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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks - 1955-02-15]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks, owner and publisher of Refugio Timely Remarks, asking Carter to publish the recent organization of the Refugio LULAC Men's Council.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel - 1955-03-28]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel, Secretary of Refugio League of United Latin American Citizens Men's Council, congratulating Laurel on the formation of the Refugio Council. The letter also gives information on deadlines on fees and general guidance.
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino, Refugio Ladies League of United Latin American Citizens Council, welcoming Trevino and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Ladies Council of Refugio LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-17] (open access)

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-17]

Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera. Santoscoy thanks Herrera for his support on the LULAC Refugio Council. Santoscoy informs Herrera that Tony Campos, of Lubbock, Texas, was interested in the formation of a council and asks Herrera to follow up with Campos to give guidance and more information on the formation of a council. In a handwritten note at the bottom, Santoscoy says, "P.S. Please give me your valued opinion on the LULAC Committee their Duties and Functions booklet that I wrote and National Office distributed to all councils."
Date: March 17, 1955
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to W.T. Harris - 1955-05-19] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to W.T. Harris - 1955-05-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to W.T. Harris of Refugio, Texas from John J. Herrera, informing Harris that Herrera had complaints in regards to mistreatment of citizens in Refugio County. Herrera mentions Polo Jasso and Amado Laurel, who were slapped and kicked on the shins by W.T. Harris. Herrera informs Harris of the following: "In the future, Mr. Harris, I advise you to make an arrest if you observe a violation of any law [...] I must also advise you that if I have any more complaints in regard to your official conduct, I shall be forced to proceed against you according to law."
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 28, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 28, 1951]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing James' recent vacation, crop conditions, and cattle purchases. James also mentions a possible upcoming visit for D. W. and I. H. Kempner.
Date: June 28, 1951
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. C. R. Bickford - May 2, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. C. R. Bickford - May 2, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. C. R. Bickford, Tivoli, Texas (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Clara May Bickford, Second Lieutenant, Army Nurse Corps'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 2, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
O'Connor Brothers, Stock-Raisers (open access)

O'Connor Brothers, Stock-Raisers

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrated images and decorative text with business name and text reading: "Steer Cattle a Specialty" in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston. Letterhead contains names D. M. O'Connor; T. M. O'Connor.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History