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Canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol. The writing on the base says, "Presented to the Republic of Texas by Maj. Gen. T. J. Chambers, 1836."
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol. There is a glass panel above the door which reads "State Treasury". A person stands in front of the doorway.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Seal in the underground annex of the Texas State Capitol

Seal on the floor of the Texas State Capitol in the underground annex area.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Capitol dome, interior

Interior shot of the dome on the Texas State Capitol building
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of a stairway inside the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of columns and stairways inside the Texas State Capitol.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side. This monument was erected in 1907, and the bronze sculpture is by Pompeo Coppini.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry door to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives building

Photograph of the detail of the entry doorway to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives Building. A sign above the doorway reads "Lorenzo de Zavala", and a panel of green glass is set into the wall above it.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds

Photograph of a detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds. It is black wrought iron fencing with golden Lone Stars. There are cars parked beyond the fence, and the base of a monument can be seen in the background.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Legislature, First Called Session, House Concurrent Resolution 1 (open access)

79th Legislature, First Called Session, House Concurrent Resolution 1

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to congratulating The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team on winning the 2005 NCAA College World Series Championship.
Date: August 2, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 159 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 159

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate welcoming the World Congress on Information Technology to Austin in May 2006.
Date: June 18, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1836, Chapter 447 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1836, Chapter 447

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the Pflugerville Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 479, Chapter 492 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 479, Chapter 492

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
Date: June 17, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 21

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives authorizing the naming of the natatorium at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin for LeRoy Colombo.
Date: June 18, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James William Harrison, January 27, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with James William Harrison, January 27, 2005

Interview with James William "Bill" Harrison, a serviceman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He explains how he joined the navy in San Diego without going to boot camp. He worked on an oil tanker that shipped out to Pearl Harbor a month after the attack there and transported fuel out of San Diego to various ships at sea. He was then transfered to Admiral Nimitz's public relations department. There he and two others wrote stories about the action in the Pacific theater, particularly about the Battle of Midway. They also contributed to a radio show and worked with the national press corps. He then worked at the Naval Air Station in Seattle before traveling to Hilo, Hawaii to meet with soldiers who had returned from Tarawa. In Texas, he attended officer training school and college at Southwestern University. After the war ended, he studied at the University of Texas and University of Oklahoma for law school. He recalls an incident in which his office released a story about a cat that had kittens on board a cruiser; they reported this good news from the Pacific prior to the Battle of Midway. He also met Admirals Nimitz …
Date: January 27, 2005
Creator: Parish, Brainerd & Harrison, James William
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Siete Mundos, Cerámica Veracruzana] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Siete Mundos, Cerámica Veracruzana]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Siete Mundos, Cerámica Veracruzana [Seven Worlds, Veracruz Ceramics]. The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and all of the photographs are black and white. The cover features the two words of the Spanish title of the exhibition layered on top of each other. The English translation of the title is included in a smaller typeface below. The first panel on the inside of the pamphlet includes two pictures of worn pointed-toe boots on the left-hand side of the panel. To the right of the photographs, there is information about the opening reception, a members-only preview, and a gallery talk. The third panel includes two short paragraphs about the exhibition at the top of the panel, a list of the contributing artists and curators, and artwork credits for the pamphlet. The third panel highlights a single photograph of an installation at the exhibition. The installation consists of ceramic limbs and body parts on a dark textile surface. The back of the last panel highlights a single photograph of a sculpture of a tall, cylindrical shape. The back of the middle panel features information about the museum, …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX Exhibition] (open access)

[Flyer: Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX Exhibition]

Flyer that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and Conaculta-Inah entitled "Grandeza Mexicana, Siglos XVI - XIX [The Greatness of Mexico, 16th - 19th Centuries]". The front of the flyer features the Spanish translation of the name of the exhibition across the page, with the English translation smaller below. Part of the Spanish translation is covered by a cropped photograph of a statue that depicts a woman wearing a feather headdress, a ruffled dress, and high sandals. The date of the exhibition is placed next to the woman's feet, followed by a description of the exhibition below. Information about the museum as well as the logo is at the top of the page along the black border. The back of flyer contains four short paragraphs with the headings "Education Mission", "Interdisciplinary Community-Art Based Programs", "Public Programs for Special Exhibitions", and "Special Programming".
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[School Group at Grandeza Mexicana Exhibition]

Photograph of a group of schoolchildren at Grandeza Mexicana: Siglos XVI-XIX (The Greatness of Mexico: 16th-19th Centuries), an exhibition of artwork hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The group stands in front of a title wall. Text on the wall reads: "Grandeza Mexicana. Siglos XVI-XIX. The Greatness of Mexico."
Date: 2005
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Festival Mexico 2005] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Festival Mexico 2005]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Festival Mexico 2005". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels tall, and all of the photographs are blue-tinted gray-scale. There is a pink border with flowers that is used througout the entire pamphlet. The cover of the pamphlet features the Mexic-Arte Museum logo stylized and colored pink, blue, and white on the left-hand side. On the right-hand side, the words "Austin Texas Downtown" are stylized to look like the logo on the left. In the middle, the words "Festival Mexico 2005" are stylized to also look like the logo, however in a larger scale. Below the three logos there are two photographs of people smiling at the camera and a headline that reads "More Food! More Fun! More Fiesta!". The first panel on the inside of the pamphlet features event information including tickets, date and times, and the location. Above the information there is a row of photographs lined with the pink border along with the event title. The second panel is dedicated to a "Schedule of Events", which are listed by time. There is a row of photographs along both sides of the panel. These …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The 10th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The 10th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "The 10th Annual Young Latino Artists Exhibition". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and all of the photographs features are black and white. The background of the cover of the pamphlet is split crosswise; half is a green graphic print and the other half is white. The color scheme and design elements are continued throughout the entire pamphlet. The cover features a boldly stylized title that reads "yla 10" along with the full exhibition title below and the museum logo at the top. Two large filmstrip style rows of photographs depicting art from the exhibition run along the three open panels on a crosswise angle. In between the photographs, which have a green and black border at the bottom, there is information about the exhibition, including the title, location, times and dates, and a short description. Information about the opening reception, a members preview, and a lecture is also included. The filmstrip of photographs are continued on the back of the last panel, which also highlights a separate concurrent exhibition entitled "The 12th Annual Serie Project". The panel includes a short description of the …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Grace Museum entitled, "Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights a photograph of one of the artist's paintings along with the exhibition title and the names of the two exhibition sponsors. The painting depicts three women at an outdoor party. One of the women, who is wearing a red flowered dress, is dancing with a man wearing jeans and an unbuttoned yellow shirt. The woman next to her is wearing a blue dress with a black purse. The third woman is facing the background and holding a baby. The first panel includes information about the exhibition, including the title, sponsors, and the dates and times of an artist in-residence and a gallery talk. There is a photograph of one of the artist's paintings below along with artwork credits. The painting depicts two men talking next to a basketball court full of kids, brightly-colored cars, and a few chickens. The second panel features a few paragraphs about the exhibition and the artist along with a painting of three people picking flowers. The …
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. [28], No. [1], Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 2005 (open access)

The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. [28], No. [1], Ed. 1 Thursday, January 6, 2005

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: January 6, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 24, 2005 (open access)

The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 24, 2005

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: March 24, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005 (open access)

The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 9, 2005

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: June 9, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 25, 2005 (open access)

The Greensheet (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 25, 2005

Free weekly newspaper that includes business and classified advertising.
Date: August 25, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History