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[Birth Certificate for Vera Mae Cummings]
Birth certificate for Vera Mae Cummings, born in Palestine, Texas, May 15, 1922 to Gent Cummings and Nellie Bell Price. The back of the page includes instructions for completing information and the text of legislation related to the form. There is also a certificate stapled to the top of the back page certifying that the birth certificate is legitimate.
Date:
January 30, 1943
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Chuck Foster's Orchestra at the Pleasure Pier]
Photograph of Chuck Foster and his orchestra performing at the Port Arthur, Texas, Pleasure Pier. Five men with saxophones are standing at podiums in the foreground, with a man and woman in evening wear sitting on the right. Behind the front row to the left are two men sitting at a piano, and other musicians to the right are obscured by the standing men. A banner printed with "Chuck Foster" and "Merry Christmas" are hung above an image of Santa Claus' head, all of which hangs over the band. Plants and wreaths are festooned across the wall in the background. On the lower portion of the photo, Chuck Foster has autographed the picture with "To Jean with love."
Date:
December 18, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Bob Wills and Band]
Photograph of Bob Wills and his band performing at the Port Arthur Pleasure Pier as people gather by the stage.
Date:
1947~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Tex Beneke and Orchestra]
Photograph of Tex Beneke and his orchestra performing at the Port Arthur Pleasure Pier. The group is lined up underneath a sign bearing Beneke's name.
Date:
May 16, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Gordon Baxter]
Photograph of Gordon Baxter standing next to a microphone, wearing a suit, and holding a script. In the background are several men wearing white western shirts and cowboy hats.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican's Band]
Photograph of Moon Mullican (at piano) and his band performing. He's wearing a suit and cowboy hat, while his band members are wearing cowboy hats and western style clothing.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican at Piano]
Photograph of Moon Mullican wearing a hat and western wear while sitting at a piano. Notes and sheet music are sitting atop the instrument and a microphone can be seen in the upper left corner of the photo.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican Playing Piano]
Photograph of Moon Mullican playing a piano and singing into a microphone. He is wearing a hat and western style clothing.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican Writing Notes]
Photograph of Moon Mullican writing notes while sitting at a piano. He is wearing western style clothing and is sitting in front of a hanging microphone.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican Playing Guitar]
Photograph of Moon Mullican playing an acoustic guitar. He is wearing a cowboy hat and lightly colored western style attire.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Man Playing Guitar]
Photograph of a man playing an acoustic guitar. He is wearing a cowboy hat, a kerchief style necktie, and western style clothing.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican and His Band]
Photograph of Moon Mullican sitting with his band. Mullican is sitting against a tree and holding an acoustic guitar. Four men sit to the left, three sit to the right, and everyone is wearing similar cowboy style attire.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican and His Band]
Photograph of Moon Mullican and his band positng outside. Mullican is standing in front a tree and playing an acoustic guitar. Two men are on either side of Mullican, and five men are kneeling in front of Mullican. All are wearing similar cowboy style attire.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican's Band Performing]
Photograph of Moon Mullican's band performing at a party. Mullican is to the right at a piano, with the rest of his band members to the left playing guitars, a mandolin, and a bass. Party attendees are dancing in front of the stage.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Moon Mullican and His Band]
Photograph of Moon Mullican's band performing at a party. Mullican is to the right at a piano, with the rest of his band members to the left playing guitars, a mandolin, and a bass.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Man Playing Guitar]
Photograph of a man sitting at a piano and playing a guitar. He is wearing a cowboy hat and western style attire.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Harry Choates and Band]
Photograph of Harry Choates and his band performing underneath a neon sign that says "Burger Beer." Harry Choates, to the left, is playing a violin. To the right, Johnnie Ruth Smyrl Manuel in a polka dot dress sings. Three other men are lined up further to the right Joe Manuel playing a banjo, Eddie Pursley on guitar, and EB.D. Williams on a standup bass.
Date:
1947~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Western Union Telegram from James McGuire to Vera Cummings]
Telegram to Vera Mae Cummings from James McGuire; the text says: "Little Vera Pearl arrived at 345 am March 16 send diapers at once will write you as soon as I am able Love= James McGuire."
Date:
March 17, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Comanche Tribe at Centennial Celebration]
Photograph of members of the Comanche Indian tribe at the centennial celebration on May 8, 1946. There are eighteen men, women, and children in the photograph. Most are wearing traditional or ceremonial dress, and there is a teepee behind them to the left. The following names and information are written on the back: "Chief Baldwin Parker, Liberal Kansas, Norma Jean Parker with Little Harold Lee Parker, Peggy Jean Parker - Rt. 1, Cynthia Ann Parker - Cache, Okla., Pat Pohrog - Cache, Okla., Roy Wockmetooah - Box 170." The MacDonald Studio's stamp is also on the back.
Date:
May 8, 1946
Creator:
MacDonald Studio & Camera Shop
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Methodist Church]
Photograph of a Methodist Church. It is a white building with arched windows along the side and two doors and columns along the front. There is a cross on top. "First Methodist Church" appears above the columns. Mrs. McBride's name is written on the back.
Date:
1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]
Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
Date:
April 15, 1940
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-14]
Letter from Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane asking if John J. Herrera knows any good Latin doctors in Houston or San Antonio, as Lane has realized that there no Latin doctors in his county and many Spanish-speaking residents therefore did not seek medical help, as they did not speak English. The letter is typed on letterhead for The County of Wharton.
Date:
May 14, 1949
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]
Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History