The Journal, Volume 10 (open access)

The Journal, Volume 10

In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Links, Inc., this book collects brief histories and reports of the organization's local chapters from 1946-1996. It was presented at the organization's 30th National Assembly, and its theme is "Linkages...Toward the Possible: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Service."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996 (open access)

Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1994-1996. It was presented to the 30th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's assembly is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996 (open access)

Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996

This booklet contains a program of events and committee membership lists for the 30th National Assembly of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996 (open access)

The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996

This book collects announcements from local chapters, members, and friends of The Links, Inc. in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the national organization. The book was presented on the occasion of the 30th National Assembly, and the theme for the conference was "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, March 28, 2013 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, March 28, 2013

Interview with Ethel Baker Starkey, whose husband's ancestors were Texas Hill Country settlers, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Starkey discusses her husband's family history. She also talks about coming to Kerrville for a job with her family.
Date: March 28, 2013
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Starkey, Ethel Baker
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999

Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, vice-chair of the Kerr County Historical Commission from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Snodgrass talks about growing up on a primitive ranch, struggling to survive during the Depression, meeting and marrying her husband, their family, their involvement with music, and her efforts to preserve the history of Kerr County. She also briefly discusses the honors and awards her volunteer work has earned her. Pages 2-13 include a written statement by Miles Abernathy Lowrence, Clarabelle's maternal great-uncle.
Date: September 25, 1999
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Clarabelle
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Hijacking] (open access)

[News Script: Hijacking]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
Date: March 20, 1969
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about Ms. Lengfeld going to New Orleans and the establishment of three new units.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry, December 9, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James F. Perry regarding a draft on a house drawn up by Mr. Somerville.
Date: December 9, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from E. Hall to James Perry, December 9, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from E. Hall to James Perry, on December 9, 1835, discussing the draft to a house.
Date: December 9, 1835
Creator: Hall, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Governor Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin of events in Texas.
Date: January 30, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of file of documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence, November 25, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a file with multiple documents concerning Santa Anna and issues relating to Texas's independence. Documents include: 1. a copy of the secret treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 2. a statement by Santa Anna to Texas; 3. a copy of the public treaty between Santa Anna and Texas; 4. a memorandum regarding the treaties and communications with the United States; 5. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Collinsworth and Grayson; 6. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to an unknown recipient; 7. a letter from Stephen F. Austin to T. H. Benton; 8. a letter from Sam Houston to Andrew Jackson; and 9. a description of the boundaries and size of Texas by Stephen F. Austin.
Date: November 25, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George R. Robertson, January 14, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George R. Robertson, January 14, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George R. Robertson, on January 14, 1836, discussing the fate of prisoners of Mexico who are not United States citizens.
Date: January 14, 1836
Creator: Robertson, George R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]] (open access)

[Transcript of memorandum from Elias R. Wightman, [1837?]]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Elias R. Wightman concerning lands owned by Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin.
Date: 1837?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, July 24, 1822] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin, July 24, 1822]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing the death of James Bryan and its effects on Emily, as well as encouraging Stephen with his efforts in Texas.
Date: July 24, 1822
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, September 28, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, September 28, 1823]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin outlining the state of her affairs after the passing of her husband James Bryan. Emily also discusses the death of a number of family friends, her desire to move to Texas, and warns Stephen not to return to the U.S. because of his outstanding debts.
Date: September 28, 1823
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin, October 5, 1823] (open access)

[Transcript of letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin, October 5, 1823]

Copy of transcript for letters from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin and James E. B. Austin in which Mary relays the information once more of the death of James Bryan and several family friends. Mary also writes of the death of James Austin and expresses her desire to move to Texas.
Date: October 5, 1823
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831]

Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.
Date: 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin, April 2, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Navarro to Stephen F. Austin.
Date: April 2, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Juan Martin de Beramendi (Veramendi) to Stephen F. Austin, April 30, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Juan Martin de Beramendi (Veramendi) to Stephen F. Austin, April 30, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Martin de Beramendi (Veramendi) to Stephen F. Austin.
Date: April 30, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Jose Miguel de Arciniega to Stephen F. Austin.
Date: November 12, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Lucas de Perlarre, June 1, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Lucas de Perlarre, June 1, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Lucas de Perlarre.
Date: June 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin, April 4, 1822] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Austin, April 4, 1822]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Austin to Stephen F. Austin reporting of news from Missouri, most notably the death of James Bryan and of outstanding debts against Stephen discouraging his return to Missouri.
Date: April 4, 1822
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History