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San Antonio Chapter of Links Records
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24th Annual Texas Folklife Festival
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San Antonio Register
52
Links San Antonio Papers
30
Sterling Houston Papers
23
Collected Material for Scrapbook 1995-1996
15
Link to Link
3
Links National Papers
3
Services to Youth: Gates Elementary
3
Links Regional Papers
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[Letter from Sally de Mattia to Sterling Houston - June 22, 1995]
Letter from Sally de Mattia to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from the Italian-based magazine Omero, which is in various stages of publishing Le Griffon, a play by Houston. She also wonders if perhaps she should take her own play out of Houston's production company, the Jump-Start Performance Company, due to setbacks in funding and delays.
Date:
June 22, 1995
Creator:
de Mattia, Sally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joyce Lambrecht - June 1995]
Letter from Joyce Lambrecht, special projects chairman of the Alamo Theater Arts Council. She writes to invite photograph submissions by local theater groups for the 1995 Globe Awards, an event celebrating achievements by San Antonio theaters. She would also like presenters and asks for volunteers.
Date:
June 1995
Creator:
Lambrecht, Joyce
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce Morrow to Sterling Houston - June 27, 1995]
Letter from Bruce Morrow, associate director of the Teachers & Writers Collaborative, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to thank him for sending his story, Moan Your Mourners, but has declined to include it in an anthology of short stories he is editing.
Date:
June 1995
Creator:
Morrow, Bruce
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Diaz to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts - November 8, 1995]
Letter from Eduardo Diaz, director of the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He is writing on behalf of Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright, so that he may be awarded a fellowship with the Center. Diaz notes that Houston has been instrumental in establishing alternative theater and wholeheartedly recommends him to their program.
Date:
November 8, 1995
Creator:
Diaz, Eduardo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Taylor to Sterling Houston - August 28, 1995]
Letter from Dr. Charles A. Taylor, president of St. Philip's College, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He informs him that he would be pleased to host a reception to one of Houston's adaptations - On the Pulse of the Morning by the world-renowned poet Maya Angelou - before the production goes up. However, he is unable to provide additional funds to underwrite the event.
Date:
August 28, 1995
Creator:
Taylor, Charles A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary P. Travers to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1993]
Letter from Mary Travers, vice president of Alice B. Theatre, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to congratulate him on being one of ten people chosen as a finalist for a position on the artistic staff. The rest of the letter details how the upcoming weeks will look like for the finalists, and what materials they need to send so that the theatre can make their final decision.
Date:
November 15, 1995
Creator:
Travers, Mary P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arturo Madrid to Sterling Houston - September 27, 1995]
Letter from Arturo Madrid of Trinity University to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to invite him to a reception and dinner for Judith F. Baca, an artist-in-residence at the university, at Magnolia Gardens Restaurant. He asks that he please RSVP as soon as possible.
Date:
September 27, 1995
Creator:
Madrid, Arturo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sally de Mattia to Sterling Houston - 1995]
Envelope from Sally de Mattia to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright and director of the Jump-Start Performance Company, where the letter was sent. The envelope comes from Italy; stamps on the top right corner show scenic illustrations of Italian castles and seaside buildings.
Date:
1995
Creator:
de Mattia, Sally
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston - October 25, 1995]
Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He thanks him for his call and apologizes for not attending one of his plays, as he was busy with events relating to the San Antonio Symphony.
Date:
October 25, 1995
Creator:
Rodriguez, Robert Xavier
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dianne Monroe to Sterling Houston - September 1, 1995]
Letter from Dianne Monroe to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to congratulate him on a recent play, On the Pulse of the Morning. She shares recent updates in her life, including a book she co-wrote titled Scattered Children, and hopes that the two can get together again. A second letter written by Sterling is included along with an envelope, but it goes unmentioned in Dianne's letter.
Date:
September 1, 1995
Creator:
Monroe, Dianne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Walt Whitman Cultural Center to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1995]
Letter from someone at the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, INC. to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Though it has been signed at the bottom, it is difficult to read with certainty. The note informs Sterling that items have been enclosed regarding Essex and suggests that he send them to the appropriate people.
Date:
November 15, 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting Card from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston - December 1995]
Greeting card from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They hope to see him again when they travel back to Texas. A second card has been placed inside it: an announcement for the birth of Simon Alexander Ghebreyesus. It was sent much later, however, according to the child's birth date.
Date:
December 1995
Creator:
Armstrong, Richard & Armstrong, Jennifer
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Virginia Center for the Creative Arts to Sterling Houston - November 7, 1995]
Postcard from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The postcard has been sent as a formality, indicating that they have received his application material and will be notified of a decision in the month of January.
Date:
November 7, 1995
Creator:
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston - May 8, 1995]
Postcard from Richard and Jennifer Armstrong to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. A short note on the back discusses problems with a project and terrible weather. They hope to go to San Antonio occasionally. The front cover shows a view of Mt. Lassen and Manzanita Lake in Mt. Lassen, California.
Date:
May 8, 1995
Creator:
Armstrong, Jennifer & Armstrong, Richard
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting Card from Candie Johnson to Sterling Houston - 1995]
Greeting card from Candie Johnson to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She has written a short note saying thanks for allowing her to show her dream and talent. The front of the card shows an illustration of a man standing precariously on a ladder while painting the word "Thanks" on a billboard.
Date:
1995
Creator:
Johnson, Candie
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting Card from Nancy B. to Sterling Houston - September 4, 1995]
Greeting card from Nancy B. to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. It appears the note was sent after Nancy attended one of Sterling's plays. She writes admirably about what she experienced, his talent, and vision, and hopes that others can experience it as well. The front cover of the card shows a watercolor painting of a rooster.
Date:
September 4, 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting Card from Louis Leroy to Sterling Houston - May 9, 1995]
Greeting card from Louis Leroy, founder of The Association of American Cultures (TAAC), to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Inside the card, Louis has written a personal note thanking Sterling for being the report editor for "Theaters of Color: Conversations on American Pluralism and Identity," a project by TAAC.
Date:
May 9, 1995
Creator:
Leroy, Louis
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillie DeAnda to Sterling Houston - October 10, 1995]
Letter from Lillie DeAnda to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She thanks him for helping and attending the SAYL (likely the San Antonio Youth Literacy organization) Gala kick-off party. She is happy that he will attend at a forthcoming gala in March.
Date:
October 10, 1995
Creator:
DeAnda, Lillie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelopes to and from Sally de Mattia - January 1995]
Two paper envelopes stapled together. The first is addressed to Sally de Mattia. The second is being sent by Sally, from Italy, to Sterling Houston at the Jump-Start Performance Company.
Date:
January 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Friends - November 1995]
Letter from an unidentified woman to a close group of friends. She informs them of an incident that occurred in New Orleans one night after leaving a friend's wedding. Walking alone towards her car, she became fearful of a man walking behind her. After passing her, he turned back and showed her a t-shirt that read, "all black men are not criminals." The incident shook her considerably as she considered herself a proud liberal. She notes that the problem of racism can be crystallized in such moments, and that she will continue to fight to find solutions.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston - November 14, 1995]
Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes informing him that he will be in San Antonio for a performance of his music at San Antonio College, and wishes to see him.
Date:
November 14, 1995
Creator:
Rodriguez, Robert Xavier
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston - November 1995]
Typed note from Maya Angelou to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She wishes the best for Houston and his players. Instructions and information about proper flower care and business information from the Last Straw Florist indicates that flowers accompanied the note.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
Angelou, Maya
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kristina Paledes to Sterling Houston - August 14, 1995]
Letter from Kristina Paledes to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. As entertainment editor of the San Antonio Express-News newspaper, she writes to extend an invitation to Houston to participate in an arts column. She would like for him to contact colleagues and together send submissions on a wide range of topics in the arts community.
Date:
August 14, 1995
Creator:
Paledes, Kristina
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Welsh Food Booth]
Photograph of a Welsh food booth at the 1995 Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A traditionally costumed woman stands inside the booth. She serves a man who stands on the left. He wears sunglasses and a straw cowboy hat.
Date:
[1995-08-03..1995-08-06]
Creator:
Informedia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History