[Portrait of Young Boy at First Communion, Gonzalo Martinez, Jr.]

Portrait of young boy at First Communion holding a book with a cross necklace wrapped around hand. The boy is wearing a suit with a bow tie while standing behind lectern with statue of Jesus on the lectern. There is cross in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "April 27-63 To my Grandma Lupe From Your Grandson Gonzalo Martinez Jr. I love you huelita.
Date: April 27, 1963
Creator: Maya Studios
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bob Hope

A close-up profile view of Bob Hope speaking to or entertaining a group of people. Bob Hope was one of the entertainers who performed in the convention center theater at HemisFair '68.
Date: [1968-04..1968-10]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]

Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 71, July 1967 - April, 1968 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 71, July 1967 - April, 1968

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 661.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 65, July 1961 - April, 1962 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 65, July 1961 - April, 1962

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 619.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 69, July 1965 - April, 1966 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 69, July 1965 - April, 1966

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 561.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 615.
Date: 1963
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 72, July 1968 - April, 1969 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 72, July 1968 - April, 1969

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research.
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Zambrano House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Zambrano House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Zambrano House, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker and narrative.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 67, July 1963 - April, 1964 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 67, July 1963 - April, 1964

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 635.
Date: 1964
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 70, July 1966 - April, 1967 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 70, July 1966 - April, 1967

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 697.
Date: 1967
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, December 16, 1960 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, December 16, 1960

Weekly student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 16, 1960
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Moos Homestead] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Moos Homestead]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Moos homestead, in Bexar County, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1964
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 63, July 1959 - April, 1960 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 63, July 1959 - April, 1960

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 637.
Date: 1960
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 29, 1969 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 29, 1969

Bi-weekly student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 29, 1969
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Major purposes of the Hemis-Fair (open access)

Major purposes of the Hemis-Fair

Text of a speech given by William Sinkin who served as President of the Board of Directors of San Antonio Fair, Inc. from April 1963 to November 1964. He outlines the major purposes of HemisFair '68 in five points: how it will benefit San Antonio, build community leadership, promote ties between San Antonio and Latin America, economic advantages for staging the fair, and leaving a heritage of permanent facilities and institutions for San Antonio.
Date: 1968~
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream (open access)

Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair $200 Million Dollar Dream (open access)

HemisFair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Acequia Madre de Valero, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and maps.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1961 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1961

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1961
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[All Points of View Pamphlet] (open access)

[All Points of View Pamphlet]

Pamphlet from All Points of View, The Bibliographic Book Service which contains an order form and list of available books and pamphlets for purchase. The pamphlet is addressed to Henry Steele and was returned to sender.
Date: July 25, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 1968 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 1968

Bi-weekly student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 19, 1968
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Historian, Volume 24, Number 5, March 1964 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 24, Number 5, March 1964

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: March 1964
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 53, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 26, 1969 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 53, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 26, 1969

Bi-weekly student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 26, 1969
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History