[Document describing a Special Order from Brig. Genl L. B. M. Adoo] (open access)

[Document describing a Special Order from Brig. Genl L. B. M. Adoo]

Document describing a special order made by Brig. Genl L. B. M. Adoo allowing leave of absence to Fred A. Rice.
Date: August 10, 1864
Creator: Adoo, L. B. M. & Larvin, B. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Despite play's flaws, 'Checkmates' warms the heart] (open access)

[Clipping: Despite play's flaws, 'Checkmates' warms the heart]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping discussing its praise for the play conducted by The Ensemble Theatre, 'Checkmates', despite its many flaws.
Date: August 7, 1991
Creator: Albright, William
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" Exhibit - 1991] (open access)

[Press Release Announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" Exhibit - 1991]

Press release from Barnes-Blackman Galleries announcing the "Art + Soul = Jazz" art exhibit featuring the "artistic expression" of five artists. The exhibit ran from August 16 through September 22, 1991.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Barnes-Blackman Galleries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of E. A. Daniels Bankruptcy] (open access)

[Notice of E. A. Daniels Bankruptcy]

Letter from A. P. Blocker to debtors of E. A. Daniels discussing Mr. Daniels bankruptcy and what debtors may do now.
Date: August 12, 1868
Creator: Blocker, A. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of John Billups Bankruptcy] (open access)

[Notice of John Billups Bankruptcy]

Letter from A. P. Blocker to debtors of John Billups discussing Mr. Billups bankruptcy and what debtors may do now.
Date: August 12, 1868
Creator: Blocker, A. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown Address to the Democratic National Convention (open access)

Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown Address to the Democratic National Convention

Speech presented at the Democratic National Convention discussing Al Gore's public policy work.
Date: August 16, 2000
Creator: Brown, Lee P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Brown to Dante R. Andreotti, August 12, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Lee Brown to Dante R. Andreotti, August 12, 1968]

Letter from Lee Brown to Dante R. Andreotti discussing Brown's recent article in "Police" regarding police relations with the communities they serve.
Date: August 12, 1968
Creator: Brown, Lee P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Violence in America: A Challenge for the Eighties (open access)

Violence in America: A Challenge for the Eighties

Speech presented at the American Correction Association's 112th Congress of Corrections discussing America's crime rate, issues with prisons in the United States, and the need to address the root causes of violent crime such as unemployment.
Date: August 14, 1982
Creator: Brown, Lee P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[E-mail from Jim Bruseth to Mr. Moore, August 15, 2006] (open access)

[E-mail from Jim Bruseth to Mr. Moore, August 15, 2006]

Letter from Jim Bruseth to Mr. Moore discussing the meeting that was held in Austin, Texas to determine the possibility of human graves being near the Central State Prison Farm.
Date: August 15, 2006
Creator: Bruseth, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Coffee Talk, August 21, 1993] (open access)

[Flyer: Coffee Talk, August 21, 1993]

Flyer for the Community Artists Collective's event, Coffee Talk, featuring Lorenzo Thomas, Sekou Karanja, Israel McCloud, and Kinny Abair. The text is printed on a background photo of a crowded place and there is an illustrated coffee cup containing the time and location of the event.
Date: August 21, 1993
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Taifa: Magical Folktales of Africa] (open access)

[Flyer: Taifa: Magical Folktales of Africa]

Flyer advertising Taifa's appearance at the "Magical Folktales of Africa" event at the Miller Outdoor Theatre on September 2, 1990. Taifa is a husband and wife folkloric team.
Date: August 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer: Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms]

Flyer containing information about the "Workshops in Traditional African Art Forms" series hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. The workshops were held August 5-8, 1991 and feature topics like hair braiding, storytelling, painting, and more.
Date: August 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 4, 1961 (open access)

Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 4, 1961

Newsletter of the Adath Emeth congregation in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: August 4, 1961
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 21, 1964 (open access)

Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 21, 1964

Newsletter of the Adath Emeth congregation in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue is the "High Holiday Edition" and discusses the upcoming holidays, including Yom Kippur.
Date: August 21, 1964
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 1963 (open access)

Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 1963

Newsletter of the Adath Emeth congregation in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.
Date: August 1963
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 1965 (open access)

Adath Emeth Bulletin, August 1965

Newsletter of the Adath Emeth congregation in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue is the "Talmud Torah Edition" which discusses the school's curriculum, registration information, and the academic calendar.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Financial Report: July 1935] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Financial Report: July 1935]

Monthly financial report of Congregation Adath Yeshurun including a list of income, expenditures, and bank balance.
Date: 1935-08~
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Meeting Minutes of Executive, Ritual, and Religious School Committees: August 8, 1944] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Meeting Minutes of Executive, Ritual, and Religious School Committees: August 8, 1944]

Minutes of a joint meeting of the executive, ritual, and religious school committees of Congregation Adath Yeshurun documenting attendees and topics of discussion. The meeting's purpose was to discuss the High Holiday services, a possible revision of membership dues, and the Sunday School meeting in the south end of town.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun, August 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun, August 7, 1940]

Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun asking the recipient to attend the next regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun board of trustees in August and the upcoming weekly Friday evening service.
Date: August 7, 1940
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brith Abraham Hall Meeting Minutes: August 7, 1945] (open access)

[Brith Abraham Hall Meeting Minutes: August 7, 1945]

Minutes for a meeting of committees representing Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees and Brith Abraham Associates documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. The meeting was called to discuss Brith Abraham Hall and it was decided that the Brith Abraham Association will execute a warranty deed to Congregation Adath Yeshurun for the property.
Date: August 7, 1945
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 2, 1945] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 2, 1945]

Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting included discussion of High Holiday events, and a plan for an allied Hebrew School in collaboration Beth El and Beth Jacob.
Date: August 2, 1945
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 5, 1935] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 5, 1935]

Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports.
Date: August 5, 1935
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 6, 1934] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 6, 1934]

Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports.
Date: August 6, 1934
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 8, 1938] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: August 8, 1938]

Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting included discussions of securing a bass voice for the High Holy Day services, the price of tickets for the holiday services, and the radio broadcast of Selichot ("Selichoths") service.
Date: August 8, 1938
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History