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[Multicultural Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a multicultural parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's theme is centered around the six countries, represented by their flags, that have ruled over Texas. Six individuals are clad in costumes that are representative of the six ruling nations' cultures; four are standing while the other two are sitting on the float. At the end of the float is a lit-up model of the Alamo. The parade takes place on a major road in League… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Copy of an Order from Viceroy Venegas]

Description: Copy of an order from Viceroy Venegas saying that all documents must be presented on official paper. The document is signed by Juan Fermín de Juanicotena, and he references a Real Cedula of January 20, 1795.
Date: 1812-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Announcement from Vitorino Dovalina]

Description: Statement from Vitorino Dovalina saying that Ana María García has given power of attorney to José Antonio de la Peña. The note at the top of the paper acknowledges receiving and copying the original for the town's records.
Date: 1821-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Judgement by Santiago de Jesús Sánchez Regarding Miguel Martínez]

Description: Judgement by Santiago de Jesús Sánchez concerning the case of Domingo Soberón against Miguel Martínez; the case stems from claims by Soberón that Martínez is living on his ranch. The judgement from Santiago rules in favor of Martínez. The document itself is very faded, leaving a large portion of the text illegible.
Date: 1785-04?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from a Military Commander to Manuel de Iturbe]

Description: Message from a military commander to Manuel de Iturbe explaining why he could not send troops to protect Texas; the commander also details information about the insurrection taking place. The document is badly stained and has pieces of tape covering all four edges of the paper.
Date: 1811-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Message from Manuel de Iturbe with Orders from Spain]

Description: Message from Manuel de Iturbe to Spanish officials with orders from Spain to prevent contact of citizens with Louisiana. According to de Iturbe the orders also serve to warn Spanish officials against English designs on the northern territory as well as the activities of General Wilkinson. Spanish justicias acknowledge the message by signing their names and dating when it was received.
Date: 1810-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Affidavit from Miguel Ponce Borrego]

Description: Affidavit from Miguel Ponce Borrego discussing irregularities among some military people in in Laredo. The document has a piece of tape on the right side of the paper protecting large tears on that side.
Date: 1789-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Criminal Notice from Manuel de Iturbe]

Description: Message from Manuel de Iturbe with a listing for José Barrera, who is wanted for money fraud. Included is a description of the man and signatures from local authorities acknowledging their having received the notice from the governor.
Date: 1808-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Two Statements from Manuel de Iturbe]

Description: Two documents from Manuel de Iturbe, Governor of Nuevo Santander, to Spanish justicias and captains, saying that he is sending official documents from the king and criminal court. Both documents are signed and acknowledged by local Spanish officials in towns and villas such as Laredo, Mier, Refugio, Camargo, etc.
Date: 1810-04~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library
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