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[Letter from the Library of The University of Saint Thomas - May 20, 1959]
Letter from the Library of The University of Saint Thomas thanking Mrs. J.E. Reed (President of The Newman Circle) for her donation to the library. The content mentions an enclosed list, which is not included.
Date:
May 20, 1959
Creator:
Meyer, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
children of confederacy certificate of merit presented to Jane Reed
children of confederacy certificate of merit presented to Jane Reed
Date:
August 24, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Alvord waterworks and sewage resolution]
Resolution by City of Alvord Council to install waterworks and a sewer system.
Date:
January 8, 1951
Creator:
City Council of the City of Alvord
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robinson Portraits to Mr. Tom Booth]
Letter from Robinson Portraits to Mr. Tom Booth. Letterhead in blue: "Robinson Portraits Marijo Robinson One Studio Only Children and Pets [emblem] Member The Photographers Association of America 2912 Fannin, JA 9 - 1108 Houston 2, Texas Established 1935". The note reads as follows: "April 15 - 58 Mr. Tom Booth Richmond, Tex- 1-3 /14 [sic] x 4 1/4 colored copy in Frame - 5500 Paid April 16 - Robinson Portraits [sic] 1958". The photograph referred to in the letter is accession 2000.052.003b.
Date:
April 15, 1958
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Linen style envelope with "Mrs. A. P. George Richmond, Texas" printed on it]
Linen style envelope has writing in blue ink on front that reads: "Cousin Babe Pictures". The flap on the back of the envelope reserved for the return address has text that reads: "Mrs. A. P. George Richmond, Texas". The envelope is lined with blue paper. The envelope contained four photographs.
Date:
1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Manila envelope from "the Geizendanner company"]
Manila envelope from "the Geizendanner company Houston 6, Texas Advertising" to " Mr. A. P. George Richmond, Texas" postmarked "Houston, Tex. June 13 1951". Four purple 3 cent United States Postage stamps are cancelled in the top right corner. Written in red ink near top left corner: "Cattle Pictures". Eighteen cattle photographs were enclosed in this envelope.
Date:
June 13, 1951
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Manila envelope from R. W. Shirer]
Manila envelope containing one photograph 2000.028.014b. The label on the envelope reads: "From R. W. Shirer 210 Westport Road Kansas City, Mo. Return Postage Guaranteed To Mr. C. M. Frost, 25th Floor Esperson Bldg., Houston 2, Texas." and is stamped "First Class Mail" to the top and left of the label. The envelope has a United States 10 cents Postage Stamp bearing the image of John Tyler 1841-1845 and is postmarked Kansas City Mo. Jul 29 6 PM 1955. Written in pencil across the front of envelope: "1/4 + 7/8 9/8" "9/16" On label and "C".
Date:
1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Letter Concerning Mineral Wells High School 1953 Graduation]
A letter is shown here (dated November 27, 2002) from R. B. Shiflet to Bob Bellamy, concerning the Mineral Wells High School graduating classes of 1953 and 1954. It states that the move to the "new" campus occurred during the Christmas holidays of 1953. The letter also describes classroom conditions during this period. Houston School faculty members are mentioned, as well. They included R. B. Shiflet, Mrs. D. R. (Ferne) Hudson and Mrs. Mildred Burnham.
Date:
1954?
Creator:
R. B. Shiflet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Witter Bynner to Mary
Correspondence regarding a book order from Doubleday.
Date:
August 23, 1951
Creator:
Bynner, Witter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Dudley Frasier to Charles Green
Letter regarding the wife of an associate of O. Henry living in Austin.
Date:
September 30, 1954
Creator:
Frasier, Dudley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Dudley Frasier to Trueman O'Quinn
Letter regarding complimentary copy of "The Heart of O. Henry" to Trueman O'Quinn
Date:
October 1, 1954
Creator:
Frasier, Dudley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Trueman O'Quinn to Dudley Frasier
Letter thanking Frazier for copy of "The Heart of O. Henry." O'Quinn mentions that he reviewed the book for KTBC-TV.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
O'Quinn, Trueman
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Young Collection Committee to Members - 1956]
Letter from the Young Collections Committee to Members announcing the opening of the exhibition, "Young Collections," November 18–December 30, 1956, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date:
1956
Creator:
[Dallas Museum of Fine Arts]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roland Bond, re: Dallas Invitational Exhibition, 1957]
Form letter from Roland Bond, Chairman, Exhibitions Committee, Dallas Art Association, announcing the Dallas Invitational exhibition, February 20-27, 1957, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date:
1957
Creator:
Roland, Bond
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jerry Bywaters to Charles Schulz, Feb. 18, 1959]
Letter from DMFA Director Jerry Bywaters to Charles Schulz, the author of "Peanuts", inviting him contribute drawings of to the exhibition "The Art of Animation," March 1–22, 1959, held by the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date:
1959
Creator:
Bywaters, Jerry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meyer Bodansky to John W. Spies - April 25, 1951]
Letter from Dr. Meyer Bodansky to Dr. John W. Spies, dated April 25, 1951. The letter thanks Dr. Spies for his previous notes sent to him concerning his absence for the Missouri State Medical Association Meeting.
Date:
April 25, 1951
Creator:
Bodansky, Meyer, 1896-1941
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16]
Letter from Governor Price Daniel thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendations of Judges Jimmie Duncan and Wendell A. Odom, though Daniel explains that he already has some "long-standing commitments" for appointments. The letter is typed on paper with a Executive Department Austin, Texas letterhead.
Date:
April 16, 1959
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-05-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel recommending his friend Phil J. Montalbo be appointed to one of the four new district courts in Harris County, on the virtues of his education, community service, and the respect it would garner from the Latin American community to have one of their members so recognized. The letter is stamped with the word COPY in red.
Date:
May 11, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-06-19]
Letter from Governor Price Daniel to John J. Herrera, apologizing for Daniel's delayed response and thanking Herrera for his recommendation of Phil Montalbo, though someone else received the appointment.
Date:
June 19, 1959
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-03-09]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough by John J. Herrera informing Yarborough of a possible banquet to be held in Houston in honor of Senator Henry B. Gonzalez, Albert U. Trevino, and other Latin American leaders in honor of their victory in Bexar County. Herrera inquires what days in March Yarborough could be in town to attend the banquet, which could also function as a fundraising event for him.
Date:
March 9, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date:
April 15, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera to accompany a letter sent to Yarborough after his conference with the Department of the Army. Yarborough assures Herrera that he will continue trying to help Herrera's son. A handwritten note appended to the bottom assures Herrera that Yarborough is not quitting and knows they are both accustomed to fighting on.
Date:
June 4, 1957
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History