[Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr., September 29, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr., September 29, 1971]

Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr. discussing the University of Texas Medical Branch implementing policies of non-discrimination and total integration as well as establishing a formal Affirmative Action Program. Jannasch continues by explaining that the two Federal Equal Employment Opportunity audits were conducted at the University and a few small issues were found, but he confirms that actions are being put in place to correct the problems discovered.
Date: September 29, 1971
Creator: Jannasch, J. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston, June 18, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston, June 18, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston enclosing a copy of the Ordinance under which the commission operates.
Date: June 18, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston, March 19, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston, March 19, 1970]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston notifying them of a meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 1970, at 4pm in the City Secretary's Office in City Hall.
Date: March 19, 1970
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melissa Bendiksen to Harris Leon Kempner, June 23, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Melissa Bendiksen to Harris Leon Kempner, June 23, 1970]

Letter from Melissa Bendiksen to Harris Leon Kempner discussing his recent speech on behalf of the Vistas. She states how moving the speech was and expresses her desire to meet Kempner. She also notes that she would love to assist Kempner if he ever might need an assistant.
Date: June 23, 1970
Creator: Bendiksen, Melissa
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alice VanBorssum, June 10, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alice VanBorssum, June 10, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alice VanBorssum thanking her for writing him and explaining that the problem remains severe but they will continue to proceed.
Date: June 10, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dr. Lamar Ross, June 8, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dr. Lamar Ross, June 8, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dr. Lamar Ross congratulating him on his statement and notifying receipt of the copy of the statement that he sent.
Date: June 8, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. A. L. Morgan and Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971] (open access)

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

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. A. L. Morgan and Charles Worthen explaining that Kemner's Commission is suspicious that the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis may have some racial overtones involved. He requests to hear their opinion on this matter.
Date: June 2, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Representative Lauro Cruz, March 31, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Representative Lauro Cruz, March 31, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Representative Lauro Cruz thanking him for writing the letter about Sugar Land but explaining that it does not properly represent the human aspect of life in Sugar Land.
Date: March 31, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Maurice L. Colvin, March 11, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Maurice L. Colvin, March 11, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Maurice L. Colvin explaining that he has treated the Human Relations Commission as a "fleet in being" rather than a formal organization so they do not create minutes or maintain a mailing list. He then explains his opinion on police relations in Corpus Christi and Galveston, as requested.
Date: March 11, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice L. Colvin to Harris Leon Kempner, March 9, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Maurice L. Colvin to Harris Leon Kempner, March 9, 1971]

Letter from Maurice L. Colvin to Harris Leon Kempner discussing the possibility of a Police Review Board for the City of Corpus Christi. He requests any information he may have regarding Police-Community Relations, Police Review Boards and/or Commissions. He also requests to be added to Kempner's Commission's mailing list so that they may be informed by their minutes.
Date: March 9, 1971
Creator: Colvin, Maurice L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Bormaster to the Human Relation Committee of the City of Galveston, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Bormaster to the Human Relation Committee of the City of Galveston, 1971]

Letter from Sam Bormaster to the Human Relations Committee explaining that they do not discriminate against anyone because of race or color. He attached a copy of their rental procedures.
Date: 1971
Creator: Bormaster, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster thanking him for the recent letter but explaining that he did not comply with the request. Kempner requests that Bormaster mail all of his superintendents and managers at his properties a formal letter to reenforce equality policies and make sure that Black Americans can rent apartments throughout Galveston.
Date: January 18, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith, January 25, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith, January 25, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith explaining the recent conversation he had with Mr. Bormaster. He suggests that Mrs. Smith call Bormaster and see if he will rent an apartment to her if she states that she is a Black individual. He would like to confirm that Bormaster is genuine in his word that he does not discriminate against tenants based on color or race. This document contains derogatory racial terminology.
Date: January 25, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner, January 21, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner, January 21, 1971]

Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that he now has sole control of the property and confirms that he does not discriminate against anyone based on color or race.
Date: January 21, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Honorable Ray Holbrook, June 9, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Honorable Ray Holbrook, June 9, 1970]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Judge Ray Holbrook discussing an attack on VISTA in an effort to have their project moved from Galveston and asking Holbrook to support VISTA's efforts.
Date: June 9, 1970
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Citizens of Galveston (open access)

[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Citizens of Galveston

Letter from Mrs. Gammon Jarrell to Citizens of Galveston, Texas discussing a city-wide conference where citizens can express their concerns with law enforcement in the city of Galveston. She attaches a form that interested parties can mail in to signify planned attendance.
Date: April 10, 1970
Creator: Jarrell, Mrs. W. Gammon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James R. Ray to Harris Leon Kempner, March 27, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from James R. Ray to Harris Leon Kempner, March 27, 1970]

Letter from James R. Ray to Harris Leon Kempner discussing the results of a meeting of the Governor's Committee on Human Relations and expressing that they will always welcome Kempner's views and suggestions.
Date: March 27, 1970
Creator: Ray, James R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Stanley Marcus, February 18, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Stanley Marcus, February 18, 1970]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Stanley Marcus thanking him for the letter he sent and discussing its contents.
Date: February 18, 1970
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris Leon Kempner, February 16, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris Leon Kempner, February 16, 1970]

Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a copy of an editorial that appeared in the New York Times, written by Anthony Lewis, the Pulitzer Prize winning reporter on the Supreme Court, who is now assigned to England.
Date: February 16, 1970
Creator: Marcus, Stanley, 1905-2002
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 8, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 8, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster discussing an incident that occurred where a manager at Bormaster's apartments refused to rent to non-White tenants. He explains that this is illegal and threatens them with a meeting of the Human Relations Commission to discuss legal actions. This document contains derogatory racial terminology
Date: January 8, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History