[Journal of Gertrude Osterhout at Baylor Female College, 1880-1883] (open access)

[Journal of Gertrude Osterhout at Baylor Female College, 1880-1883]

Journal of Gertrude Osterhout, kept while she was at Baylor Female College. The journal starts with entries on her life in the boarding house at the college, spanning from the end of 1881 to April of 1881. Between these entries and the final page, Gertrude kept quotations from different materials, including many from "Lucile" by Owen Meredith. The final entry is at the start of the new year in 1883. The journal is bound and has an illustration of a pink flower on the front cover.
Date: October 20, 1880
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of Standing for J. A. Middleton from Beech Grove Baptist Church, October 20, 1857] (open access)

[Letter of Standing for J. A. Middleton from Beech Grove Baptist Church, October 20, 1857]

Letter of standing for J. A. Middleton from Beech Grove Baptist Church. The letter stated that Middleton was a member in full standing of the church and was dismissed when joining another church of the same faith.
Date: October 20, 1857
Creator: Beech Grove Baptist Church
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 23, Number 2, October 20, 1969 (open access)

The Message, Volume 23, Number 2, October 20, 1969

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the Hebrew School consecration service, listing the students being recognized, and the Israeli Pilgrimage program.
Date: October 20, 1969
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1948 (open access)

The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1948

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice Institute in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 20, 1966 (open access)

The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 20, 1966

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice University in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1966
Creator: Coyner, Sandy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 17, Ed. 1 Monday, October 20, 1975 (open access)

The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 63, No. 17, Ed. 1 Monday, October 20, 1975

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice University in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1975
Creator: Brewton, Gary
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1933 (open access)

The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1933

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice Institute in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1939 (open access)

The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1939

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice Institute in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1922 (open access)

The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1922

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice Institute in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1950 (open access)

The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1950

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice Institute in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1961 (open access)

The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 20, 1961

A weekly student newspaper from the Rice University in Houston, Texas that includes campus news and commentaries along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Public News (Houston, Tex.), No. 86, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 20, 1983 (open access)

Public News (Houston, Tex.), No. 86, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 20, 1983

Weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas focusing on the local and national underground music scene. Featuring interviews, reviews, concert information, and advertising.
Date: October 20, 1983
Creator: Gibbons, Robert B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Age. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 102, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1875 (open access)

The Age. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 102, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1875

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 20, 1875
Creator: Westcott, R. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 36, Number 2, October 2000 (open access)

The Message, Volume 36, Number 2, October 2000

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: October 20, 2000
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 6, Number 3, October 1978 (open access)

The Message, Volume 6, Number 3, October 1978

Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses Chaim Herzog's upcoming lecture and the Simchat Torah services.
Date: October 20, 1978
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Message, Volume 17, Number 3, October 1989 (open access)

The Message, Volume 17, Number 3, October 1989

Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the Beth Hayeled consecration service, and includes the class photos of the toddlers, nursery, primary, and kindergarten classes.
Date: October 20, 1989
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note for the Hiring of Anney & Sophia, October 20, 1859] (open access)

[Promissory Note for the Hiring of Anney & Sophia, October 20, 1859]

Promissory note signed on October 20, 1859 from J.M. Prewitt to J.W. Verun promising to pay $200 for the hiring of two (2) women, Anney and Sophia. This agreement begin on January 1, 1960.
Date: October 20, 1859
Creator: Prewitt, J. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Bulletin: October 20, 2002] (open access)

[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Bulletin: October 20, 2002]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 7:30 and 11:00 Sunday morning services at the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, as well as various notes about upcoming events, congregational news, and other information of relevance to church members.
Date: October 20, 2002
Creator: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beth Israel Bulletin, Volume 104, Number 6, October 1958 (open access)

Beth Israel Bulletin, Volume 104, Number 6, October 1958

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue lists the college student members and where they attend school.
Date: October 20, 1958
Creator: Congregation Beth Israel (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston Newsletter, [Week Starting] October 20, 1972 (open access)

United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston Newsletter, [Week Starting] October 20, 1972

Newsletter of the United Orthodox Synagogues in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue includes a flyer announcing that the students of the Hebrew Schools will conduct the service for Lech L'cho.
Date: October 20, 1972
Creator: United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 20, 1934 (open access)

The Houston Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 19, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 20, 1934

Weekly African-American newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1934
Creator: Atkins, J. Alston
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1937 (open access)

The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1937

Semiweekly African-American newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 20, 1945 (open access)

The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 20, 1945

Weekly African-American newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 20, 1928 (open access)

The Houston Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 20, 1928

Weekly African-American newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1928
Creator: Richardson, Clifton F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History