Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason (open access)

Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason

Printed version of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's speech discussing cloture and the proportions of population representation in the Senate, part of a filibuster to present a rules change that would allow a minority of Senators to block legislation.
Date: March 9, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Uriarte to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-10] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Uriarte to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-10]

Letter from Manuel Uriarte to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated November 10, 1976. The letter addresses Uriarte's termination from his position as a research analyst for LULAC National Enterprise Development and recounts events leading up to his termination. The letter includes a report, "Quarterly Narrative Report on the Activities of the Office of Research Analysis" as well as a copy of Uriarte's resume.
Date: November 10, 1976
Creator: Uriarte, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 19, May 26, 1894 (open access)

The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 19, May 26, 1894

Weekly newspaper from Thurber, Texas which contains discussions of coal mining, local-interest stories, and various other commentaries.
Date: May 26, 1894
Creator: McAdams, Walter B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 51, January 5, 1895 (open access)

The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 51, January 5, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Thurber, Texas which contains discussions of coal mining, local-interest stories, and various other commentaries.
Date: January 5, 1895
Creator: McAdams, Walter B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation] (open access)

[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation]

Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation. Contents: How Hispanic American operates -- Corporate structure -- Biographical data of Personnel -- Listing of Business, Civic and Professional, Governmental, Educational, Social Welfare agencies and Foundations.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hispanic-American Corporation
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Miner, Volume 2, Number 20, June 1, 1895 (open access)

The Texas Miner, Volume 2, Number 20, June 1, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Thurber, Texas which contains discussions of coal mining, local-interest stories, and various other commentaries.
Date: June 1, 1895
Creator: McAdams, Walter B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 1, Number 5, June 1990 (open access)

Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 1, Number 5, June 1990

The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
Date: June 1990
Creator: Nesbitt Memorial Library
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 2, 1871 (open access)

The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 2, 1871

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising. This was the first African American newspaper printed in Texas.
Date: September 2, 1871
Creator: Nelson, Richard
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1981 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc., July 1981

Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the meeting of the Western Area division of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Improving the Quality of Life by Linking Leadership and Service to Meet the Challenge of Community and National Needs."
Date: July 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Miner, Volume 2, Number 5, February 16, 1895 (open access)

The Texas Miner, Volume 2, Number 5, February 16, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Thurber, Texas which contains discussions of coal mining, local-interest stories, and various other commentaries.
Date: February 16, 1895
Creator: McAdams, Walter B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 9, Number 2, May 1999 (open access)

Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 9, Number 2, May 1999

The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
Date: May 1999
Creator: Nesbitt Memorial Library
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Miner, Volume 2, Number 4, February 9, 1895 (open access)

The Texas Miner, Volume 2, Number 4, February 9, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Thurber, Texas which contains discussions of coal mining, local-interest stories, and various other commentaries.
Date: February 9, 1895
Creator: McAdams, Walter B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy (open access)

Alleyton, Texas: Back Door to the Confederacy

This book contains the history of Alleyton, Texas, which is located in Colorado County. The book includes information about the Alley family, the founding of Alleyton, reminiscences and recollections, as well as the establishment of railroads, local businesses, schools, and churches.
Date: 1993
Creator: Harrison, William H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journal, Volume 10 (open access)

The Journal, Volume 10

In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Links, Inc., this book collects brief histories and reports of the organization's local chapters from 1946-1996. It was presented at the organization's 30th National Assembly, and its theme is "Linkages...Toward the Possible: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Service."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth National Assembly of The Links, Inc., July 1984 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth National Assembly of The Links, Inc., July 1984

This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the national meeting of The Links, Inc. The theme for this year's conference is "Making History -- Providing Hope."
Date: July 1984
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History