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[Letter to Sterling Houston - 1988] (open access)

[Letter to Sterling Houston - 1988]

Letter from a friend to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He discusses his personal life, including life in New York City, work, and a death in the family.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988]

Typed letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, a prominent Texan playwright. She thanks him for a previous letter and wishes him well on two works by the author: Driving Wheel and A'Lelia.
Date: November 11, 1988
Creator: Angelou, Maya
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988]

Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from her teaching position at Wake Forest University to send her thanks and well wishes to Houston's work. Personal matters are also briefly discussed.
Date: November 11, 1988
Creator: Angelou, Maya
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 11, 1988]

Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to thank him for a previous letter and best wishes on two of Houston's plays - A'Lelia and Driving Wheel.
Date: November 11, 1988
Creator: Angelou, Maya
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mexic-Arte Fifth Anniversary Celebration] (open access)

[Mexic-Arte Fifth Anniversary Celebration]

Pamphlet of an invitation to an event hosted by Mexic-Arte Museum. The information about Mexic-Arte Multi-Cultural works fifth anniversary celebration and grand opening of its new location and the art opening of the Austin Annual.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Fiesta Ranchera Concert] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Fiesta Ranchera Concert]

Pamphlet of a schedule for Fiesta Ranchera, which is a concert and program featuring Mariachi Estrella. There is also a brief history on the Mariachi band and Mariachi the music genre. There are some pictures included, such as one of Mariachi Estrella.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[El Día de los Muertos Play] (open access)

[El Día de los Muertos Play]

Pamphlet of information about El Día de los Muertos, a play by James E. Garcia. The information included is a brief history about Día de los Muertos and the people behind the play, such as the actors, the director, the choreographer and others.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition]

Pamphlet of an invitation to Día de los Muertos art exhibition hosted by Mexic-Arte. There is a schedule included as well as a brief history of the Día de los Muertos tradition. All of the images in the pamphlet are Day of the Dead themed and almost exclusively feature skulls.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Showcase of New Bands and Alternative Bands] (open access)

[Flyer: Showcase of New Bands and Alternative Bands]

Flyer advertising Showcase of New Bands and Alternative Bands, a music festival hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on March 18th, 1988. The flyer features a black and white photograph of musicians and guitars.
Date: March 18, 1988
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo] (open access)

[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo]

Book of community events and advertisements relevant to the Austin, Texas area. In the center, there is a schedule of events in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Some advertisements in the book mention local law firms or services, and others are for political positions.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Cinco de Mayo Celebration]

Postcard that advertises an event for Cinco de Mayo. On one side, artwork by Pio Pulido fills the paper. The phrase "5 May" is drawn in the middle of the paper. The art also features a snake, a person's profile and other items. On the flip side, there is mailing information.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Significant Contributions]

Postcard advertising an exhibition entitled "Significant Contributions" which featured the work of Texan artists. The mailer includes information about the location, time and date of the event.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: 64 Beds] (open access)

[Pamphlet: 64 Beds]

Pamphlet of information regarding 64 Beds, an all night performance vigil which took place in December of 1988. The vigil was held to spread awareness about the homeless population and the struggles that the homeless face. Lists of performers and pages of advertisements are also included.
Date: October 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter Handbook, 1988 (open access)

The Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter Handbook, 1988

Handbook for the Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter. The handbook includes the organization's pledge, list of chapter officers and committees, a meeting schedule, agenda format, program notes, and budget information.
Date: 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Dee Whorton] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. Dee Whorton]

Letter to Mr. Dee Whorton, principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, regarding winners of a poetry/essay contest held by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. in April of 1988.
Date: April 19, 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1987-1988] (open access)

[Annual Report: Services to Youth Committee - 1987-1988]

Annual report of Services to Youth Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1987-1988. The chapter successfully sponsored workshops to educate local youth about drug and alcohol abuse.
Date: 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Salute to Youth Awards Program - 1988] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Salute to Youth Awards Program - 1988]

Program for a 1988 awards ceremony sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. in honor of local youths.
Date: February 6, 1988
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 16, 1988] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 16, 1988]

Minutes from the November 16, 1988 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, constitution and bylaws, scholarship program, and other business. Includes a list of revisions to the bylaws, financial statements, and a survey.
Date: November 16, 1988
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 - October 15, 1988] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 15, 1988]

Minutes from the October 15, 1988 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business. Includes financial statements, a report on the national conference, and a report on The Links Foundation. Also included are letters of gratitude from Western Area Director Edwina Gray Higgins and Donald L. McClure.
Date: October 15, 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note about minutes from the September 21, 1988 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of Links, Inc.] (open access)

[Note about minutes from the September 21, 1988 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of Links, Inc.]

Handwritten note about minutes from the September 21, 1988 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence and corrections to the previous meeting's minutes.
Date: September 21, 1988
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 - September 21, 1988] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 21, 1988]

Minutes from the September 21, 1988 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee reports, and other business. The correspondence mentioned in the minutes is not attached.
Date: September 21, 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Janet Langford to San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. - September 21, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Janet Langford to San Antonio Chapter of The Links, Inc. - September 21, 1988]

This letter from the San Antonio Chapter President of The Links, Inc. to the chapter's members is a report about her experiences at the 26th National Assembly of The Links, Inc. in Miami, Florida.
Date: September 21, 1988
Creator: Langford, Janet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 13, 1988] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - September 13, 1988]

Minutes from the September 13, 1988 executive meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's agenda for future meetings, committee issues, and other business.
Date: September 13, 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Program from the Annual Meeting of The Links Foundation, Inc. - June 1988] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Program from the Annual Meeting of The Links Foundation, Inc. - June 1988]

Program of events and information packet created for the annual meeting of The Links Foundation, Inc. held in Miami Beach, Florida on June 28, 1988. The information packet includes a budget report for the The Links Foundation and a list of the recommended recipients of grants-in-aid. In addition to handwritten notes made on the program of events is a full page of notes made by a member of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date: June 28, 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History