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[74th Highland Regiment of Foot at the Texas Folklife Festival]
Photograph of the 74th Highland Regiment of Foot, also known as the Argyll Highlanders performing at the 4th Annual Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. Members of the regiment are walking in rows of two wearing historical military dress. The man in the front left is holding a flag, while the man in the right is playing the drums. Other members of the group are carrying bayonets on their shoulders.
Date:
[1975-08-07..1975-08-10]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
78th U.S. Congress, Second Session, Senate Bill 2048
Bill introduced to the United States Senate and House of Representatives to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry.
Date:
1944
Creator:
United States. Congress (78th, 2nd session : 1944)
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
90th Celebration
Color photograph of the chapel inside of the Danevang Lutheran Church. A woman stands at the front of the chapel near the altar. At the center of the altar is a table on top of which are two lit candlesticks and a candelabra. Above the table hangs a cross. A few rows of pews are visible in the foreground.
Date:
October 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aaron Douglas Biography]
Typed biography page of Aaron Douglas by the ProArts Collective of Austin. An illustrator and muralist born in Kansas, Douglas actively participated in the Harlem Renaissance and was noted for having an artistic style infused with Afrocentric expression. The ProArts Collective, it seems, has provided the biography page because one of Douglas' illustrations was used in a wall projection during a stage production.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Abelone Harton Home]
Photograph of a single-story home belonging to Abalona Harton. The house has light-colored siding, several windows, and small plants around the edge. There are a number of trees around the house. A "For Sale" sign has been placed on the front lawn. There is a swingset and a see-saw on the left side of the photograph towards the back of the home.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
About the "Chicano" Movement
Report titled "About the "Chicano" Movement," written by John J. Herrera. Two copies of the report: one copy appears to be a draft and contains handwritten edits in pen; the second document is all typed and includes the changes noted on the draft.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas
Abstract of title to part of block 4 of the "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, including the General Warranty Deeds, Assignment of V/T & D/T, Agreement, Right-of-Way Deed, Quit-Claim Deed, Release of Interest, Release of V/T, Release of V/L, Assignment of M/L, Release of M/L for the property area.
Date:
July 20, 1944
Creator:
Texas Abstract Company Incorporated
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Acceptance of Invitation to Membership, The Sons of the Republic of Texas
Form for Acceptance of Invitation to Membership into the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Accepting Award at Service to Youth Award]
Photograph of a young unidentified woman accepting an award at the Service to Youth Award Program, an event providing scholarships to graduating seniors; presumably, at the high school level. The woman is shaking hands with her presenter, a short-haired, smiling woman with a long-sleeve navy dress and gold jewelry. With their free hands, they are each holding a part of the scholarship document. Standing behind a wooden podium, they also appear to be posing for a second picture being taken off camera to the left. Hanging party streamers, framed art, and a cloth-covered table can be seen around them.
Date:
1996
Creator:
Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Accordionist at Polish Booth]
Photograph of a male accordionist performing in the Polish booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He is looking at the camera and leaning backwards as he plays his black and white accordion. He is wearing a patterned head wrap and a black vest with red, green and yellow detail. A sign behind him says, "Only 6 tickets, Polish Sausage".
Date:
[1979-08-02..1979-08-05]
Creator:
Informedia
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Achievements of Houston LULAC Council Number Sixty -1950]
Achievements for Houston LULAC Council Number 60 for the year of 1950. The list is broken down by month and events.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement of wages received - 1971-07-31]
Typewritten page is signed by Kenith L. Ballard to acknowledge his receipt of payment for all wages and vacation owed to him by IBM.
Date:
July 31, 1971
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27]
Self-addressed card for Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc. for John J. Herrera to use to verify his receipt of two copies of briefs for a case printed and delivered by that company.
Date:
March 27, 1969
Creator:
Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Ad for Photo Enlargements with the Fox Company]
Ad for photo enlargements with the Fox Company. The ad features a framed photograph of a girl wearing a coat, hat, and knee-high socks. Next to the photograph are the words "Special big picture made from any good film complete with beautiful easel folder nearly a foot big, Hand colored 65 cents, The Fox Company, San Antonio, TX." The Fox Company's stamp is on the back of the photograph and says "Guaranteed for Life, This is a Genuine Border Fox Tone Picture Made By Fox Co., San Antonio, Texas, Copyrighted 1927 by Carl D. Newton."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Fox Company
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Addendum: Services to Youth Report
Addendum to the Services to Youth Report submitted to the 26th Western Area Conference of The Links, Inc. Discusses the activities of the Missouri City, Portland, and Spokane chapters.
Date:
July 1983
Creator:
Links, Inc. Western Area.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address and introduction of Ralph Yarborough to the American G.I. Forum]
Handwritten text for a speech to introduce Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough to the American G.I. Forum, which Yarborough will be addressing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list]
A handwritten list of addresses, which may be a sign up sheet, as the columns are labeled at the top of the page and each address appears to be written in a different handwriting. The list is written in pencil on lined, legal paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list]
A handwritten list of addresses, which may be a sign up sheet, as each address appears to be written in a different handwriting. The list is written in pencil on lined, legal paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list]
A handwritten list of addresses, which may be a sign up sheet, as each address appears to be written in a different handwriting. The list is written in pencil on lined, legal paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list of LULAC past National Presidents, 1966]
Address list of League of United Latin American Citizens past National Presidents, 1966. Also includes the addresses of a few lawyers and various other people associated with LULAC.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list of LULAC past National Presidents, 1966]
Handwritten address list of League of United Latin American Citizens past National Presidents, 1966. Also includes the addresses of a few lawyers and various other people associated with LULAC.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list of LULAC Presidents of Houston Councils, 1966]
Handwritten address list of Presidents of Houston LULAC Councils, 1966.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address of Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas]
Handwritten note listing address of Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History