[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner]

Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner responding to the Human Relation Commission's investigation attempting to determine whether Bormaster's rental policies discriminated against Black people.
Date: 1971
Creator: Bormaster, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, clarifying their request and stating what is necessary to rectify Bormaster's managers' discriminatory renting practices.
Date: January 18, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Chief Paul T. Stanforth discussing Allen D. Grimshaw's article "Interpreting Collective Violence" and expressing his belief in the importance of the police being fair and impartial, especially when it comes to minority groups. He asks Stanforth to ensure that this is the case in the Galveston police department and make it known to the public, instead of being "convinced of [their] own virtue".
Date: October 26, 1970
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Human Relations Commission Planning Monthly Meetings] (open access)

[Clipping: City Human Relations Commission Planning Monthly Meetings]

Clipping from The Galveston Daily News describing the planning of and necessity for monthly meetings for the Galveston Human Relations Commission.
Date: August 6, 1971
Creator: The Galveston Daily News
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Commission Hits Police Conduct] (open access)

[Clipping: Commission Hits Police Conduct]

Clipping describing police misconduct and police brutality against minority groups uncovered by the Galveston Human Relations Commission.
Date: November 6, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Police-Community Meet Scheduled Here Tonight] (open access)

[Clipping: Police-Community Meet Scheduled Here Tonight]

Clipping describing the meeting between the police-community relations group and police officers discussing gripes against the police department.
Date: May 27, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: VISTA Workers' Speech Right Defended] (open access)

[Clipping: VISTA Workers' Speech Right Defended]

Clipping from The Galveston Daily News describing the debate on VISTA's ability to comment on police brutality and over-policing in Galveston minority communities.
Date: May 20, 1970
Creator: Kirkpatrick, Joel
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Police Problems Meet Draws 100] (open access)

[Clipping: Police Problems Meet Draws 100]

Clipping describing the recent police-community relations conference, especially the goals and topics discussed in the congress and the bomb threat that interrupted the conference.
Date: May 3, 1970
Creator: Luthringer, D'Eva
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Police Talk With Accusers Discussed] (open access)

[Clipping: Police Talk With Accusers Discussed]

Clipping describing a meeting of policemen in Galveston City Hall in which discussed police injustices and police brutality.
Date: May 28, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Racial Tension Problem Discussed In Workshop] (open access)

[Clipping: Racial Tension Problem Discussed In Workshop]

Clipping from The Galveston Daily News describing the recent community-police relations workshop committee and topics discussed- including the racial tension in Galveston.
Date: May 18, 1970
Creator: Luthringer, D'Eva
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Selective Law Enforcement Militants' Aim--Unverferth"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Selective Law Enforcement Militants' Aim--Unverferth"]

Clipping from the Galveston Daily News by Joel Kirkpatrick discussing a recent police-community relations meeting in Galveston.
Date: May 19, 1970
Creator: Kirkpatrick, Joel
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relation Commission, August 3, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relation Commission, August 3, 1971]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, chairman of the Human Relations Commission discussing topics to be addressed at the next meeting.
Date: August 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Schreiber to Harris L. Kempner, February 10, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Schreiber to Harris L. Kempner, February 10, 1970]

Letter from Edward Schreiber to Harris L. Kempner informing him that he was reappointed to be on the Human Relations Commission.
Date: February 10, 1970
Creator: Schreiber, Edward
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1970
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1970
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1970
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes that were prepared by Mr. Sterling Patrick and requesting that all corrections and amendments be brought to the commission's meeting at the mayor's office on October 11, 1971. Kempner further discusses the Park Board of Trustees appointing new members.
Date: October 1, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971]

Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner discussing possible ideas to improve human relations in the Galveston community. The two suggestions discussed were increasing the number of friendly contacts between police and citizens and creating an office of Ombudsman of Civil Affairs.
Date: July 4, 1971
Creator: Coldwell, Eugenia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes prepared by the acting secretary, Sterling Patrick, and informing members that any corrections or amendments can be proposed at the next meeting on October 11, 1971. The commission also discusses new members being appointed to the Park Board of Trustees and notes that none of the individuals are Black. The commission explains that the board said the decision could no longer be lobbied due to the matter being settled.
Date: October 1, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a photocopy of a card sent by Reverend W. L. Brownlow and a list of members of the commission and noting that there are no minority appointees on the list. The commission then explains the next public meeting will be on September 1st and another meeting with Officer Hill and his group is being considered.
Date: August 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date: June 2, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner, June 4, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner, June 4, 1971]

Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner discussing Captain Leon E. Lewis, Jr. having the opportunity to appeal any charges stated against him and obtain a public hearing from the Civil Service Commission. Dreyfus also explains that if Kempner or other members of the Human Relations Commission have helpful information on the case, then they could contact either Captain Leon or Mr. Cody Greer, the City Attorney.
Date: June 4, 1971
Creator: Dreyfus, Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, December 28, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, December 28, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston informing members of the commission that the next meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on January 7, 1972.
Date: December 28, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, November 3, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, November 3, 1971]

Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a report, regarding policemen, by the commission that was presented to the Mayor and City Council. The letter explains that the next meeting for the commission will be held at City Hall on November 5th but suggesting that an executive meeting be held before hand.
Date: November 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History