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[Letter from Eduardo Diaz to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts - November 8, 1995]
Letter from Eduardo Diaz, director of the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He is writing on behalf of Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright, so that he may be awarded a fellowship with the Center. Diaz notes that Houston has been instrumental in establishing alternative theater and wholeheartedly recommends him to their program.
Date:
November 8, 1995
Creator:
Diaz, Eduardo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary P. Travers to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1993]
Letter from Mary Travers, vice president of Alice B. Theatre, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to congratulate him on being one of ten people chosen as a finalist for a position on the artistic staff. The rest of the letter details how the upcoming weeks will look like for the finalists, and what materials they need to send so that the theatre can make their final decision.
Date:
November 15, 1995
Creator:
Travers, Mary P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Walt Whitman Cultural Center to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1995]
Letter from someone at the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, INC. to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Though it has been signed at the bottom, it is difficult to read with certainty. The note informs Sterling that items have been enclosed regarding Essex and suggests that he send them to the appropriate people.
Date:
November 15, 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Virginia Center for the Creative Arts to Sterling Houston - November 7, 1995]
Postcard from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The postcard has been sent as a formality, indicating that they have received his application material and will be notified of a decision in the month of January.
Date:
November 7, 1995
Creator:
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert to Sterling Houston - November 1992]
Typed letter from Robert, an actor in San Antonio, to Sterling Houston, a prominent Texan playwright. Robert regrets to inform them that he has been terminated from the 24th Street Experiment Theatre Company, and that he has found new (unpaid) work with a children's theatre in Austin, Texas. He provides his contact information and wishes them happy holidays.
Date:
November 1992
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from The Marsh to Sterling Houston - November 1997]
Postcard invitation from The Marsh, a theatre venue in San Francisco, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The invitation is for Civil Sex, a performance starring Brian Freeman, founder of the Postmodern African-American Homosexuals (Pomo Afro Homos).
Date:
November 1997
Creator:
The Marsh
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - November 4, 1997]
Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She invites him to a celebration honoring MacArthur guests and the stage play "Ofrendas del Alma, del Corazon, y de la Mente" (translated to Offerings from the Soul, the Heart, and the Mind). At the end of her letter, she provides instructions to her home.
Date:
November 4, 1997
Creator:
Cisneros, Sandra
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Friends - November 1995]
Letter from an unidentified woman to a close group of friends. She informs them of an incident that occurred in New Orleans one night after leaving a friend's wedding. Walking alone towards her car, she became fearful of a man walking behind her. After passing her, he turned back and showed her a t-shirt that read, "all black men are not criminals." The incident shook her considerably as she considered herself a proud liberal. She notes that the problem of racism can be crystallized in such moments, and that she will continue to fight to find solutions.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston - November 14, 1995]
Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes informing him that he will be in San Antonio for a performance of his music at San Antonio College, and wishes to see him.
Date:
November 14, 1995
Creator:
Rodriguez, Robert Xavier
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 1995]
Typed note from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She wishes the best for Houston and his players. Instructions and information about proper flower care and business information from the Last Straw Florist indicates that flowers accompanied the note.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Angelou, Maya
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996]
Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to the Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. announcing the death of Jacqueline J. Robinson of the Arlington chapter. Details about the funeral, memorial service, and expressions of sympathy are provided.
Date:
November 11, 1996
Creator:
Douglass, Mary P.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joan Parmenter to Barbara Lawrence - November 22, 1996]
Memorandum from Joan Parmenter to Barbara Lawrence confirming an order of blankets for the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. More blankets are available through The Links' National Headquarters for a price of $10.00 per blanket.
Date:
November 22, 1996
Creator:
Parmenter, Joan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to Links Chapter Presidents and Members - November 1993]
Memorandum from Marion S. Sutherland to chapter presidents and members of The Links, Inc. discussing hotel accommodations for the 29th National Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky.
Date:
November 1993
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 18, 1990]
Minutes from the November 18, 1990 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date:
November 18, 1990
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Notice of Regular Link Meeting for San Antonio Chapter on November 17, 1991]
Notice for the November 17, 1991 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Among the items for discussion are chapter correspondence and guidelines for meetings. Also includes a notice of a worship service and brunch on November 10, 1991 in honor of Founders Day.
Date:
November 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 17, 1991]
Minutes from the November 17, 1991 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date:
November 17, 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 15, 1992]
Agenda for the November 15, 1992 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, youth scholarships, Project LEAD, and current business. Includes a list of correspondence for review at the meeting.
Date:
November 15, 1992
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Correspondence, November 1991]
List of correspondence received by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in November 1991.
Date:
November 1991
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Schoolchildren on the steps of Gates Elementary School]
Photograph of unidentified schoolchildren on the front steps of Gates Elementary School.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Schoolchildren on the steps of Gates Elementary School]
Photograph of unidentified schoolchildren on the front steps of Gates Elementary School.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Schoolchildren on the steps of Gates Elementary School]
Photograph of unidentified schoolchildren on the front steps of Gates Elementary School. An adult woman stands at the back of the group.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Fall Workshop on Career and Self-Awareness]
Set of three flyers regarding A Fall Workshop on Career and Self-Awareness, sponsored by The International Trends and Services program committee of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The workshop occurred on November 16th, 1996.
Date:
November 16, 1996
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Gates Star, Volume 1, Number 1, December 1995]
December 1995 edition of The Gates Star, a publication of Gates Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas. The newsletter includes news pieces and photographs of the staff.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Gates Star, Volume 1, Number 1, December 1995]
December 1995 edition of The Gates Star, a publication of Gates Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas. The newsletter includes news pieces and photographs of the staff.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History