[Letter from P. R. Clarke to C. C. Cox, May 22, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from P. R. Clarke to C. C. Cox, May 22, 1922]

Letter from P. R. Clarke to C. C. Cox discussing controversy over state aid for Cox's school. The envelope is included, on the back of which is some handwritten accounting.
Date: May 22, 1922
Creator: Clarke, P. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson to Judge John H. Bickett Jr., July 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson to Judge John H. Bickett Jr., July 25, 1944]

Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson, presidents of the Galveston and Houston chambers of commerce respectively, to UT Board of Regents Chairman Judge John Bickett Jr., discussing their opposition to proposals for moving UT Medical School programs from their cities.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E. & Simpson, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. M. N. Marrs to C. C. Cox, March 6, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from S. M. N. Marrs to C. C. Cox, March 6, 1923]

Letter from Texas state superintendent S. M. N. Marrs to C. C. Cox informing him about a supplemental payment to the state's school districts. Envelope is included.
Date: March 6, 1923
Creator: Marrs, S. M. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. M. N. Marrs to C. C. Cox, May 4, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from S. M. N. Marrs to C. C. Cox, May 4, 1922]

Letter from S. M. N. Marrs to C. C. Cox discussing the appropriate use of state aid money.
Date: May 4, 1922
Creator: Marrs, S. M. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Loose Page Covering Austin, Tyler and Longview]

Scrapbook page covering Austin, Tyler and Longview, Texas. On the first page of photos 3 photos are of the Smith County Courthouse in Tyler and Gregg County Courthouse in Longview. The last photo on the first page is of a portion of the Dixie Rose Farms in Tyler. On the second page there is two more photos of the Dixie Rose Farms. The last photo is of the library of the University of Texas at Austin.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Speaking at Republican Party Rally at the University of Texas]

Photograph of a man speaking at a Republican Party Rally at the University of Texas. The man is wearing a suit and standing in front of a microphone and men are visible standing sitting in a row behind him.
Date: October 18, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Speaking at Republican Party Rally at the University of Texas]

Photograph of a man speaking at a Republican Party Rally at the University of Texas. The man is wearing a suit and standing in front of a microphone and three men are visible sitting in a row behind him.
Date: October 18, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man Standing in Front of Crowd at Republican Party Rally]

Photograph of a man in a suit standing at the top of a set of stairs and facing a crowd at a Republican Party Rally at the University of Texas. The people in the crowd are standing a looking at him while holding signs displaying government official candidate names.
Date: October 18, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mattie Caldwell Taylor and Emma Caldwell Davis]

Photograph of Mattie Caldwell Taylor (right) standing up and Emma Caldwell Davis (left) sitting down on swing. Both young girls are pictured in light colored dresses with small floral arrangements pinned to their collars. The girls are positioned with trees in background and grass underneath their feet. Text on the back identifies Geo. Schuwirth from Austin, Texas, as the photographer. Handwritten text on the back also identifies both Mattie (1878-1968) and Emma.
Date: unknown
Creator: Schuwirth, George
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Members of the Peace and Justice Coalition Holding Signs]

Photograph of members of the Peace and Justice Coalition standing in front of a booth and holding up signs that say, "Arms are for hugging" and "Feed mouths not silos" and "Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe".
Date: October 4, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men Holding Up a Reagan-Bush Campaign Banner]

Photograph of two men holding up a banner that says "Reagan Bush '84" at the University of Texas.
Date: October 18, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Karen and Clark Klein, November 16, 2016 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Karen and Clark Klein, November 16, 2016

Transcript of an interview with Karen and Clark Klein. Karen attended Notre Dame Catholic School in Kerrville and graduated from Tivy High School before completed a course at Durham Business College. She worked at Wool and Mohair Warehouse in Ingram before marrying Clark in 1962. Clark also attended Notre Dame School and Tivy where the couple met. He served in the Army for three years, worked briefly the postal services, and enlisted again in the National Guard. He served until 1982 and achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major. The couple had three children and lived in San Antonio, Austin for ten years, before moving back to Kerrville. Several photos follow the transcript text.
Date: November 16, 2016
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Klein, Karen Margaret Herzog & Klein, Clark Dennis
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Karen and Clark Klein, November 16, 2016 transcript

Oral History Interview with Karen and Clark Klein, November 16, 2016

Interview with Karen and Clark Klein. Karen attended Notre Dame Catholic School in Kerrville and graduated from Tivy High School before completed a course at Durham Business College. She worked at Wool and Mohair Warehouse in Ingram before marrying Clark in 1962. Clark also attended Notre Dame School and Tivy where the couple met. He served in the Army for three years, worked briefly the postal services, and enlisted again in the National Guard. He served until 1982 and achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major. The couple had three children and lived in San Antonio, Austin for ten years, before moving back to Kerrville.
Date: November 16, 2016
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes; Klein, Karen Margaret Herzog & Klein, Clark Dennis
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oral History with Marilyn Brock] transcript

[Oral History with Marilyn Brock]

Oral history with Marilyn Brock regarding the adoption of Nora Brock from the QiChun Social Welfare Institute in Hubei Province, China, describing the experience of adopting Nora and Nora's friend group of other adopted Chinese girls, "The Ladybugs." She also speaks about the family's trip to China for Nora's eighth birthday.
Date: 2015~
Creator: Brock, Marilyn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oral History with Nora Brock] transcript

[Oral History with Nora Brock]

Oral history with Nora Brock discussing her visit to China on her eighth birthday and describing the experience of "blending in" in China. She also speaks about her life in Texas, describing her school classes and interests.
Date: 2015~
Creator: Brock, Nora
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oral History With Zoe Watts] transcript

[Oral History With Zoe Watts]

Oral history interview with Zoe Watts regarding her adoption from Yulin, China. She shares her adoption story and her experience of meeting her foster mother. She also discusses her childhood in Texas, dealing with casual racism and stereotypes, and participation in her local Families with Children from China chapter. She also speaks about her grappling with her identity.
Date: 2016~
Creator: Watts, Zoe
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Peace and Justice Coalition Members Holding a Banner]

Photograph of members of the Peace and Justice Coalition standing next to a building and holding a banner in Austin, Texas.
Date: October 4, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People Holding 1984 Government Official Candidate Signs]

Photograph of people holding up signs for 1984 presidential and senatorial candidates. Candidates included on the signs are Reagan, Bush, Mondale, Ferraro, and Doggett.
Date: October 18, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photo of Mario Salas and John Stockwell]

Photograph of Mario Salas (right), John Stockwell (center), and an unknown third man. The back of the photo reads, "Mario Salas - far right, John Stockwell - center, UTA Austin - speakers at rally & program against Israel's Invasion of Lebanon 1982."
Date: 1982
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Floyd Wiley and Classmates]

Photograph of Floyd Wiley and unknown classmates at Austin High School. Within the image Wiley and his classmates are dressed up in costumes and standing on a stage. Behind them is a painted background of an outdoor theme. In the foreground the empty seats of the theater are visible. Handwritten text on back identifies Wiley as the 8th person from the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan Co.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Young Man Wearing a Light Color Bow Tie]

Photograph of an unknown man captured from the chest up. He is positioned with his face and body facing to the left while wearing a dark colored suit and light colored bow tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Marks, H. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Dark Color Mustached Man]

Photograph of an unknown man captured from the chest up. He is pictured with a long mustache while wearing a dark colored suit and tie, and a light colored dress shirt.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hillyer, H. B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Man Wearing a Dark Coat]

Photograph of an unknown man captured from the chest up. He is wearing a dark-colored buttoned-up jacket with a dark tie and light colored dress shirt underneath.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hill, S. B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Older Woman in All Dark Clothing]

Photograph of an unknown woman captured from the chest up. She is pictured in front of a dark color background and wearing dark color clothing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jengen & Raymer
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History