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[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
[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
[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
[Invoice from Burchard & Co.] (open access)

[Invoice from Burchard & Co.]

An itemized invoice listing the number and types of purchases, with cost per piece and total costs, amounting to $2121.41. The list includes various types of fabric, thread, nails, chains, and other items.
Date: unknown
Creator: Burchard & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. to Fred A. Rice] (open access)

[Letter from A. C. to Fred A. Rice]

Letter from A. C. to Fred Rice asking him to send his letters to Col. Andrews and Col. Robinson.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Harn to William M. Rice - April 21, 1868] (open access)

[Letter from A. D. Harn to William M. Rice - April 21, 1868]

Letter from A. D. Harn to William M. Rice discussing the examination of goods on the market that are wanted by William. He states that he has purchased and shipped a fancy shirt linen to William.
Date: April 21, 1868
Creator: Harn, A. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.H. Willie May to Fred A. Rice - August 12, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from A.H. Willie May to Fred A. Rice - August 12, 1864]

Letter from A. H. Willie May to Fred A. Rice discussing the approval of a cotton permit, once he is provided the location of the port of departure.
Date: August 12, 1864
Creator: Willie May, A. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Reid to William M. Rice - April 19, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Reid to William M. Rice - April 19, 1867]

Letter from A. L. Reid to William M. Rice discussing how to return damaged goods bought from an auction.
Date: April 19, 1867
Creator: Reid, A. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Reid to William M. Rice - March 18, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Reid to William M. Rice - March 18, 1867]

Letter from A. L. Reid to William M. Rice discussing the insurance claim from their rival for goods lost.
Date: March 18, 1867
Creator: Reid, A. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. P. Lufkin to William M. Rice - May 8, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from A. P. Lufkin to William M. Rice - May 8, 1867]

Letter from A. P. Lufkin to William M. Rice discussing the dividend received from stock owned by William on the Southern Cotton Press & Manufacturing Company.
Date: May 8, 1867
Creator: Lufkin, A. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - June 28, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - June 28, 1860]

Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing his land holdings, his land disputes with neighbors, his bank account balance, and the lack of interest for his property.
Date: June 28, 1860
Creator: James, Alfred F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - March 27, 1858] (open access)

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

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: James, Alfred F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown - March 27, 1858] (open access)

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

Letter from Alfred F. James to John H. Brown discussing various real estate speculations and investments.
Date: March 27, 1858
Creator: James, Alfred F.
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
[Letter from Aliyu Mustapha to Clarease Rankin, November 14, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Aliyu Mustapha to Clarease Rankin, November 14, 1995]

Letter from Aliyu Mustapha to Clarease Rankin discussing Rankin's presentation at the International Symposium on Nigeria and thanking her for her participation in the symposium.
Date: November 14, 1995
Creator: Mustapha, Aliyu
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan M. Lean & Buckley to William M. Rice - June 11, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Allan M. Lean & Buckley to William M. Rice - June 11, 1867]

Letter from Allan M. Lean & Buckley to William M. Rice discussing the urgency to repay the debt owed to J. H. Brower & Co.
Date: June 11, 1867
Creator: Allan M. Lean & Buckley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Bogard to Reginald Moore, April 14, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Bogard to Reginald Moore, April 14, 2006]

Letter from Allen Bogard to Reginald Moore discussing Moore's efforts to preserve the history of the Sugar Land community and requesting more information about the Texas Slave Descendant's Society.
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Bogard, Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Stock to Lee P. Brown, October 4, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Stock to Lee P. Brown, October 4, 1994]

Letter from Ann Stock to Lee P. Brown discussing the State Dinner honoring President Nelson Mandela and concert by Whitney Houston held at the White House.
Date: October 4, 1994
Creator: Stock, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne to Sister Lottie] (open access)

[Letter from Anne to Sister Lottie]

Letter from Anne to Sister Lottie discussing her life, especially changes in her neighborhood.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audrey Lawson - April 17, 1998] (open access)

[Letter from Audrey Lawson - April 17, 1998]

Letter from Audrey Lawson discussing checks distributed in remembrance of Mrs. Monica Barrett, whom was a hard working volunteer of the Ensemble Theatre.
Date: April 17, 1998
Creator: Lawson, Audrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audrey Lawson - August 11, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Audrey Lawson - August 11, 1989]

Letter from Audrey Lawson discussing the possibility of term-limited board members possibly still serving as advisors to the theatre.
Date: August 11, 1989
Creator: Lawson, Audrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audrey Lawson to the Ensemble Theatre Board - September 1, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Audrey Lawson to the Ensemble Theatre Board - September 1, 1992]

Letter from Audrey Lawson to the Ensemble Theatre Board discussing the responsibilities of board members, the meeting dates and times, and fundraising.
Date: September 1, 1992
Creator: Lawson, Audrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - June 1, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - June 1, 1865]

Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice discussing the need to be sent an item.
Date: June 1, 1865
Creator: Miles, B. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - June 1, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - June 1, 1865]

Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice discussing business on the farm.
Date: June 1, 1865
Creator: Miles, B. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History