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Fighting Men of the Indian Wars: A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion
This book "is a compendium of America's Indian Wars and the mountain men, soldiers, cowboys and pioneers who took part in them" (dust-jacket). It includes information about all the major American Indian battles, the lives of notable men who fought in the battles, and the combat techniques employed. The index begins on page 247.
Date:
1991
Creator:
O'Neal, Bill
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Sterling Houston - April 22, 1991]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez, member of the House of Representatives, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Houston wrote to Gonzalez in a prior correspondence about Out of a Time of Plague, one of his stage plays, fearing censorship. Mr. Gonzalez promises to continue to support funding for the National Endowment of the Arts and artistic expression.
Date:
April 22, 1991
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sterling Houston to Kate Martin - May 31, 1991]
Letter from Sterling Houston, playwright and director of the Jump-Start Performance Company, to Kate Martin of the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs. He writes to thank her and the department for their support of the Kool Jams project, for which he has received a job offer and indispensable exposure. He finishes with a list of endeavors in the company's future. He also includes a photocopied newspaper clipping.
Date:
May 31, 1991
Creator:
Houston, Sterling, 1945-
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Caribbean Fiesta]
Postcard inviting the recipient to attend Caribbean Fiesta, an event held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on May 18th, 1991 and featured a Caribbean Variety Show and Samba Police. Flyer also invites the recipient Conjunto Night with Jose Reyna and Conjunto Cielito, which was held on May 25th of the same year.
Date:
May 1991
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Shadow Box]
Flyer advertising "The Shadow Box", a production presented by Theatre Eklektos and held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin Texas in January and February of 1991. The cover of the flyer features a geometric depiction of a box in black, with blank space within it forming the shape of a chair. A shadow cast from the box features the title in blank space, reading "The Shadow Box." The remainder of the flyer is devoted to advertisements from local businesses.
Date:
1991-01/1991-02
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Tulley Spotted Eagle Boy]
Flyer advertising a lecture by Tulley Spotted Eagle Boy, a "drummer, singer, and ceremonial leader of the Micmac Nation, Canada." The lecture, which was about "Our Spiritual Relationship to the Earth," occurred on April 3rd, 1991 at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas.
Date:
April 3, 1991
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Undercurrents]
Flyer advertising Undercurrents, an exhibition of cassette tapes held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas in March of 1991. The flyer requests that the recipient respond with information on any cassette tapes they may be willing to share with the museum. The cover of the flyer features a drawing of a hand hovering over a body of water. A string, which is looped around two fingers, emerges from the water. Part of the image is repeated on the inside cover, under which is a photograph of the Mexic-Arte Museum.
Date:
March 1991
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Texas Environmental Art]
Flyer advertising the Mexic-Arte Museum's 1st annual exhibition of Texas Environmental Art in Austin, Texas. The exhibition ran from April 5th to 27th, 1991.
Date:
April 1991
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: A Kitsch Spectacle]
Flyer advertising an exhibit of kitsch artwork presented by Sharon Knauss and the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit opened on May 17th, 1991 and closed on May 31st, 1991. Flyer features a drawing of a topless woman labeled as if she were a specimen, a photograph of Marilyn Monroe, a cowboy in miniature form, a pig dressed as a policeman in miniature form, and Jesus in miniature form.
Date:
May 1991
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Tablets]
Flyer advertising an event in which renowned poet Armand Schwerner read his long poem, The Tablets, at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on April 5th, 1991. The flyer features two sets of symbols, one of which repeats in a partial square shape. The second set of symbols translates to: "He will surely never die. The world is made of his voice."
Date:
April 1991
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest]
Flyer advertising a production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and presented by Theatre Eklektos. The production ran from August 22nd, 1991 to September 15th, 1991. On the back of the flyer is handwritten: "We went out the back door. Alli. Please lock it back o.k. 8:45 pm."
Date:
1991-08-22/1991-09-15
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[20th Annual Opening Ceremony]
Photograph of festival director Jo Ann Andera with former directors Claudia Ball and O. T. Baker at the opening ceremony of the 20th annual Texas Folklife Festival. Festival directors are lined up in front, backed by clusters of colorful balloons. On the left, a man is playing a large drum next to a man who is playing an accordion.
Date:
August 1, 1991
Creator:
Informedia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Polish Folk Dancers at the Opening Parade]
Photograph of Polish Folk Dancers in the opening parade at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Three women dressed in traditional Polish clothing are walking together with a sign denoting their group's title. They are wearing colorful sequined vests over white peasant blouses with lace trim. On their heads are colorful floral wreaths.
Date:
[1991-08-01..1991-08-04]
Creator:
Informedia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lithuanians in Texas at the Opening Parade]
Photograph of Lithuanians in Texas in the opening parade at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A man and a woman are holding a banner with the group's title while a woman walks behind it holding two Lithuanian flags. They are all dressed in traditional clothing. The women are wearing patterned skirts, aprons, and vests with white blouses. The man is wearing plaid pants and a brown vest. Following them in the parade are the Polish Folk Dancers of San Antonio.
Date:
[1991-08-01..1991-08-04]
Creator:
Informedia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Klompendancers of Houston at the Opening Parade]
Photograph of the Texas Klompendancers of Houston in the opening parade at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A young man in front is carrying a banner displaying the group's name. Another man and three women are walking in the group; they are all wearing traditional clothing. The women are wearing patterned shawls tucked into long plaid skirts and white bonnets. The men are wearing plaid shirts, dark caps, and red bandanas tied around their necks. The man on the left has a large white beard.
Date:
[1991-08-01..1991-08-04]
Creator:
Informedia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Orientation Manuel of the Links, Inc.]
Orientation manual for the Links, Inc., a national community service organization founded by professional women with various state and local branches. According to a first page introduction by June Skinner Banks, the first manual was written by Regina Jollivete Frazier, member-at-large. The manual explains the organization's background, structure, and various projects it has spearheaded over the years.
Date:
1991-03~
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Gloria Massie to Chapter Chairpersons of Publicity/Public Relations Committees - January 13, 1991]
Memorandum from Gloria Massie to The Links, Inc.'s chapter chairpersons for publicity and public relations. Massie requests all public and public relations chairpersons information about the major media organizations and journalists in their cities.
Date:
January 13, 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Gwendolyn Lee to Chapter Presidents, Executive Council, and Chapter Members - July 1991]
Memorandum from Gwendolyn Lee to chapter presidents, the executive council, and chapter members of The Links, Inc. Lee is announcing the national offices which are open in the next election, including which of the present officeholders are eligible for reelection. She provides instructions for chapters wishing to nominate a candidate for national office.
Date:
July 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Blank Calendar for November 1991]
Calendar for November 1991. The calendar uses a picture of a slice of cake to indicate that a birthday will be celebrated on November 15th. Other pictures indicate travel days and the American Thanksgiving holiday. The top of the calendar reads "From the desk of Ryan Anderson." The calendar is otherwise blank or unused.
Date:
1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio Links Yearbook 1991-1993]
Guidebook for the San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. in 1991-1993. Contains lists of past presidents, current officers, meetings, social events, and committees.
Date:
1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Project model and advisory board for High Expectations]
Letter from Deborah Collins Crawford, Publicity Chairperson of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The letter indicates the inclusion of information regarding High Expectations, a program hosted by Links, Inc. Documents include a letter from the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, a list of advisory board members, and a project model.
Date:
September 15, 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Documents for High Expectations]
Documents regarding High Expectations, a youth program in collaboration with the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. Included is an illustration of links, a letter to parents from the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, and list of acknowledgements.
Date:
September 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Links and Project LEAD participants Celebrate Christmas Together]
News release dated December 5th, 1991. The document summarizes a Christmas celebration held by the Links Chapter of San Antonio for Links and LEAD participants.
Date:
December 5, 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History