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[Clipping: New Library Marks Another Island 'First']
Clipping, written by June Angerstein, from the Galveston Daily News describing the opening of the Moody Memorial Wing of the Rosenberg Library with construction and amenity details.
Date:
August 22, 1971
Creator:
The Galveston Daily News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Town that Sugar Built]
Clipping, written by Anne Pashkoff, from the Houston Chronicle describing the history of Sugar Land, Texas, and the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
September 15, 1971
Creator:
The Houston Chronicle
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fourth Grade Class at James. H. Ross Elementary, 1971-72]
Photograph of Frances Wood's fourth grade class during the 1970-1971 school year at James H. Ross Elementary School, formally known as Newport Elementary School, in League City, Texas. The 29 students are arranged in 4 rows in front of a velvet curtain; their teacher stands to the right of them on the first row. A small marquee board with their class information is set in front of them. The photo is set inside a folded card.
Date:
[1971..1972]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: First Hutchings-Sealy National Bank]
Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the First Hutchings-Sealy National Bank, in Galveston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date:
1971
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred R. Philbrick to Imperial Sugar Company, February 9, 1971]
Letter from Alfred R. Philbrick to Imperial Sugar Company requesting sponsorship for the Propeller Club's First Annual West Gulf Regional Convention.
Date:
February 9, 1971
Creator:
Philbrick, Alfred R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss, September 13, 1971]
Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss discussing Hoxie's responsibility to oversee the functions of hospitals and its employees. Hoxie further explains that Mrs. Phoebe F. Field's interview with the Medical Branch of the University of Texas was done incorrectly and that he will correct the mistake.
Date:
September 13, 1971
Creator:
Hoxie, David E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss, September 13, 1971]
Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss discussing Hoxie's responsibility to monitor the functions of hospitals and their employees. Hoxie then explains that during Mrs. Phoebe F. Field's interviews with the Medical Branch, a mistake was made during her interview with the Division of Nuclear Medicine due to a new employee performing the interview incorrectly. Hoxie promises that the mistake will be corrected.
Date:
September 13, 1971
Creator:
Hoxie, David E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong, December 21, 1971]
Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong discussing the Imperial Sugar Company business statement.
Date:
December 21, 1971
Creator:
Coffelt, Donald W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong, September 21, 1971]
Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong discussing the Imperial Sugar Company business statement.
Date:
September 22, 1971
Creator:
Coffelt, Donald W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971]
Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner discussing possible ideas to improve human relations in the Galveston community. The two suggestions discussed were increasing the number of friendly contacts between police and citizens and creating an office of Ombudsman of Civil Affairs.
Date:
July 4, 1971
Creator:
Coldwell, Eugenia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert M. Armstrong, January 25, 1971]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert M. Armstrong accepting the invitation to meet for cocktails prior to the annual employee dinner.
Date:
January 25, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date:
June 2, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date:
June 2, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lee Harris, August 9, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lee Harris discussing answers to a series of questions Mrs. Harris had recently asked about the Human Relations Commission in Amarillo. Kempner further discusses race relations in Texas and explaining that Galveston is an exception due to its disaster culture and open communications between communities.
Date:
August 9, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to the Galveston City Council, November 3, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to the Galveston City Council discussing Kempner sending a copy of the medical reports on Mr. Wells to the council, as requested during a previous meeting.
Date:
November 3, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner, November 10, 1971]
Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner discussing their previous meeting and a possible future Sugar Land visit.
Date:
November 10, 1971
Creator:
Harder, Howard C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relation Commission, August 3, 1971]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, chairman of the Human Relations Commission discussing topics to be addressed at the next meeting.
Date:
August 3, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a photocopy of a card sent by Reverend W. L. Brownlow and a list of members of the commission and noting that there are no minority appointees on the list. The commission then explains the next public meeting will be on September 1st and another meeting with Officer Hill and his group is being considered.
Date:
August 3, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, December 28, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston informing members of the commission that the next meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on January 7, 1972.
Date:
December 28, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, November 3, 1971]
Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a report, regarding policemen, by the commission that was presented to the Mayor and City Council. The letter explains that the next meeting for the commission will be held at City Hall on November 5th but suggesting that an executive meeting be held before hand.
Date:
November 3, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes prepared by the acting secretary, Sterling Patrick, and informing members that any corrections or amendments can be proposed at the next meeting on October 11, 1971. The commission also discusses new members being appointed to the Park Board of Trustees and notes that none of the individuals are Black. The commission explains that the board said the decision could no longer be lobbied due to the matter being settled.
Date:
October 1, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Bernard Weingarten, June 29, 1971]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Bernard Weingarten. discussing donations and amounts.
Date:
June 29, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Robert W. Kneebone, February 24, 1971]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Robert Kneebone discussing donations and amounts.
Date:
February 24, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr., September 29, 1971]
Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr. discussing the University of Texas Medical Branch implementing policies of non-discrimination and total integration as well as establishing a formal Affirmative Action Program. Jannasch continues by explaining that the two Federal Equal Employment Opportunity audits were conducted at the University and a few small issues were found, but he confirms that actions are being put in place to correct the problems discovered.
Date:
September 29, 1971
Creator:
Jannasch, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History