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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Gretchen Broun Stacy, January 19, 2016 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Gretchen Broun Stacy, January 19, 2016

Transcript of interview with Gretchen Broun Stacy, the daughter of the owners of Camp Rio Vista, from Houston, Texas. Stacy gives a brief history of her life, including her time living in Houston before moving to Kerrville as a freshman in high school, setting up a cooking school at Camp Waldemar, and running a catering business.
Date: January 19, 2016
Creator: Collins, Kelli K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Harold Aiken, April 9, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Harold Aiken, April 9, 2002

Interview with Harold Aiken, a veteran of the Korean War from Highlands, Texas. The transcript includes a list of questions and Aiken's responses about his service in the U.S. Army (1946-1949) and impressions while stationed in Korea. While in the service, Aiken served as a truck mechanic for the 7th Division.
Date: February 19, 2003
Creator: Eakin, Elizabeth & Aiken, Harold G., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Levi and Evelyn Taylor, September 19, 1998 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Levi and Evelyn Taylor, September 19, 1998

Interview with Levi and Evelyn Taylor, former owners of Kerrville's well-loved restaurant, "The Grove," from Ingram, Texas. The couple talks about the history of their restaurant, the day-to-day operation of the establishment, local people and places, and moving back to the area after a short stint in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date: September 19, 1998
Creator: Rector, William; Grayson, Dorothy; Taylor, Levi & Taylor, Evelyn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Pioneer Memorial Log House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Pioneer Memorial Log House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Pioneer Memorial Log House, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: March 19, 1998
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: DM-156 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: DM-156

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Dan Morales, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Whether article XVI, section 40 of the Texas Constitution or the common-law doctrine of incompatibility precludes a deputy constable from simultaneously holding a position as an assistant fire chief with the City of Houston Fire Department (RQ-290)
Date: August 19, 1992
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing Three Exhibitions - February 19, 1992] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing Three Exhibitions - February 19, 1992]

Press release announcing three exhibitions by the Community Artists' Collective to be hosted at Barnes-Blackman Gallery. The exhibitions are titled "The Critical Decade: Black British Photography in the Eighties", "BANTHU, MOVE? and SHOUT", and "The New Visionaries". The exhibitions will run from March 13 through April 25, 1992.
Date: February 19, 1992
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Arthur B. Cohn House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Arthur B. Cohn House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Arthur B. Cohn House, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: November 19, 1985
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: John Milroy House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: John Milroy House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the John Milroy House, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: December 19, 1979
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan Speech Notes]

Handwritten notes for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, covering the theme: "The Gospel Ministry and Christian Young Women. Emphasis on Mother's Day." Also included is typed text of a speech given for "Women in Communications" in Houston, Texas.
Date: June 19, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan before Women in Communications, June 18, 1977] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan before Women in Communications, June 18, 1977]

Text of remarks by Barbara Jordan regarding the problems facing a democracy when the populace is uninformed and unengaged in politics. Several handwritten edits appear throughout the text.
Date: June 19, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remarks of Barbara Jordan before Women in Communications, June 18, 1977] (open access)

[Remarks of Barbara Jordan before Women in Communications, June 18, 1977]

Text of remarks by Barbara Jordan regarding the problems facing a democracy when the populace is uninformed and unengaged in politics.
Date: June 19, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben Barnes to Barbara C. Jordan, December 19, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Barnes to Barbara C. Jordan, December 19, 1968]

Photocopy of a letter from Ben Barnes to Barbara C. Jordan, speaking of his upcoming committee assignments for the Senate.
Date: December 19, 1968
Creator: Barnes, Ben
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telephone Directory for President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs Members] (open access)

[Telephone Directory for President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs Members]

Telephone directory for the members of the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs, with their room numbers, intercom numbers, and telephone extensions. Included is an envelope addressed to Barbara C. Jordan.
Date: March 19, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest K. Shaw to Barbara C. Jordan, October 19, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Ernest K. Shaw to Barbara C. Jordan, October 19, 1967]

Letter from Ernest K. Shaw to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for agreeing to participate in The National Consumer Education Week Program. Included are a description of the program and a pamphlet about food prices.
Date: October 19, 1967
Creator: Shaw, Ernest K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee W. Thompson to Barbara C. Jordan, July 19, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Lee W. Thompson to Barbara C. Jordan, July 19, 1967]

Letter from Lee W. Thompson to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for agreeing to speak at a Houston Heights Rotary Club luncheon and giving details about the event.
Date: July 19, 1967
Creator: Thompson, Lee W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Connally to Barbara C. Jordan, June 19, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from John Connally to Barbara C. Jordan, June 19, 1967]

Letter from Texas Governor John Connally to Barbara C. Jordan, informing her of his veto of Senate Bill 617.
Date: June 19, 1967
Creator: Connally, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Barbara C. Jordan, November 19, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Barbara C. Jordan, November 19, 1966]

Letter from Humbert H. Humphrey, Vice President, to Barbara C. Jordan, congratulating her on her election.
Date: November 19, 1966
Creator: Humphrey, Hubert H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-60 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-60

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: The authority of the State Board of Control to sell or lease State owned tidelands in Clear Creek, Harris County, Texas, for the purpose of constructing piers, boat docks, fishing cabins, residences, etc.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services to Be Rendered by Blume System Tree Experts, July 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Services to Be Rendered by Blume System Tree Experts, July 1956]

Invoice for service to be rendered for D. W. Kempner by Blume System Tree Experts, including to prune all trees at 2504 Ave. O. and 1528 Ave I for $600. Stamped paid on July 20th, 1956.
Date: July 19, 1956
Creator: Blume System Tree Experts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Credit Memorandum from Bland-Willis Cadillac Co., December 19, 1955] (open access)

[Credit Memorandum from Bland-Willis Cadillac Co., December 19, 1955]

Credit memorandum from Bland-Willis Cadillac Co.; the memo states that $30 was credited to Dan Kempner's account.
Date: December 19, 1955
Creator: Bland-Willis Cadillac Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account] (open access)

[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to C & N Nelkin, and Lone Star, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Alcorn Cattle account.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Blakely Cattle Account] (open access)

[Invoice for Blakely Cattle Account]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to M. Freedman, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Blakely Cattle account.
Date: May 19, 1953
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for John J. Herrera for payment of filing fees to the Harris County Democratic Executive Committee] (open access)

[Receipt for John J. Herrera for payment of filing fees to the Harris County Democratic Executive Committee]

Receipt made out to John J. Herrera for payment of "filing fees assessed against the office of State Representative - Pos #6, Democratic Primaries, July 26, and August 23." The receipt is number 146, dated June 19, 1952, and signed by Bob Tucker.
Date: June 19, 1952
Creator: Harris County Democratic Executive Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account] (open access)

[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to G. Kendricks, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Alcorn Cattle account.
Date: September 19, 1949
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
System: The Portal to Texas History