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[1961 Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait]
Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear formal attire and are grouped into two rows. Living room furniture and decor can be seen around them.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[All Points of View Pamphlet]
Pamphlet from All Points of View, The Bibliographic Book Service which contains an order form and list of available books and pamphlets for purchase. The pamphlet is addressed to Henry Steele and was returned to sender.
Date:
July 25, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait During Formal Event]
Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear elegant formal attire and stand in a long row. A cloth-covered table with cut-out lace trim is in the middle. A large punch bowl, a floral arrangement, candles, and stacked dishes have been placed on top.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Taylor County Youth Exhibits Grand Champion Steer at San Antonio]
Newspaper clipping about the winners of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. The paragraph about Jackie Henson's steer is circled. There is a note written at the top of the clipping. The clipping contains an ad for Underwood's.
Date:
February 14, 1961
Creator:
Vance, James E.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
La Coste Northeast 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 1:24000
Date:
1961
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
La Coste 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 1:24000
Date:
1961
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1961
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1961
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Martha McPherson, May 13, 1961]
Funeral program for Sister Martha McPherson, died May 1961. The funeral was held May 13, 1961 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. C. William Black, Jr. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Services and she was buried in East View Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
May 13, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Virgil Adamson, Sr., September 15, 1961]
Funeral program for Virgil Adamson, Sr., born March 12, 1894 and died September 9, 1961. The funeral was held September 15, 1961 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
September 15, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18]
Invitation to The San Antonio Downtown LULAC Council No. 363 Testimonial Banquet and Dance honoring Judge J. T. Canales, to be held on November 18, 1961, at the Crystal Ballroom in Gunter Hotel.
Date:
November 18, 1961
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to TEC Annual Dinner]
Invitation to attend the 21st annual meeting and dinner for Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., to be held in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel.
Date:
1961
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lamar Fleming, Jr. posed in front of oil well with sign L. F. Oil Co.]
Lamar Fleming, Jr. in informal pose with oil well with sign L. F. Oil Co. in the background. Exterior shot.
Date:
October 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1961]
Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
February 25, 1961
Creator:
Stacy, Del
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, December 11, 1961]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing where to send books, his signature, and possibly including a photo of his wife in the book.
Date:
December 11, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date:
November 16, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts, March 26, 1961]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts discussing the recent Texas newspaper articles that mention Stanford as a prominent communist.
Date:
March 26, 1961
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union, February 16, 1961]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union discussing the recent series of articles published in the Dallas Morning News about communists in Texas and naming John W. Stanford as a member of the communist party. Stanford anticipates being charged as communism is illegal in Texas and asks if the American Civil Liberties Union would recommend an attorney.
Date:
February 16, 1961
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., April 6, 1961]
Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating the American Civil Liberties Union will refer Stanford an attorney if he needs one in the future.
Date:
April 6, 1961
Creator:
Wulf, Melvin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]
Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date:
February 10, 1961
Creator:
Woods, Ora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr., March 21, 1961]
Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr. asking if anything has developed and stating that Watts will approach some lawyers in San Antonio on Stanford's behalf should he need an attorney for defense.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Watts Rowland
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer appreciating Mr. Latimer's opposition to the bill that would legalize pari-mutuel gambling on horse racing. Mr. Wilbanks says he is particularly interested in the bill because of a situation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived for a few years. He said a similar bill was proposed there but defeated. He goes on to talk about the disadvantages of the bill.
Date:
March 2, 1961
Creator:
Wilbanks, Thomas G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1961]
Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer; He encloses copies of editorials and letters from the Pittsburgh Press and a copy of a resolution the Presbyterian Ministers Association adopted the previous day.
Date:
March 17, 1961
Creator:
Wilbanks, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay, March 29, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay discussing the issue of Andrew Jackson Houston's grave not being marked by a tombstone. Mr. Latimer says he would contact the Texas Historical Society.
Date:
March 29, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History