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Fisk's Patent Metallic Burial Cases and Caskets: Air-Tight and Indestructible, for Protecting and Preserving the Dead, for Vaults, Transportation, Ordinary Interment, or Future Removal

Description: Catalog listing descriptions and prices, with selected illustrations, for fifteen different hearse styles available for purchase from W. M. Raymond & Co. There is also an introductory statement describing order information.
Date: 1864-05~
Creator: W. M. Raymond & Co.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Minutes of the Leon River Baptist Association, 1871

Description: Minutes of the annual meeting of the Leon River Baptist Association in Texas include accounts of proceedings at the session, committee reports, statistics regarding Baptist churches in Texas, and other relevant notes and commentaries.
Date: 1871
Creator: Leon River Baptist Association (Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Advertisement from T. W. House - August 4, 1881]

Description: An advertisement from T. W. House advertising his expansion of business, the People's Press, and his market share of the Houston cotton market.
Date: August 4, 1881
Creator: House, T. W.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Nineteenth Annual Report of the Mission Board of the Baptist General Association of Texas, 1886

Description: Annual report of the Baptist General Association of Texas Mission Board, containing an account of work done throughout the year (missionaries employed, sermons preached, miles traveled, work that had been done, etc.) and accounting summaries. This report, presented to the Baptist General Convention of Texas was the last annual report due to lack of monetary and staff resources.
Date: 1886
Creator: Baptist General Association of Texas. Mission Board.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Bible Assucrance; or a reply to Dr. B. H. Carroll's Tract on Assurance: being a candid examination and thorough refutation of his historical and scriptural arguments against Bible assurance.

Description: Pamphlet by Pastor E. R. Carswell refuting a similar tract written by B. H. (Benajah Harvey) Carroll about "Assurance," a religious concept about the salvation of believers. Carswell breaks down Carroll's arguments by analyzing the historic documents which Carroll references and then comparing scriptural text to Carroll's interpretation with his own commentary.
Date: 1895
Creator: Carswell, E. R.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Marching On: The Conquest Campaign of Texas Baptists

Description: Text discussing the progress of the "Conquest Campaign" started to raise money to offset the debts of the missionary, educational, and benevolent work of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It includes an overview of the financial crisis of the organization and statements regarding the work of Baptists in Texas including Baptist universities and other schools, hospitals, foreign missions, and other aspects of the campaign.
Date: 1927~
Creator: Conquest Campaign of Texas
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Souvenir Journal: Dedication Ceremonies, Beth Jacob Congregation, 24th at K

Description: Program booklet for the dedication ceremonies of Congregation Beth Jacob's new building on April 10, 1932. The booklet includes messages from the synagogue president and rabbi, advertisements from local businesses and an overview of the synagogue's history.
Date: April 10, 1932
Creator: Congregation Beth Jacob
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Shearith Israel Congregation Bulletin: September 11-13, 1950]

Description: Bulletin listing the order of worship for the Rosh Hashanah services of the Shearith Israel Congregation held September 11, 12, and 13, 1950, as well as various notes about upcoming events, congregational news, and other information of relevance to members.
Date: September 11, 1950
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Shearith Israel Congregation Bulletin: September 20, 21, 1950]

Description: Bulletin listing the order of worship for the Yom Kippur services of the Shearith Israel Congregation, as well as various notes about upcoming events, congregational news, and other information of relevance to members.
Date: September 20, 1950
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Anniversary: 1964]

Description: Pamphlet outlining events for the third anniversary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, including an anniversary reception and concert performed by the Chancel Choir. The pamphlet also includes a poem by Bill Lawson, a list of church donors, and a proposed program for the church.
Date: 1964
Creator: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, Tex.)
Location: 29.718396 -95.351918
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Congregation Kol Israel: 50th Anniversary, Golden Jubilee Celebration, 1915-1965

Description: Booklet discussing the celebration events for Congregation Kol Israel's fiftieth anniversary and the history of the synagogue. There are several statements written by synagogue officials and congratulatory messages from congregation members and the wider community.
Date: 1965
Creator: Congregation Kol Israel
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Flyer: Big Walter]

Description: An advertisement for Big Walter the Thunderbird
Date: 1965~
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Anniversary: 1965]

Description: Pamphlet outlining events for the fourth anniversary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, including a service and the ordination of a candidate for the deaconate.
Date: 1965
Creator: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, Tex.)
Location: 29.718396 -95.351918
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Anniversary: 1968]

Description: Pamphlet outlining events for the sixth anniversary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, including the morning and afternoon services. The pamphlet also includes two poems, one reflecting on the prior year and one on the future.
Date: June 1968
Creator: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, Tex.)
Location: 29.718396 -95.351918
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Anniversary: 1969]

Description: Pamphlet outlining events for the seventh anniversary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, including an anniversary luncheon. The pamphlet also includes a poem reflecting on the prior year and the program for the Sunday service.
Date: June 29, 1969
Creator: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (Houston, Tex.)
Location: 29.718396 -95.351918
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Curriculum Summary: 1969-1970 Talmud Torah Edition

Description: Pamphlet outlining the curriculum summary, class schedule, and academic calendar for the 1969-1970 year for the school run by the United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston.
Date: August 1969
Creator: United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Community Artists' Collective]

Description: On the front of the pamphlet it says, "Community Artists' Collective Inviolate Aware Supportive Ashe Emplowered Caring Joyful Constructive Unity Harmonious Beautiful Amor Delighted Awesome Respect thoughtful." On the second page there is a description of the Community Artists' Collective's history and a membership form. On the third page there is a list of the Community Artists' Collective Board of Directors.
Date: unknown
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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