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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez - 1950-11-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez of Rosenberg, Texas, dated November 17, 1950. Acknowledges Hernandez' attendance at a LULAC meeting in Wharton County, Texas. Also includes an invitation to attend a LULAC meeting and dance in Palacios, Texas.
Date:
November 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez - 1950-12-06]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez of Rosenberg, Texas, dated December 6, 1950. Update on LULAC events in Palacios, Bay City, and Eagle Lake, Texas, and originally enclosed LULAC literature.
Date:
December 6, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company Form 1357]
Form 1357 income tax interest worksheet for 1950. This shows the computation of interest on the general tax deficiency.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Crop Allocations, February 22, 1950]
Crop allocations for Plantersville and Sugarland.
Date:
February 22, 1950
Creator:
Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 25, 1950]
Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing crop operations.
Date:
January 25, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Stirl to D. W. Kempner, December 21, 1950]
Letter from G. A. Stirl to D. W. Kempner discussing the monthly salaries of officers for Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
December 21, 1950
Creator:
Stirl, Gus A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 13, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father appreciating the letter about Bobby's condition, the USA's economic and political history, progress in production, industry, and technology, the recent election, congress, and future attendance to a barbecue in Sugarland.
Date:
November 13, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
Date:
July 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]
Invoice on account of The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas, sent to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1950. This invoice is for a letter to Mrs. Jackson dated August. 11, 1950. The cost was 10 cents per line, totaling $16.20.
Date:
August 15, 1950
Creator:
Fort Bend Reporter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Aguilar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1950-07-20]
Letter from Robert Aguilar, Jr., Chaplain of American Legion Post "Lazaro Pena 631" in Rosenberg, Texas, to John Herrera, with a handwritten date of July, 1950. The letter originally had an enclosure of a newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1950 from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas. Apparently this newspaper article was an open letter in which segregation issues were discussed. The American Legion Post members felt that an answer should be written in response and were turning to LULAC for advice.
Date:
July 1950
Creator:
Aguilar, Robert, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Robert Aguilar, Jr. - 1950-07-20]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Robert Aguilar, Jr., American Legion Post "Lazaro Pena 631" of Rosenberg, Texas, dated July 20, 1950. This is responding to a request for advice on answering a letter published in the newspaper. Herrera indicates he has drafted an answer to be submitted to the newspaper and will read the original letter on his Saturday morning radio show. He also encourages the men of the Latin American Legion Post to consider forming a LULAC Council in Rosenberg.
Date:
July 20, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lassie Jackson - 1950-07-20]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Mrs. Lassie Jackson of Rosenberg, Texas, dated July 20, 1950. This is a response to Jackson's letter which was published in the Rosenberg Herald and The Texas Coaster pertaining to her objections to the banning of the "Czech Hour" on the radio station. Apparently in her letter she referred to Latin Americans of her community as Communists. Herrera is answering on behalf of the Latin American citizenry of Fort Bend County.
Date:
July 20, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sheriff Rue Lincecum - 1950-08-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Rue Lincecum, Sheriff of Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas, dated August 8, 1950. This is a complaint against Deputy Sheriff Gregory Answlda for an unprovoked attack on Samuel Ortega with a blackjack on August 6, 1950.
Date:
August 8, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1950-11-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC District 5 Governor, dated November 3, 1950. Explains process of Houston LULAC Council offer to hold the Texas Regional LULAC Convention in Houston on January 20 and 21, 1950. Also discusses a November 12th LULAC meeting in Wharton County to meet with prospective members from Matagorda, Brazoria, Wharton, Fort Bend, Jackson and Victoria counties.
Date:
November 3, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to League of United Latin American Citizens members - 1950]
Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members, handwritten date of 1950 on bottom of page. This letter is a notice to LULAC members of a day-long LULAC meeting sponsored by the Wharton County LULAC council for prospective members from Matagorda, Brazoria, Wharton, Fort Bend, Jackson and Victoria counties. It covers the agenda, speakers, and points to be discussed.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, Jr., October 2, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner requesting the stock transactions within the past six months.
Date:
October 2, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice for travel expenses by R. K. Phillips to Plantersville.
Date:
July 10, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 30, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing stove purchasing options.
Date:
December 30, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Transfer Reports, 1897-1910]
A report from Pearson and Pearson listing land and deed transfers that have or are affiliated with Sugar Land from 1897 to 1910.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Pearson & Pearson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Stationery With Letterhead for Sugarland Motor Company]
Blank page printed with the letterhead for Sugarland Motor Company in Sugar Land, Texas. Below the name, there is a band with the Chevrolet logo and the slogan, "You'll be AHEAD with a CHEVROLET."
Date:
1950
Creator:
Sugarland Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 21, 1950]
Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing the Oleander Festival. The minutes also discuss the Texas State Highway Commission's inspection of highway projects in Galveston.
Date:
April 21, 1950
Creator:
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, June 26, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing an enclosed check for calcium arsenate, sulphur mixture, and toxaphene.
Date:
June 26, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Whitney to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1950]
Letter from R. L. Whitney, broker at Peoples Bank, to Thomas L. James, vice-president at Sugarland Industries, discussing a letter from Onalaska Pickle & Canning Company apologizing for being sold out of Peerless Petit Pois Early June peas.
Date:
April 24, 1950
Creator:
Whitney, R. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History