[Readings for Helen Lucy Corbitt Funeral] (open access)

[Readings for Helen Lucy Corbitt Funeral]

List of people serving at the funeral of Helen Corbitt, with the text of the Bible verses.
Date: January 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, August 15, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, August 15, 1977]

Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt showing appreciation for Corbitt's friendship over the years.
Date: August 15, 1977
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Corbitt to Louise and Donald Cowan, July 7, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Helen Corbitt to Louise and Donald Cowan, July 7, 1977]

Letter from Helen Corbitt to Louise and Don Cowan thanking the Cowans for their prayers and friendship through Corbitt's time of recovery.
Date: July 7, 1977
Creator: Corbitt, Helen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Corbitt in her home]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt sitting in a salmon-colored chair in her home. Corbitt is wearing a red and blue dress with a cross necklace. Corbitt is holding an object in her hands. Shelves with multiple pieces of art and decor can be seen on the wall behind Corbitt.
Date: July 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald A. Cowan to Helen Corbitt, October 20, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Donald A. Cowan to Helen Corbitt, October 20, 1976]

Letter from Donald A. Cowan to Helen Corbitt thanking Corbitt for the Fortnight Gala that she put on at the University of Dallas.
Date: October 20, 1976
Creator: Cowan, Donald A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Menu: The Ireland Fortnight Gala, October 16, 1976] (open access)

[Menu: The Ireland Fortnight Gala, October 16, 1976]

Menu for The Ireland Fortnight Gala for the University of Dallas. This event was held in the Regency Ballroom in the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas. This menu includes Irish smoked salmon, wheaten bread, baked breast of chicken and Limerick ham, glazed carrots, white turnips with spinach, almond-sliced potatoes, Irish Mist cake with apricot sauce, fresh fruit compote, Paddy's Irish Coffee and wines.
Date: October 16, 1976
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement: Helen Corbitt's No-Nonsense Holiday Cooking School] (open access)

[Advertisement: Helen Corbitt's No-Nonsense Holiday Cooking School]

Mailer advertising "Helen Corbitt's No-Nonsense Holiday Cooking School" which includes three sessions over two days in November 1976. It includes information about Corbitt and her credentials, a description of the classes and entertainment, and a form to enroll in the class.
Date: Autumn 1976
Creator: The Birmingham Ballet
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, Decmber 3, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, Decmber 3, 1975]

Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing Mrs. Johnson's trip to The Greenhouse, and thanking Corbitt for her calendar as well as her gift to the LBJ Memorial Grove.
Date: December 3, 1975
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, June 27, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, June 27, 1974]

Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt thanking Corbitt for the inscribed copy of a new cookbook.
Date: June 27, 1974
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company: March 11, 1974 (open access)

Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company: March 11, 1974

Program listing recipes during one day of a cooking class held at the Zodiac Room in Neiman-Marcus; it includes ingredients and instructions for each dish, as well as personal commentary or notes from Corbitt. The dishes are: Mushrooms Au Cresson in Crepes; Sautéed Beef; Chicken Breast Camillo; Salsify Persillade with Snipped Green Beans; Spinach and Grapefruit Salad; Brown Butter French Bread; and Raspberry Mousse with Raspberry Sauce.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company: March 12, 1974 (open access)

Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company: March 12, 1974

Program listing recipes during one day of a cooking class held at the Zodiac Room in Neiman-Marcus; it includes ingredients and instructions for each dish, as well as personal commentary or notes from Corbitt. The dishes are: Kir; Crabmeat Lorenzo for Patty Shells; Curried Smoked Turkey with Bacon Curry Sauce; Piperade; Orange Rice; Croque Monsieur; Banana Bran Muffins; and Fresh Fruit with Gingered Cream.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company: March 13, 1974 (open access)

Helen Corbitt Cooks for Company: March 13, 1974

Program listing recipes during one day of a cooking class held at the Zodiac Room in Neiman-Marcus; it includes ingredients and instructions for each dish, as well as personal commentary or notes from Corbitt. The dishes are: jellied watercress soup; rice and cheese casserole; flank steak; ratatouille; apple and watercress salad; filet of sole souffle with shrimp sauce; zucchini fans, parmesan; cole slaw with beer dressing; and lemon floating island.
Date: Spring 1974
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Helen Corbitt Cooking School: Menu 3, January 31, 1974] (open access)

[Helen Corbitt Cooking School: Menu 3, January 31, 1974]

Program listing recipes during one day of a cooking class held by Neiman-Marcus; it includes ingredients and instructions for each dish: Cold Tomato Soup; Chicken Madeira; Julienne Carrots in Vodka and Orange Peel; Crudité Salad; Sherry French Dressing; Lemon Sherbet Mousse.
Date: 1974-01~
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Helen Corbitt at a book signing]

Photograph of Helen Corbitt signing multiple books. Corbitt is seen wearing a white coat with large, dark-colored glasses. Many other books and plants can be seen surrounding Corbitt in the room that she is in. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Atlanta."
Date: 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lady Bird Johnson's grandchildren]

Christmas card from Lady Bird Johnson and her grandchildren. The grandchildren are a young girl wearing a white dress and red sweater, the boy is wearing plaid pants, a white buttoned shirt with a navy sweater vest, another young girl is wearing a plaid and navy suit, and the last girl is wearing a red plaid dress with a white long-sleeve shirt. A fireplace with six stockings can is visible behind the children. Handwritten text on front of photograph: "Christmas 1974 Finds our family with one more Rebekah Johnson Nugent now joins Nicole, Lyndon, Catherine and Lucinda to wish you the joy of family love at Christmas. Fondly, Lady Bird."
Date: 1974
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, April 25, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, April 25, 1973]

Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing the memories of President Johnson and how highly valued Corbitt's friendship was.
Date: April 25, 1973
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Athena and Ann Heller Maberry Awards, 1973] (open access)

[Program: Athena and Ann Heller Maberry Awards, 1973]

Program listing the order of ceremonies for an event hosted by the University of Dallas to present the Ann Heller Maberry Award to Deborah Ayd and the Athena Award to Helen Corbitt. It also includes brief biographical sketches of the award recipients.
Date: Spring 1973
Creator: University of Dallas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, March 5, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, March 5, 1973]

Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing memories of President Johnson.
Date: March 5, 1973
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Menu: Helen Corbitt Cooking School, November 17, 1972] (open access)

[Menu: Helen Corbitt Cooking School, November 17, 1972]

Menu for the Helen Corbitt Cooking School at Neiman-Marcus. The menu includes recipes for fish chowder, breast of chicken piquante for 4, potatoes and carrots in consomme, Chinese style green beans and mushrooms, cheese cake with pureed raspberries, and marinated peppers.
Date: November 17, 1972
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Helen Corbitt Cooking School: Menu 2, November 16, 1972] (open access)

[Helen Corbitt Cooking School: Menu 2, November 16, 1972]

Program listing recipes during one day of a cooking class held by Neiman-Marcus; it includes ingredients and instructions for each dish: Iced Spinach Soup; Noisettes of Lamb with Honey and Red Wine Vinegar; Eggplant a la Creme; Flageolet Salad; Apple Baklava.
Date: 1972-11~
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt, May 24, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt, May 24, 1972]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing Johnson's struggles with impatience while he is ill.
Date: May 24, 1972
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, April 28, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, April 28, 1972]

Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Coribtt discussing the Johnson family's time in places that are "completely remote" and away from the news media.
Date: April 28, 1972
Creator: Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Vandagriff to Helen Corbitt, March 20, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Vandagriff to Helen Corbitt, March 20, 1972]

Letter from J. L. Vandagriff to Helen Corbitt discussing Corbitt's contributions to the Dallas Symphony, and extending an offer to be a guest at any concert of her choosing. Corbitt's reply is also included.
Date: March 20, 1972
Creator: Vandagriff, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Menu: Dallas Symphony League Cooking School: Continental Dinner, 1972] (open access)

[Menu: Dallas Symphony League Cooking School: Continental Dinner, 1972]

Menu made by the Helen Corbitt Cooking School for the Dallas Symphony League. This menu includes recipes such as flageolet beans, cold shrimp crème, filet of beef with foie gras, artichokes, bearnaise sauce, chinese style asparagus and mushrooms, marinated leek and spinach salad, and glacèed fruit.
Date: 1972
Creator: Dallas Symphony League
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History