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[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo] (open access)

[Book: Festival Cinco de Mayo]

Book of community events and advertisements relevant to the Austin, Texas area. In the center, there is a schedule of events in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Some advertisements in the book mention local law firms or services, and others are for political positions.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the Shadow of History (open access)

In the Shadow of History

Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.
Date: 1980
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991] (open access)

[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991]

Scrapbook documenting the personal life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1991, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, receipts, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date: [1987..1991]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
1989-90 Black Business Directory [Austin, Texas] (open access)

1989-90 Black Business Directory [Austin, Texas]

Directory listing contact information for businesses, contractors, and vendors in Austin that are Black owned and managed, along with information about the city and planning conventions, with local advertising. Information is categorized by the type of service and includes a name, address, and phone number, along with other information about the business.
Date: 1988
Creator: Capital City Chamber of Commerce
System: The UNT Digital Library
Eanes: Portrait of a Community (open access)

Eanes: Portrait of a Community

This book describes the history of the Eanes community area. It discusses the geology and Native American history, as well as an overview of the community's start in the mid-1800s and development through 1986.
Date: 1986
Creator: Vance, Linda
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Capitol Complex Telephone Directory, 1984 (open access)

Texas Capitol Complex Telephone Directory, 1984

Telephone directory for the Texas Capitol Complex during 1984 including a list of emergency numbers, helpful departmental and fax numbers by category, and a complete listing of persons in the state government.
Date: 1984~
Creator: Texas Telecommunications System
System: The Portal to Texas History
Folk Art in Texas (open access)

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: 1985
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1984-1987] (open access)

[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1984-1987]

Scrapbook containing color photographs, name tags, stickers, invitations, menus, articles, and tickets in relation to "The Experience", John Briggs life, and his trip to California between 1984 and 1987. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. The scrapbook also documents social gatherings Briggs held at his household.
Date: [1984..1987]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1981-1984] (open access)

[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1981-1984]

Scrapbook containing color photographs, letters, name tags, stickers, brochures, invitations, and tickets in relation to "The Experience" and its' participants. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. The scrapbook also documents social gatherings of those who participated and coordinated "The Experience."
Date: [1981..1984]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1986 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1986

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 5 & 6, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of this conference was "Texas: Past, Present, Future/1836-2036, Texas and Texans: A Historical Perspective."
Date: 1987
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1979 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1979

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 7 & 8, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "History Makers and Preservers of the Philosophical Society of Texas."
Date: 1980
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lester Robinson, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lester Robinson, April 23, 1988

Interview with Lester Robinson, a United States Navy veteran from Tulsa, Oklahoma, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Fort Island Naval Air Station as a member of VP-23.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Robinson, Lester E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Ben Russell, April 22, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ben Russell, April 22, 1988

Interview with Ben Russell, a United States Navy veteran from Memphis Tennessee, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the light cruiser USS Phoenix.
Date: April 22, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Russell, Ben
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with W. H. Peters, April 22, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with W. H. Peters, April 22, 1988

Interview with W. H. Peters, a United States Navy veteran from McGregor, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the light cruiser USS Detroit.
Date: April 22, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Peters, Walter H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Richard Cunningham, April 22, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Richard Cunningham, April 22, 1988

Interview with Richard Cunningham, a United States Navy veteran from New Salisbury, Ohio, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS West Virginia.
Date: April 22, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cunningham, Richard
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Kirk, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Kirk, April 23, 1988

Interview with John Kirk, a United States Navy veteran from Oklahoma, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dewey.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Kirk, John
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joseph McKinley, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph McKinley, April 23, 1988

Interview with Joseph McKinley, a United States Navy veteran from Temple, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Cassin.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & McKinley, Joseph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Ford Edwards, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ford Edwards, April 23, 1988

Interview with Ford Edwards, a United States Navy veteran from Georgetown, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Patterson.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Edwards, Ford
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Thomas Housenfluck, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Thomas Housenfluck, April 23, 1988

Interview with Thomas Housenfluck, a United States Navy veteran from Nederland, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor while aboard the submarine Narwhal, which was stationed at the Pearl Harbor Submarine Base.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Housenfluck, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with J. M. Myers, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with J. M. Myers, April 23, 1988

Interview with J. M. Myers, a United States Navy veteran from Tennyson, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the light cruiser USS Honolulu.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Myers, J. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James Bolar, April 22, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Bolar, April 22, 1988

Interview with James Bolar, a United States Navy veteran from Illinois, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the minelaying flagship USS Oglala.
Date: April 22, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bolar, James M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Leon Hobbs, April 26, 1986 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Leon Hobbs, April 26, 1986

Interview with Leon Hobbs, a United States Army veteran from Austin, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Schofield Barracks as a member of H Company, 35th Infantry.
Date: April 26, 1986
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Hobbs, Leon
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Thomas Stockett, April 25, 1986 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Thomas Stockett, April 25, 1986

Interview with Thomas Stockett, a United States Navy veteran from California, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dale.
Date: April 25, 1986
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Stockett, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Louise Raggio, October 31, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Louise Raggio, October 31, 1980

Interview with Louise Raggio about her career and the passage of the Texas Family Code. She discusses her education, internships, work with the National Youth Administration and the League of Women Voters in Austin, work as a prosecutor and as chairman of several law associations, and other legal activities.
Date: October 31, 1980
Creator: Saxon, Gerald & Raggio, Louise Ballerstedt, 1919-
System: The UNT Digital Library