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60th Texas Legislature, First Called Session, House Bill 2 (open access)

60th Texas Legislature, First Called Session, House Bill 2

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to raising revenue for the operation of state government.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adobes (open access)

Adobes

Research paper written by Sammy Cobos about the construction of adobe buildings. Several examples of adobe buildings from Marfa and Ruidosa are explained. This paper was written for an American History class at Marfa High School.
Date: December 2, 1968
Creator: Cobos, Sammy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Airplanes (open access)

Airplanes

Research paper written by Cecilia Orozco about the 1st Aero Squadron, the first aviation unit used in active field service in the history of the United States Army. With the paper are two letters from Stacy C. Hinkle, which were used to write the paper. This paper was written for a history class at Marfa High School.
Date: 1968
Creator: Orozco, Cecilia
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ardmore, Ireland (open access)

Ardmore, Ireland

Postcard from Joe Callaway to Editor, Daily Ardmoreite, Sept. 11, 1968. Picture on the card shows a 9th century round tower on a hill overlooking Ardmore Bay. post card
Date: 1968
Creator: Callaway, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ardmore Oilman Honored (open access)

Ardmore Oilman Honored

None
Date: 1968
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Art of the Congo [Invitation] (open access)

Art of the Congo [Invitation]

Invitation to the Members' Preview for the exhibition, Art of the Congo, October 5–November 3, 1968 at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date: 1968
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Art Reception Tonight (open access)

Art Reception Tonight

Muskogee Daily Phoenix, April 15, 1968. One man show by Fred Beaver to be held at the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee. Photograph of the artist and some of his works are included. newspaper article, 2 pages
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Award of the Silver Star] (open access)

[Award of the Silver Star]

General orders from the desk of Brigadier General of the U. S. Army, Robert C. Taber, typed up by Colonel R. N. Dallam, Jr. The orders are in regards the awarded Silver Star to Major General Olinto M. Barsanti, of the 101st Airborne Division. For gallantry in action during a military operation involving conflict with armed hostile forces in Vietnam.
Date: June 13, 1968
Creator: Johnson, Harold K. (Harold Keith), 1912-1983
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bar Money Advertisement] (open access)

[Bar Money Advertisement]

Printed advertisement for the horse Bar Money. The ad features a side view of the horse, and markets a guaranteed live foal for $600.
Date: 1968
Creator: Bankston, Ray
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Barbara C. Jordan: Special to "The Secretary"] (open access)

[Barbara C. Jordan: Special to "The Secretary"]

Article written by Barbara C. Jordan for "The Secretary" detailing the duties of her secretary and how her law office operates.
Date: February 6, 1968
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Battle of the Washita (open access)

Battle of the Washita

Account of the attack on Cheyenee Chief Black Kettle's people by the U. S. Cavalry near the Washita River in Nov. 1868. 2 pages, magazine material
Date: 1968
Creator: Johnson, Barrie
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bill Doolin's Four-Year Rampage (open access)

Bill Doolin's Four-Year Rampage

Outline of the notorious life of Bill Doolin and his band out outlaws. Several bank robberies, lawmen involved and names of the men who rode with Doolin are mentioned. 2 pages, original
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Can Do Attitude Pays Off (open access)

Can Do Attitude Pays Off

Story of groundbreaking in Davis for the new industry. Photos of officials present are included. newspaper article
Date: 1968
Creator: Mann, Noel
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Certificate Presented to John T. Willis, Sr.] (open access)

[Certificate Presented to John T. Willis, Sr.]

Certificate given to John T. Willis, Sr. declaring that he has been a Master Mason for over fifty years. It reads: "To all Freemasons dispersed on the face of the Globe: This is to certify that our well-beloved Brother John Todd Willis has been a Master Mason for more than Fifty Years. As a visible token of their fraternal love and grateful appreciation, this certificate is presented to him by his brethren, the Masons of Texas, with the fervent hope that his years of service to the Craft will continue to increase. In testimony whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals in the City of Waco, this 4th day of March, A. D. 1968, A. L. 5968." It has been signed by Grand Master J. W. Chandler and Grand Secretary Harvey C. Byrd.
Date: March 4, 1968
Creator: Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Charles C. Francis' Eagle Scout Certificate] (open access)

[Charles C. Francis' Eagle Scout Certificate]

Scan of a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout certificate that was granted to Charles C. Francis, of Post 72, on August 27, 1968. It is signed by the then Honorary President, President, and Chief Scout Executive of the association and has a gold seal on it with the group's emblem and motto "Be Prepared".
Date: August 27, 1968
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
System: The UNT Digital Library
[El Chico Corporation Annual Report 1968] (open access)

[El Chico Corporation Annual Report 1968]

The El Chico Corporation Annual Report from 1968. It includes portraits of Frank Sr. and Mack Cuellar, a letter to El Chico shareholders, provides a layout of restaurant and franchise operations and updates readers on new management and El Chico profits among other things.
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circle of Friends newsletter, Newsletter #5, September 1968] (open access)

[Circle of Friends newsletter, Newsletter #5, September 1968]

3-page Circle of Friends newsletter, Newsletter #5, September 1968. This newsletter includes information about biblical text and interpretations.
Date: September 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Citation from the Oklahoma State Psychological Association (open access)

Citation from the Oklahoma State Psychological Association

Citation for the distinguished service award for outstanding professional service from the Oklahoma State Psychological Association that recounts the achievements of Clara Luper and her positive response to the burning of the Freedom Center in 1968.
Date: October 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Citation - The Distinguished Flying Cross] (open access)

[Citation - The Distinguished Flying Cross]

Citation by Direction of the President - The Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Major General Barsanti for actions during Vietnam War.
Date: June 23, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Client Card: Art-Life-Studios, Inc.] (open access)

[Client Card: Art-Life-Studios, Inc.]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Art-Life-Studios, Inc., including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: portrait head (2 copies; plaster cast; 9.5"), "Abstract Bird" (3 copies; 7.5" x 5"), "Bull and Toreador," and portrait head of man (15.5").
Date: 1968-09-12/1969-04-07
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Brown] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Brown]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Brown, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Wand", and "Small Fountain Group" (repiped, tightened, cleaned, and repatined).
Date: 1968-07/1968-11
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Daniel A. Ardolino] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Daniel A. Ardolino]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Daniel A. Ardolino, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Plaque" (3 copies; 6" x 9").
Date: May 1968
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Hugh T. Adams] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Hugh T. Adams]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Hugh T. Adams, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Female Portrait Head" (Mary Trumbull Adams; 14"; Belgian black marble base 6" cube).
Date: December 1968
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. L. Chanin] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. L. Chanin]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. L. Chanin, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Woman with Basket on Head" (17"), "Seated Figure with Hoop" (8" x 6"), "Seated Beggar" (5.5"), "Man with Pushcart" (14" x 14" x 13.5"), "Oarsman" (10" x 6"), "Boy with Lamb" (10"), "Children on Steps" (12.25"), "Three Seated Figures on a Bench" (12"), and "Man on Camel" (15" x 18").
Date: 1968-01/1968-02
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
System: The Portal to Texas History