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[Photograph of Reverend William R. Houston]
Photograph of Reverend William R. Houston, Methodist minister from Clovis, New Mexico.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Introduction and Stateent of Wright Morrow of Houston]
A short statement introducing Wright Morrow of Houston as a possible candidate for the U. S. Senate seat vacated by Governor Price Daniel. Attached statement includes a statement by Wright Morrow, marked for release on January 24, 1957. Morrow discusses the history of his possible candidacy and advises that he prefers to withhold any final announcement until the legislative situation clears up or until he can study all the factors involved.
Date:
January 24, 1957
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jim Houston and Sharon Smith Standing Together
Copy negative of Jim Houston and Sharon Smith, attending the McMurry Band Banquet. Sharon is wearing a long light-colored dress with puffy sleeves. Jim is wearing a three-button suit with a striped tie. They are surrounded with themed decorations including bamboo and flowers. There are also music stands, microphones, and various instruments.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Strokes From a Backlit Keyboard - Reading Romans in the Ambient Light of Youth Culture
Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Paul's letter to the Roman church transcends its temporal and geographic context by speaking to the heart of adolescents in our culture. Romans confronts obstacles that have kept youth from faith and inspires commitment to Christian community."
Date:
September 22, 2008
Creator:
Heflin, Houston
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Houston Harte to James T. Townsend, April 17, 1961]
Letter from Houston Harte, the owner of several newspapers, to Texas State Representative James S. Townsend discussing a recent meeting between the two and other legislators. Harte requested that minority stockholders of Texas companies be granted representation on their Boards of Directors, a privilege that was previously allowed, and he expresses his confidence in the privilege being re-implemented.
Date:
April 17, 1961
Creator:
Harte, Houston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Teaching and Learning Spiritual Formation - Creative Ideas and New Research
Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore whether or not Bible classes are helping us make disciples. Join our conversation surrounding the latest research on teaching in churches and how creative teaching methods can lead to achieving our goal of transformation."
Date:
September 21, 2011
Creator:
Heflin, Houston
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer, October 19, 1953]
Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer congratulating him on taking a strong stance on the issue of teachers' pay and having expressed that stance clearly.
Date:
October 19, 1953
Creator:
Houston, Horace B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the War Department to Fort Sam Houston Depot, October 21, 1918]
Copy of a telegram from the War Department to the Fort Sam Houston Depot regarding a halt on issuing certain clothes to Southern Department troops.
Date:
October 21, 1918
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Three Photographs of Houston Henry Lovell]
Three photographs of Houston Henry Lovell. The top left photograph shows Lovell and an unidentified woman posing together. In the photo to the right, Lovell stands at attention in his military uniform at Camp Barkeley, and in the bottom photo, he stands in an open doorway.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to David S. Houston - December 19, 1905]
Letter written by K.K. Legett to Dr. David S. Houston of State University in Austin, Texas, requesting assistance in procuring financial aid for Simmons College.
Date:
December 18, 1905
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. R. Hare to Fort Sam Houston Chief Quartermaster, November 9, 1918]
Telegram sent from Maj. L. R. Hare to the chief quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston stating that he will send a clothing requisition in the near future for his two units.
Date:
November 9, 1918
Creator:
Hare, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Ralph V. Hankey to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, January 13, 1919]
Memorandum from Capt. R. V. Hankey on behalf of Lt. Col. L .R. Hare to the Fort Sam Houston depot quartermaster, requesting twenty blank copies of Public Vouchers Form 330 and twelve of Quartermaster Forms 16.
Date:
January 13, 1919
Creator:
Hankey, Ralph V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from L. R. Hare to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, January 3, 1919]
Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the Fort Sam Houston depot quartermaster discussing the SATC Simmons College Unit's clothing and equipment and its proposed repurposing for an ROTC unit, as the SATC unit was being disbanded.
Date:
January 3, 1919
Creator:
Hare, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from L. R. Hare to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, January 23, 1919]
Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the depot quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston regarding a shipment of ordnance property and an issue with it due to missing forms.
Date:
January 23, 1919
Creator:
Hare, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from L. R. Hare to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, December 6, 1918]
Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the Fort Sam Houston depot quartermaster discussing a mistake in a shipment of clothing to the SATC Simmons College Unit.
Date:
December 6, 1918
Creator:
Hare, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. V. Hankey to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, December 23, 1918]
Memorandum from Capt. R. V. Hankey to the Fort Sam Houston depot quartermaster requesting that a previously mailed voucher be returned to correct a mistake in it.
Date:
December 23, 1918
Creator:
Hankey, Ralph V. & Hare, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Building Spiritual Bridges Over the Generation Gap: How to Explore Faith with Your Students
Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why are families struggling to pass faith onto the next generation? Learn what youth ministers and parents can do to help shape and mold authentic faith in their students."
Date:
September 22, 2009
Creator:
Oglesby, Robert, Jr. & Heflin, Houston
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What Was It Like in the Beginning? - The Beginnings of Youth Ministry During the 1960s in Churches of Christ
Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn the story of the beginnings of youth ministry in 1963 at the College/University Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas. The initial philosophy, involvement and activities will be presented."
Date:
September 17, 2012
Creator:
Heflin, Houston; Oglesby, Robert & Zickefoose, Ben H.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What Was It Like in the Beginning? - Youth Ministry 4.0
Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn the story of the beginnings of youth ministry in 1963 at the College/University Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas. The initial philosophy, involvement and activities will be presented."
Date:
September 18, 2012
Creator:
Heflin, Houston; Oglesby, Robert & Zickefoose, Ben H.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Ed Tapscott and Betty Stevens]
Photograph of Mrs. Ed Tapscott (nee Betty Stevens, B.A. – 1953, M.E. – 1955) and Dr. Ed Tapscott (B.A. – 1954, M.A. – 1955), vice president for academic affairs at Houston Baptist University.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Whyte to the Waco Parish, May 3, 1890]
Letter from George C. Whyte, the reverend at an Abilene church to the rector at a Protestant Episcopal church in Waco, regarding parishioner John Houston Morrow who has just moved into his parish.
Date:
May 3, 1890
Creator:
Whyte. George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Julien C. Hyer to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julien C. Hyer, Lieutenant Colonel, J.A.G.D., Chief, Judge Advocate Branch, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1942. Hyer offers his regrets regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building stating, "You do not know how disappointed I am that I will not be able to be with you".
Date:
September 6, 1942
Creator:
Hyer, Julien C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discuss the issues more fully with Carswell.
Date:
February 3, 1950
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major B. L. Maloney to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Texas - April 2, 1941]
A letter addressed to The Mayor of the City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas, from B. L. Maloney, Major U.S.A.R., Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dated April 2, 1941. Maloney advises of the proposed visit, planned escort, program and travel accomodations of Mrs. Antonio Barkely, mother of David B. Barkely for whom Camp Barkely has been named and requests confirmation of the approval of this plan before any further steps are taken to make this trip.
Date:
April 2, 1941
Creator:
Maloney, B. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History