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[Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838]

Description: 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.
Date: June 18, 1838
Creator: New Orleans (La.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Bill of Sale of a Slave Named Adam (or Tircis), December 15, 1859]

Description: 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.
Date: December 15, 1859
Creator: New Orleans (La.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Links Chapter Documentation: The Yellow Rose of Texas]

Description: This card, when presented at check-in, allows members of The Links, Inc to receive special rates at the Emily Morgan Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. It details the legend of the slave Emily Morgan (in reality, an indentured servant named Emily D. West) and her efforts in detaining Mexican General Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution. After the war ended, she was memorialized in the popular tune "The Yellow Rose of Texas."
Date: 198?
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

The Links, Inc., Freedom and the Arts, July 1981

Description: Presented at the 25th Western Area Conference, this booklet contains reports of chapter activities of the Western Area division related to the arts, service to youth, and national and international issues of concern. The conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States.
Date: July 1981
Creator: Links, Inc. Western Area.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Funeral Program for Willie F. Cantu, November 9, 1979]

Description: Funeral program for Brother Willie F. Cantu, died November 7, 1979. The funeral was held November 9, 1979 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Claude W. Black. The funeral arrangements were made through Collins Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 9, 1979
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Mary Catherine Lewis, February 22, 1980]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Mary Catherine Lewis, born April 17, 1916 and died February 17, 1980. The funeral was held Friday, February 22, 1980 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: February 22, 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Lee Ella Bilton, September 9, 1978]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Lee Ella Bilton, born September 3, 1900 and died September 5, 1978. The funeral was held Saturday, September 9, 1978 at New Light Baptist Church, officiated by C. W. Black. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 9, 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Johnnie Mae Falke, October 11, 1999]

Description: Funeral program for Johnnie Mae Falke, born August 12, 1908. The funeral was held October 11, 1999 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend A. Bernard Devers D. D. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 11, 1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Charles B. Mathis, Sr., March 8, 1985]

Description: Funeral program for Captain Charles B. Mathis, Sr., USA, Ret., born April 18, 1908 and died March 5, 1985. The funeral was held Friday, March 8, 1985 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: March 8, 1985
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Mildred Berry Chase, June 15, 1993]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Mildred Berry Chase, born April 29, 1915 and died June 9, 1993. The funeral was held June 15, 1993 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. L. Archield, Sr. The funeral arrangements were made through Hardy's Mortuary, Inc. and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 15, 1993
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Ernest J. Joshua, May 24, 1989]

Description: Funeral program for Mr. Ernest J. Joshua, died May 19, 1989. The funeral was held May 24, 1989 at Greater Corinth Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend D. J. Winters, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Peter Loring Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 24, 1989
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Lawrence Edward Brown, April 27, 2005]

Description: Funeral program for Lawrence Edward Brown, born April 3, 1923 and died April 21, 2005. The funeral was held Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 27, 2005
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Christine Clardy, September 14, 1991]

Description: Funeral program for Christine Clardy, born April 13, 1909 and died September 7, 1991. The funerals were held September 12, 1991 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, officiated by Rev. Msgr. James A. Jamail, and September 14, 1991 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. C. W. Black. The funeral arrangements were made through Earthman Funeral Directors and she was buried in Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. Three prayer cards included with pamphlet.
Date: September 14, 1991
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Letter from Carl Richardson and Mario Salas - May 31, 1971]

Description: Letter from Carlos Richardson and Mario Marcel Salas of the Student National Coordinating Committee to Bishop O. Eugene Slater and other members of the Christian community. They write to propose a number of possible philanthropic and charitable solutions that their churches may use to help San Antonio's impoverished residents. It includes the establishment of legal defense funds and transportation to those on welfare, among others.
Date: May 31, 1971
Creator: Richardson, Carlos & Salas, Mario Marcel
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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