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[Historic Marker Application: Seaholm Power Plant] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Seaholm Power Plant]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Seaholm Power Plant, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: August 13, 2007
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leticia Van de Putte to Eleanor Brown, October 4, 2007] (open access)

[Letter from Leticia Van de Putte to Eleanor Brown, October 4, 2007]

Letter from Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte to Eleanor Brown thanking Brown for her service during WWII as well as her attendance at a recent ceremony in Austin honoring women and their accomplishments.
Date: October 4, 2007
Creator: Van de Putte, Leticia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 747, Chapter 1405 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 747, Chapter 1405

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees and limit groundwater production during a drought.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3236, Chapter 753 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3236, Chapter 753

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the service areas of the Austin Community College District and the Blinn Junior College District.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3385, Chapter 1268 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 3385, Chapter 1268

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the use of certain state money for costs related to the relocation to the city of Austin, Texas, of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and for the support of that commission.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2296, Chapter 99 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 2296, Chapter 99

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 130 in Williamson, Travis, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties in honor of former United States Congressman J. J. "Jake" Pickle as the Pickle Parkway.
Date: 2007-04/2007-05
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2042, Chapter 591 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2042, Chapter 591

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of the New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 1 and municipalities with extraterritorial jurisdiction in the district to enter into annexation and tax allocation agreements.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2043, Chapter 592 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 2043, Chapter 592

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the authority of the New Sweden Municipal Utility District No. 2 and municipalities with extraterritorial jurisdiction in the district to enter into annexation and tax allocation agreements.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 355, Chapter 85 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 355, Chapter 85

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
Date: May 14, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 55 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 55

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas Senate and House of Representatives recognizing Andrew C. Solomon for being elected student government president at The University of Texas at Austin.
Date: May 10, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 660, Chapter 514 (open access)

80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 660, Chapter 514

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Travis County.
Date: June 15, 2007
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work." The front cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a sculpture from the exhibition along with the title and date, which has been scratched out with pen and revised. The inside of the pamphlet, which spans three panels long, includes photographs of art, an artist's biography, and information concerning the opening reception and a members' preview.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for Vessels and Inspirations]

Photograph of a title wall at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall reads: "vessels and inspirations: Ceramic and Sculptural Works of Ishmael Soto." A metal sculpture is displayed in front of the wall.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall and Sculptures for Vessels and Inspirations Exhibit]

Photograph of a title wall at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall reads: "vessels and inspirations: Ceramic and Sculptural Works of Ishmael Soto." A metal sculpture is displayed in front of the wall. Two other sculptures are visible to the right of the title wall.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[School Group at Vessels and Inspirations Exhibition]

Photograph of a school group at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall behind them reads: "vessels and inspirations: Ceramic and Sculptural Works of Ishmael Soto." Members of the school group are teenagers. They are casually dressed.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2007] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2007]

Pamphlet that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Taste of Mexico 2007". The front cover of the pamphlet features a painting of a woman by Olga Costa along with the title of the exhibition and a list of participating restaurants. The two panels that make up the interior of the pamphlet include information about the date and time, location, contact, and admissions. The back of the pamphlet lists major event sponsors.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group at Taste of Mexico Event]

Photograph of eight individuals at Taste of Mexico, an annual event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Included in the group are Jose Clemente Orozco, Sylvia Orozco, and Lulu Flores. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the left. Lulu Flores stands third from the right. The photograph was taken after sunset in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection] (open access)

[Pamphlet: From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection]

Pamphlet that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico entitled, "From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection". The front cover of the pamphlet features a drawing of three people by David Alfaro Siqueiros along with the title and dates of the exhibition. The two panels that make up the interior of the pamphlet include information about the date and time, admissions, and a ribbon ceremony. There is also information about the collection of art included in the exhibition. The back of the pamphlet lists major event sponsors and postage information.
Date: 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[School Group at From Revolution to Renaissance Exhibition]

Photograph of students at an exhibition titled From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The students wear uniforms. The wear trousers and white dress shirts, while the girls wear plaid skirts and white dress shirts. They stand in front of a title wall.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sylvia Orozco and a Group of Visitors at From Revolution to Renaissance Exhibition]

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco speaking to a group of visitors at an exhibition titled From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The visitors face a title wall while Orozco faces the camera.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Visitors and Map of Mexico]

Photograph of visitors at an exhibition titled From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The visitors stand in front of an illustrated map of Mexico. Four individuals are young adult females, while the remaining two are middle aged.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Docent and Visitors at From Revolution to Renaissance Exhibition]

Photograph of a docent speaking to visitors at an exhibition titled From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Visitors face away from the camera. The docent wears blue. Paintings hang on the walls of the gallery.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Docent and Visitors at Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection Exhibition]

Photograph of a docent speaking to visitors at an exhibition titled From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Visitors face away from the camera. The docent holds a glass in his left hand and uses his right hand to point leftward. Paintings hang on the walls of the gallery.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exhibit and Membership Advertisement at Whole Foods]

Photograph of a table set up at Whole Foods to advertise From Revolution to Renaissance: Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. The exhibition was hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas and ran from April 28th, 2007 to December 31st, 2007. Two men sit behind the table. Museum memberships are also advertised. A sign in the background reads "Carts Outside."
Date: 2007
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History