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Ceremony to be Observed at Laying of the Corner Stone, Administration Building, Baylor Female College (open access)

Ceremony to be Observed at Laying of the Corner Stone, Administration Building, Baylor Female College

Pamphlet about the laying of the cornerstone of the administration building at Baylor Female College in Belton, Texas. It includes the program of events for the day, the text of the masonic ceremony, and images of the campus.
Date: April 1907
Creator: Baylor College (Belton, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marching On: The Conquest Campaign of Texas Baptists (open access)

Marching On: The Conquest Campaign of Texas Baptists

Text discussing the progress of the "Conquest Campaign" started to raise money to offset the debts of the missionary, educational, and benevolent work of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It includes an overview of the financial crisis of the organization and statements regarding the work of Baptists in Texas including Baptist universities and other schools, hospitals, foreign missions, and other aspects of the campaign.
Date: 1927~
Creator: Conquest Campaign of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Union; A Sermon delivered before Union Baptist Association, October 2, 1857, by Horace Clark. (open access)

Christian Union; A Sermon delivered before Union Baptist Association, October 2, 1857, by Horace Clark.

Text of a sermon given by Horace Clark about Christian Union, discussing his understanding of the need for Christian denominations to create a unified Church, based on various scriptural references.
Date: 1857
Creator: Clark, Horace
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Session of the Salado Baptist Association, 1899 (open access)

Minutes of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Session of the Salado Baptist Association, 1899

Minutes of the annual meeting of the Salado Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
Date: 1899
Creator: Salado Baptist Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bible Assucrance; or a reply to Dr. B. H. Carroll's Tract on Assurance: being a candid examination and thorough refutation of his historical and scriptural arguments against Bible assurance. (open access)

Bible Assucrance; or a reply to Dr. B. H. Carroll's Tract on Assurance: being a candid examination and thorough refutation of his historical and scriptural arguments against Bible assurance.

Pamphlet by Pastor E. R. Carswell refuting a similar tract written by B. H. (Benajah Harvey) Carroll about "Assurance," a religious concept about the salvation of believers. Carswell breaks down Carroll's arguments by analyzing the historic documents which Carroll references and then comparing scriptural text to Carroll's interpretation with his own commentary.
Date: 1895
Creator: Carswell, E. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the Texas Baptist General Convention, 1886 (open access)

Directory of the Texas Baptist General Convention, 1886

Directory of attendees at the Texas Baptist General Convention including names and hometowns; also contains advertisements.
Date: 1886
Creator: Connor, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nineteenth Annual Report of the Mission Board of the Baptist General Association of Texas, 1886 (open access)

Nineteenth Annual Report of the Mission Board of the Baptist General Association of Texas, 1886

Annual report of the Baptist General Association of Texas Mission Board, containing an account of work done throughout the year (missionaries employed, sermons preached, miles traveled, work that had been done, etc.) and accounting summaries. This report, presented to the Baptist General Convention of Texas was the last annual report due to lack of monetary and staff resources.
Date: 1886
Creator: Baptist General Association of Texas. Mission Board.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes of the Leon River Baptist Association, 1871 (open access)

Minutes of the Leon River Baptist Association, 1871

Minutes of the annual meeting of the Leon River Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
Date: 1871
Creator: Leon River Baptist Association (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for George Wayne Hawkins, July 24, 1990] (open access)

[Funeral Program for George Wayne Hawkins, July 24, 1990]

Funeral program for George Wayne Hawkins, born January 18, 1947 and died July 21, 1990. The funeral was held July 24, 1990 at Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Karry D. Wesley. Funeral arrangements were made through Cedar Crest Funeral Home and he was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Date: July 24, 1990
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Jubilations and Celebrations": The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture - 1991] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "Jubilations and Celebrations": The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture - 1991]

Pamphlet containing information about the "Jubilations and Celebrations: The Spirit of African-American Life and Culture" exhibition featuring art from Bruce Brown and Wilmer Cannon. It contains brief biographies of the artists and information about the displayed artwork. The exhibit was helf from October 5 through November 16, 1991.
Date: October 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Children's Hour] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Children's Hour]

Handmade pamphlet containing a registration form for "The Childrens Hour" workshop program hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. The topics of the workshops include mask-making, baking, storytelling, and more.
Date: October 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Artist's Studio Tour] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Artist's Studio Tour]

Pamphlet featuring a registration form for the "Artist's Studio Tour" course sponsored by the Houston Women's Caucus for Art.
Date: November 1990
Creator: Houston Women's Caucus for Art
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Jean Lacy Collage Workshop, April 20-21, 1990] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Jean Lacy Collage Workshop, April 20-21, 1990]

Pamphlet containing information about a workshop about collages hosted by artist Jean Lacy. It contains information about the workshop, a biography of the artist, and a registration form for the workshop.
Date: April 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collective Summer Series '88] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collective Summer Series '88]

Pamphlet containing information about the Community Artists' Collective's "Summer Series '88" programs and a registration form. The programs include drawing and sculpture classes and a selection of art workshops and run from June to August 1988.
Date: 1988
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collection Donation Form] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Community Artists' Collection Donation Form]

Pamphlet containing information about the Community Artists' Collection and a donation form to make a donation to the organization.
Date: 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists Entry From] (open access)

[Pamphlet: OpenView: The Conscience of Houston Black Women Artists Entry From]

Pamphlet containing information about the "Open View: The Conscience of Black Women Artists" art exhibit and an entry form for artists. The exhibit is to be held at Barnes-Blackman Galleries from February 7-21, 1988 and features art from Black female artists residing in and around Houston.
Date: February 1988
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Taifa: Magical Folktales of Africa] (open access)

[Flyer: Taifa: Magical Folktales of Africa]

Flyer advertising Taifa's appearance at the "Magical Folktales of Africa" event at the Miller Outdoor Theatre on September 2, 1990. Taifa is a husband and wife folkloric team.
Date: August 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Can My Eyes See the Glory?] (open access)

[Flyer: Can My Eyes See the Glory?]

Flyer advertising the "Can My Eyes See the Glory?" discussion panel moderated by Dr. Thomas McEvilley. The panel covers the "biases created by eurocentric visual education" and is to be held on June 28, 1990 at the Blaffer Gallery. The back of the page features a handwritten notes and a drawn map.
Date: June 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "Women... Gifted and Black", 1988] (open access)

[Flyer: "Women... Gifted and Black", 1988]

Flyer advertising the "Women... Gifted and Black" arts and crafts exhibition, sponsored by the Houston chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Date: 1988
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Children's Hour Presents a "Drum Show"] (open access)

[Flyer: The Children's Hour Presents a "Drum Show"]

Flyer advertising the "Drum Show" presented by Dr. Daniel Adams of Texas Southern University and hosted by the Community Artists' Collective's Children's Hour program. It is held on January 26, 1991.
Date: January 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Spiritual Freedom] (open access)

[Flyer: Spiritual Freedom]

Flyer advertising the "Spiritual Freedom" exhibit at Barnes-Blackman Gallery, running from November 29, 1990 through January 28, 1991. The exhibit features recent work from Huey Beckham, Vicky Charleston, Edith Conerly, and Ron Smith.
Date: November 1990
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Women... Gifted and Black, 1990] (open access)

[Flyer: Women... Gifted and Black, 1990]

Flyer advertising the "Women... Gifted and Black" arts and crafts exhibition and sale held on December 15, 1990. The event is sponsored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Houston Chapter.
Date: December 1990
Creator: National Coalition of 100 Black Women
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Magical Folktales of Africa] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Magical Folktales of Africa]

Program for the "Magical Folktales of Africa" performance hosted by Kweku Productions and The Community Artists' Collective on September 2, 1990. It has information about the event schedule, sponsors, and more.
Date: September 2, 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Body Movement by Buffy Landry] (open access)

[Flyer: Body Movement by Buffy Landry]

Flyer advertising the "Body Movement" class series hosted by dancer Buffy Landry. Classes begin each Saturday beginning April 10, 1991.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History