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The Biography of George Dawson
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
Date:
November 21, 1966
Creator:
Bustillos, Albert, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mary Coe Daniels, pioneer of West Texas, and her family. Daniels and her husband and children made their home in West Texas, despite threats of bandits and influenza. She kept house, ran a successful store, delivered babies, and even became a U.S. mail carrier. At the time this paper was created, Mary Cole Daniels was 76 year old and still greeting customers in her general store.
Date:
April 1, 1969
Creator:
Godbold, Susan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Acequia Madre de Valero, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and maps.
Date:
1968
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note in Spanish and English]
Note on which is written "Pesqueria, Abaja, Onion Seed, Large White Mexican."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Las Nuevas Tamaleras and La Frontera Program]
Program for the stage play Las Nuevas Tamaleras by Alicia Mena and the stage play La Frontera by Sterling Houston. It appears both were presented at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Short bios are provided for Mena and Houston which discuss professional accomplishments.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[High-Yello Rose Flyer]
Flyer for the stage musical High-Yello Rose by Sterling Houston and directed by Arnold Aprill. Dates, times, pricing, and cast members are listed on the back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Images]
Invitation to an event at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas about Imagenes, a book of Spanish poetry by Sue Littleton, with a presentation by Nestor Lugones. The event was held Tuesday, January 23rd, 1990 and was sponsored by several organizations.
Date:
January 1990
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Mexican Soldier, 1837-1847
Front and back covers, and spine of a book that describes and illustrates Mexican military organization, dress, equipment, and regulations between 1837-1847.
Date:
1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Los Hílos De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide]
Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes a list of all the contributors that worked on an aspect of the exhibition. The first page features an introductory paragraph that describes the nature and meaning of the exhibition. The rest of the guide consists of headings that describe either indigenous Hispanic cultures or inspired Hispanic textile artists. Each heading is followed by passages that explain the subject further in depth and as it relates to the exhibition. There is a simple map of several tribal boundaries on pages four and five of the guide. Page 19 is dedicated to explaining ancient "Textile Techniques & Dying Methods", and is accompanied by a labelled diagram of a loom on page 18. The last two pages of the guidebook contain two interactive …
Date:
2006
Creator:
Hernandez, Alberto McKelligan & Richter, Lacey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]
Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
Date:
March 26, 1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Publicity Division
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Radio station K.L.V.L. spots for Jim McConn for mayor
Three radio station K.L.V.L. spots by John J. Herrera in support of Jim McConn for mayor of Houston, 1970s.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Official order
Official order--King Don Carlos to Ministers of Guadalajara concerning the impeachment of Don Jacobo Ugarte y Loyola and financial reimbursements to the king. Spanish translated.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dad's Role in Supporting Breastfeeding
A bilingual information sheet on the role of fathers in supporting breastfeeding.
Date:
August 2015
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Breastfeeding Facts
Pamphlet providing information about breastfeeding. There is a picture of a baby on a pink background at the top of each page with facts below. The front is written in English and the back is in Spanish.
Date:
October 2014
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hand Expression of Breastmilk
Document with information in English and Spanish on how to hand express breastmilk.
Date:
July 2015
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Presented to Artemisia Bowden]
Certificate appointing Miss Artemisia Bowden, first President and Dean of St. Philip's College, as Hidalgo de San Antonio de Bejar by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas
Date:
February 7, 1998
Creator:
The Commissioners Court of Bexar County
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Maya: Treasures of an Ancient Civilization [Flyer]
Flyer for the opening celebration of the exhibition "Maya: Treasures of an Ancient Civilization," December 15, 1985-February 9, 1986, held at the Dallas Museum of Art. The opening celebration was held December 14-15, 1985.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Dallas Museum of Art
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]
Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
We the Mexican Americans
Pamphlet published by the United States Department of Commerce about the demographics of Mexican Americans. The pamphlet stresses the need for Mexican Americans to participate in the upcoming 1970 United States census. The left side of the document is in English; the right side is in Spanish.
Date:
1970
Creator:
Olivàrez, Grace
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC program for January 1, 1965]
Detailed LULAC program for January 1, 1965. Many notes written in pencil in English and Spanish on this program.
Date:
January 1, 1965
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Una revolucion en favor de la infancia
Undated UNICEF flyer for worldwide immunization and re-hydration of children.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
UNICEF
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract for Statuary for Audelia Gabino's grave, 1929]
Contract for a monument for Francisco (Frank) Gabino's mother, Audelia, who died on December 29, 1928. Houston Monument Company was contracted to build a granite statue and base for $420.
Date:
May 21, 1929
Creator:
Houston Monument Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1966]
Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on February 25, 1966. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "preparación espiritual para el programa al la fe en accion."
Date:
February 25, 1966
Creator:
Urbina, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending October 25, 1964]
Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on October 25, 1964. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Studjo sobre evangelismo. Study on evangelism."
Date:
October 25, 1964
Creator:
Urbina, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History