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[Photograph of Bill Martin with the Central State Farm Sign]
Photograph of Bill Martin standing in front of the brick sign for "Central State Farm" in Sugar Land, Texas. The sign has a small red plaque warning the area is private property in both English and Spanish.
Date:
2016
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Counter Colón-ialismo, September 27, 1991-May 23, 1993]
Catalog for the "Counter Colón-ialismo" exhibit including biographies of participating artists, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Oscar Del Toro, July 21, 2016
Oscar del Toro was born in Coahuila, México in 1964. At age 4, he and his family moved to Monterrey, where he came of age and lived until he moved to the United States in 2000. He fully described 12 year waiting period to immigrate to Pasadena. A businessman, he joined the Chamber of Commerce, which propelled him to become interested in politics. In 2015, he unsuccessfully ran for one of the at-large districts following the redistricting of Pasadena in 2013. He described the redistricting and how it took power away from the Latino community in Pasadena, and the current lawsuit.
Date:
July 21, 2016
Creator:
Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Del Toro, Oscar
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Guadalupe Quintanilla on June 30, 2016.
Guadalupe Quintanilla was born in Ojinaga,Chihuahua Mexico. For most of her childhood, she moved around to different states in Mexico as she lived with her paternal grandparents. During her childhood, Dr. Quintanilla did not receive any formal schooling; her grandparents, however, taught her how to read and write. When her grandfather became ill, she moved to Brownsville to live with her father. Although her father enrolled her in school, she dropped out shortly because she felt discriminated against. Dr. Quintanilla married at a young age, and by 21, she had 3 children. When her children reached a school age, the discriminatory practices they faced led her to learn English and attend college. She enrolled at Southmost College then transferred to Pan American College (now UTRGV). Her family moved to Houston in the late 1960s, and she enrolled in graduate school at the University of Houston, where she became the first director for the Center for Mexican-American Studies and the first Latina administrator in the university. Dr. Quintanilla became heavily involved with Houston's Mexican-American community, all while earning her Education degree from UH. She developed the Cross-Cultural Communication Program, a bilingual and cultural education program to bridge law enforcement officers and …
Date:
June 30, 2016
Creator:
Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Quintanilla , Guadalupe
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
From Hell to Breakfast
Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Juneteenth Texas: Essays in African-American Folklore
Volume of essays about African-American folklore, including reminiscences of African-American folk culture in Texas, studies of specific genres of folklore, information about Texas-African food-ways, studies of specific performers, information about songs and other folklore. The index begins on page 353.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Folk Art in Texas
This book describes popular folk art of Texas, including basket weaving, hat-making, yard art, sculptures, murals, cemetery art, quilt-making, tattoo art, and other miscellaneous folk art. The index begins on page 198.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tone the Bell Easy
Volume of Texas and Mexican folklore, including folktales about witches, superstitions, slavery, folk cures, folk songs and other legends. The index begins on page 190.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds
This volume contains popular folklore of Texas, including folk dramas, myths, folk music, stories about farming and agriculture, religious folk stories, and information about folk customs, dances and folk art. The index begins on page 157.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Between the Cracks of History: Essays on Teaching and Illustrating Folklore
Volume of twenty-one essays about folklore in Texas, including essays about police burials, railroads, graffiti, folk music, dance halls, and other folklore. The index begins on page 279.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Gulf Coast, June 2011
List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Gulf Coast Texas area.
Date:
June 2011
Creator:
Primary Care Case Management
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Gulf Coast, December 2011
List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Gulf Coast Texas area.
Date:
December 2011
Creator:
Primary Care Case Management
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Primary Care Case Management Primary Care Provider and Hospital List: Gulf Coast, September 2011
List of Primary Care Case Management program approved primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, and family planning providers, located in the Gulf Coast Texas area.
Date:
September 2011
Creator:
Primary Care Case Management
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in County Jail]
Photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]
Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date:
June 6, 1955
Creator:
Vela, Manuel G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Programa Oficial de las Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas - Septiembre, 1969
Program for the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas convention held in Houston, Texas, on September 15, 1969. Program titled: "Vivimos bajo el signo de su lucha." Contains schedule and advertisements.
Date:
September 15, 1969
Creator:
Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera about Herrera's recent rejection of a high-paying job.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-19]
Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera, dated October 19, 1977. Garcia writes that he is proud that Herrera accepted the position of legal counsel for IMAGE de Tejas.
Date:
October 19, 1977
Creator:
Garcia, Jose G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel M. Ortiz to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-08]
Letter from Manuel M. Ortiz to John J. Herrera, from a scrapbook. Ortiz sends Herrera his congratulations and wishes for good luck. The envelope is attached to the same scrapbook page, right below the letter.
Date:
September 8, 1943
Creator:
Ortiz, Manuel M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
Date:
January 13, 1968
Creator:
Harper, Alberto Garibi, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06]
Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.
Date:
June 1974
Creator:
Pérez, Luz Maria
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History