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[Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston - October 25, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston - October 25, 1995]

Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He thanks him for his call and apologizes for not attending one of his plays, as he was busy with events relating to the San Antonio Symphony.
Date: October 25, 1995
Creator: Rodriguez, Robert Xavier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice - 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice - 1992]

Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice discussing the use of funds to host an expensive gala at the upcoming National Assembly of The Links, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The Spokane, Washington chapter has collected a $1,200 member assessment under threat of expulsion from Links. Langford has enclosed the check but would like the area and national directors to reconsider the intended use of these funds. She and other members of the Spokane chapter believe it is inappropriate to hold a lavish party at the National Assembly during an economic recession that is taking a toll on so many Americans, and particularly on black families.
Date: 1992~
Creator: Langford, Mary H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Twenty-Eighth National Assembly Official Reports of The Links, Inc., June-July 1992 (open access)

Twenty-Eighth National Assembly Official Reports of The Links, Inc., June-July 1992

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1990-1992. It was presented to the 28th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme of this year's conference is "Cherishing the Past, Cultivating the Present, Creating the Future."
Date: 1992
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to Western Area Chapter Members - August 25, 1991] (open access)

[Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to Western Area Chapter Members - August 25, 1991]

Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States. Higgins reminds them that all active members must pay the $60 assessment. The proceeds of these assessments will be used to host a gala night at the upcoming national assembly in Dallas, Texas. Also, some members will be asked to serve on planning committees; members are free to volunteer for committee service as well. Includes highlighted passages.
Date: August 25, 1991
Creator: Links, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Lord Watkins to Margaret Winn - December 16 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Lord Watkins to Margaret Winn - December 16 1986]

Letter from Barbara Lord Watkins to Margaret Winn expressing regret that members of the Dallas chapter of The Links, Inc. cannot travel to San Antonio for an African-American arts exhibit, which is sponsored, in part, by the San Antonio chapter of Links. She congratulates the San Antonio chapter for its work in bringing the exhibit to Texas.
Date: December 16, 1986
Creator: Watkins, Barbara Lord
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]

Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, LULAC Past National President, dated July 17, 1977. The letter states that the enclosed resolution was passed at the recent LULAC National Convention. The second page of the letter has a distribution list of people copied on the letter.
Date: July 17, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]

Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, referring to an enclosed distribution list and copy of Resolution #4 that was passed at National Assembly. The letter is dated July 17, 1977.
Date: July 17, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution, LULAC Council 272, June 1977] (open access)

[Resolution, LULAC Council 272, June 1977]

Resolution submitted by LULAC Council 272 at National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Los Angeles, California, June, 1977.
Date: June 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18]

Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, Controller at Gittings Texas, to John J. Herrera. The letter is a reminder of an unpaid invoice. The letter is dated April 18, 1977.
Date: April 18, 1977
Creator: Thompson, Edward H., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24]

Letter from John J. Herrera directed to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla, dated August 24, 1976, and printed on John J. Herrera letterhead. The letter is regarding LULAC Special Fund and LULAC National Foundation.
Date: August 24, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anderson Memorial Church on Carlisle Street Dallas]

Photograph of Anderson Memorial Church, also known as "El Divine Salvador," on Carlisle Street in Dallas, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boy Playing a Drum]

Photograph of a child playing a drum attached to his shoulders. He is standing out-of-doors in a grassy area, in front of trees and bushes. An inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Carlos leads the march at Kindergarten."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children in Mexican Costume]

Portrait of a group of children in Mexican costume at the Mexican Mission in Dallas. There are five girls and three boys posing for the picture. Two of the boys are wearing sombreros, and girls are wearing dresses. One girl is standing on a balcony in front of a window. The following is written at the top of the photograph: "'Montreat Group'" - Mexican Mission Dallas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Front View of El Buen Pastor]

Photograph of the front view of El Buen Pastor. The Church features a light-colored wooden frame and steps that lead to a double-doored entrance. The building separates into two distinct ares to the left and right of the main building. Private residences can be seen in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Good Pastor]

Photograph of the rear view of the residence of a clergy member in Dallas, Texas. The one story small home has two rectangular windows and a backdoor. Another residence is visible to the right. A car is parked outside the front of the home.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Duren to Project Director of the Performance Assistance Grant] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Duren to Project Director of the Performance Assistance Grant]

Letter from Mary Duren, executive director of the Texas Composers Forum, to project director of the Performance Assistance Grants organization. She writes to send a check and a Report Form that needs to be sent back to the Forum.
Date: unknown
Creator: Duren, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston] (open access)

[Letter from Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston]

Letter from someone at Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Presumably, a copy of a publication was sent to Houston. It asks if Houston knows of a church with a statue of St. Martin. Though it has been signed at the bottom, the name is difficult to read with certainty.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note by John J. Herrea about John F. Kennedy's assassination] (open access)

[Note by John J. Herrea about John F. Kennedy's assassination]

Note by John J. Herrera based on the book "The death of a President," by William Manchester.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Children Outside El Buen Pastor Church]

Photograph of a group of small children in front of an outer wall of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are searing pants and shirts. Several boys are also wearing suspenders. A woman dressed in a pink blouse and sunglasses is standing behind the children. A man is standing to the left of the group. The building behind them is white with wood siding. A sign reading "kindergarten" is affixed to the wall.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lee Hazlewood with Smith Hall Residents]

Photograph of the residents of Smith Hall at Southern Methodist University. The reverse side of the photo has a handwritten list of those men present, including Lee Hazlewood.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Reverend G.M. Armendariz]

Photograph of Reverend G.M. Armendariz standing in the doorway of an unnamed chapel. Rev. Armendariz is wearing a three-piece suit and tie and is holding a hat. The building behind him is made of white stone. The doors are open, and, to the left of the entryway, is a small metal sign affixed to the outer wall.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Side View of El Buen Pastor]

Photograph of the side view of El Buen Pastor. The Church features a light-colored wooden frame and steps that lead to a double-doored entrance. The building separates into two distinct ares to the left and right of the main building. Private residences can be seen in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dallas P. Lee to Reverend Manuel Urbina - January 5, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Dallas P. Lee to Reverend Manuel Urbina - January 5, 1967]

Letter from Dallas P. Lee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas to Rev. Manuel Urbina thanking him for his service at Magnolia Baptist Church. The letter notes Rev. Urbina's impending retirement and his recommendation of Brother Martinez to be in charge.
Date: January 5, 1967
Creator: Lee, Dallas P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas - 1965-02-26] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas - 1965-02-26]

Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas, Industrial Employment Policy Specialist, concerning job placement for Latin-Americans.
Date: February 26, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History