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- Santa Clara house
- A booklet with information about a historic house located at 426 Santa Clara, which was on the HemisFair '68 site. It was built in 1891 by George Heinrich. Included are illustrations of the house from different directions, a floor plan, maps showing its location on the HemisFair site and a cost estimate for land, restoration of the house, moving of the house, and land features.
- [Selective Service Notice of Identification for James Edgar Sutherlin]
- Selective Service System's Notice of Identification card for James Edgar Sutherlin. The purpose of the card was to notify the bearer of his Selective Service identification number so that and be able to refer to it in any communication regarding his selective service status.
- [Selective Service System Registration Certificate for James Edgar Sutherlin]
- James Edgar Sutherlin's Selective Service Registration Certificate.
- Souvenir book of HemisFair '68
- The souvenir book for HemisFair '68. The contents includes information about the countries participating, corporate and industrial exhibits, amusements, and food. The Tower of the Americas dominates the cover illustration.
- Speech by William Sinkin about HemisFair '68
- Draft of a promotional speech by William Sinkin, the first president of the Executive Board of San Antonio Fair, Inc., about HemisFair '68. He describes progress made in planning for the fair and some of the benefits that would result, including cultural, and educational. There are numerous hand-written annotations and revisions to the typed text.
- Surveyor report for 142 Goliad Street
- A one page surveyor report for the multi-story residence at 142 Goliad Street, also known as Joske House. The report was undertaken by Reyes, Garcia. The building's exterior and interior, garages, and outbuildings are rated. In most case a "good" or "fair" rating has been given to building parts or features surveyed.
- [Texas Military Institute Senior Prom, 1943 Booklet]
- Booklet for the Texas Military Institute Senior Prom. The booklet belonged to James Sutherlin, in which he collected the signatures of several seniors and guests.
- [Textbook Card]
- Textbook card for Hugo C. Stolte, Jr. of Lower Valley School. The card lists Stolte's textbooks. It is signed by Hugo C. Stolte and William Tout.
- Theme Structure of HemisFair '68
- Text of a speech concerning the "Theme Structure for HemisFair '68"
- This is Arlington Brochure
- Brochure about Arlington, Texas. It includes information about the town's history, lodging and dining options, civic facilities, education, communications, economy, transportation, parks and camping, industry, and entertainment. The front side of the brochure is green and has art work on the front panel. The back side is tan.
- Transcript of meeting on HemisFair '68
- Transcript of a meeting held August 24, 1965 with Allison Peery, Richard Wilson, and Jim Glass. The meeting discussed the HemisFair project, why it was proposed, how it would be financed, the space planning, what facilities and attractions would be offered, as well as what the fair symbols should be. The transcript is typed, with annotations in hand, on "Culberson, Slaughter, Glass & DuBose, inc." corporate letterhead.
- Two of HemisFair's high altitude attractions
- Information item about the Tower of the Americas and the Swiss Skyride. The Tower is 622 feet tall and features two observation decks and a revolving restaurant. Glass fronted elevators carry visitors from the base to the top in 43 second. Riders in the Skyride can enjoy panoramic views of the fair site from 80 feet above the ground.
- [U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center, Camp Wallace, Texas. Office of the Chaplain letter to Edgar Sutherlin]
- Letter from Jack Lewis, Chaplain at the U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center at Camp Wallace Texas to Edgar Sutherlin, James Sutherlin's father, about James' readjustment into normal civilian life.
- [U.S.S. Kasaan Bay CVE-69 - Christmas 1944 Dinner Menu]
- Menu of the Christmas Dinner held aboard the U.S.S. Kasaan Bay in 1944.
- [U.S.S. Kasaan Bay-CVE-69 Ship's Store ID Card]
- An identification card issued to James Edgar Sutherlin to use at the ship's store, including the Barber Shop and Press Shop.
- [War Ration Book]
- War Ration Book belonging to Roland Otto Mueller. It was issued in May of 1942 and was registered to Roland Mueller by his father, Adolph H. Mueller.
- [War Ration Book Four]
- A book of war ration stamps. The book was issued to Roland Otto Mueller of Falls City, Texas on May 4, 1942.
- "Your HemisFair - 1968" [Draft]
- Summary of answers to frequently asked questions about HemisFair '68.