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[Letter from Ronald Tavel to Sterling Houston - August 16, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Ronald Tavel to Sterling Houston - August 16, 1993]

Letter from Ronald Tavel to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Tavel writes from National Taiwan University in Taipei, where, thanks to a Fulbright scholarship, he has landed a teaching position. He thanks Houston for a copy of one his plays, The Marquise. He goes on to talk about his upcoming job in Taipei and gives Houston the address of his brother, Harvey Tavel, where royalty checks for production of a play can be sent. He encloses a xeroxed newspaper clipping of one his stage plays, Notorious Harik Will Kill the Pope.
Date: August 16, 1993
Creator: Tavel, Ronald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frederick to Sterling Houston - August 16, 1998] (open access)

[Letter from Frederick to Sterling Houston - August 16, 1998]

Letter from Frederick to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes about his chemotherapy and upcoming school schedule. He hopes to begin a clinical internship in the future.
Date: August 16, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from LULAC District #8 Office to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-16] (open access)

[Envelope from LULAC District #8 Office to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-16]

Envelope from League of United Latin American Citizens District #8 Office, Ms. Mamie Garcia, addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked in Houston, Texas, on August 16, 1977.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes written on envelope from M. Cabello to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Notes written on envelope from M. Cabello to John J. Herrera]

The envelope from M. Caello to John J. Herrera is postmarked August 16, 1977. The notes appear to be questions for the Joe Velez impeachment hearing.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-16] (open access)

[Telegram from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-16]

Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Price Daniel regarding hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date: August 16, 1954
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-16] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-16]

Letter sent by Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera acknowledging the receipt of Herrera's letter regarding the hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros. Senator Johnson advises Herrera to have Private Cisneros complete the formal application process with the Army and enclosed a checklist to follow.
Date: August 16, 1954
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James R. Mann to Hector Godinez and Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-16] (open access)

[Letter from James R. Mann to Hector Godinez and Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-16]

Letter from James R. Mann, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, directed to Hector Godinez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and Eduardo Morga. The letter is requesting an official response from LULAC regarding two crime bills which are appearing before the United States house of Representatives.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: Mann, James R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Estella Louise Crenshaw, August 16, 2002] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Estella Louise Crenshaw, August 16, 2002]

Funeral program for Sister Estella Louise Crenshaw. The funeral was held August 16, 2002 at Christian Unity Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Doctor J. Carlton Allen. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Marvin Anthony, August 16, 2004] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Marvin Anthony, August 16, 2004]

Funeral program for Mr. Marvin Anthony, born July 17, 1929 and died August 9, 2004. The funeral was held August 16, 2004 at Tried Stone Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. O. C. Jones, Ph. D. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Jesse Russell. August 16, 1973] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Jesse Russell. August 16, 1973]

Funeral program for Mr. Jesse Russell. The funeral was held Thursday, August 16, 1973 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Lavalle Lowe, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Annie H. Gilmore, August 16, 2000] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Annie H. Gilmore, August 16, 2000]

Funeral program for Sister Annie H. Gilmore, born June 20, 1921 and died August 11, 2000. The funeral was held August 16, 2000 at Church of Christ, officiated by Brother Joseph C. Walsh, Jr. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Henry D. Givens, August 16, 1989] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Henry D. Givens, August 16, 1989]

Funeral program for Mr. Henry D. Givens, born January 10, 1912 and died August 11, 1989. The funeral was held August 16, 1989 at New Hope Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. L. Jackson. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Gladys C. Grace, August 16, 1996] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Gladys C. Grace, August 16, 1996]

Funeral program for Mrs. Gladys C. Grace, born July 8, 1910 and died August 11, 1996. The funeral was held August 16, 1996 at F. E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. Reginald M. Wade. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for A. L. Randon, August 16, 1982] (open access)

[Funeral Program for A. L. Randon, August 16, 1982]

Funeral program for Dr. A. L. Randon, born April 17, 1903 and died August 13, 1982. The funeral was held August 16, 1982 at Mt. Salem Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. H. C. Dilworth. He was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Jacqueline Iris Lee, August 16, 2008] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Jacqueline Iris Lee, August 16, 2008]

Funeral program for Chaplain Jacqueline Iris Lee, born November 18, 1952 and died August 12, 2008. The funeral was held Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Zudora McCoy, August 16, 2010] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Zudora McCoy, August 16, 2010]

Funeral program for Mrs. Zudora Blakey McCoy, born March 30, 1919 and died August 8, 2010. The funeral was held Monday, August 16, 2010 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Viewpoints, Houston Chronicle - 1973-08-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Viewpoints, Houston Chronicle - 1973-08-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Marta Daumos' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano." Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. Herrera and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.
Date: August 16, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Albert Ray Prelow, August 16, 2003] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Albert Ray Prelow, August 16, 2003]

Funeral program for Mr. Albert Ray Prelow, born April 28, 1955 and died August 13, 2003. The funeral was held Saturday, August 16, 2003 at Trinity Baptist Church, officiated by John Hall. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Armond Joseph Prudeaux, August 16, 2000] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Armond Joseph Prudeaux, August 16, 2000]

Funeral program for Armond Joseph Prudeaux, born December 18, 1950. The funeral was held Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at St. Matthews Catholic Church, officiated by Michael Yarbrough. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: August 16, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Reynolds to Dr. Meyer Bodansky - August 16, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Reynolds to Dr. Meyer Bodansky - August 16, 1930]

Letter from M. C. Reynolds from The Emulsol Corporation to Dr. Bodansky, requesting a thorough discussion of the enclosed questions.
Date: August 16, 1930
Creator: Reynolds, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Reynolds to Dr. Meyer Bodansky - August 16, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Reynolds to Dr. Meyer Bodansky - August 16, 1930]

Letter from M. C. Reynolds to Dr. Meyer Bodansky requesting an answer to a question concerning feeding tests.
Date: August 16, 1930
Creator: Reynolds, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History