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[Certificate Presented to John T. Willis, Sr.]
Certificate given to John T. Willis, Sr. declaring that he has been a Master Mason for over fifty years. It reads: "To all Freemasons dispersed on the face of the Globe: This is to certify that our well-beloved Brother John Todd Willis has been a Master Mason for more than Fifty Years. As a visible token of their fraternal love and grateful appreciation, this certificate is presented to him by his brethren, the Masons of Texas, with the fervent hope that his years of service to the Craft will continue to increase. In testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals in the City of Waco, this 4th day of March, A. D. 1968, A. L. 5968." It has been signed by Grand Master J. W. Chandler and Grand Secretary Harvey C. Byrd.
Date:
March 4, 1968
Creator:
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben Barnes to Barbara C. Jordan, December 19, 1968]
Photocopy of a letter from Ben Barnes to Barbara C. Jordan, speaking of his upcoming committee assignments for the Senate.
Date:
December 19, 1968
Creator:
Barnes, Ben
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles C. Francis' Eagle Scout Certificate]
Scan of a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout certificate that was granted to Charles C. Francis, of Post 72, on August 27, 1968. It is signed by the then Honorary President, President, and Chief Scout Executive of the association and has a gold seal on it with the group's emblem and motto "Be Prepared".
Date:
August 27, 1968
Creator:
Boy Scouts of America
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Betsy Brandt to Barbara C. Jordan, February 20, 1968]
Letter from Betsy Brandt to Barbara C. Jordan, offering information and statistics about unemployment and the job market for her use as a member of the Commission on Income Maintenance.
Date:
February 20, 1968
Creator:
Brandt, Betsy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Adobes
Research paper written by Sammy Cobos about the construction of adobe buildings. Several examples of adobe buildings from Marfa and Ruidosa are explained. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date:
December 2, 1968
Creator:
Cobos, Sammy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamations by the Governor of the State of Texas: 41-1165 & 41-1149]
Proclamations by the Governor of the State of Texas, containing a list of bills which he is choosing to veto because of a lack of financial resources.
Date:
September 1, 1968
Creator:
Connaly, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[German Newspaper Accusation of Police as Conspirators]
Description of an article which appeared in a German newspaper, Bild am Sonntag, and accused members of the Dallas Police Department of accepting bribes in exchange for active roles in the conspiracy to kill President Kennedy.
Date:
1968~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Art of the Congo [Invitation]
Invitation to the Members' Preview for the exhibition, Art of the Congo, October 5–November 3, 1968 at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date:
1968
Creator:
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Southwest Craftsmen 1968 Prospectus
Entry guidelines and forms for the Southwest Craftsmen, 1968, exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts October 23–November 24, 1968.
Date:
1968
Creator:
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Painting and Sculpture 1968 [Entry Form]
Entry form and guidelines for the exhibition Texas Painting and Sculpture, 1968, May 8–June 9, 1968 at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date:
1968
Creator:
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Caroline F. Davis and Barbara C. Jordan, December 1968]
Two letters written between Caroline F. Davis and Barbara C. Jordan, confirming that Barbara C. Jordan agreed to chair panels for the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs in Manchester, New Hampshire and New York City.
Date:
December 1968
Creator:
Davis, Caroline F. & Jordan, Barbara C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Indians of The Big Bend Country
This is a research paper written by Nancy Edwards for an American History Class at Marfa High School in April 1968. The paper discusses the various tribes in west Texas and how they lived, artifacts found in pueblos and caves, historical descriptions of early Spanish interactions with the tribes, and relationships between the tribes. It covers popular legends of some tribes and legends surrounding the Marfa Lights.
Date:
April 1968
Creator:
Edwards, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Article: Texas Race Peace Held Conditional]
Copy of an article in the Dallas Morning News entitled "Texas Race Peace Held Conditional," including a picture and quotes from Barbara C. Jordan.
Date:
April 16, 1968
Creator:
Erwin, Dorothie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
General Electric Company's Theaterama press release
Text is The General Electric Company's press release describing the Theaterama experience at the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio entitled "The Wonderful World of Progress." The Circular theater used a variety of audio visual techniques, including live-to-film, film-to-live, “op art,” “blue mat” and magic effects as well as music and lyrics. Featured was a mythical Genie of the Southwest, who spoke and interacted with the onstage hostess-housewife. The release details the writers of the show, its musical score, the 16 hostesses, the "genie" portrayed by television performer Bill McCutcheon and many of the special effects used. The release goes on to include the seating capacity of 16,100 persons and the length of the show, 20 minutes. The release also describes the performance as well as its objective at HemisFair ’68.
Date:
March 28, 1968
Creator:
General Electric Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Guthrie to Barbara C. Jordan, April 1, 1968]
Letter from Barbara Guthrie to Barbara C. Jordan, inviting her to visit her health and beauty spa "Slender Magic." Included are two blank membership cards.
Date:
April 1, 1968
Creator:
Guthrie, Barbara
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Senate Resolution Number 67
Resolution declaring Texas' recognition of "National Root Beer Week."
Date:
June 17, 1968
Creator:
Hardeman; Wilson & Jordan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Senate Resolution Number 67
Resolution declaring Texas' recognition of "National Root Beer Week."
Date:
June 17, 1968
Creator:
Hardeman; Wilson & Jordan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Senate Resolution Number 67
Resolution declaring Texas' recognition of "National Root Beer Week."
Date:
June 17, 1968
Creator:
Hardeman; Wilson & Jordan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Senate Resolution Number 67
Resolution declaring Texas' recognition of "National Root Beer Week."
Date:
June 17, 1968
Creator:
Hardeman; Wilson & Jordan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Senate Resolution Number 67
Resolution declaring Texas' recognition of "National Root Beer Week."
Date:
June 17, 1968
Creator:
Hardeman; Wilson & Jordan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report to Hemisfair Re-Use Committee
A report outlining proposals for what to do with the HemisFair '68 site in San Antonio after the fair closes. The author emphasises that the focus should just not be on the HemisFair site, but also include the downtown area, and that the site re-use should capitalize on the cultural and educational heritage of the city. One of the chief proposals in the report is to use part of the fair site to establish a four-year state college.
Date:
July 23, 1968
Creator:
Harlan, Douglas S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dutch
Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Maynard W. "Dutch" Acton, who played a cowboy in the movie "Giant," starring Jimmy Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Dutch Acton spent most of his life working and living on ranches in West Texas.
Date:
December 3, 1968
Creator:
Harpham, Marsha
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[President's Commission on Income Maintenance Progams: Notes for Discussion of Objectives]
Document with typed notes for the discussion of objectives for the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs, including sections about issues in program design, underlying issues, specific program proposals, and prospects for adoption.
Date:
November 22, 1968
Creator:
Harris, R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben W. Heineman to Barbara C. Jordan, February 13, 1968]
Letter from Ben W. Heineman to Barbara C. Jordan, speaking of an upcoming meeting and a booklet entitled "Program Analysis--Income and Benefit Programs."
Date:
February 13, 1968
Creator:
Heineman, Ben W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History