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Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas
Abstract of title to part of block 4 of the "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, including the General Warranty Deeds, Assignment of V/T & D/T, Agreement, Right-of-Way Deed, Quit-Claim Deed, Release of Interest, Release of V/T, Release of V/L, Assignment of M/L, Release of M/L for the property area.
Date:
July 20, 1944
Creator:
Texas Abstract Company Incorporated
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]
A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
Date:
July 28, 1944
Creator:
Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Houston Unit, August 1944]
Monthly progress report filled out by the Houston chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date:
1944-08~
Creator:
American Women's Voluntary Services. Houston Unit.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Houston Unit, July 1944
Monthly progress report filled out by the Houston chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date:
1944-07~
Creator:
American Women's Voluntary Services. Houston Unit.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Houston Unit, September 1944
Monthly progress report filled out by the Houston chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date:
1944-09~
Creator:
American Women's Voluntary Services. Houston Unit.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burnett Bay Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:31680
Date:
1944
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Case number 68, Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Legal document of charges brought by the United States Fair Employment Committee in the matter of Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, and Oil Workers International Union, Local 367, C.I.O. for engaging in discriminatory employment practices. A hearing was ordered by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice to examine the complaints filed with the said committee. This document was signed on behalf of Shell Oil Company by P.E. Foster, refinery manager, and John C. Quilty, Industrial Manager. C.B. Locke, President, signed for Oil Workers International Union, local 367, C.I.O., and Emanuel H. Bloch, Trial Counsel, signed for the President's Committee of Fair Employment Practice.
Date:
December 30, 1944
Creator:
United States. Committee on Fair Employment Practice
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check to Time Magazine for $7.50]
Check written by D. W. Kempner through The United States National Bank of Galveston to Time Magazine for $7.50.
Date:
May 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check to Time Magazine for $10.00]
Check written by D. W. Kempner through The United States National Bank of Galveston to Time Magazine for $10.00.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The WASPS]
Photocopied magazine clipping about the squadron that led to the use of women in military aviation and life as a WASP.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Fitted For Uniforms"]
Newspaper clipping of the 10th issue of The Avenger. It includes 12 articles that update the reader about events in Avenger Field.
Date:
January 7, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: December 4, 1944]
Minutes for a special meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting was called to discuss a request from a local religious organization, the Walker Avenue Baptist Church, which was interested in purchasing some of Congregation Adath Yeshurun's property.
Date:
December 4, 1944
Creator:
Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: December 28, 1944]
Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. This meeting did not have a quorum present and was recorded as a round table discussion of various topics including donating a Sefer Torah to European congregations and a house for the boy scout troop.
Date:
December 28, 1944
Creator:
Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: May 8, 1944]
Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports.
Date:
May 8, 1944
Creator:
Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: November 16, 1944]
Minutes for a regular meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports.
Date:
November 16, 1944
Creator:
Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Proposed Budget, September 1, 1944-September 1, 1945]
Proposed budget for Congregation Adath Yeshurun for September 1, 1944 to September 1, 1945.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Congregation Adath Yeshurun
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of case number 68, Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Copy of a legal document of charges brought by the United States Fair Employment Committee in the matter of Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, and Oil Workers International Union, Local 367, C.I.O. for engaging in discriminatory employment practices. A hearing was ordered by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice to examine the complaints filed with the said committee. This document was signed on behalf of Shell Oil Company by P.E. Foster, refinery manager, and John C. Quilty, Industrial Manager. C.B. Locke, President, signed for Oil Workers International Union, local 367, C.I.O., and Emanuel H. Bloch, Trial Counsel, signed for the President's Committee of Fair Employment Practice.
Date:
December 30, 1944
Creator:
United States. Committee on Fair Employment Practice
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton responding to a letter from Blanton about the University of Texas Medical School, noting its high standing despite Dr. Rainey's criticisms. He believes the state owes support to improve the medical college. He is sending out folders for advocacy and invites Blanton to help distribute them, especially to Houston representatives.
Date:
October 8, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford - March-April 1944]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. D. Salaun discussing a variety of factors affecting both men. In the March 29 letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been overseas in Asia and Africa. As such he would no longer need to have his name attached to the A. M. Lockett & Company files. The April 4 letter from Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford states he has just returned from Corpus Christi and to reach out to him when he is back in Houston, Texas.
Date:
1944-03-29/1944-04-04
Creator:
Salaun, E. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Court document suggesting means to curb juvenile delinquency]
Written recommendation to the Harris County grand jury regarding measures to curb juvenile delinquency. Dated July 7, 1944 and submitted by John J. Ruiz, D.A. Fraser, John J. Herrera and Philip J. Montalbo.
Date:
July 7, 1944
Creator:
Ruiz, John J.; Fraser, D. A.; Herrera, John J. & Montalbo, Philip J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crosby Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:31680
Date:
1944
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Sun (Goose Creek, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 176, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 1, 1944
Daily newspaper from Goose Creek, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 1, 1944
Creator:
Pendergraft, W. L.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Sun (Goose Creek, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 177, Ed. 1 Monday, January 3, 1944
Daily newspaper from Goose Creek, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 3, 1944
Creator:
Pendergraft, W. L.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History