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[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to Executive Committee - January 3, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to Executive Committee - January 3, 1980]

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas of Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED) to an executive committee. He discusses an anti-Ku Klux Klan march in the works; its potential benefits and drawbacks; and its organizer, Antonio Cabral, who has antagonized other civil rights organizations, including the OUED.
Date: January 3, 1980
Creator: Salas, Mario Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce to Sterling Houston - November 3, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Bruce to Sterling Houston - November 3, 1986]

Letter, Christmas card, and photograph from Bruce to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. In his letter, he writes that it was great to see him perform. In the card, he discusses seeing Karen Finley perform on stage and making gingerbread houses to bring to an AIDS ward. In this same card, he has also included a photograph of (presumably) himself wearing a Santa Claus hat and embracing three large dogs. Behind him, on a wooden drawer, two colorful gingerbread houses have been placed.
Date: November 3, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Margaret Winn to The Links Foundation, Inc. - 1985-10-03] (open access)

[Memorandum from Margaret Winn to The Links Foundation, Inc. - 1985-10-03]

Memorandum from Margaret Winn to The Links Foundation, Inc. stating that the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. has sent $114.95 to purchase a cassette player for the National Headquarters Building.
Date: October 3, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Blair Corning - December 3, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Blair Corning - December 3, 1985]

Letter from Margaret Winn and Vernis Hudgins to Blair Corning thanking him for his article in the San Antonio Express-News about the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. and its 25th Anniversary.
Date: December 3, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sweet Song String Band Performing]

Photograph of The Sweet Song String Band performing on a small stage at the Texas Folklife Festival. Three female band members are seated at the front of the stage wearing prairie dresses. The one on the right is playing percussion and the other two are playing stringed instruments that are laying in their laps. Behind them, three male band members are playing a violin, a mandolin and a hammer dulcimer. There is also another female band member who is playing another stringed instrument, possibly a banjo.
Date: [1989-08-03..1989-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alvin Sueltenfuss at the Winemaking Booth]

Photograph of Alvin Sueltenfuss at the winemaking booth at the Texas Folklife Festival. He is wearing a cowboy hat, a plaid short-sleeved button-up shirt, and Texas-shaped sunglasses. On his shirt he is wearing a name badge with a red ribbon. The table in front of him is covered with a red tablecloth and contains seven bottles of wine. The bottles are not conventional wine bottles; instead they are shaped more like liquor bottles with simple, white labels. Behind the bottles are some information pamphlets.
Date: [1989-08-03..1989-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hat Making]

Photograph of a hat-maker steaming a hat at the Texas Folklife Festival. He is standing in front of the steamer and looking over his shoulder at the camera. He is wearing an apron and holding the brim of a hat that has just been steamed. Lots of steam is billowing up from the area. Overhead there is a light and a steam vent, on which is attached a Texas license plate that says "HAT BOX."
Date: [1989-08-03..1989-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Cowboy K.J. Oliver]

Photograph of K.J. Oliver, a cowboy featured in the "Cryin' for Daylight" photograph exhibit in ITC Gallery at the Texas Folklife Festival. He is wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, a long-sleeved button-up western shirt, a bolo tie, black-framed glasses, and a name badge. He is standing in front of a wood-paneled wall.
Date: [1989-08-03..1989-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Cowboy Jesse Jones]

Photograph of Jesse Jones, a cowboy featured in the "Cryin' for Daylight" photograph exhibit in ITC Gallery at the Texas Folklife Festival. He is wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, a long-sleeved button-up western shirt and a name badge. He is standing in front of a wood-paneled wall.
Date: [1989-08-03..1989-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Cowboy Nathaniel Youngblood]

Photograph of Nathaniel Youngblood, a cowboy featured in the "Cryin' for Daylight" photograph exhibit in ITC Gallery at the Texas Folklife Festival. He is wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, a plaid western shirt, suspenders, a bandana, and a name badge. His shirt pockets are filled with personal belongings. Behind him a wood-paneled wall is visible.
Date: [1989-08-03..1989-08-06]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Julia B. Smith to Links Area Directors and Chapter Presidents: September 3, 1985] (open access)

[Memorandum from Julia B. Smith to Links Area Directors and Chapter Presidents: September 3, 1985]

Memorandum from Julia B. Smith to area directors and chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. requesting all chapters to implement Project LEAD, a national program by the Links that aims to prevent alcohol and drug abuse. Also includes a list of status reports for other Links programs.
Date: September 3, 1985
Creator: Smith, Julia B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Alberta Clark, April 3, 1984] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Alberta Clark, April 3, 1984]

Funeral program for Mrs. Alberta Clark, born February 5, 1900 and died March 27, 1984. The funeral was held April 3, 1984 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 3, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Oretha McClain Dillard, October 3, 1985] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Oretha McClain Dillard, October 3, 1985]

Funeral program for Sister Oretha McClain Dillard, born October 7, 1911 and died September 27, 1985. The funeral was held October 3, 1985 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Claude W. Black, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 3, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lottie White Blair, October 3, 1986] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lottie White Blair, October 3, 1986]

Funeral program for Mrs. Lottie White Blair, born November 2, 1905. The funeral was held Friday, October 3, 1986 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Hector L. Grant. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 3, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for John H. Bragg, February 3, 1988] (open access)

[Funeral Program for John H. Bragg, February 3, 1988]

Funeral program for John H. Bragg, died January 29, 1988. The funeral was held Wednesday, February 3, 1988 at F. E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. Claude W. Black, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 3, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lillie Gipson Anderson, March 3, 1989] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lillie Gipson Anderson, March 3, 1989]

Funeral program for Mrs. Lillie Gipson Anderson, born March 10, 1917 and died February 25, 1989. The funeral was held March 3, 1989 at Childress Memorial Church of God In Christ, officiated by Bishop T. D. Iglehart. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: March 3, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Chester H. Arnold, March 3, 1987] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Chester H. Arnold, March 3, 1987]

Funeral program for Brother Chester H. Arnold, born April 19, 1895 and died February 25, 1987. The funeral was held March 3, 1987 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: March 3, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for James C. Scott, Sr., January 3, 1989] (open access)

[Funeral Program for James C. Scott, Sr., January 3, 1989]

Funeral program for Mr. James C. Scott, born August 6, 1928 and died December 28, 1988. The funeral was held Tuesday, January 3, 1989 at Lackland Terrace Church of Christ, officiated by Brother C. D. Pruett. Funeral arrangements were made through The Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: January 3, 1989
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Alonzo Reynolds, September 3, 1981] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Alonzo Reynolds, September 3, 1981]

Funeral program for Mr. Alonzo Reynolds, born February 6, 1902. The funeral was held Thursday, September 3, 1981 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Hardy's Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas
Date: September 3, 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lea Etta Lott, December 3, 1988] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lea Etta Lott, December 3, 1988]

Funeral program for Lea Etta Lott, born October 7, 1897. The funeral was held December 3, 1988 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. R. E. Felder. She was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 3, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Andrew Taylor, January 3, 1984] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Andrew Taylor, January 3, 1984]

Funeral program for Mr. Andrew Taylor. The funeral was held January 3, 1984 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home, and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: January 3, 1984
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Eulia Dorothy Martinez Melton, February 3, 1982] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Eulia Dorothy Martinez Melton, February 3, 1982]

Funeral program for Eulia Dorothy Martinez Melton, born June 9, 1921 and died January 28, 1982. The funeral was held February 3, 1982 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Robert Miller, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 3, 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Dorothy N. Washington, July 3, 1981] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Dorothy N. Washington, July 3, 1981]

Funeral program for Mrs. Dorothy N. Washington, born April 7, 1928. The funeral was held July 3, 1981 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Revered S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc., and she was buried in the Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: July 3, 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for James E. Waters, February 3, 1981] (open access)

[Funeral Program for James E. Waters, February 3, 1981]

Funeral program for Mr. James E. (Jimmy) Waters, born June 13, 1906 and died January 29, 1981. The funeral was held February 3, 1981 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend C. W. Black, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Hardy's Mortuary, and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 3, 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History