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[1961 Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear formal attire and are grouped into two rows. Living room furniture and decor can be seen around them.
Date: 1961
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

1961 Confirmation Class

Description: Copy negative of the 1961 confirmation class of Danevang Lutheran Church, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. The students are all wearing long white robes. From left to right, top to bottom, the students pictured are Donald Dippel, James Olson, and Bruce Lauritsen in the top row; and Kathleen Skow and Sharon Andersen in the bottom row.
Date: 1961
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Anniversary Celebration for Abelone and Louise Harton at Danevang Community Hall]

Description: Black and white photograph of a group of people gathered for a portrait at a celebration in honor of Abelone Harton and Louise Harton, who are commemorating their wedding anniversary. The group is arranged in several rows behind a table where the eldest individuals are seated. The table has been set with plates and utensils and has a tiered cake at its center. A thick, velvet curtain monogrammed with a "D" is directly above the group of people. On the back of the photograph, a handwritten n… more
Date: 1961
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]

Description: Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & McCormick, Carlos
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Billboard for Safe Driving]

Description: Photograph of Police Officer/Captain Tommy Baxter in front of a billboard for safe driving. He is looking at the billboard with another man in a suit, who is pointing towards it. The billboard reads, "Smart drivers light up at dusk." Writing on the back of the photograph describes the scene and dates it 1961. There is also a stamp that identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Date: 1961
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait During Formal Event]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear elegant formal attire and stand in a long row. A cloth-covered table with cut-out lace trim is in the middle. A large punch bowl, a floral arrangement, candles, and stacked dishes have been placed on top.
Date: 1961
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]

Description: Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Flyer for the re-election of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer]

Description: Flyer for the re-election of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer created by the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO). A meeting will be held for volunteers on Saturday, December 2, 1961 at the Latin American Hall. Includes a record of what Lewis Cutrer's administration has accomplished in its current term.
Date: December 2, 1961
Creator: Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations
Item Type: Refine your search to only Poster
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Flyer for the re-election of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer]

Description: Flyer for the re-election of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer created by the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO). A meeting will be held for volunteers on Saturday, December 2, 1961 at the Latin American Hall. Includes a record of what Lewis Cutrer's administration has accomplished in its current term.
Date: December 2, 1961
Creator: Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations
Item Type: Refine your search to only Poster
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Funeral Program for Martha McPherson, May 13, 1961]

Description: Funeral program for Sister Martha McPherson, died May 1961. The funeral was held May 13, 1961 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. C. William Black, Jr. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Services and she was buried in East View Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 13, 1961
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Virgil Adamson, Sr., September 15, 1961]

Description: Funeral program for Virgil Adamson, Sr., born March 12, 1894 and died September 9, 1961. The funeral was held September 15, 1961 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 15, 1961
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Letter from A. C. Turner to Elsi Broussard - 1961-12-18]

Description: Letter from A. C. Turner, a member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for Texas to Mrs. Elsi Broussard in reply to her petition for her son, Freddie M. Broussard, to have a parole hearing. Turner informs Mrs. Broussard that the Board will not review his case until May 1962 so that he can serve more time for his crime of "murder with malice."
Date: December 18, 1961
Creator: Turner, A. C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-06]

Description: Letter from Albert Thomas, Chairman, Independent Offices and Deficiencies of Appropriation Committee; Member of Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and Department of Defense, to Jon J. Herrera concerning Herrera's son, John Michael. Thomas will try to find a job for John Michael Herrera in one of the Government agencies.
Date: June 6, 1961
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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