Resource Type

[Telegrams to Jack Ruby from Cecilia Hamilton and N. J. Waldman, November 24, 1963 #2] (open access)

[Telegrams to Jack Ruby from Cecilia Hamilton and N. J. Waldman, November 24, 1963 #2]

Individual telegrams by Cecilia Hamilton and N. J. Waldman to Jack Ruby, letting him know that the public supports him after assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Hamilton, Cecilia & Waldman, N. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegrams to Jack Ruby from Cecilia Hamilton and N. J. Waldman, November 24, 1963 #1] (open access)

[Telegrams to Jack Ruby from Cecilia Hamilton and N. J. Waldman, November 24, 1963 #1]

Individual telegrams by Cecilia Hamilton and N. J. Waldman to Jack Ruby, letting him know that the public supports him after assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald.
Date: November 24, 1963
Creator: Hamilton, Cecilia & Waldman, N. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blackburn, Sam W. (open access)

Blackburn, Sam W.

"Sam W. Blackburn-The Wicked Flea" by Bill Hamilton, Daily Ardmoreite. July 30, 1969. Story of the life and work of former managing editor of the Daily Ardmoreite. Blackburn began his newspaper work in Ardmore on the Ardmore Morning Press in 1923 with Harry Stroud, managing editor, and James Lloyd, owner. Article written on the day of his burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ardmore. He had died two days before. newspaper article
Date: 1969
Creator: Hamilton, Bill
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-598 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-598

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Waggoner Carr, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether a judgment of conviction in a misdemeanor case, punishable by imprisonment and the defendant was too poor to employ counsel and the court failed to appoint counsel to represent him, is valid or void, and related questions.
Date: February 7, 1966
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-257 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: C-257

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Waggoner Carr, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Construction of Article 802e, V.P.C., concerning conviction of minors.
Date: May 26, 1964
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 1] (open access)

[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 1]

Cemetery records for the Abilene City, Masonic, and Odd Fellows cemeteries from 1882 - 1960. There is a short essay included at the beginning regarding the problems faced while compiling records and the information necessary for interpreting them, as well as the history related to the cemeteries.
Date: 1961
Creator: West Texas Genealogical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 2] (open access)

[Early Cemetery Records, Abilene, Texas, Book 2]

Cemetery records for the Cedar Hill cemetery from 1882 - 1960.
Date: 1961
Creator: West Texas Genealogical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Itinerary for Fannie K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner, and R. Lee Kempner] (open access)

[Travel Itinerary for Fannie K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner, and R. Lee Kempner]

Document detailing the travel itinerary for Fannie K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner, and R. Lee Kempner for a trip from Houston, Texas to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Date: 1963
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chase Manhattan Bank Check Stub No. 5-745] (open access)

[Chase Manhattan Bank Check Stub No. 5-745]

Check stub via Chase Manhattan Bank for a check in the amount of $512.88 paid to the order of The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, paying the premium dues for the policy NO. T 191245 for the account of Harris Leon Kempner.
Date: January 11, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Lynn Harris] (open access)

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Lynn Harris]

Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to Lynn Harris regarding a plaque at Hamilton Park. Due to Crossman having surgery, he was not able to go to Hamilton Park to check on the completion and hear about the recent news. Crossman also mentions Hoblitzelle's death and recognizes him and thanks Harris for contributing to the Hamilton Park project.
Date: May 15, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A message from Jerome K. Crossman to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association] (open access)

[A message from Jerome K. Crossman to the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association regarding the Hamilton Park development. Crossman mentions the loan he has received from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the land, as well as from others for the extension of the water and sewer lines. He also notifies the members of what has been constructed, such as more homes, and the planning stages for the next step of the project.
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Ben Wooten from the First National Bank in Dallas] (open access)

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to Ben Wooten from the First National Bank in Dallas]

Document of a letter from Jerome Crossman to Ben Wooten regarding the finances of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Crossman mentions Wooten's financial advice about the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation, as well as others for the construction of water and sewer lines for Hamilton Park. After a meeting with the Board of Directors of the association, Crossman also states that Carl Collins would like to keep the finances private and would like Wooten's guidance on how to handle the money.
Date: October 22, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. from the First National Bank in Dallas] (open access)

[Message from Jerome K. Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. from the First National Bank in Dallas]

Document of a message from Jerome Crossman to John E. Mitchell Jr. regarding the loan from the Hoblitzelle Foundation to pay for the redevelopment of the Hamilton Park. Crossman states that he has discussed the financial matters with the Board of Directors of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association, but Carl Collins requested that the matters do not become publicized. Crossman also asks for guidance from Mitchell as well as approval for the handling of the funds.
Date: October 12, 1964
Creator: Crossman, Jerome K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Saturday's the day of Chickasaw Festival (open access)

Saturday's the day of Chickasaw Festival

Pages from this edition giving full schedule of planned events for this edition giving full schedule of planned events for the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Chickasaw Nation Several photos of the early day Chickasaw capitol building are included. newspaper articles, 3 pages with photos
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Historic Marker Application: Ozona National Bank] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Ozona National Bank]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Ozona National Bank, in Ozona, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Brahan Lodge No. 226, A. F. & A. M.] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Brahan Lodge No. 226, A. F. & A. M.]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Brahan Lodge No. 226, A. F. & A. M., in La Vernia, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1965
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Community Church] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Community Church]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Community Church, in Kermit, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
Date: 1966
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Old D. A. Young Building] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Old D. A. Young Building]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old D. A. Young Building, in Kyle, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Shanghai Pierce Ranch House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Shanghai Pierce Ranch House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Shanghai Pierce Ranch House, in El Campo, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative and photographs.
Date: April 10, 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Early Oatmeal School] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Early Oatmeal School]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Early Oatmeal School, in Bertram, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photograph.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Old B. J. Smith Property] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Old B. J. Smith Property]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Old B. J. Smith Property, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Culver Home] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Culver Home]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Culver Home, in Matagorda, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photographs.
Date: August 8, 1967
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Joseph L. Leshikar House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Joseph L. Leshikar House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Joseph L. Leshikar House, in Cat Spring, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Sebastopol] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Sebastopol]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Sebastopol, in Seguin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1964
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History