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Abilene Fire Department Officers' Meeting Minutes: 1968-1978 (open access)

Abilene Fire Department Officers' Meeting Minutes: 1968-1978

Minutes of the Abilene Fire Department officers' meetings from June 1968 to January 1978, documenting updates, news, and various discussions of the station leaders. Each document is signed at the end by the participants.
Date: June 1985
Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Fire Department Staffing Level Study (open access)

Abilene Fire Department Staffing Level Study

Compiled documentation and analysis to identify tasks and timeframes for specific fire suppression operations, including high-rise, residential, and apartment fires. The report provides background information, and outlines the results of simulations, with recommendations about staffing and equipment.
Date: June 1985
Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Historic and Symbolic Aspects of Round Rock Cemetery and Slave Cemetery (open access)

Historic and Symbolic Aspects of Round Rock Cemetery and Slave Cemetery

Two papers combined into one for a university class that together discuss the history of both the Round Rock Cemetery and Slave Cemetery, as well as their layouts, evolution since the 19th century, and the specific graves of Sam Bass, Vander Barbette, and Virginia Masterson. Excerpts from an interview with Joe Lee Johnson, whose father had been a slave, are also included.
Date: 1985
Creator: Bose, Ted John & Herrera, JuliAnne
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 1, March 1985 (open access)

The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 1, March 1985

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date: March 1985
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2, June 1985 (open access)

The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2, June 1985

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date: June 1985
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 3, September 1985 (open access)

The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 3, September 1985

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date: September 1985
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, December 1985 (open access)

The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, December 1985

Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date: December 1985
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985]

Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart congratulating the Thanks-Giving Foundation on their efforts in giving Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations.
Date: October 23, 1985
Creator: Humphrey, Allen E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Altar with Skeletons]

Photograph of an art installation featuring a cardboard coffin with a skeleton's head sticking out in front of a large altar covered in flowers, a devil figure, and other objects, with several skeletons in dresses standing on the sides, colorful paper banners hanging from the ceiling, and other skeleton decorations behind the altar. Paintings, sculptures, and other exhibits are visible in the background.
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple Looking at Sculpture]

Photograph of an unidentified older couple looking at a large wooden sculpture in the foreground and several painting hanging on white walls in the background.
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gallery Austin Annual]

Photograph of a gallery with pictures and paintings hanging on walls on the left, right, and back walls and a group of sculptures in the middle of the room with a sign hanging above them reading "Austin Annual."
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gallery During Austin Annual]

Photograph of a gallery with four sculptures in the foreground, several walls with paintings and pictures hanging on them, and other sculptures and installations in the background.
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gallery with Austin Annual Sign]

Photograph of a gallery with pictures and paintings hanging on walls on the left, right, and back walls and a group of sculptures in the middle of the room with a sign hanging above them reading "Austin Annual."
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Newspaper Clipping]

Photograph of a newspaper clipping from the Austin American-Statesman with the headline "Arts festival celebrates 'Day of Dead'" and a picture of dancers dressed as skeletons.
Date: [1985..1987]
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People in Gallery]

Photograph of several small groups of people and individuals standing and talking or looking at artworks in a gallery; there are several sculptures on the left side in the foreground and paintings and other exhibits in the background.
Date: 1985
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: United Nations Mural: "Do Unto Others", May 4, 1985] (open access)

[Memo: United Nations Mural: "Do Unto Others", May 4, 1985]

Memorandum by Peter Stewart discussing the gifting of an enlargement of Normal Rockwell's, "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You", to the United Nations from the United States. Stewart briefly discusses the roles of various people who are involved in this process and recommends further steps that should be taken to complete the gifting. He also discusses details about the gift, such as estimated cost, where it will be exhibited, and its dimensions.
Date: May 4, 1985
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985]

Letter from Prince A. Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart thanking him for including him in the group of people invited to witness the unveiling of Norman Rockwell's picture, Golden Rule. He also commends Stewart on the leadership he gives to the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the goodwill his foundation spreads to the community.
Date: October 22, 1985
Creator: Taylor, Prince A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]

Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date: October 25, 1985
Creator: Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 3, 1985 (open access)

South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 3, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: January 3, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 10, 1985 (open access)

South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 10, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: January 10, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1985 (open access)

South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 17, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: January 17, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 24, 1985 (open access)

South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 24, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 31, 1985 (open access)

South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 31, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: January 31, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 14, 1985 (open access)

South Belt Leader (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 14, 1985

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local news along with advertising.
Date: February 14, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History