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[1992 Winter Class Schedule and Registration Form] (open access)

[1992 Winter Class Schedule and Registration Form]

Schedule for winter classes hosted by the Community Artists' Collective with an attached registration form. The classes to select from are ceramics, drawing, sewing, and photography. They begin February 6, 1992 and run weekly for six weeks.
Date: 1992
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
Address of Judge Peter W. Gray, to the Citizens of Houston, on the African Slave Trade. (open access)

Address of Judge Peter W. Gray, to the Citizens of Houston, on the African Slave Trade.

Printed text of a speech given in 1859 regarding slavery in the United States.
Date: 1859~
Creator: Gray, Peter W., 1819-1874
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement from T. W. House - August 4, 1881] (open access)

[Advertisement from T. W. House - August 4, 1881]

An advertisement from T. W. House advertising his expansion of business, the People's Press, and his market share of the Houston cotton market.
Date: August 4, 1881
Creator: House, T. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Awakenings 5764-5765: High Holidays Programs and Learning (open access)

Awakenings 5764-5765: High Holidays Programs and Learning

Pamphlet containing information on educational classes, programs, and workshops for Jewish people of faith during the High Holiday season.
Date: 2004
Creator: United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
Awakenings 5764: High Holidays Programs and Learning for the Entire Family Pamphlet (open access)

Awakenings 5764: High Holidays Programs and Learning for the Entire Family Pamphlet

Pamphlet containing information on Jewish classes and programs hosted by the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston.
Date: 2003
Creator: United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure for Congregation Rodfei Sholom] (open access)

[Brochure for Congregation Rodfei Sholom]

Brochure discussing Congregation Rodfei Sholom's history and plans for a new building. The brochure also includes several photographs of Jewish community members and of the congregation's past buildings.
Date: 1989~
Creator: Congregation Rodfei Sholom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure for the Community Artists' Collective] (open access)

[Brochure for the Community Artists' Collective]

Brochure for the Community Artists' Collective detailing the accomplishments of the collective, their current workshop offerings, and listing the collective's leadership.
Date: 1988~
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Community Artists' Collective] (open access)

[Community Artists' Collective]

On the front of the pamphlet it says, "Community Artists' Collective Inviolate Aware Supportive Ashe Emplowered Caring Joyful Constructive Unity Harmonious Beautiful Amor Delighted Awesome Respect thoughtful." On the second page there is a description of the Community Artists' Collective's history and a membership form. On the third page there is a list of the Community Artists' Collective Board of Directors.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congregation Kol Israel: 50th Anniversary, Golden Jubilee Celebration, 1915-1965 (open access)

Congregation Kol Israel: 50th Anniversary, Golden Jubilee Celebration, 1915-1965

Booklet discussing the celebration events for Congregation Kol Israel's fiftieth anniversary and the history of the synagogue. There are several statements written by synagogue officials and congratulatory messages from congregation members and the wider community.
Date: 1965
Creator: Congregation Kol Israel
System: The Portal to Texas History
Curriculum Summary: 1969-1970 Talmud Torah Edition (open access)

Curriculum Summary: 1969-1970 Talmud Torah Edition

Pamphlet outlining the curriculum summary, class schedule, and academic calendar for the 1969-1970 year for the school run by the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston.
Date: August 1969
Creator: United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fisk's Patent Metallic Burial Cases and Caskets: Air-Tight and Indestructible, for Protecting and Preserving the Dead, for Vaults, Transportation, Ordinary Interment, or Future Removal (open access)

Fisk's Patent Metallic Burial Cases and Caskets: Air-Tight and Indestructible, for Protecting and Preserving the Dead, for Vaults, Transportation, Ordinary Interment, or Future Removal

Catalog listing descriptions and prices, with selected illustrations, for fifteen different hearse styles available for purchase from W. M. Raymond & Co. There is also an introductory statement describing order information.
Date: 1864-05~
Creator: W. M. Raymond & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Acts of Peace] (open access)

[Flyer: Acts of Peace]

Flyer advertising the "Acts of Peace" exhibition shown at the Barnes-Blackman Galleries from June 9 through July 21, 1991. It features works from Annette Lawrence from her "Drawing Blood" and "Concluding Remarks" series.
Date: June 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: "Acts of Peace" Artist's Statement] (open access)

[Flyer: "Acts of Peace" Artist's Statement]

Flyer featuring the artist's statement from Annette Lawrence for her "Acts of Peace" art installation, dated May 22, 1991. Her multi-media installation "Concluding Remarks" covers the "ties that bind people and things generationally" and "Drawing Blood" is about the artist's menstrual cycle.
Date: May 22, 1991
Creator: Lawrence, Annette & Hirsche, Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: After School Sculpture Program] (open access)

[Flyer: After School Sculpture Program]

Flyer advertising the Community Artists' Collective's After School Sculpture Program, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 19, 1991.
Date: February 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Art Summer Series '92] (open access)

[Flyer: Art Summer Series '92]

Flyer advertising the "Art Summer Series '92" classes hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. Topics include sewing, photography, and ceramics. The classes begin June 8, 1992.
Date: June 1992
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Band of Power] (open access)

[Flyer: Band of Power]

Flyer advertising the "Band of Power: Self Empowerment Through Words and Symbols" introductory lecture held on February 1, 1992. The project covers a Concrete sculpture encircling the Community Artists' Collective's building. The topic of the lecture is the "psychological and emotional meaning... of symbols both ancient and modern".
Date: January 1992
Creator: Cultural Arts Council of Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Big Walter] (open access)

[Flyer: Big Walter]

An advertisement for Big Walter the Thunderbird
Date: 1965~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Big Walter the Thunderbird] (open access)

[Flyer: Big Walter the Thunderbird]

A flyer praising Big Walter the Thunderbird for his musical abilities.
Date: 1998~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Big Walter the Thunderbird at Chumley's] (open access)

[Flyer: Big Walter the Thunderbird at Chumley's]

A flyer advertising Big Walter the Thunderbird at Chumley's on November 25 in Dickerson, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Chumley's
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Blacks and Whites Together: A Day Long Conversation for Racial Harmony] (open access)

[Flyer: Blacks and Whites Together: A Day Long Conversation for Racial Harmony]

Poster announcing the "Blacks and Whites Together: A Day Long Conversation for Racial Harmony" event. It consists of a welcome party and art exhibit on October 22, 1993 and a "conversation" held October 23, 1993 at the Midtown Art Center.
Date: 1993
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Body Movement and Dance Workshop] (open access)

[Flyer: Body Movement and Dance Workshop]

Flyer advertising the "Body Movement and Dance" workshop hosted by dancer Buffy Landry on February 2, 1991. It is presented by the Community Artists' Collective's "Children's Hour" program.
Date: January 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Body Movement by Buffy Landry] (open access)

[Flyer: Body Movement by Buffy Landry]

Flyer advertising the "Body Movement" class series hosted by dancer Buffy Landry. Classes begin each Saturday beginning April 10, 1991.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Call for Submissions for "Collectibles '92"] (open access)

[Flyer: Call for Submissions for "Collectibles '92"]

Flyer containing submission information for the "Collectibles '92" art auction hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. The event is a silent auction with 40% of the proceeds benefiting the Collective. The event takes place on November 20, 1992.
Date: November 1992
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Can My Eyes See the Glory?] (open access)

[Flyer: Can My Eyes See the Glory?]

Flyer advertising the "Can My Eyes See the Glory?" discussion panel moderated by Dr. Thomas McEvilley. The panel covers the "biases created by eurocentric visual education" and is to be held on June 28, 1990 at the Blaffer Gallery. The back of the page features a handwritten notes and a drawn map.
Date: June 1990
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History