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[E-mail from Tanya Palmer to Sterling Houston - November 27, 2000] (open access)

[E-mail from Tanya Palmer to Sterling Houston - November 27, 2000]

Letter from Tanya Palmer of the Actors Theatre of Louisville to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to send him a Commission Agreement that needs to be signed by Houston to allow for a collaboration between the Actors Theatre and Houston's theatre group, the Jump-Start Performance Company. A fax transmission report that was sent back to Tanya is also included as well as a copy of "Message Sent", the play entered for submission to the Actors Theatre.
Date: November 27, 2000
Creator: Palmer, Tanya
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Award to John N. Igo] (open access)

[Award to John N. Igo]

Photocopied award presented to John Igo for his contributions in local community theatre. The document was presented by S.T.A.G.E. and the American Association of Community Theatre. The award copy was then sent to Sterling Houston according to an accompanying envelope.
Date: August 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Igo to Sterling Houston - July 11, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from John Igo to Sterling Houston - July 11, 2000]

Letter from John Igo to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The handwriting makes the content of the letter difficult to read, but John appears to be sending details about an event at a San Antonio art gallery.
Date: July 11, 2000
Creator: Igo, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Greeting Card from David Nelson to Sterling Houston - December 2000]

Greeting card from David Nelson to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The card was sent during the December holiday season. David writes a short note inside telling Houston that it was great seeing him in the past year.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Nelson, David
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Greeting Card from John N. Igo to Sterling Houston - October 9, 2000]

Greeting card from John Igo to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. A hand-written note inside the card appears to be discussing the acquisition of documentation or archive of some kind. However, it remains difficult to read. The front of the card has been printed with a front view of the White House in daylight.
Date: October 9, 2000
Creator: Igo, John N.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan to Sterling Houston - March 24th, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Dan to Sterling Houston - March 24th, 2000]

Typed letter from Dan to Sterling Houston. He writes thanking him for sending Le Griffon, a novella by Houston which apparently contains controversial undertones. Dan hopes to see Houston and the show in the future.
Date: March 24, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters to Sterling Houston - 2000 and 2001] (open access)

[Letters to Sterling Houston - 2000 and 2001]

Letters to Sterling Houston written by several people. The first is written by Anita. She reminisces about two recent events and ends the letter by noting how much she values her friendship with Houston. Tanya Palmer and Amy Wegener write the second - in the hopes of receiving new stage plays by Mr. Houston for their Humana Festival in Kentucky, which they manage. The third letter comes from Steven Bailey, in which he talks about his travel schedule and recent updates in his professional career. The fourth letter appears to be more generally addressed, as noted by the "Dear Friends and Family" beginning. It is written by Robert, Steven's partner. He also writes about recent news in his professional career, with some mention of his personal life.
Date: 2000/2001-04-27
Creator: Palmer, Tanya; Wegener, Amy & Bailey, Steve
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Lorraine Aprill to Sterling Houston - July 2000]

Card from Lorraine Aprill to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. The card was sent on the occasion of the death of Houston's mother. The card expresses sympathy and comfort for the event. The front of the card has been printed with a painterly image of a bowl of green apples.
Date: July 2000
Creator: Aprill, Lorraine
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret King Stanley to Sterling Houston - May 30, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret King Stanley to Sterling Houston - May 30, 2000]

Letter from Margaret King Stanley to Sterling Houston. She writes that she enjoyed a party she attended. She is also appreciative of her selection in the Host Committee and of a video she appeared in.
Date: May 30, 2000
Creator: Stanley, Margaret King
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evan Smith to Sterling Houston - August 24, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Evan Smith to Sterling Houston - August 24, 2000]

Letter from Evan Smith of Texas Monthly magazine to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes at the suggestion of Sandra Cisneros, who gave Houston's name to Smith as a possible contributor to the magazine. He hopes that the two can meet in the future.
Date: August 24, 2000
Creator: Smith, Evan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mario Salas and Politicians During Election Night]

Photograph of several politicians standing for a group picture during election night at Vicente Fox's headquarters. From left to right, they have been identified as Edwina Salas, councilman Mario Marcel Salas of San Antonio, former Texas governor Ann Richards, councilman Raul Prado, and Arizona congressman Edward L. Pastor.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective] (open access)

[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective]

Pamphlet presenting the exhibition entitled Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective, which celebrates the art of José Francisco Treviño at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The front cover of the pamphlet features one of Treviño's oil paintings as well as information about the exhibit. There is a short biography and artist's statement as well as a write-up about the exhibition by the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco. The pamphlet features a section that is dedicated to testimonies by fellow artists, which includes essays by Santa Barraza, Modesta Barbina Treviño, César Martínez, Sam Coronado, Luis Guerra, Raúl Valdez, Luis R. Gutiérrez, and Alberto Hijar. There is a numbered list of the artworks that make up the exhibition as well as a list of sponsors, members, staff, Board of Directors, and upcoming exhibitions.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard: Iker Larrauri: Ikerkinesis] (open access)

[Postcard: Iker Larrauri: Ikerkinesis]

Postcard for an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Ikerkinesis", which celebrates the art of Mexican artist Iker Larrauri. On one side of the flyer, two of Larrauri's drawings frame a short write-up about the artists' style and influences, as well as basic event information. The opposite side of the flyer features a copy of an original silkscreen print by Larrauri and some information about purchasing a copy of the print.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five People Standing in Front of a Painting of a Bull]

Photograph of two women and three men standing in front of a white wall that has a large painting of a bull on it. There is writing on the wall above the painting that reads, "Ikerkinesis". The five people are all smiling and facing the camera. The man on the far right-hand side of the photograph is holding a piece of paper.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Men Holding a Print of a Horse]

Photograph of three men holding a matted color print of a blue horse jumping over several large rocks that are jutting out of the ocean. The men are standing together in front of a blue wall which has another large painting on it on the right-hand side of the image. The men who, are all wearing suits, are all looking at each other and smiling.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four People Presenting a Silkscreen Print]

Photograph of a woman and a man holding a framed abstract silkscreen print. Both of them are looking at a man in a tan suit, who is standing to their left and looking at the picture. There is a podium and a woman talking into a microphone on his left. The group of four is standing in front of a blue wall that has a large, colorful painting on it on the right-hand side of the image.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Close-up of Three Men Holding a Print of a Horse]

Photograph of three men holding a matted color print of a blue horse jumping over several large rocks that are jutting out of the ocean. The men are standing together in front of a blue wall which has another large painting on it on the right-hand side of the image. The men who, are all wearing suits, are all smiling and facing the camera.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Men Holding an Unfinished Silkscreen Print in a Studio]

Photograph of three men holding up an unfinished silkscreen print of a blue horse jumping over a salmon-colored landscape scene. The three men, who are all wearing ink-stained aprons and smiling at the camera, are resting the print atop a print table. There is another print table in the foreground that is covered with papers, plastic, tools, color swatches, and achromatic prints. There are shelves lined with jars of ink and other supplies in the background on the right-hand side of the photograph.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men Holding up a Silkscreen Print of a Jumping Bull]

Photograph of two men holding up a silkscreen print of a bull jumping over a rocky landscape. The men are standing on either side of the print, which they are resting on a workbench, and smiling at the camera. There is clutter in the room that surrounds them that includes a wooden easel and stool, more paintings, and a large tub of gesso.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men Standing Behind a Print of a Jumping Horse]

Photograph of two men standing behind a table and smiling at the camera. There is an achromatic print of a jumping horse on top of the table as well as a drafter's brush, a hair dryer, and an exacto knife. There are drying racks, shelving, and a large drafting table covered with papers and supplies visible in the background.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men Silkscreen Printing]

Photograph of two men silkscreen printing on a print roller. The man closest to the foreground is looking up at the camera and holding a newly printed piece of paper. The man beside him is holding back several pieces of paper on the roller. In the background, there is a wall covered in achromatic prints. In the background on the left-hand side of the image, there is a large table covered with supplies and papers.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men Silkscreen Printing]

Photograph of two men silkscreen printing on a print roller. The man closest to the foreground is looking down at the print that he just printed. The man beside him is holding back several pieces of paper on the roller. In the background, there is a wall covered in achromatic prints. In the background on the left-hand side of the image, there is a large table covered with supplies and papers.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla]

Pamphlet presenting an exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla. There is an illustration of a profile of an adorned Hispanic face on the front cover of the pamphlet, which was printed on blue speckled paper. There is text on the inside and back of the pamphlet that explains Barraza's style, inspiration, and background. The text is surrounded by more illustrations and copies of the artists' work.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hispanic Woman Speaking Behind a Podium]

Photograph of a smiling Hispanic woman standing behind a podium and speaking into a microphone. The woman is standing in front of a large colorful wall mural of four Hispanic people standing behind a cloaked woman standing in a fern and holding a white bird. There are several brightly painted symbols below the mural.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History