[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - March 9, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - March 9, 2006]

Letter, sticker, pamphlet, and photocopied newspaper clippings from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to praise his participation in a group reading panel sponsored by Amnesty International and other organizations. The event, "We Say No: Writers Against Torture", brought together a variety of academics and writers for one night in San Antonio Central Library. The material enclosed by Cisneros corresponds with the event.
Date: March 9, 2006
Creator: Cisneros, Sandra
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Lloyd Thomas, March 9, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lloyd Thomas, March 9, 2007]

Funeral program for Lloyd "Bumble Bee" Thomas, born January 18, 1926 and died March 4, 2007. The funeral was held March 9, 2007 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Andrew Wilson. Funeral arrangements were made through the Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary, and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: March 9, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Willie Mae Nelson, March 9, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Willie Mae Nelson, March 9, 2006]

Funeral program for Mrs. Willie Mae "Wheatie" Nelson, born September 13, 1925. The funeral was held Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Jacob's Chapel United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Johnny Toy. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: March 9, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History