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[Rosary and Burial Announcement for Domingo Coronado] (open access)

[Rosary and Burial Announcement for Domingo Coronado]

Rosary and Burial announcement for Domingo Coronado to be held on October 12 and 13, 1952 at 7:30 p.m and 8:00 a.m. The location for the burial will be at Panteon de San Fernado No.2.
Date: October 12, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives] (open access)

[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives]

Card from The American Jewish Archives acknowledging the contribution of Isaac Herbert Kempner's autobiography to their collection.
Date: February 12, 1953
Creator: The American Jewish Archives
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Jewish Archives to I. H. Kempner, February 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from the American Jewish Archives to I. H. Kempner, February 4, 1953]

Letter from American Jewish Archives to I. H. Kempner discussing an autobiography form for Kempner to fill out and file in the archive.
Date: February 4, 1953
Creator: American Jewish Archives
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Jewish Archives, February 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Jewish Archives, February 9, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Jewish Archives discussing the autobiographical form he completed to be filed in the archive.
Date: February 9, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Adrian Levy, Jr., November 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Adrian Levy, Jr., November 17, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Adrian Levy, Jr. explaining that he found an old book, from around twenty-five years ago, sent to Kempner by Robert I. Cohen when he was president of the Congregation. He encloses it in case it may be of any importance to the library or archives of the Congregation.
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing the State Archives Building proposed under House Bill 429.
Date: February 22, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Henderson to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Henderson to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1958]

Letter from John B. Henderson to I. H. Kempner thanking him for sending him Kempner's copy of "Select Letters of Harris Kempner" and updating him on who he was and was not able to talk to. Henderson also requested any "records, files, or correspondence" relating to Texas history that Kempner found that should be kept for preservation and study. A page with information about the General Land Office Building and a pamphlet about the Eugene C. Barker Texas History Center are also attached.
Date: December 21, 1958
Creator: Henderson, John B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jewel Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jewel Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1957]

Letter from Jewel Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer discussing discussing an unnamed house bill introduced by Mr. Russell, which would address the need for a new building for the state archives. Scarborough writes that the archives are the priceless heritage of their children and asks Latimer to help Russell pass the bill.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: Scarborough, Jewel Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, April 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, April 17, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson discussing an unnamed bill concerning the State Archives. Latimer writes that the bill cannot be considered until the General Appropriations bill has passed but that he believes the archives, along with teachers, and other groups, will be adequately taken care of.
Date: April 17, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Rosenberg Library, June 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Rosenberg Library, June 15, 1953]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Rosenberg Library asking if they want a volume of Southern Pacific in their archives.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957]

Letter from Robert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer discussing an unnamed bill concerning Texas archives called the "Russell Bill." Richardson is concerned about the bill's failure and mentions an editorial by Frank Grimes in the Reporter News.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Robert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 429, which would help provide a building for the State Library and Archives.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, February 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, February 28, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson discussing issues he has with funding for the State Archives Building.
Date: February 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 28, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing unnamed legislation concerning the State Archives building. Latimer writes that he does not want to give any group a blank check and that he will support the bill if adequate safeguards are written into the bill to ensure legislators are not asked for additional funding in the next session.
Date: February 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, January 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, January 17, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. Rupert N. Richardson discussing Governor Daniel's address to the legislature, in which he asked for funding for a State Archives Building. Latimer writes that he does not know how the legislature will act but that he will keep Richardson updated on the bill's status.
Date: January 17, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Felix P. Miller, November 10, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Felix P. Miller, November 10, 1954]

Letter from Dr. Felix P. Miller to an unnamed recipient (possibly intended for multiple), discussing an antique X-ray tube to be displayed at a meeting of the Texas Medical Association.
Date: November 10, 1954
Creator: Miller, Felix P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Lee Harvey Oswald, 1963] (open access)

[Letters from Lee Harvey Oswald, 1963]

Photocopy of letters from Lee Harvey Oswald to Ruth Paine and Marina Oswald in 1963. All of the letters are written in Russian.
Date: 1959~/1963~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, February 25, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, February 25, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson discussing House Bill 429 and other legislation concerning the State Building Commission. Latimer mentions Governor Daniel's support for a bill concerning the State Archives building and discusses other building projects from previous sessions, including the construction of a new building for the State Courts, as well as his concern about funding such projects.
Date: February 25, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 26, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 26, 1957]

Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer discussing efforts to secure a building for the Texas state archive. Richardson writes that he is disappointed with Latimer's response that all he can do is secure a small appropriation and legislative approval within one to two years. He emphasizes that a new building is badly needed as conditions in the current building are poor and the State Archivist is against moving the archives to a temporary building.
Date: February 26, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Complaints and Commendations for J. D. Tippit] (open access)

[Complaints and Commendations for J. D. Tippit]

Photocopies of complaints and commendations in regard to the performance of Officer J. D. Tippit. These documents date from 1952 to 1963.
Date: [1952..1963]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Lazarus, Jr., April 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Lazarus, Jr., April 1952]

Letter from Fred Lazarus, Jr. containing a report on recent activities of the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
Date: April 1952
Creator: The Society of Friends of American Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob R. Marcus to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob R. Marcus to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 30, 1957]

Letter from Jacob R. Marcus to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for a glossy print or photograph and the letters of Harris Kempner Weston.
Date: April 30, 1957
Creator: Marcus, Jacob R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. A. Richardson, April 25, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. A. Richardson, April 25, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to R. A. Richardson enclosing a copy of HB 62 and discussing then-present plans for appropriations in the legislature.
Date: April 25, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1954]

Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hally Bryan Perry Fund for the Eugene C. Barker Texas History center of the University of Texas. The fund will help pay for archival materials and attempt to make them more accessible and easier to use for students. Mrs. Garwood then encourages Mr. Kempner to make a donation to the fund.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: The Eugene C. Barker Texas History Center
System: The Portal to Texas History