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The Biography of George Dawson

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about the rancher George Dawson from Shafter, Texas, who during his lifetime managed two large ranges, "El Rancho Del Pajorito" and "La Mora." In 1918, Dawson was called to the Army for World War I and was stationed in France for a year. Dawson spent the remainder of his life maintaining the two ranches with his wife, Juana Dawson, who was the main contributor of the information in this paper.
Date: November 21, 1966
Creator: Bustillos, Albert, Jr.
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Mary Coe Daniels, Woman of the West

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mary Coe Daniels, pioneer of West Texas, and her family. Daniels and her husband and children made their home in West Texas, despite threats of bandits and influenza. She kept house, ran a successful store, delivered babies, and even became a U.S. mail carrier. At the time this paper was created, Mary Cole Daniels was 76 year old and still greeting customers in her general store.
Date: April 1, 1969
Creator: Godbold, Susan
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Historic Marker Application: Acequia Madre de Valero]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Acequia Madre de Valero, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and maps.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Note in Spanish and English]

Description: Note on which is written "Pesqueria, Abaja, Onion Seed, Large White Mexican."
Date: unknown
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Las Nuevas Tamaleras and La Frontera Program]

Description: Program for the stage play Las Nuevas Tamaleras by Alicia Mena and the stage play La Frontera by Sterling Houston. It appears both were presented at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Short bios are provided for Mena and Houston which discuss professional accomplishments.
Date: unknown
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[High-Yello Rose Flyer]

Description: Flyer for the stage musical High-Yello Rose by Sterling Houston and directed by Arnold Aprill. Dates, times, pricing, and cast members are listed on the back.
Date: unknown
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Invitation: Images]

Description: Invitation to an event at Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas about Imagenes, a book of Spanish poetry by Sue Littleton, with a presentation by Nestor Lugones. The event was held Tuesday, January 23rd, 1990 and was sponsored by several organizations.
Date: January 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

The Mexican Soldier, 1837-1847

Description: Front and back covers, and spine of a book that describes and illustrates Mexican military organization, dress, equipment, and regulations between 1837-1847.
Date: 1958
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Pamphlet: "Los Hílos De Oaxaca, an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles" Family Guide]

Description: Family guidebook that details an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Los Hílos De Oaxaca [The Threads of Oaxaca], an Exhibition on Traditional Textiles". The front cover features a large photograph of an embroidered flower as well as the exhibition title in a script typeface above. The English translation of the name is also included in uppercase letters along with the subheading "A Family Guide" and the exhibition dates. The inside cover of the guidebook includes … more
Date: 2006
Creator: Hernandez, Alberto McKelligan & Richter, Lacey
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]

Description: Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Publicity Division
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Official order

Description: Official order--King Don Carlos to Ministers of Guadalajara concerning the impeachment of Don Jacobo Ugarte y Loyola and financial reimbursements to the king. Spanish translated.
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Dad's Role in Supporting Breastfeeding

Description: A bilingual information sheet on the role of fathers in supporting breastfeeding.
Date: August 2015
Creator: Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Breastfeeding Facts

Description: Pamphlet providing information about breastfeeding. There is a picture of a baby on a pink background at the top of each page with facts below. The front is written in English and the back is in Spanish.
Date: October 2014
Creator: Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hand Expression of Breastmilk

Description: Document with information in English and Spanish on how to hand express breastmilk.
Date: July 2015
Creator: Texas. Bureau of WIC Nutrition.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Certificate Presented to Artemisia Bowden]

Description: Certificate appointing Miss Artemisia Bowden, first President and Dean of St. Philip's College, as Hidalgo de San Antonio de Bejar by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County Texas
Date: February 7, 1998
Creator: The Commissioners Court of Bexar County
Partner: St. Philips College

Maya: Treasures of an Ancient Civilization [Flyer]

Description: Flyer for the opening celebration of the exhibition "Maya: Treasures of an Ancient Civilization," December 15, 1985-February 9, 1986, held at the Dallas Museum of Art. The opening celebration was held December 14-15, 1985.
Date: 1985
Creator: Dallas Museum of Art
Partner: Dallas Museum of Art

[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]

Description: Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

We the Mexican Americans

Description: Pamphlet published by the United States Department of Commerce about the demographics of Mexican Americans. The pamphlet stresses the need for Mexican Americans to participate in the upcoming 1970 United States census. The left side of the document is in English; the right side is in Spanish.
Date: 1970
Creator: Olivàrez, Grace
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[LULAC program for January 1, 1965]

Description: Detailed LULAC program for January 1, 1965. Many notes written in pencil in English and Spanish on this program.
Date: January 1, 1965
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Una revolucion en favor de la infancia

Description: Undated UNICEF flyer for worldwide immunization and re-hydration of children.
Date: unknown
Creator: UNICEF
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Contract for Statuary for Audelia Gabino's grave, 1929]

Description: Contract for a monument for Francisco (Frank) Gabino's mother, Audelia, who died on December 29, 1928. Houston Monument Company was contracted to build a granite statue and base for $420.
Date: May 21, 1929
Creator: Houston Monument Company
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1966]

Description: Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on February 25, 1966. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "preparación espiritual para el programa al la fe en accion."
Date: February 25, 1966
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Location: 29.73180570906965 -95.2837113
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending October 25, 1964]

Description: Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on October 25, 1964. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Studjo sobre evangelismo. Study on evangelism."
Date: October 25, 1964
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Location: 29.731806 -95.283711
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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