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[Cathy Crimmins Book Review by Katie Grinch] (open access)

[Cathy Crimmins Book Review by Katie Grinch]

Review of the Cathy Crimmins book - How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The True and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World - by Katie Grinch. She gives several bullet points on how gay culture has influenced mainstream culture, as pointed out in the book. The last page is an excerpt from Crimmins' book.
Date: 2004
Creator: Grinch, Katie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Black & Blue: Four Hundred Years of Struggle and Transcendence (open access)

Black & Blue: Four Hundred Years of Struggle and Transcendence

This manuscript by Sterling Houston is a short play about the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans in the United States and, in particular, Texas over a period of four hundred years. The play features writing by Sterling Houston interwoven with both live and and recorded musical performances, poetic excerpts, and direct quotations from legal documents and decrees.
Date: 2003~
Creator: Houston, Sterling
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cameoland: A memory play with music (open access)

Cameoland: A memory play with music

This manuscript by Sterling Houston is a short musical play about the history of the African-American community in San Antonio, Texas prior to integration.
Date: 2002
Creator: Houston, Sterling
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Cultural Collaborative Plans and Itineary] (open access)

[The Cultural Collaborative Plans and Itineary]

Typed documents on The Cultural Collaborative (TCC): A Community Plan for San Antonio's Creative Economy. Established as a committee composed of arts and cultural leaders in San Antonio, the TCC's job was to develop and cultivate San Antonio's creative industry. The documents have various bullet points and strategies on ways this can be done. The last page is a schedule of events that span from December 2002 to January 2004.
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mario Marcel Salas Card Advertising Election Bid] (open access)

[Mario Marcel Salas Card Advertising Election Bid]

Flyer for Mario Marcel Salas created during his election bid for county commissioner precinct 4. The front page shows a family portrait of himself, wife (Edwina Salas), and his two daughters. The back of the card lists his background, platform, and some of his accomplishments.
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mario Marcel Salas Voting Promotional Flyer] (open access)

[Mario Marcel Salas Voting Promotional Flyer]

Flyer for Mario Marcel Salas created during his election bid for county commissioner precinct 4. The card shows a family portrait of Mr. Marcel with his wife, Edwina Salas, and two daughters. Printed text on the bottom discloses religious affiliation and political viewpoints.
Date: 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[FedEx Receipts Between Artie Smoote and Sterling Houston] (open access)

[FedEx Receipts Between Artie Smoote and Sterling Houston]

FedEx receipts signed between Sterling Houston and Artie Smoote. There is no mention of what kind of package was sent, however the information includes a five-hundred-dollar declared value. The documents vary in date, and the exchange appears to have occurred over a span of more than a year. Two mailing labels have been included, on a translucent piece of paper. The addresses of the two men and their corresponding companies have been hand-written on the back of the labels.
Date: 2001-12/2002-06
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Elizabeth and Ficre Ghebreyesus to Sterling Houston - April 1998] (open access)

[Card from Elizabeth and Ficre Ghebreyesus to Sterling Houston - April 1998]

Card from Elizabeth Alexander and Ficre Ghebreyesus to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. They write to announce the birth of their son, Solomon Kebede Ghebreyesus. It includes his birth date, weight, and length.
Date: April 1998
Creator: Ghebreyesus, Elizabeth Alexander & Ghebreyesus, Ficre
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card Invitation from San Antonio Museum of Art - 1998] (open access)

[Card Invitation from San Antonio Museum of Art - 1998]

Card invitation from the San Antonio Museum of Art for Beyond Margins: Contemporary Art in the Community. The event, spread across different days and months, appears to have been a gathering of arts professionals to discuss and address various issues in the community. This particular invitation was sent out for an event moderated by Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright and director of the Jump-Start Performance Company.
Date: 1998
Creator: San Antonio Museum of Art
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 20, 1997] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - April 20, 1997]

Agenda for the April 20, 1997 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, and current business. Also includes a list of recent correspondence.
Date: April 20, 1997
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 16, 1997] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - March 16, 1997]

Minutes from the March 16, 1997 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, committee activities, and other business.
Date: March 16, 1997
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Donna Muslin to Executive Director or Volutneer Coordinator - Non-Profit, Charitable (501-C-3 Organizations - January 24, 1997] (open access)

[Memorandum from Donna Muslin to Executive Director or Volutneer Coordinator - Non-Profit, Charitable (501-C-3 Organizations - January 24, 1997]

Memorandum from Donna Muslin to the executive director or volunteer coordinator of a nonprofit or charitable organization. This form letter from Muslin explains the guidelines of a charity shopping day that the J. C. Penney store is hosting. Muslin has also included the tickets to the event that each organization ordered with the letter.
Date: January 24, 1997
Creator: Muslin, Donna
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 19, 1997] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - January 19, 1997]

Agenda for the January 19, 1997 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, the St. Phillip's College Centennial Gala, and other business. Includes a list of recent correspondence.
Date: January 19, 1997
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Notice of Regular Link Meeting for San Antonio Chapter on January 19, 1997] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Notice of Regular Link Meeting for San Antonio Chapter on January 19, 1997]

Notice for the January 19, 1997 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Proposals for the 1997-1998 budget will be discussed.
Date: January 1997
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mario Salas Campaign Newsletter] (open access)

[Mario Salas Campaign Newsletter]

Campaign newsletter in support of Mario Marcel Salas, San Antonio civil rights leader and professor, for city council district 2. The newsletter notes his credentials and various issues he has supported over the years.
Date: 1997
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Patricia Russell-McCloud to Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - December 2, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Patricia Russell-McCloud to Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - December 2, 1996]

Letter from Patricia Russell-McCloud to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. informing members that the national offices of The Links, Inc. and The Links Foundation will undergo reorganizations at the beginning of the new year in 1997. Consequently, members trying to contact the offices, especially the human resources department, may experience delays. Also, as a result of the reorganization, many positions in the national offices will open and Links' members from all chapters are encouraged to apply.
Date: December 2, 1996
Creator: Russell-McCloud, Patricia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 17, 1996] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 17, 1996]

Agenda for the November 11, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, and current business. Included is a list of recent correspondence.
Date: November 17, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Fall Workshop on Career and Self-Awareness] (open access)

[A Fall Workshop on Career and Self-Awareness]

Set of three flyers regarding A Fall Workshop on Career and Self-Awareness, sponsored by The International Trends and Services program committee of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The workshop occurred on November 16th, 1996.
Date: November 16, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. - November 11, 1996]

Memorandum from Mary P. Douglass to the Executive Council Members, Past National Presidents, and Chapter Presidents of The Links, Inc. announcing the death of Jacqueline J. Robinson of the Arlington chapter. Details about the funeral, memorial service, and expressions of sympathy are provided.
Date: November 11, 1996
Creator: Douglass, Mary P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Links Chapter Documentation: Notice of Regular Link Meeting for San Antonio Chapter on November 17, 1996] (open access)

[Links Chapter Documentation: Notice of Regular Link Meeting for San Antonio Chapter on November 17, 1996]

Notice for the November 17, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date: November 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1996] (open access)

[Agenda for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1996]

Agenda for the October 20, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Items for discussion include the chapter's correspondence, treasury reports, committee reports, and current business.
Date: October 20, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1996] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1996]

Minutes from the October 20, 1996 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, finances, fundraising, committee activities, and other business.
Date: October 20, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: The Links Walk-a Thon] (open access)

[Flyer: The Links Walk-a Thon]

Flyer advertising the Links Walk-a Thon, an event hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. on September 28th, 1996. The event benefited the Links, Inc. Foundation.
Date: September 28, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History