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[War Ration Book Four] (open access)

[War Ration Book Four]

A book of war ration stamps. The book was issued to Roland Otto Mueller of Falls City, Texas on May 4, 1942.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report Card] (open access)

[Report Card]

Fourth grade report card of Dorothy Katt of Lower Valley School. The card is signed by Lutrell Watts, principal, and Maxine Watts, teacher.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Maxine & Lutrell Watts: Statement by Lutrell] (open access)

[Maxine & Lutrell Watts: Statement by Lutrell]

Statement written by Lutrell Watts giving a brief history of his and his wife's experience teaching the the Lower Valley Community and ultimately having an elementary school named after them.
Date: 1999~
Creator: Watts, Lutrell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Textbook Card] (open access)

[Textbook Card]

Textbook card for Hugo C. Stolte, Jr. of Lower Valley School. The card lists Stolte's textbooks. It is signed by Hugo C. Stolte and William Tout.
Date: 1939~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate for Perfect Attendance] (open access)

[Certificate for Perfect Attendance]

Certificate of award for perfect attendance presented to Dorothy Katt, a student at Lower Valley School. The certificate has a picture of a ship on the left. It is signed by teacher Maxine Watts and Max Weinert.
Date: May 17, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dictionary Entry for U.S.S. Kasaan Bay-CVE-69] (open access)

[Dictionary Entry for U.S.S. Kasaan Bay-CVE-69]

Entry for the U.S.S. Kasaan Bay from the "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E.B. Sutherlin Jeweler and Watchmaker Insruction Envelope] (open access)

[E.B. Sutherlin Jeweler and Watchmaker Insruction Envelope]

Envelope from E.B. Sutherlin Jeweler and Watchmaker business with written instructions by James Sutherlin for engraving a piece of jewelry.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sutherlin, James E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Presidential Letter In Gratitude of Service to James Edgar Sutherlin from Harry Truman] (open access)

[Presidential Letter In Gratitude of Service to James Edgar Sutherlin from Harry Truman]

A formal presidential letter from President Harry Truman to James Edgar Sutherlin thanking him for his service to his country.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Liberty Pass Card for James E. Sutherlin] (open access)

[Liberty Pass Card for James E. Sutherlin]

Liberty Pass, a card issued to James E. Sutherlin "allowing him to leave on liberty and pass through gate" of his station.
Date: [1943..1946]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Honorable Discharge Ceremony at Camp Wallace, Texas] (open access)

[Program: Honorable Discharge Ceremony at Camp Wallace, Texas]

Program describing the order of events for the Honorable Discharge ceremony for sailors of the U.S. Navy, held at the U.S.S. Houston Memorial Chapel.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[CASU #22 GTAB Ground Training Certification Card for James E. Sutherlin] (open access)

[CASU #22 GTAB Ground Training Certification Card for James E. Sutherlin]

A CASU #22 GTAB Ground Training Certification Card for James Edgar Sutherlin issued to him when he completed the 12 Day Plane Captain's Course at the base.
Date: [1943..1946]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S.S. Kasaan Bay-CVE-69 Ship's Store ID Card] (open access)

[U.S.S. Kasaan Bay-CVE-69 Ship's Store ID Card]

An identification card issued to James Edgar Sutherlin to use at the ship's store, including the Barber Shop and Press Shop.
Date: August 1, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft] (open access)

"Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft]

Summary of answers to frequently asked questions about HemisFair '68.
Date: December 29, 1963
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Theme Structure of HemisFair '68 (open access)

Theme Structure of HemisFair '68

Text of a speech concerning the "Theme Structure for HemisFair '68"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream (open access)

Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair -- 1978 (open access)

HemisFair -- 1978

Speech commemorating the 10th anniversary of HemisFair '68.
Date: February 17, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair Luncheon, 1988 (open access)

HemisFair Luncheon, 1988

Speech given at HemisFair Luncheon commemorating the 20th anniversary of HemisFair '68.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
20th Anniversary Speech (open access)

20th Anniversary Speech

Text of speech given by William Sinkin at the 20th anniversary luncheon of HemisFair '68.
Date: April 4, 1988
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
Santa Clara house (open access)

Santa Clara house

A booklet with information about a historic house located at 426 Santa Clara, which was on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in 1891 by George Heinrich. Included are illustrations of the house from different directions, a floor plan, maps showing its location on the HemisFair site and a cost estimate for land, restoration of the house, moving of the house, and land features.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building : Tynan House (open access)

Building : Tynan House

Several pages of information about the Tynan House, which was one of the historic houses on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in the 1860s and located at 117 Goliad Street. Included in this 4 page set is a drawing of the front of the house, and a map showing its location on the HemisFair site.
Date: 1965?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fair of the Americas Fact Sheet (open access)

Fair of the Americas Fact Sheet

Fact sheet for the Fair of the Americas.
Date: January 1, 1963
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair's 25th Anniversary Celebration (open access)

HemisFair's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Statement release: City Marks HemisFair's 25th Anniversary with Citywide Celebration
Date: February 26, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Legacy of HemisFair Fact Sheet (open access)

The Legacy of HemisFair Fact Sheet

The Legacy of HemisFair Fact Sheet -- 25th Anniversary
Date: 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair (open access)

HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair

A brief history of the World's Fair by Marshall T. Steves. The speech must have been given several years before HemisFair '68 opened as most of his comments refer to designs and planning for the fair. Marshall Steves was president of HemisFair '68.
Date: 1966~
Creator: Steves, Marshall T.
System: The Portal to Texas History