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Gesetze und Nebengesetze der Deutsch-Amerikanische gegenseitige Unterstützungs-Gesellschaft bei Feuerschäden in Travis und angrezenden Counties (open access)

Gesetze und Nebengesetze der Deutsch-Amerikanische gegenseitige Unterstützungs-Gesellschaft bei Feuerschäden in Travis und angrezenden Counties

This short pamphlet contains the laws and bylaws of the German-American Mutual Fire Insurance Association for Travis and Neighboring Counties. The document describes the association's structure and rules for conducting business including: its purpose, titles and duties of officers, election of officers, intake of new members, types of insurance offered, procedures for investigating claims, and making changes to the laws and bylaws. The sitting president and secretary are named on the second to last page, and the last page contains a table of contents.
Date: 1891
Creator: Deutsch-Amerikanische gegenseitige Unterstützungs-Gesellschaft bei Feuerschäden in Travis und angrezenden Counties
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prospectus of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association at Austin, Texas, For the Season of 1893 (open access)

Prospectus of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association at Austin, Texas, For the Season of 1893

This prospectus outlines the ideals and intentions of the Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association to educate the people of the city and provide better public services.
Date: 1893
Creator: Colorado Lake Chautauqua Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society] (open access)

[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]

Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date: 1911-03-13~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[District Military Inspector General Orders 1] (open access)

[District Military Inspector General Orders 1]

Document outlining orders from SATC District 10 Military Inspector regarding Major Henry Strack's assignment to the post and the appointment of three assistant officers.
Date: September 16, 1918
Creator: Strack, Henry D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[District Military Inspector General Orders 2] (open access)

[District Military Inspector General Orders 2]

Document outlining orders from SATC District 10 Military Inspector's office regarding Lt. Col. H. LaF. Applewhite's assignment to the position and the appointment of three assisting officers.
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rules and Directions for the Care and Distribution of Free Text-Books (open access)

Rules and Directions for the Care and Distribution of Free Text-Books

A pamphlet outlining the rules and directions for Texas public schools and their use of textbooks, following the enactment of the State Free Text-Book Law.
Date: July 1, 1919
Creator: Blanton, Annie Webb
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas (open access)

An Account of the Early History of Surgery in Texas

Text of the presidential address given at the Texas Surgical Society meeting held in Fort Worth on October 16, 1932. It discusses the early history of surgery in Texas, including the development of the specialty, early surgical procedures, the first medical associations and organizations, and discussions of notable Texas surgeons.
Date: October 1932
Creator: Singleton, Albert Olin, 1882-1947
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Program for Texas History (open access)

A Program for Texas History

Pamphlet discussing the history and purpose of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA), future plans for the Association, and advocating for new members, signed by current members of the TSHA.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Questions and Answers for the Building Fund Drive for $75,000.00 (open access)

Questions and Answers for the Building Fund Drive for $75,000.00

Pamphlet from the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas discussing what is needed, how much is needed, when construction will begin, and who should donate towards the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: 1945
Creator: B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer Advertising the Institute of International Relations - June 1946] (open access)

[Flyer Advertising the Institute of International Relations - June 1946]

Flyer advertising the Institute of International Relations, to be held June 3-7, 1946 in Austin. It includes information about the speakers, costs, accommodations, daily schedule, and other information about the Institute. Handwritten in the upper-left corner: "You'll get our printed notice in a few days."
Date: 1946~
Creator: Institute of International Relations
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hymns of the Christian Church Year (open access)

Hymns of the Christian Church Year

Programs containing a list of musical pieces and their performers at Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: 1947
Creator: Concordia Lutheran College (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lutheran Concordia College of Austin Texas Presents the Octet (open access)

Lutheran Concordia College of Austin Texas Presents the Octet

Programs containing lists of musical pieces and their performers at Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: May 27, 1947
Creator: Concordia Lutheran College (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Fryer to Truett Latimer] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Fryer to Truett Latimer]

Photocopy of a letter from J. E. Fryer to Truett Latimer discussing an offer for portraits and group photos of the 53rd legislature.
Date: Autumn 1953
Creator: Fryer, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blue Book Essay about the Beard Family] (open access)

[Blue Book Essay about the Beard Family]

Essay about the Beard Family contained within a Blue Book. On the front of the book 'Beard Info' is written in red pen and inside the essay is written in pencil but edited in black pen.
Date: November 1954
Creator: Eanes History Center
System: The Portal to Texas History
57th Texas Legislature, First Called Session, House Bill 5 (open access)

57th Texas Legislature, First Called Session, House Bill 5

House Bill 5 adopted as an amendment to Escheat Laws of Texas. The law is made in regard to what information shall be reported about property and several reporting forms are included with the pamphlet.
Date: November 7, 1961
Creator: James, Jesse
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962] (open access)

[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962]

The Connally Newsletter issue number 16 lists a number of campaign news updates, requests for support, and talking points against the opposing Republican Party in general and Jack Cox in particular.
Date: October 1, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Inauguration of Governor John Connally and Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith, January 15, 1963] (open access)

[Invitation: Inauguration of Governor John Connally and Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith, January 15, 1963]

Invitation to the inauguration of Texas Governor John Connally and Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith, held by the Austin Inaugural Committee, on January 15, 1963, at 8 a.m., in Austin, Texas. Includes a program of events, a list of the Austin Inaugural Committee members, and signed pictures of the inaugurates.
Date: 1963~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Victory Dinner for Governor John B. Connally, Jr., January 25, 1965] (open access)

[Invitation: Victory Dinner for Governor John B. Connally, Jr., January 25, 1965]

Invitation to the Democratic Victory Dinner for Governor John B. Connally, Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith, held by the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee, on Monday, January 25, 1965, at 7 p.m., in the Austin Municipal Auditorium.
Date: 1965-01~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The Missions of Texas Presentation Ceremony - October 18, 1965] (open access)

[Program: The Missions of Texas Presentation Ceremony - October 18, 1965]

Program outlining the order of events for a ceremony held in the Reference Room of the Texas Archives and Library Building presenting paintings of "Missions of Texas" to the Texas State Library.
Date: 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Texas Inaugural Festivities, January 26, 1965] (open access)

[Program for Texas Inaugural Festivities, January 26, 1965]

Program of events for the Governor's inauguration, starting with a ticket-only Victory Dinner on January 25 and followed by the actual inauguration and inaugural reception on the following day.
Date: January 26, 1965
Creator: 1965 Texas Inaugural Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association Seventieth Annual Meeting, 1966 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association Seventieth Annual Meeting, 1966

Program for the 70th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: April 1966
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association Seventy-First Annual Meeting, 1967 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association Seventy-First Annual Meeting, 1967

Program for the 71st annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: March 1967
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association Seventy-Third Annual Meeting, 1969 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association Seventy-Third Annual Meeting, 1969

Program for the 73nd annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: May 1969
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American Legion Rodeo Advertisement] (open access)

[American Legion Rodeo Advertisement]

Reproduction of a flyer advertising contests at an event hosted by Travis Post 76 of the American Legion at Lake Austin Ball Park. It has an illustration in the center of a young man riding a bucking bronco and a hat flying behind him. Events include "Broncho Busting" with a $25 prize and a goat-roping contest.
Date: unknown
Creator: American Legion. Department of Texas.
System: The Portal to Texas History