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[Letter from Barnes-Blackman Galleries - January 24, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Barnes-Blackman Galleries - January 24, 1988]

Letter from Barnes-Blackman Galleries inviting the recipient to an exhibition of works curated by Community Artists' Collective titled "The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists".
Date: January 24, 1988
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline S. Martin to Michelle Barnes - December 30, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline S. Martin to Michelle Barnes - December 30, 1991]

Letter from Jacqueline S. Martin to Michelle Barnes discussing a planned coordination between Neighborhood Centers Inc. and Community Artists' Collective to develop after school, weekend, and summer arts programs for children in Houston from October 1992 through August 1993.
Date: December 30, 1991
Creator: Martin, Jacqueline S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Holiday Celebration, 1992] (open access)

[Invitation to Holiday Celebration, 1992]

Letter from Community Artists' Collective inviting the recipient to a holiday celebration at the home of Ann and Len Ivins where the art of Fletcher Mackey will be shown. The event takes place on December 12, 1992 and it benefits the Community Artists' Collective. A map to the residence is featured on the second page.
Date: 1992
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to" "Art and About" Art Exhibit, 1992] (open access)

[Invitation to" "Art and About" Art Exhibit, 1992]

Letter from The Black Arts Caucus of Houston, Community Artists' Collective, and Barnes-Blackman Galleries inviting the recipient to the "Art and About" event taking place on May 15, 1992. The event benefits "Houston's African-American Artists and Organizations".
Date: 1992
Creator: The Black Arts Caucus of Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Laura Bodenheimer About Awards Ceremony] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Bodenheimer About Awards Ceremony]

Letter from Laura Bodenheimer discussing the schedule of the 1989 volunteer award ceremony for BVA consultants.
Date: 1989
Creator: Bodenheimer, Laura
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to "Collectibles 91" Art Auction, 1991] (open access)

[Invitation to "Collectibles 91" Art Auction, 1991]

Letter from Community Artists' Collective inviting the recipient to the "Collectibles 91" silent auction taking place on Friday, November 22nd. Works from a selection of Houston artists will be auctioned.
Date: 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michelle Barnes to Deloyd Parker - October 25, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Michelle Barnes to Deloyd Parker - October 25, 1992]

Letter from Michelle Barnes to Deloyd Parker offering the Community Artists' Collective's support for the SHAPE Community Center's Juvenile Delinquent Prevention Program. The Collective is a partner of the Harembee Project and is offering to provide classes in the arts.
Date: October 15, 1992
Creator: Barnes, Michelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michelle Barnes to Roger Ward - October 15, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Michelle Barnes to Roger Ward - October 15, 1992]

Letter from Michelle Barnes to Roger Ward discussing the Community Artists' Collective's support for designating the Third Ward area of Houston as the neighborhood to initiate the Annie E. Casey Mental Health Project.
Date: October 15, 1992
Creator: Barnes, Michelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Internal Revenue Service to Community Artists' Collective - March 31, 1988] (open access)

[Letter from Internal Revenue Service to Community Artists' Collective - March 31, 1988]

Letter from the Internal Revenue Service to Community Artists' Collective discussing the collective's newly granted status as a tax-exempt organization. The letter also advises that the organization's status under section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) are not determined yet.
Date: March 31, 1988
Creator: Internal Revenue Service
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from National Coalition of 100 Black Women - November 16, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from National Coalition of 100 Black Women - November 16, 1990]

Letter from the Houston Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women inviting the recipient to participate in the "Women... Gifted and Black" arts and crafts exhibit.
Date: November 16, 1990
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes - August 4, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes - August 4, 1992]

Letter from Michael Galbreth to Michelle Barnes thanking her for agreeing to speak at the GAG rally for the arts and giving details about the event. The rally takes place on August 18, 1992 and is to show support for the NEA.
Date: August 4, 1992
Creator: Galbreth, Michael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Houston Area Women's Center to Michelle Barnes - January 10, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Houston Area Women's Center to Michelle Barnes - January 10, 1992]

Letter from the Houston Area Women's Center to Michelle Barnes discussing an art show featuring Houston-based female artists to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the organization.
Date: January 10, 1992
Creator: Houston Area Women's Center
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from General Services Administration to Michelle Barnes - March 2, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from General Services Administration to Michelle Barnes - March 2, 1992]

Letter from the General Services Administration to Michelle Barnes discussing the commissioning of artwork for the U.S. Custom House in Houston as part of the Art-in-Architecture Program. The sender is arranging a meeting to plan the renovation of the building and discuss the nature of the art that will be placed within it.
Date: March 2, 1992
Creator: United States. General Services Administration.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margie Walker to Michelle Barnes - January 25, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Margie Walker to Michelle Barnes - January 25, 1989]

Letter from Margie Walker to Michelle Barnes containing an invitation to the Promoting Excellence Poets' Luncheon with Gwendolyn Brooks.
Date: January 25, 1989
Creator: Walker, Margie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy B. Lombard to Community Artists' Collective - November 11, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Dorothy B. Lombard to Community Artists' Collective - November 11, 1992]

Letter from Dorothy B. Lombard to the Community Artists' Collective thanking the organization for its contribution to the Houston Area Urban League and enclosing a membership card and certificate.
Date: November 11, 1992
Creator: Lombard, Dorothy B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David A. Dean to The Black Ensemble Company, December 1, 1891] (open access)

[Letter from David A. Dean to The Black Ensemble Company, December 1, 1891]

Letter from Texas Secretary of State David A. Dean to The Black Ensemble Company regarding the approval of the Ensemble's articles of amendment.
Date: December 1, 1981
Creator: Dean, David A. (David Allen), 1948-
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michelle Barnes to Dinah Godwin - 16 April 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Michelle Barnes to Dinah Godwin - 16 April 1987]

Letter from Michelle Barnes to Dinah Godwin discussing the establishment of a tax exempt organization and the services that the organization would provide for the Houston art community.
Date: April 16, 1987
Creator: Barnes, Michelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Trottey and Michelle Barnes to Linda Bodnar-Balahutrak - April 27, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Trottey and Michelle Barnes to Linda Bodnar-Balahutrak - April 27, 1987]

Letter from Sarah Trotty and Michelle Barnes to Linda Bodnar-Balahutrak discussing the joint sponsorship of Barnes Blackman Gallery and the Texas Southern University for two exhibitions of works by Black women artists from Texas.
Date: April 27, 1987
Creator: Trotty, Sarah
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michelle Barnes to W. Ervin - December 7, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Michelle Barnes to W. Ervin - December 7, 1989]

Letter from Michelle Barnes to W. Ervin discussing the scope of the Educational and Economic Development Opportunities Program in the Arts for Youth and requesting space on the campus of James D. Ryan Middle School to host the program.
Date: December 7, 1989
Creator: Barnes, Michelle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack M. Rains to Nan Morris-Tala - July 9, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Jack M. Rains to Nan Morris-Tala - July 9, 1987]

Letter from Texas Secretary of State Jack Rains to Nan Morris-Tala discussing the incorporation of the Community Artists' Collective's organization and the tax laws that the organization is subject to.
Date: July 9, 1987
Creator: Rains, Jack M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - November 23, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - November 23, 1860]

Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing the lack of any interaction with Mr. Cordova and a payment deposited to his bank account.
Date: November 23, 1860
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - November 23, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - November 23, 1860]

Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing the lack of any interaction with Mr. Cordova and a payment deposited to his bank account.
Date: November 23, 1860
Creator: James, Alfred F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to John H. Brown About Business Mattters - May 23, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to John H. Brown About Business Mattters - May 23, 1860]

Transcript of Letter to John H. Brown discussing various possible investments.
Date: May 23, 1860
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - March 27, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - March 27, 1858]

Transcript of Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing the prospects of a trade of land, the current value of lands and lack of taxes received on lands owned by Mr. Brown, and the opportunity of buying city property.
Date: March 27, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History