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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
Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala, Howard coll F56
Passport signed by Lorenzo de Zavala during the time he was Governor of the state of Mexico.
Date:
November 18, 1832
Creator:
unknown
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
[Tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Handwritten tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, page five]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, pages two and three]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers over radio station KLVL
Text of speech in Spanish on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers to be broadcast on the radio station KLVL during the 6:15-6:30 pm time slot.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Script for campaign segment for William A "Bill" Blakley]
Rough draft of a speech in support of William A. "Bill" Blakley and the Democratic Party in general. The text has been typed on paper with Herrera's letterhead, which appears halfway down the page. Handwritten corrections have been added.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]
Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of jobs for Latinos under Governor Connally, and cites a quote from President Harry Truman about the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]
Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of schools for the children of migrant workers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]
Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of state-level positions filled by Latinos during Connally's administration.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]
Campaign speech for the radio by John J. Herrera.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History