Statement of John W. Stanford, Jr. stating he's asked the American Civil Liberties Union to represent him in this petition and stating two additional concerns: that his ability to defend himself is compromised by the seizure of his papers and letters, and he is unable to continue running his business due to the seizure of much of his stock of books.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to establishing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a state holiday and changing Confederate Heroes Day to June 3rd.

Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. stating Stanford would like to have the American Civil Liberties Union represent him in the event he was indicted under the Texas anti-communist laws.

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Melvin, Jr. discussing the possibly of the American Civil Liberties Union defending Stanford if he is indicted under Texas anti-communists laws. Stanford also protests the connection made by Melvin Wulf between Stanford, General Walker and Governor Ross Barnett.

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Letter from John H. Sanders to Kenny Gamble and Becky Butler at Philadelphia International Records informing them of boycott against J. A. M. Productions, San Antonio Ticket Service and all ticket outlets contracted by Joe Andy Miller in San Antonio, Texas. Sanders, on behalf of the Organizations United for Eastside Development, urges the artists and management of O'Jays Production not to cross the picket line and to cancel their January 23, 1980 date in San Antonio until an agreement is reached between the San Antonio Coalition Against Racism and Joe Miller.

Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John W. Stanford, Jr. requesting that Stanford type up information on the books and personal items seized from his home. Maverick asks that Stanford organizes the information into three categories, "Pro-Communist" books, "Anti Communist" books, and some of the personal items that were seized.

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr. informing him that Stanford will be working in Dallas for the following two weeks and providing the contact information for the address he is staying at.

Flyer for the event, Black Freedom Songs at the Holy Redeemer Auditorium in San Antonio Texas on January 10, 1969. There is a drawing of a raised fist and the performers and ticket details are listed. The phrases "1969" "FBI Informers" are written at the bottom of the flyer.

Letter from Judy Baston to John W. Stanford accompanying a set of letters sent to Baston's office and stating that Al Richmond suggested sending them to Stanford. The letter is written on "People's World" stationery.

Newspaper clippings of the article, "VIA pressed to bypass Arizona meet," in the San Antonio Light discussing community efforts urging VIA Metropolitan Transit to boycott an Arizona transit conference due to Arizona's rejection of adopting Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as an official holiday.

Letter from John W. Stanford to the American Civil Liberties Union enclosing a contribution to the organization and stating his disagreement with their statement on communism.

Letter from John W. Stanford to Melvin L. Wulf expressing his thanks for the American Civil Liberties Union's involvement in his case and sharing the court's decision.

Mont Zion First Baptist Church service program for the date, January 13, 2008. The program includes the order of the church service, church announcements, prayer lists, and a directory of church staff. This program is for Youth Sunday and Courtesy Committee Annual Day.

Program for the Fifth Annual Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. organized by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial City-County Commission in San Antonio, Texas. The schedule events take place between January 12 and January 21, 1991 and the theme for 1991's celebration is "Non-Violence: A Time to Act...A Way to Live!"

Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing how to pursue having the books and property that were seized in the raid of Stanford's home returned to him. Stanford cites a few similar situations where the seized materials were not returned and states he wants all of his property returned, not just his personal files such as his marriage license.

Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing the enclosed booklists published by All Points of View, Stanford's book order business.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to establishing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a state holiday and changing Confederate Heroes Day to June 3rd.

Letter from John W. Stanford to Elizabeth M. Burba stating he largely agrees with the American Civil Liberties Union's [ACLU] principles but that he does not wish to be a member until the ACLU changes it's statement that Communism is a totalitarian doctrine.

Newspaper clipping of an opinion piece discussing the debate in San Antonio over whether the VIA Metropolitan Authority should attend a transportation conference in Tempe, Arizona.

Newspaper clippings of the article, "Council [sc]raps VIA meeting" in the San Antonio Express-News discussing a non-binding resolution passed by the San Antonio City Council urging VIA staffers not to attend a training conference in Tempe, Arizona because of Arizona's vote against a Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The article also states the purpose and costs of attending the conference.

Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John Stanford, Jr. discussing a conversation Maverick had with Melvin Wulf about the possibility of the American Civil Liberties Union taking Stanford's case should he be indicted. He also recommends that Stanford send a copy of the indictment, if he receives one, to Maverick as soon as possible.

Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing the verdict in Stanford's court case and thanking Maverick for his work on the case. Stanford also discusses the possible implications of the decision and his hope that the "climate of repression" in Texas will lessen.