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A Half Century of the Houston Jewish Federation 1936-1986 (open access)

A Half Century of the Houston Jewish Federation 1936-1986

Book discussing the history of the Houston Jewish Federation from 1936 to 1986, compiled on the 50th anniversary of the federation. The book also includes information on current and past federation officials.
Date: December 11, 1986
Creator: Bernstein, Marion; Samuels, Jeanne & Jacobson, Suzanne
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Centenary History: Congregation Beth Israel of Houston, Texas, 1854-1954 (open access)

The Centenary History: Congregation Beth Israel of Houston, Texas, 1854-1954

Book discussing the history of Congregation Beth Israel from 1854 to 1954 on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the synagogue. The book also includes the programs of events celebrating the centennial, lists of current members and religious school students, and a roster of synagogue members who served during wartime.
Date: 1954
Creator: Cohen, Anne Nathan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congregation Adath Emeth Golden Jubilee (open access)

Congregation Adath Emeth Golden Jubilee

Book compiled for the 50th anniversary of Congregation Adath Emeth's founding that discusses the history of the synagogue and the current programs. The book includes personal messages, photographs of several events from the history of the synagogue, and photographs of synagogue officials.
Date: 1967
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Golden Book of Congregation Adath Yeshurun (open access)

The Golden Book of Congregation Adath Yeshurun

Book compiled for the 50th anniversary of Congregation Adath Yeshurun that discusses the history of the synagogue, events celebrating the Jubilee, and current programs. There are several photographs throughout the book of historical documents, past synagogue officials, and local events.
Date: 1941
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congregation Agudas Achim: Diamond Anniversary Celebration (open access)

Congregation Agudas Achim: Diamond Anniversary Celebration

Book discussing the history, current programs, and religious school of Congregation Agudas Achim in celebration of the synagogues 75th anniversary.
Date: 1964?
Creator: Congregation Agudas Achim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dedication: New Synagogue of Beth Yeshurun (open access)

Dedication: New Synagogue of Beth Yeshurun

Book discussing the events celebrating the dedication of the Congregation Beth Yeshurun's new building. The book also includes information on the history of the synagogue, current and past synagogue officials, and photographs of the new building.
Date: September 14, 1962
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Golden Jubilee of Shearith Israel Congregation (open access)

Golden Jubilee of Shearith Israel Congregation

Book discussing the history of Shearith Israel Congregation and the events planned to celebrate the synagogue's 50th anniversary. The booklet also contains personal memorials, congratulation messages, and information on past presidents of the synagogue.
Date: September 6, 1963
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of Theodore H. Ferris: 1863] (open access)

[Diary of Theodore H. Ferris: 1863]

Diary of Theodore H. Ferris from January 1 through April 1, 1863.
Date: 1863-01-01/1863-04-01
Creator: Ferris, Theodore H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1864] (open access)

[Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1864]

Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills from 1984.
Date: 1864-01-01/1864-12-31
Creator: Howard Atkinson Ills, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1871] (open access)

[Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1871]

Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills from the year 1871.
Date: 1871-01-01/1871-12-31
Creator: Howard Atkinson Ills, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of  J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1875] (open access)

[Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills: 1875]

Diary of J. D. Howard Atkinson Ills from the year 1975.
Date: 1875-01-01/1875-12-31
Creator: Howard Atkinson Ills, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of Minnie M. Howard: June 14,1885 to June 12, 1886] (open access)

[Diary of Minnie M. Howard: June 14,1885 to June 12, 1886]

Diary of Minnie M. Howard from June 14, 1885 through June 12, 1886.
Date: 1885-06-14/1886-06-12
Creator: Howard, Minnie M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1936-1937] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1936-1937]

Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker's diary from January 1, 1936 through December 31, 1937.
Date: 1983-01/1983-08
Creator: Krause, Gary A. & Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1919-1923] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1919-1923]

Transcript of the diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1919 through December 31, 1923.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1924-1927] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1924-1927]

Transcript of the diary of Minnie Howard Walker from the years 1924 through 1927.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1928-1930] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1928-1930]

Transcript of the diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1928 through December 31, 1930.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1931-1936] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1931-1936]

Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker's diary from January 1, 1931 through December 31, 1936.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1938-1942] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1938-1942]

Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker's diary from January 1, 1938 through December 31, 1942.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1943-1947] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1943-1947]

Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker's diary from January 1, 1943 through December 31, 1947.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1948-1951] (open access)

[Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker Diary: 1948-1951]

Transcript of Minnie Howard Walker's diary from January 1, 1948 through January 28, 1951.
Date: unknown
Creator: Krause, Merle Engel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Records Related to Olivewood Cemetery in Houston] (open access)

[Financial Records Related to Olivewood Cemetery in Houston]

Ledger book containing financial records for Olivewood Cemetery, including personal names with lots and fees paid, with other notes. It includes an alphabetical personal name index to the records at the start of the book.
Date: 1914~/1938~
Creator: Olivewood Cemetery
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Journal of Gertrude Osterhout at Baylor Female College, 1880-1883] (open access)

[Journal of Gertrude Osterhout at Baylor Female College, 1880-1883]

Journal of Gertrude Osterhout, kept while she was at Baylor Female College. The journal starts with entries on her life in the boarding house at the college, spanning from the end of 1881 to April of 1881. Between these entries and the final page, Gertrude kept quotations from different materials, including many from "Lucile" by Owen Meredith. The final entry is at the start of the new year in 1883. The journal is bound and has an illustration of a pink flower on the front cover.
Date: October 20, 1880
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement Program Book for Texas Southern University, December 13, 2003] (open access)

[Commencement Program Book for Texas Southern University, December 13, 2003]

Commencement program for Texas Southern University including the order of exercises and a list of all recipients of degrees in 2003, broken down by college and degree type. The commencement speaker is Rev. William Lawson and his biography is included in the program.
Date: December 13, 2003
Creator: Texas Southern University
System: The Portal to Texas History
Welcome to Omokunle! The House is Full of Children (open access)

Welcome to Omokunle! The House is Full of Children

Children's story and activity book from The Imag•I•Nation and Sheila Savannah based on the Omokunle exhibit at The Children's Museum of Houston. Omokunle Village is a fictional Yoruba village in Nigeria.
Date: 1989
Creator: The Imag•I•Nation
System: The Portal to Texas History