The Journal, Volume 10 (open access)

The Journal, Volume 10

In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Links, Inc., this book collects brief histories and reports of the organization's local chapters from 1946-1996. It was presented at the organization's 30th National Assembly, and its theme is "Linkages...Toward the Possible: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Service."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996 (open access)

Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1994-1996. It was presented to the 30th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's assembly is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996 (open access)

Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996

This booklet contains a program of events and committee membership lists for the 30th National Assembly of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: July 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996 (open access)

The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996

This book collects announcements from local chapters, members, and friends of The Links, Inc. in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the national organization. The book was presented on the occasion of the 30th National Assembly, and the theme for the conference was "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
Date: 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. E. Pradillo to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-13] (open access)

[Letter from A. E. Pradillo to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-13]

Letter from A. E. Pradillo responding to John J. Herrera's request for information regarding details of the upcoming "Quizz [sic] of Two-Cities." The letter is on New Orleans Association of Commerce letterhead.
Date: May 13, 1946
Creator: Pradillo, A. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27] (open access)

[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
[Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859] (open access)

[Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859]

Bill of sale witnessed by notary Selim Wagner, containing details of the sale of a slave named Adam or Tircis. Adam was sold for $1,225 by auctioneer for the estate of the deceased Pierre Riviere of New Orleans as directed by his executor, Nicolas Tourne. The buyer was Lucretia Van Woert of Sabine Pass, Texas, though her husband, Theodore Gripon, accepted on her behalf.
Date: December 15, 1859
Creator: New Orleans (La.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838] (open access)

[Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838]

Bills of sale of a slave named Nancy. The initial bill was written by notary William Christy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacob Sevy is selling Nancy, approximately 15, to John Covington Thomas of Gainsville, Alabama, for $1,200. Handwritten bills are added explaining that John C. Thomas sells Nancy to James Chessher in August 1838 for $3,000, who in turn sells her to Stephen Jackson of Jefferson County, Texas, in 1840 for $1,000. A separate paper is included with a description of this document.
Date: June 18, 1838
Creator: New Orleans (La.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History