayo, professor at Southwest Texas State University, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She is writing to send Sterling a draft of a book proposal, an anthology of his plays, to be published by the University of North Texas Press.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mayo, Sandra
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sterling Houston - June 11, 1999]
Letter from Sterling Houston's sister. She writes informing her brother of her travel schedule and is happy to know that the poet Maya Angelou is supportive of his profession. She wishes him the best in his writing and writes admirably about his skill as a playwright.
Date:
June 11, 1999
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sterling Houston - December 7, 1967]
Letter to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. It appears to be written by one of Sterling's sister, but her name is hard to read with certainty. In her letter, she appears to be sending her gratitude and exchanging other pleasantries.
Date:
December 7, 1967
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sterling Houston - March 1967]
Letter from Sterling Houston to his mother. He writes to inform that he received money sent and sends word of updates in his professional career. His theater company is being threatened by the police to close down after producing a play about the Indian prime minister. Personal and family matters are discussed in the second page.
Date:
March 1967
Creator:
Houston, Sterling, 1945-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juanita E. Langner to Sterling Houston]
Letter from Juanita E. Langner to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to invite him to a party honoring José Chapa. An address, date, and phone number are provided.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Langner, Juanita E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Daingerfield, January 1843]
Letter from Sam Houston to Daingerfield discussing previous correspondence and meetings, as well as the newly created "order of San Jacinto" and its insignia.
Date:
January 28, 1843
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Col. Jo Ellis]
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. Jo Ellis discussing a request for Ellis to check on Houston's mother and a wagon, as well as plans for future letters.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Minton to Sterling Houston - 1999]
Letter from John and Amy Lisabeth Minton to Sterling Houston. They thank him for his friendship and monetary contribution to the Firelight Players organization.
Date:
1999
Creator:
Minton, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History