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Bicycle riders in downtown San Antonio

Photograph of girls riding bicycles on the street in front of an entrance to HemisFair '68, in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Many of the people standing outside of the fair's gates are watching the riders pass by. The central concrete shaft of the Tower of the Americas is visible in the background.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bienaventurado el 1899-1967 (open access)

Bienaventurado el 1899-1967

Report on the life and legacy of Reverend Manuel Urbina who passed away on August 14, 1967. The report is written by Urbina's widow, Irene Salce de Urbina.
Date: August 14, 1967
Creator: Salce de Urbina, Irene
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Biography of George Dawson (open access)

The Biography of George Dawson

Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
Date: November 21, 1966
Creator: Bustillos, Albert, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Corpus Christi enthusiasts at HemisFair '68

Photograph of a man walking with two women on each side of him, all interlocking arms, in front of the Switzerland Pavilion at HemisFair '68. The four women and the man each are wearing hats that read "Corpus Christi", and three of the women are also wearing pageant-type sashes that read "Corpus Christi". One of the women is wearing a HemisFair '68 hostess dress.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll (open access)

Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll

Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.
Date: 1965
Creator: Navarro, J. F.; Guerra, D. & Rodrigues, J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25] (open access)

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25] (open access)

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968] (open access)

[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
Date: January 13, 1968
Creator: Harper, Alberto Garibi, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Espectacular Magnifica Gradiosa Maravillosa Estupendo Colosal

Postcard from the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas. The image on the card shows the head of a mustachioed man wearing a tall sombrero that covers his eyes and a scarf. The text "Espectacular Magnifica Gradiosa Maravillosa Estupendo Colosal" appears above the image.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Golden Log (open access)

The Golden Log

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular Texas folklore, including information about unusual Texas place names, folktales about spiders, folktales about witchcraft, ghosts and superstitions, and information about early petroleum geologists. The index begins on page 167.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Good Tale and a Bonnie Tune (open access)

A Good Tale and a Bonnie Tune

Volume of miscellaneous folklore about Texas and Mexico, including Mexican folktales, Texas folk songs, information about Texas streams and information about racial discrimination in the South. The index begins on page 273.
Date: 1964
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
HemisFair '68 souvenir booklet (open access)

HemisFair '68 souvenir booklet

Souvenir booklet for HemisFair'68 providing general descriptions about all of the main attractions and rides with artistic illustrations and photos of architectural models. It also has a generic map of the area with information about the location and nearby accommodations.. The colorful cover illustration shows smiling characters representing many different nations dressed in national costumes.
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hemisfair model with “Viva Hemisfair” prop

Hemisfair model with “Viva Hemisfair” prop for the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: December 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hemisfair poster- cow with horns and flags

Image of a HemisFair poster of a cow with horns and flags at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Acequia Madre de Valero, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and maps.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 26, 1966 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 26, 1966

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 1966
Creator: Carr, Judy & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, March 25, 1966 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, March 25, 1966

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 25, 1966
Creator: McCasland, Linda & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, July 2, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, July 2, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 2, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, July 9, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, July 9, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 9, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, July 16, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, July 16, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 16, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy; Selbe, Mrs. James & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, July 23, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, July 23, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 23, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy; Selbe, Mrs. James & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 30, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy; Selbe, Mrs. James & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, August 6, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, August 6, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 6, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy; Selbe, Mrs. James & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, August 13, 1965 (open access)

Hudspeth County Herald and Dell Valley Review (Dell City, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, August 13, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Dell City, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 13, 1965
Creator: Jones, Dorothy; Selbe, Mrs. James & Gilmore, Joyce
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History