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Texas Posten (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1901 (open access)

Texas Posten (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 15, 1901

Weekly Swedish newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 15, 1901
Creator: Ojerholm, J. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston - August 15, 1997] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston - August 15, 1997]

Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from France, where business operations for Omero magazine have moved. Her position at the publication remains unclear, but it appears that an interview with Houston over one of his plays, the Modernization of Sainthood, has remained unpublished due to its controversial content. Nancy wishes to publish something less controversial.
Date: August 15, 1997
Creator: de Mattia, Nancy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sterling Houston to San Antonio Light Editor - August 15, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from Sterling Houston to San Antonio Light Editor - August 15, 1990]

Letter from Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright, to the editor of the San Antonio Light, a now closed newspaper. Houston writes to commend the quality of their work; particularly, their treatment of art and artists.
Date: August 15, 1990
Creator: Houston, Sterling, 1945-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]

Letter from Pedro Garza of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1972. Garza writes regarding Bovina LULAC Council membership and charter.
Date: August 15, 1972
Creator: Garza, Pedro
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Affidavit, L. Lombardo, American Express vs. LULAC - 1976-08-15] (open access)

[Client Affidavit, L. Lombardo, American Express vs. LULAC - 1976-08-15]

Client Affidavit, submitted and signed by L. Lombardo, regarding the case, American Express versus League of United Latin American Citizens. The document is dated August 15, 1976, and labeled "Exhibit A."
Date: August 15, 1976
Creator: Lombardo, L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-15]

Copy of a memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to the National Executive Board dated August 15, 1979. The memo requests nominations for 1980 Convention Committee Chairpersons.
Date: August 15, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to All LULAC Council Presidents and Members - 1979-08-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to All LULAC Council Presidents and Members - 1979-08-15]

Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens Membership Committee Chairman, directed to "All LULAC Council Presidents & Members." The memo, dated August 15, 1979, states the objectives of the Membership Committee and the importance of keeping membership up.
Date: August 15, 1979
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr. to the National President of LULAC and John J. Herrera - 1966-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr. to the National President of LULAC and John J. Herrera - 1966-08-15]

Letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr. to the National President of LULAC and John J. Herrera on August 15, 1966, regarding plans to bring LULAC councils back to Fort Worth, Texas and its surrounding area.
Date: August 15, 1966
Creator: Espinosa, Andrew, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Willie Mae Bell, August 15, 1998] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Willie Mae Bell, August 15, 1998]

Funeral program for Mrs. Willie Mae Bell, born November 2, 1938 and died August 10, 1998. The funeral was held Saturday, August 15, 1998 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Robert Miller, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Includes a resolution from the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church.
Date: August 15, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Sally Mae Green, August 15, 1992] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Sally Mae Green, August 15, 1992]

Funeral program for Mrs. Sally Mae Green, born November 11, 1918. The funeral was held August 15, 1992 at Emmanuel A. M. E. Church, officiated by Rev. C. S. Marshall. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lee Etta Hawke, August 15, 1957] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lee Etta Hawke, August 15, 1957]

Funeral program for Mrs. Lee Etta Hawke. The funeral was held Thursday, August 15, 1957 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James, Minister. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks regarding support for John Connally during the upcoming general elections.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15]

Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera. Kilgore writes about Dr. Hector Garcia's son's tragic accident and his sympathies for Dr. Garcia's loss.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15] (open access)

[Invoice from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]

Invoice on account of The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas, sent to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1950. This invoice is for a letter to Mrs. Jackson dated August. 11, 1950. The cost was 10 cents per line, totaling $16.20.
Date: August 15, 1950
Creator: Fort Bend Reporter
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Governor Allan Shivers to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from Texas Governor Allan Shivers to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]

Letter from Texas Governor Allan Shivers to John J. Herrera dated August 15, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of August 8,1950. Governor Shivers expresses his appreciation for Herrera's support and extends an invitation for Herrera to stop by the Executive Department for a visit when Herrera is next in Austin.
Date: August 15, 1950
Creator: Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to B. W. Payne - 1950-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to B. W. Payne - 1950-08-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Houston Chief of Police B. W. Payne dated August 15, 1950. This is a reference letter for Rufus L. Ramirez who would like to apply to be a policeman for the City of Houston. Ramirez is one-half inch short of the height requirement, and Herrera feels his personal and military qualifications should be considered.
Date: August 15, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[United States Patent Office, Affidavit of Meyer Bodansky] (open access)

[United States Patent Office, Affidavit of Meyer Bodansky]

Affidavit of Meyer Bodansky from the United States Patent Office for Benjamin R. Harris' patent application for his rationalization on the chemistry of lecithin and substances like lecithin.
Date: August 15, 1930
Creator: Bodansky, Meyer, 1896-1941
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Oscar Bodansky and John W. Spies - August 1941] (open access)

[Correspondence between Oscar Bodansky and John W. Spies - August 1941]

Letters between Dr. Oscar Bodansky and Dr. John W. Spies, dated August 15-20, 1941. The letters concern an order placed by Dr. Spies for reprints of one of Dr. Meyer Bodansky's articles.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Bodansky, Oscar & Spies, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History