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[Advertisement of a baseball tournament at Cleveland Diamond field]
Poster advertisement of a baseball grand tournament to be played beginning August 25, 1940 at the Cleveland Diamond field, Houston, Texas. The tournament is offered by the "Aces Fours Recreational Club" called the Latin American Baseball tournament. The first team to play is Aztecas vs. Sugarland, starting at 10 a.m. ; the second team is Port Arthur vs. Southern Select playing at 1:45 p.m.; the third team is Galveston 'Blue Moon' vs. New Gulf Tigers, playing at 4:00 p.m. The entrance fee is 33 cents.
Date:
August 25, 1940
Creator:
Aces Fours Recreational Club
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Aquayo, Guillermo R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for the film “La Paloma"]
Flyer for the film "La Paloma", giving a summary, cast list and details of the movie shown at Teatro Azteca. The film starred Medea de Novara as Empress Carlota.
Date:
1937
Creator:
Azteca Films Distributing Company
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Acta de ordenacion al Santo Ministerio del Hermano Manuel Urbina
Certified ordination document for Manuel Urbina, dated March 31, 1933.
Date:
March 31, 1933
Creator:
Barocio, Daniel Sierra; Hurtis, P. & Armendáris, T., Jr.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Comfort Christmas
Book about the history of Christmas in Comfort, Texas and the influence of "German, English and Hispanic cultures" on Christmas celebrations (p. 3). The book includes recipes for German Sweet potato salad, deer sausage, carne guisada con mole, and buneulos, as well as bread, rice and cookies.
Date:
1996
Creator:
Bohnert, Paula & Bohnert, Hannah
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Club Recreativo Internacional, 1935]
Photograph of the members of Club Recreativo Internacional, 1935. From center top (left to right): Carlos Salazar, Vice Presidente ; Jesus de la Isla, Secretario ; Arcadio P. Castillo, Pro-Secretario ; Jose P. Castillo, Tesorero ; Donagiano C. Perez, Pro-Tesorero ; Jesus M. Chapa, 1st Vocal ; Carlos Y. Alcalde, 2nd Vocal ; Guillermo Aguilar, 4th Vocal ; Fredezmindo Lopez ; Francisco Brett, 3rd Vocal ; Ramon C. Gernandez, Precidente. From upper left to lower right: Arnoldo G. Lara ; Mario Montemayor ; Jose L. Torres ; Antonio G. Luna ; Eduardo Pascoe ; Emilio Torres ; Juan Rodriguez ; Eulogio Quintanilla ; D. Salvador Estrella ; Julio S. Perez ; Tomas Martinez ; Alberto Guera ; Ramon Rodriguez ; Silvestre Alguesiur ; Emilio Esparza ; Felix Tijerira ; Romingo A. Varrdo ; Foroteo Hernandez ; Francisco Moreno ; Juan Pantoja ; Tomas Carrera ; Bernardo Contreras ; Estleuan Reyna ; Manuel Lopez ; Jose Alonzo ; Isidao Ibarra ; Tomas Moreno ; Alejandro Vega ; Jesus Garcia ; Manuel Ortegon ; Francisco Tijerina ; Ernesto Olivares ; Francisco Alvarez ; Felipe Alvarado ; Ramon Serena ; Jose Luis Perez ; Ricardo R. Cruz ; Manuel Aleman ; Ernesto Campos …
Date:
1935
Creator:
Cantu Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06]
Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano, totaling the income and expenses from October 12, 1949 through June 6, 1950.
Date:
June 6, 1950
Creator:
Casas, David & Ramirez, Daniel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]
Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera, dated March 3, 1967. Casas reminiscences on his political campaign 20 years before, and tells Herrera about his real estate business. Casas asks for news of acquaintances and the political scene in Texas.
Date:
March 3, 1967
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06]
Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about …
Date:
February 6, 1954
Creator:
Chapa, José E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]
Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date:
February 15, 1960
Creator:
Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - July 5th, 1996]
Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston. She tells him she "saw these and knew they were for your altar." She wishes him the best and to keep growing.
Date:
July 5, 1996
Creator:
Cisneros, Sandra
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - November 4, 1997]
Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She invites him to a celebration honoring MacArthur guests and the stage play "Ofrendas del Alma, del Corazon, y de la Mente" (translated to Offerings from the Soul, the Heart, and the Mind). At the end of her letter, she provides instructions to her home.
Date:
November 4, 1997
Creator:
Cisneros, Sandra
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business card of Manuel Urbina]
Business card of Manuel Urbina II, who had a Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas at Austin. Card lists Urbina's contact information at the College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas, and his home address in Pasadena, Texas. On the back of the card is the address for Leo's Mexican Restaurant.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
College of the Mainland
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Angel Colon to members of LULAC - 1976-10-23]
Letter from Manuel Angel Colon, dated October 23, 1976. The governor of New Jersey has announced the renaming of the International Airport in Newark. Colon, on behalf of LULAC, has submitted the suggestion of the Roberto Clemente International Airport.
Date:
October 23, 1976
Creator:
Colon, Manuel Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard portrait of Franco Jimenez]
Postcard featuring an image of Franco Jimenez taken in Fresno, California. Franco is sitting on a chair, dressed in a suit and bow tie.
Date:
October 29, 1924
Creator:
Comet Photo Studio
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Large Tree in Front of a Wooden Cabin]
Photograph of a large tree in front of a wood-slatted cabin. The tree, which is on the left-hand side of the image, is one of many scattered mostly around the background. There is a wooden fence around the cabin, which has three windows with shutters on the right-hand side. The photograph is mounted on a black board, which has pin holes in several places. There is a note on the bottom of the image that is typed onto a piece of white paper. It reads, "Temple of the Mexican Presbyterian Church in Uvalde, Texas, approximately in the year 1895. This building and its congregation no longer exist".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Crofoot, George W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 98, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 20, 1890
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 20, 1890
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 99, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 27, 1890
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 27, 1890
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 100, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 3, 1891
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 3, 1891
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 101, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 10, 1891
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 10, 1891
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 102, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 17, 1891
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 17, 1891
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 103, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 24, 1891
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 24, 1891
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 104, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 31, 1891
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 31, 1891
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
El Regidor. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 105, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 14, 1891
Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 14, 1891
Creator:
Cruz, Pablo
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History