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Gift Card to Sam Rayburn (open access)

Gift Card to Sam Rayburn

Printed gift card. The black text is printed on a thick piece of cardstock. The text of the gift card reads: "TO HON. SAM RAYBURN, THE COAST GUARD BILL WAS THE 'BREAK 'O DAY' FOR THE PATROLMENT OF THE U.S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE WITH THEIR GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR EFFORTS ON THEIR BEHALF"
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speech by Judge Learned Hand "Spirit of Liberty" (open access)

Speech by Judge Learned Hand "Spirit of Liberty"

Document with the most famous lines from Judge Learned Hand's speech from the "I Am An American Day" event which was held in New York City's Central Park on May 21, 1944. Hand spoke about the spirit of liberty and how it is found in our hearts, not in a physical location or within any documents. He became very well known for this speech and specifically this passage. The text is printed in black ink on cream colored paper. The text is framed by a thin, black decorative border.
Date: 1944/1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of Honorary Membership in the Young Democratic Club of Nueces County, Texas (open access)

Certificate of Honorary Membership in the Young Democratic Club of Nueces County, Texas

Certificate given to Sam Rayburn by the Young Democratic Club of Nueces County, Texas. Mr. Rayburn was given an honorary membership in the club on November 19, 1949. The document is printed on standard size ivory paper. The text of the certificate reads: "CERTIFICATE OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT SAM RAYBURN IS HELD IN SUCH HIGH ESTEEM BY THE MEMBER- SHIP OF THIS ORGANIZATION THAT IT HAS ELECTED TO CONFER UPON HIM THE FULL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, THE AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF THIS ORGANIZATION HAS HERETO AFFIXED HIS OF- FICIAL SIGNATURE THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1949. LESLIE CHAPMAN (?) (signature) PRESIDENT"
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Art Anderson, May 14, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Art Anderson, May 14, 1984

Interview with Art Anderson of Austin, Texas, witness of the history of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Mr. Anderson recalls some of his memories of the church, it's members, and the congregation.
Date: May 14, 1984
Creator: Motzer, Sue & Anderson, Art
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Evelyn Carrington, August 15, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Evelyn Carrington, August 15, 1980

Interview with Dr. Evelyn Carrington of Austin, Texas, a professor at the University of Texas and a long-time member of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Dr. Carrington recalls memories of her productive younger years in school and during her career as a professor. She mentions some history about Saint David's Episcopal Church and her involvement.
Date: August 15, 1980
Creator: Hillis, Priscilla & Carrington, Evelyn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Electra Catterall, April 6, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Electra Catterall, April 6, 1984

Interview with Electra Catterall of Austin, Texas, witness of the history of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Mrs. Catterall recalls some of her memories as a student attending the church.
Date: April 6, 1984
Creator: Vickers, Joan & Catterall, Electra
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joe R. Greenhill, October 11, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joe R. Greenhill, October 11, 1984

Interview with judge Joe R. Greenhill who was active in St. David's Episcopal Church during it's early years. He speaks about his family, his involvement and activity at the church, and recounts memories of historical moments of the church.
Date: October 11, 1984
Creator: Dougherty, Mary Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lynette Giesecke, Spring 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lynette Giesecke, Spring 1984

Interview with Lynette Giesecke of Austin, Texas, who grew up with St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Lynette recalls memories of her younger years and as a student at Columbia University, the University of Houston, and the Diocese of Texas. She also recounts some details of the history of St. David's Episcopal Church and explains why she chose to attend the church.
Date: 1984
Creator: Williams, Murray & Giesecke, Lynette
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton, May 26, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton, May 26, 1984

Interview with Francis Rebecca Horton of Austin, Texas, an active member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Francis recalls memories of her younger days during childhood, as a student at Southern Methodist University, and traveling with her husband and children. She describes what life was life during the great depression and the war, and also as a member of the church.
Date: May 26, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Jean & Horton, Francis Rebecca
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Katherine Jones, Spring 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Katherine Jones, Spring 1984

Interview with Katherine Jones of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Katherine talks about her family, working at the Capitol, and some changes that the city of Austin has undergone over the years. Katherine also recalls when she first joined St. David's Episcopal Church and her education in music and Spanish.
Date: 1984
Creator: Williams, Murray & Jones, Katherine
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Samson Nalle, April 24, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Samson Nalle, April 24, 1984

Interview with George S. Nalle of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church and veteran of the United States Air Force. In the interview, George recalls memories of the Air Force, attending church, getting married, and living in the Governor's Mansion.
Date: April 24, 1984
Creator: Dougherty, Mary Ann & Nalle, George Samson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Virginia Sumners, May 7, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Virginia Sumners, May 7, 1984

Interview with Virginia Sumners of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Virginia talks about her family and their values as well as details about her younger life. She recalls some events in the history of the church and describes her involvement.
Date: May 7, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Priscilla & Sumners, Virginia
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Margaret (Peggy) Drake Thomson, April 16, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Margaret (Peggy) Drake Thomson, April 16, 1984

Interview with Margaret (Peggy) Drake Thomson of Austin, Texas, a long-time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Margaret recalls some history about St. David's, and talks about what it was like growing up with the church.
Date: April 16, 1984
Creator: Dougherty, Mary Ann & Thomson, Margaret Drake
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Eleanor Tyler, May 7, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Eleanor Tyler, May 7, 1984

Interview with Eleanor Tyler of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. Eleanor describes what it was like being a student during the Great Depression, and also talks about her family life. She recalls some history about the church and also talks about founding Next to New Consignment.
Date: May 7, 1984
Creator: Vickers, Joan & Tyler, Eleanor
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jessie Wand, April 29, 1984 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jessie Wand, April 29, 1984

Interview with Jessie Wand of Austin, Texas, a long time member of St. David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Jessie talks about her family and their travels when she was young, her time at Rice University and Texas Woman's University, and life during the Great Depression and war. She recalls some history about the church and talks about her involvement through the years.
Date: April 29, 1984
Creator: Hillis, Jean & Wand, Jessie Ziggler
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Texas Governor Rick Perry] (open access)

[Letter From Texas Governor Rick Perry]

Document from Texas Governor Rick Perry, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the City of Cleveland. He is extending his greetings to the town and wishing them a memorable celebration.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cleveland, Texas] 75th Celebration Schedule of Events (open access)

[Cleveland, Texas] 75th Celebration Schedule of Events

List of events for the City of Cleveland's 75th Anniversary Celebration. The list includes a timeline outlining events from July 2, 2010 to July 4, 2010.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cleveland's Oldest Known Resident] (open access)

[Cleveland's Oldest Known Resident]

Information about the City of Cleveland's oldest known resident, identified as Linia Hamilton Alfred. The paper provides information about her life and major historical events that occurred while she was growing up. She was born on October 31, 1904 and is currently a great-great-great grandmother.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cleveland (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cleveland, Texas is incorporated in 1935 (open access)

Cleveland, Texas is incorporated in 1935

Document that lists historical events that occurred in 1935, the year that Cleveland was incorporated, in the United States and beyond. The list includes songs, movies, political issues, sports, and average prices and wages from that year.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cleveland (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Cleveland Emblem] (open access)

[City of Cleveland Emblem]

One-page pamphlet containing a photograph of the emblem of the City of Cleveland. The emblem is gold and has a large blue letter 'C' with a red star in the middle. The caption beneath the photograph reads, "Cleveland.... A Product of the Pines."
Date: unknown
Creator: Cleveland (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cleveland, Texas 1935-2010 (open access)

Cleveland, Texas 1935-2010

Document discussing the incorporation of Cleveland, Texas. It briefly describes the history of the Cleveland area and identifies Charles Lander Cleveland, the original owner of the patent of the land. His photograph is shown at the bottom of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cleveland (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Outlining Details of Bond Measures in St. Louis and Kansas City] (open access)

[Document Outlining Details of Bond Measures in St. Louis and Kansas City]

Loose document outlining various factors that may have affected the success of bonds passed in St. Louis, Missouri and the bond failure in Kansas City, which was research for similar projects in Dallas, Texas. The documentation includes a breakdown of bond costs and what they would fund; committee and campaign procedures; and voter information and city politics.
Date: 192X
Creator: [Kessler Plan Association]
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prospects Bright for Kessler Program Cary Report Urges Action: Points Out Unity of Support and Cost of Further Delay (open access)

Prospects Bright for Kessler Program Cary Report Urges Action: Points Out Unity of Support and Cost of Further Delay

Article describing the changes to the city of Dallas, Texas during 1925 under the supervision of the Kessler Plan Association which designed the city plan. The article includes an over view of the plan, expenses, progress, county assistance, legal issues, and opinions. A sub-section includes a breakdown of some specific projects that happened under the plan.
Date: 1926~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas City-County Criminal Investigation Laboratory Report] (open access)

[Dallas City-County Criminal Investigation Laboratory Report]

Typed laboratory report testing the vegetable material found as evidence in a case involving Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr.
Date: October 30, 1957
Creator: Parkland Memorial Hospital
System: The Portal to Texas History