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[Flyer: Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms]

Flyer containing information about the "Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms" series hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. The workshops were held August 5-8, 1991 and feature topics like hair braiding, storytelling, painting, and more.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Taifa: Magical Folktales of Africa] (open access)

[Flyer: Taifa: Magical Folktales of Africa]

Flyer advertising Taifa's appearance at the "Magical Folktales of Africa" event at the Miller Outdoor Theatre on September 2, 1990. Taifa is a husband and wife folkloric team.
Date: August 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" Exhibit - 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" Exhibit - 1991]

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Galleries announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" art exhibit featuring the "artistic expression" of five artists. The exhibit ran from August 16 through September 22, 1991.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Theatre Under the Stars Scrapbook: August 1987-October 1990] (open access)

[Theatre Under the Stars Scrapbook: August 1987-October 1990]

Scrapbook documenting the Theatre Under the Stars program from August 1987 through October 1990, including photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and other items.
Date: 1987-08/1990-10
Creator: Theatre Under the Stars
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes - August 4, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes - August 4, 1992]

Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes thanking her for agreeing to speak at the GAG rally for the arts and giving details about the event. The rally takes place on August 18, 1992 and is to show support for the NEA.
Date: August 4, 1992
Creator: Galbreth, Michael
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement from T. W. House - August 4, 1881] (open access)

[Advertisement from T. W. House - August 4, 1881]

An advertisement from T. W. House advertising his expansion of business, the People's Press, and his market share of the Houston cotton market.
Date: August 4, 1881
Creator: House, T. W.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Israelite, August 1990 (open access)

The Israelite, August 1990

Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: August 1990
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Israelite, August 1, 1994 (open access)

The Israelite, August 1, 1994

Newsletter of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Wharton, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: August 1, 1994
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Curriculum Summary: 1969-1970 Talmud Torah Edition (open access)

Curriculum Summary: 1969-1970 Talmud Torah Edition

Pamphlet outlining the curriculum summary, class schedule, and academic calendar for the 1969-1970 year for the school run by the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston.
Date: August 1969
Creator: United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to J. H. Brown - August 17, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to J. H. Brown - August 17, 1865]

Transcript of Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to J. H. Brown discussing the (stock?) market for two businesses.
Date: August 17, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to John H. Brown - August 17, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to John H. Brown - August 17, 1865]

Letter from Donohoe, Kelly & Co. to John H. Brown discussing the (stock?) market for two businesses.
Date: August 17, 1865
Creator: Donohoe, Kelly & Co
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document from D. H. Paige discussing payments - August 9, 1866] (open access)

[Document from D. H. Paige discussing payments - August 9, 1866]

A document created by D. H. Paige discussing payment received from William M. Rice.
Date: August 9, 1866
Creator: Paige, D. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-mail from Jim Bruseth to Mr. Moore, August 15, 2006] (open access)

[E-mail from Jim Bruseth to Mr. Moore, August 15, 2006]

Letter from Jim Bruseth to Mr. Moore discussing the meeting that was held in Austin, Texas to determine the possibility of human graves being near the Central State Prison Farm.
Date: August 15, 2006
Creator: Bruseth, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from L. H. Wood to William M. Rice - August 25, 1866] (open access)

[Receipt from L. H. Wood to William M. Rice - August 25, 1866]

A receipt of goods purchased from L. H. Wood by William M. Rice.
Date: August 25, 1866
Creator: Wood, L. H.
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 19, Number 1, August 10, 1964 (open access)

The Message, Volume 19, Number 1, August 10, 1964

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the High Holy Days, including the origins of Rosh Hashanah and Beth Yeshurun's policies for attending the services.
Date: August 10, 1964
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 19, Number 23, August 19, 196[6] (open access)

The Message, Volume 19, Number 23, August 19, 196[6]

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses Rosh Hashanah, the 75th (diamond) anniversary of Beth Yeshurun and profiles Rabbi William S. Malev.
Date: August 19, 1966
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 20, Number 2, August 25, 1966 (open access)

The Message, Volume 20, Number 2, August 25, 1966

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses Beth Yeshurun's High Holy Day and Sukkot services.
Date: August 25, 1966
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 19, Number 12, August 13, 1965 (open access)

The Message, Volume 19, Number 12, August 13, 1965

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: August 13, 1965
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 21, Number 1, August 23, 1967 (open access)

The Message, Volume 21, Number 1, August 23, 1967

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue includes an insert announcing a special service in response to President Lyndon B. Johnson's request that Sunday, June 30th, 1967 be set aside as a day of prayer for people to pray for the ends of riots in several major United States cities.
Date: August 23, 1967
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 23, Number 1, August 25, 1969 (open access)

The Message, Volume 23, Number 1, August 25, 1969

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the High Holy Day services, the origins and significance of Rosh Hashanah, and announces the Beth Yeshurun Day School has recieved state accreditation.
Date: August 25, 1969
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 22, Number 10, August 27, 1968 (open access)

The Message, Volume 22, Number 10, August 27, 1968

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses Rosh Hashanah, the first Akiba Institute event of the year, and the opening of the Beth Yeshurun Day School and Beth Hayeled.
Date: August 27, 1968
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document describing a Special Order from Brig. Genl L. B. M. Adoo] (open access)

[Document describing a Special Order from Brig. Genl L. B. M. Adoo]

Document describing a special order made by Brig. Genl L. B. M. Adoo allowing leave of absence to Fred A. Rice.
Date: August 10, 1864
Creator: Adoo, L. B. M. & Larvin, B. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. P. Gillispie to William M. Rice - August 30, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from E. P. Gillispie to William M. Rice - August 30, 1864]

Letter from E. P. Gillispie to William M. Rice discussing the sale of his cotton and shipment of his cotton to William at 12 1/2 cents per pound in order to pay off Mr. Thatcher's debt.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: Gillispie, E. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from E. P. Gillispie to William M. Rice - August 30, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from E. P. Gillispie to William M. Rice - August 30, 1864]

Transcript of Letter from E. P. Gillispie to William M. Rice discussing the sale of his cotton and shipment of his cotton to William at 12 1/2 cents per pound in order to pay off Mr. Thatcher's debt.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History