Rescuing Texas History, 2009 - 68 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 24 next

20th Anniversary Speech

Description: Text of speech given by William Sinkin at the 20th anniversary luncheon of HemisFair '68.
Date: April 4, 1988
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Arlington High School Commencement Program, 1924

Description: Pamphlet from the Arlington High School Commencement Exercises in May 1924 including class officers, the program for the ceremonies, and a class roll.
Date: May 1924
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

Building : Tynan House

Description: Several pages of information about the Tynan House, which was one of the historic houses on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in the 1860s and located at 117 Goliad Street. Included in this 4 page set is a drawing of the front of the house, and a map showing its location on the HemisFair site.
Date: 1965?
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Certificate for Perfect Attendance]

Description: Certificate of award for perfect attendance presented to Dorothy Katt, a student at Lower Valley School. The certificate has a picture of a ship on the left. It is signed by teacher Maxine Watts and Max Weinert.
Date: May 17, 1946
Partner: Northeast Lakeview College

[Certificate of Promotion]

Description: Certificate of Promotion presented to Dorothy Anna Katt for promotion from elementary school to high school. There is a gold, metallic sticker in the upper right corner. The certificate is signed by Lower Valley School teachers Maxine and Lutrell Watts, as well as Max Weinert and Richard H. Wiederstein.
Date: May 20, 1949
Partner: Northeast Lakeview College

[Demobilization Form for James Edgar Sutherlin]

Description: Demobilization form for James Edgar Sutherlin with orders on his protocol while he was berthed at the Kohler Building in Boston, Massachusetts.
Date: March 25, 1946
Creator: United States. Naval Receiving Station.
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

General Electric Company's Theaterama press release

Description: Text is The General Electric Company's press release describing the Theaterama experience at the 1968 World’s Fair known as HemisFair ’68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio entitled "The Wonderful World of Progress." The Circular theater used a variety of audio visual techniques, including live-to-film, film-to-live, “op art,” “blue mat” and magic effects as well as music and lyrics. Featured was a mythical Genie of the Southwest, who spoke and interacted with the onstage hostess-… more
Date: March 28, 1968
Creator: General Electric Company
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news

Description: A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68 highlighting some of the main buildings that have been constructed for the fair, including the Tower of the Americas, the Arena, Theatre for the Performing Arts, and Convention Hall.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair '68: 1968 World's Fair/April 6-October 6 news

Description: A news release from the Public Relations Department of HemisFair '68, highlighting the Goliad Food Plaza, one of the food clusters at HemisFair '68, and lists a couple of food items available there.
Date: 1968?
Creator: HemisFair (1968 : San Antonio, Tex). Public Relations Department.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair

Description: A brief history of the World's Fair by Marshall T. Steves. The speech must have been given several years before HemisFair '68 opened as most of his comments refer to designs and planning for the fair. Marshall Steves was president of HemisFair '68.
Date: 1966~
Creator: Steves, Marshall T.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Hemisfair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Description: Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, Bill
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair $200 Million Dollar Dream

Description: Typed document by William Sinkin, President of San Antonio Fair, Inc. about San Antonio hosting a world's fair in 1968, called HemisFair. The document summarizes the administrative and financial work accomplished to date and outlines the road ahead for financial, local and state government support in order for the fair to become a reality.
Date: 1964
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair -- 1978

Description: Speech commemorating the 10th anniversary of HemisFair '68.
Date: February 17, 1978
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair Luncheon, 1988

Description: Speech given at HemisFair Luncheon commemorating the 20th anniversary of HemisFair '68.
Date: 1988
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

HemisFair's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Description: Statement release: City Marks HemisFair's 25th Anniversary with Citywide Celebration
Date: February 26, 1993
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Leon Valley PTA Speaking Engagement

Description: Text of a talk given by William Sinkin to the Leon Valley PTA on February 9th, 1967. The title of the talk was "HemisFair '68: a Progress Report". Mr. Sinkin first gave some general remarks about HemisFair and then talked about HemisFair financing and the economic impact that HemisFair '68 would have on San Antonio.
Date: 1967
Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter by James Sutherlin to his parents - 12/24/1944]

Description: Letter from James Edgar Sutherlin to his parents where he comments on his relationship with his girlfriend, Arlene, and his views on his personal growth since he entered the Navy.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sutherlin, James E.
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family
Back to Top of Screen