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[Deed for Lot 12, Block 15 of Forest River Estates, October 31, 1959] (open access)

[Deed for Lot 12, Block 15 of Forest River Estates, October 31, 1959]

Record of sale for the deed of a property in Forest River Estates, transferring the lot from Homes, Inc. of San Antonio to Brigido Becerra, filed in Volume 6928, page 209 of the Deed Records.
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Harris County (Tex.) Clerk Office
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scire Facias No. 918, August 3, 1959 (open access)

Scire Facias No. 918, August 3, 1959

Scire Facias Number 918 for the State of Texas versus Woodrow Griffin, Principal, and John J. Herrera, Surety, regarding the forfeiture of the bond guaranteed by Herrera.
Date: August 3, 1959
Creator: State of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Teacher's Contract for Logan County (open access)

Teacher's Contract for Logan County

Teacher's contract for Logan County showing Zella Patterson's experience teaching at Langston High School. Includes salary and educational experience.
Date: August 3, 1959
Creator: Brown, Eugene
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Intelligence Report - Page Three, April 3, 1959] (open access)

[Intelligence Report - Page Three, April 3, 1959]

Page 3 only from intelligence file 10-53 mentioning Jack Ruby. The report contains a list of phone numbers.
Date: April 3, 1959
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dalmer E. Nelin's Death Certificate] (open access)

[Dalmer E. Nelin's Death Certificate]

Death Certificate of Dalmer Elizabeth Nelin, stating that she died in McCulloch County, Texas, on 1959-01-22 of "Coronary Thrombosis" as a result of a fractured left hip.
Date: February 6, 1959
Creator: Marcott, Ruth Nelin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1958] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1958]

1958 Harris County poll tax receipt number 260761 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 30, 1959
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1958] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1958]

1958 Harris County poll tax receipt number 260762 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 30, 1959
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Service and Discharge] (open access)

[Service and Discharge]

Photocopy of a form detailing Lee Harvey Oswald's service in and discharge from the United States Marine Corps.
Date: 1959~/1963~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Home Economics Contract (open access)

Home Economics Contract

Home economics contract for Zella Patterson's employment at Langston High School. Includes salary and allotment of time for teaching home economics.
Date: October 27, 1958
Creator: Arterbery, A.C.; Brown, Eugene & Portwood, Blanche
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Teacher's Contract (open access)

Teacher's Contract

Teachers contract for Zella Patterson. Includes previous teaching experience, salary information, and career information.
Date: August 1, 1958
Creator: Arterbery, A.C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[FBI Criminal Record for Juanita Dale Dabbs] (open access)

[FBI Criminal Record for Juanita Dale Dabbs]

Federal Bureau of Investigations criminal record for Juanita Dale Dabbs, also known as Candy Barr. Includes previous arrest information and alias names, as well as supplemental arrest information.
Date: February 25, 1958
Creator: United States. Federal Bureau of Investigations.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Benjamin F. Price] (open access)

[Birth Certificate for Benjamin F. Price]

Birth certificate for Benjamin F. Price, born in Palestine, Texas, February 1873 to Sam Price and Mary Foster. According to the certificate, both of his parents were slaves in Palestine at the time of his birth. The back of the page includes instructions for completing information and the text of legislation related to the form.
Date: 1958
Creator: Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales - 1957-11-06] (open access)

[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales - 1957-11-06]

Witness testimony giving Ernest Rosales's account of the night of November 1, 1957, describing Rosales and his friends being engaged in a fight with some other men, during which shots were fired. Second page of testimony is not included here.
Date: November 6, 1957
Creator: Rosales, Ernest
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06] (open access)

[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06]

Document contains the sworn statement from Ernest Rosales. Rosales describes the events related to a fight and a shooting. Statement is notarized by John J. Herrera.
Date: November 6, 1957
Creator: Rosales, Ernest
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dallas Police Department Case Report for Juanita Dale Phillips] (open access)

[City of Dallas Police Department Case Report for Juanita Dale Phillips]

City of Dallas Police Department case report for Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr. Includes arrest details, exhibit identification and summary of the case by the officers involved. aliases, charges and case numbers.
Date: October 29, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal History of Juanita Dale Phillips] (open access)

[Personal History of Juanita Dale Phillips]

Typed personal history of Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr, for the Dallas Police Department Special Service Bureau.
Date: October 27, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[State of Texas Typed Statement by Juanita Dale Phillips] (open access)

[State of Texas Typed Statement by Juanita Dale Phillips]

Typed voluntary statement for the County of Dallas by Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr, concerning her arrest.
Date: October 27, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]

Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]

Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Intelligence Report - Egyptian Lounge, April 26, 1957] (open access)

[Intelligence Report - Egyptian Lounge, April 26, 1957]

Intelligence report to Lieutenant J. M. Souter concerning the Egyptian Lounge. Detective Gandy observed Morton Kaufman, James Campist, and Johnny Patrono at the Egyptian Lounge on April 25, 1957.
Date: April 26, 1957
Creator: Gandy, G. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Home Economics Education Contract (open access)

Home Economics Education Contract

Home economics contract for Zella Patterson's employment at Langston High School. Includes her salary and time allotted to teach home economics.
Date: November 30, 1956
Creator: Arterbery, A. C.; Brown, Eugene & Portwood, Blanche
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Connecticut General Life Insurance Certificate 4833-12] (open access)

[Connecticut General Life Insurance Certificate 4833-12]

Life insurance certificate outlining the terms of a policy for Donald C. Johnson as an employee of Simmons Company. The policy is for $6200 and lists his wife (Betty Jean) as the beneficiary.
Date: July 30, 1956
Creator: Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Supplemental Abstract Number 11337: College Hills Woodlands, Lot 41] (open access)

[Supplemental Abstract Number 11337: College Hills Woodlands, Lot 41]

Abstract compiled for lot 41 in the College Hills Woodlands subdivision, located in College Station, Texas, including copies of various deeds, tax statements, and other legal documents related to the property.
Date: July 17, 1956
Creator: Brazos County Abstract Company, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. P. M. Williamson to Cecil Ryan, June 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. P. M. Williamson to Cecil Ryan, June 27, 1956]

Letter from Mrs. P. M. Williamson to Cecil Ryan that includes cancelled documents regarding property on Lot 29 in Block 19, Fourth Installment of College Hills Estates Subdivision in the city of College Station, Texas. The enclosures include a deed of trust, release of the deed of trust, a survey plat map, an insurance policy, abstract of title, and other documents.
Date: June 27, 1956
Creator: Williamson, Mrs. P. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History