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- [Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston - October 15, 1992]
- Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to invite Houston to his provocative one-man performance piece titled Queer Pier. He encloses a xeroxed newspaper clipping from The Advocate about his play. A third clipping shows a portrait of the writer wearing sunglasses, shorts, and an American flag bandana in front of a chain-link fence.
- [Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr. - 1979-08-29]
- Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated August 29, 1979, and directed to "Members, National Executive Board and Appointed Officers." The memo is regarding the appointments of State Directors for the State of Louisiana and the State of Connecticut.
- [Photograph of Cosimo Matassa at His Music Shop]
- Photograph of Cosimo Matassa standing in front of his J & M Music Shop. He's an elderly man wearing glasses, a red sweater, and black slacks. The shop has its name in the sidewalk in front of green doors.
- Texas accomplice law could resurface when Derese testifies in trial
- Newspaper clipping containing an article from a 1977 issue of the Houston Post discussing a trial in which Paula Cantrell Derese will testify against Vernon E. McManus regarding a capital murder case. It also gives background about previous instances of the relevant Texas law regarding court appearances by persons implicated in crimes. The reverse side of the clipping includes an article about a highway to be built in Louisiana using clam shells and an advertisement for The Houston Post.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Edward W. Wadsworth - 1977-08-18]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera requesting a copy of the manual of operating procedures from Edward W. Wadsworth, Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals.
- [Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to Links - December 1978]
- Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to members of The Links, Inc. Purnell is thankful for members' contributions, and, in that vein, she is sharing a brief article from The Morning Advocate, a Baton Rouge newspaper, about the recent philanthropic activities of Links. Also includes a photocopy of the article.
- The Journal, Volume 10
- In honor of the 50th anniversary of The Links, Inc., this book collects brief histories and reports of the organization's local chapters from 1946-1996. It was presented at the organization's 30th National Assembly, and its theme is "Linkages...Toward the Possible: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship and Service."
- Official Report Book: The Links, Inc., 30th National Assembly, July 1996
- This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1994-1996. It was presented to the 30th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's assembly is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
- Program for the Thirtieth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1996
- This booklet contains a program of events and committee membership lists for the 30th National Assembly of The Links, Inc. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme for this year's conference is "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
- The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996
- This book collects announcements from local chapters, members, and friends of The Links, Inc. in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the national organization. The book was presented on the occasion of the 30th National Assembly, and the theme for the conference was "Linkages...Toward the Possible."
- Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 1, Number 6, August 1990
- The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
- Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 1, Number 8, February 1991
- The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
- Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 2, Number 3, September 1992
- The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories. The index for Volume 2 begins on page 179.
- Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 9, Number 3, September 1999
- The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories. The index to Volume 9 begins on page 195.
- Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 10, Number 2, July 2000
- The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories.
- Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 10, Number 3, June 2001
- The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories. The index to Volume 10 begins on page 185.
- [Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859]
- Bill of sale witnessed by notary Selim Wagner, containing details of the sale of a slave named Adam or Tircis. Adam was sold for $1,225 by auctioneer for the estate of the deceased Pierre Riviere of New Orleans as directed by his executor, Nicolas Tourne. The buyer was Lucretia Van Woert of Sabine Pass, Texas, though her husband, Theodore Gripon, accepted on her behalf.
- [Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838]
- Bills of sale of a slave named Nancy. The initial bill was written by notary William Christy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacob Sevy is selling Nancy, approximately 15, to John Covington Thomas of Gainsville, Alabama, for $1,200. Handwritten bills are added explaining that John C. Thomas sells Nancy to James Chessher in August 1838 for $3,000, who in turn sells her to Stephen Jackson of Jefferson County, Texas, in 1840 for $1,000. A separate paper is included with a description of this document.
- [Letter from A. E. Pradillo to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-13]
- Letter from A. E. Pradillo responding to John J. Herrera's request for information regarding details of the upcoming "Quizz [sic] of Two-Cities." The letter is on New Orleans Association of Commerce letterhead.
- [Greeting Card from Bianca Roberts to Sterling Houston - 1999]
- Greeting card from Bianca Roberts to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Inside the card, she has written a short note about how wonderful of an experience it was to work with him. She offers her help in the future. Two small paper receipts have been included, but no reason for them is given in Bianca's note.
- [Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27]
- Self-addressed card for Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc. for John J. Herrera to use to verify his receipt of two copies of briefs for a case printed and delivered by that company.
- Ernst Hermann Altgelt: Founder of Comfort, Texas
- Book about Ernst Hermann Altgelt, the founder of Comfort, Texas. It includes information about Altgelt and his family, and information about the establishment of the city.
- Texas in the Civil War: Comfort's Monument Story
- Book containing information about the Civil War in Texas, including the story of the Nueces Massacre and oral histories from individuals living in Texas during the Civil War. The index begins on page 64.
- [Funeral Program for Elnora Pierce, June 2, 1993]
- Funeral program for Sister Elnora Pierce, died May 31, 1993. The funeral was held Wednesday, June 2, 1993 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by A. D. Dillard. Funeral arrangements were made through Anderson Funeral Home and she was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park in Shreveport, Louisiana
- [Funeral Program for Juanita George Pierce, August 26, 2003]
- Funeral program for Dr. Juanita George Pierce, born October 15, 1912. The funeral was held Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, officiated by David D. Wendel. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Paradise North in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from Dan to Sterling Houston - March 24th, 2000]
- Typed letter from Dan to Sterling Houston. He writes thanking him for sending Le Griffon, a novella by Houston which apparently contains controversial undertones. Dan hopes to see Houston and the show in the future.
- [Letter to Friends - November 1995]
- Letter from an unidentified woman to a close group of friends. She informs them of an incident that occurred in New Orleans one night after leaving a friend's wedding. Walking alone towards her car, she became fearful of a man walking behind her. After passing her, he turned back and showed her a t-shirt that read, "all black men are not criminals." The incident shook her considerably as she considered herself a proud liberal. She notes that the problem of racism can be crystallized in such moments, and that she will continue to fight to find solutions.
- [Photograph of Harry Choates and His Family]
- Photograph of Harry Choates and his wife, Helen, standing in a field. Helen is holding baby Edison. There is a dirt road behind them that runs in front of a white house.
- [Postcard from Jesse to John Herrera]
- Postcard to John J. Herrera, undated and covered on the outside with color illustrations of street scenes with the text "Souvenir Folder of New Orleans, Louisiana" across the top. The folder opens to reveal multiple color illustrations of buildings and monuments in New Orleans with captions to identify. The handwritten message reads "Just me! 'Doe!' am passing thru and will drop you a letter later. Jesse". The text on the interior reads "New Orleans, LA., America's most interesting city" as well as a lengthy description of the sights and history of New Orleans.