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Texas State Association of Architects Clippings
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STATE ARCHITECTS.
Minutes of the Twelfth Annual Convention of the Association.
The State Association of Architects held their twelfth annual convention yesterday at the Oriental hotel.
The convention was called to order by President Gordon at 11 a.m. The minutes of the last convention were read and approved, followed by the president's address, after which many papers upon subjects of much interest to the profession were read.
The report of the executive committee was approved, and new members were elected subject to their passing an examination before the examining board, which will hereafter be appointed by the president.
[Drawing of J. Riley Gordon] J. RIELY GORDON, President, San Antonio. //right margin// Dallas News Oct 2 1901
J. Riley Gordon was elected president for the third time, Burt McDonald of Austin vice president, H. A. Overbeck of Dallas secretary, A. A. Meyer of Fort Worth treasurer.
The afternoon session was taken up principally by the discussion of new methods of construction, including several interesting lectures upon wiring, plumbing, foundations, etc.
Mr. George R. Mann of the St. Louis chapter of the American Institute of Architects was invited to address the convention. He chose as his subject "Heating and Ventilation." The address was technical, accompanied by many tests and experiments. He received a vote of thanks.
The convention will hereafter be held in Dallas during the fair, the exact date to be designated by the president.
A committee was appointed to formulate [a?] design to be engraved and used as a certificate of membership as well as for a new seal for the association.
The convention adjourned and had its annual dinner at the Oriental hotel.
Texas State Association of Architects Correspondence
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The DRISKILL American Plan G.W. LITTLEFIELD, PROPRIETOR. J.A. HUGHSTON, MANAGER.
RATES $2.50 TO $5.00 PER DAY
[Building image] STATE HEADQUARTERS T.P.A.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Sep't 5 1896
Texas State Association of Architects
Gentlemen :
I desire to become a member of your association. I submit this, my application to your [H?}onorable body
Respectfully yours H. A. [Over?]beck
Recommended by Burt McDonald J.R.Gordon
Recommended by Executive Committee Burt McDonald, Member of Comm. JR Gordon Ex officio Chairman
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[Engraving of building at upper left of page with caption as follows:] CITY HALL, ALFRED MULLER, ARCHITECT
ESTABLISHED 1887. TELEPHONE 5[missing]
OFFICE OF
ALFRED MULLER, ARCHITECT, HEIDENHEIMER BUILDING.
CITY HALL, GALVESTON
SAM HOUSTON NORMAL SCHOOL HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
CALCASIEU BANK, GALVESTON, (RECONSTRUCTED)
H. MARWITZ, RESIDENCE, GALVESTON
J. C. TRUBE, RESIDENCE GALVESTON
ISLAND CITY PROTESTANT AND ISRAELITISH ORPHAN HOME.
SOUTHWESTERN TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CO. EXCHANGE.
Plans with all modern Improvements Specifications and Estimates made for all classes of buildings.
Galveston, Texas, ........Aug. 14, ..........189[missing edge of page]
James Riely Gordon Architect San Antonio Tex.
Dear Colleague _ Yours of Aug 8 and 11 rec'd. - Many thanks for the very substantial evidence [missing edge of page] friendship on your part at your recent meeting - i.e. paying my r[d]elinquent dues. Kindly advise me what the amount is, so I can forward it to you. I am sorry to sa[y] that I can impossible attend the coming meeting at Dallas, as business has picked [missing edge of page] a little after long stagnation and I wi[missing edge of page] have to keep my shoulder at the wheel for awhile. With kindest regards to your g[missing edge of page] wife and family.
I am most truly yours [missing edge of page] Alfred Mull[missing edge of page]
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The DRISKILL American Plan G.W. LITTLEFIELD, PROPRIETOR. J.A. HUGHSTON, MANAGER.
RATES $2.50 TO $5.00 PER DAY
[Building image] STATE HEADQUARTERS T.P.A.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, [blank] 189[blank]
J. Riely Gordon V.P. + acting President of Tex State Assn Archts.
I have to report the death of two of our much valued members Tom Woods of Sherman President of the Association and Alfred Muller of Galveston one of the Vice Presidents of the Association.
The Executive Committee has the pleasure to report favorably upon the enclosed application of Mr H.A. Overbeck of Dallas, Texas,
Respectfully,
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The DRISKILL American Plan G.W. LITTLEFIELD, PROPRIETOR. J.A. HUGHSTON, MANAGER.
RATES $2.50 TO $5.00 PER DAY
[Building image] STATE HEADQUARTERS T.P.A.
J. Riely Gordon V.P. Texas Association of Architects and Acting President of Association
I have the honor["the honor" is struck through] to submit the following report.
Since our last meeting we have suffered the loss of tw0 of our most active an[d] enthusiastic members namely Tom Woods of Sherman and Alfred Muller of Galveston, who were officers of the association and[struck through] lead[struck through] Mr Woods being President and Mr Muller V.P.[struck through]