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[Letter from J. J. Hickman to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-27]
Letter from J. J. Hickman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas State Industrial Union Council, in Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 27, 1951. Hickman invites Herrera to attend the 15th Annual Convention of the Texas State Industrial Union Council to be held in Waco, Texas on November 16-18, 1951. Hickman asks Herrera to consult with the Committee on Latin American Affairs during the convention.
Date:
September 27, 1951
Creator:
Hickman, J. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1951-12-27]
Letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer of LULAC, to LULAC members dated December 27, 1951. This is an invitation to attend the installation of the new Freeport LULAC Council Number 203 on January 30, 1951.
Date:
December 27, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Richard M. Garza - 1951-11-27]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Richard M. Garza of Trinity, Texas, dated November 27, 1951. This letter is in reply to Garza's payment of one dollar, referring to his payment as an annual retainer. The entire letter is a tongue-in-cheek reply to the payment made in jest by Garza.
Date:
November 27, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-27]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 27, 1952. Garcia discusses a tape recording of his meeting with Adlai Stevenson in his campaign for president, as well as other recordings about the need to vote for the Democratic ticket.
Date:
October 27, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Ferree to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission - 1952-05-27]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission in Austin, Texas, dated May 27, 1952. The letter addresses discriminatory decisions of attorneys during jury selection in the Texas courts when choosing between Latin American or Anglo jurors. The letter also relates details of judgment in court case against Roberto Jiminez in Brownsville, mentioning irregularities in jury selection and possible perjury of witnesses.
Date:
May 27, 1952
Creator:
Ferree, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera - December 27, 1955]
Letter from Ed Idar, Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera to make a five minute radio tape to address the poll tax rallies in January in each of the three Valley counties.
Date:
December 27, 1955
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-27]
Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for the congratulatory letter. Laurel accepts that Herrera supported who he needed to support during the election, but is glad to count Herrera as a supporter during his administration.
Date:
June 27, 1955
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera - 1958-01-27]
Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1958. In the letter, Ball refers to an attached letter and report and explains that Congressman Albert Thomas is currently unable to reply.
Date:
January 27, 1958
Creator:
Ball, Marie D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]
Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer discussing the "Fake Wholesaling" bill that was introduced by the Better Business Bureau and that is identical to House Bill 348 from the 1955 session. Waldrop, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Retail Furniture Association of Texas and the Local Retail Furniture Association, writes that he supports the bill and asks for more information about it.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Waldrop, A. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1857]
Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer discussing a delay in considering House Bill 8, which would raise teachers' salaries. Walton writes that she is concerned the legislature will adjourn before the bill is considered and asks Latimer to help pass it.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Walton, Earline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]
Letter from Carlton Wainscott to Truett Latimer discussing unnamed legislation concerning teachers and education. Wainscott writes that children are the state's most important resource and that Texas should provide for their education.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Wainscott, Carlton O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
Date:
February 27, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William T. Byrnes to Pauline Kirk - March 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State (Attn: Miss Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division), Austin, Texas, from Fred Finsley, Chief State Parole Officer (by William T. Byrnes, Supervising State Parole Officer), Sacramento 14, California, dated March 27, 1951. Byrnes refers to Kirk's letter of March 23, 1951 and advises of an enclosed Postal Savings Bond belonging to Subject A-9808-A, as requested.
Date:
March 27, 1951
Creator:
Byrnes, William T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - August 27, 1952]
A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 27, 1952. Carswell gives his views as to the present political situation and suggests, if it is legally possible, that he would like to see two (2) sets of Electors on the Democratic ballot; one set agreeable to the National Democratic Nominees, and the other set "for the tidelands" (Eisenhower-Nixon). Carswell states that he would like to vote a straight Democratic ticket but "if I must, in order to repudiate a high handed steal openly accomplished and thinly veiled in legality by a spurious dictum - Paramount Rights - spawned for the purpose by a "Charlie McCarthy" minority of the United States Supreme Court —I shall mark out the electors on the Democratic ballot and vote for the Electors on the Republican ballot".
Date:
August 27, 1952
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Daniel - September 27, 1955]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard "over the grapevine" of the probability that Daniel will be a candidate for Governor. He expresses his regrets at losing him as a Senator noting the nation's loss will be Texas' gain and offers his support in the campaign.
Date:
September 27, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, United States Senate, Washington, D. C., dated March 27, 1956. Daniel expresses his appreciation for Carswell's message of support for him in the Governor's race and for his contribution toward the expenses. Handwritten postscript by Daniel; "Sure appreciate your offer to help organize for me. Esco Walter and Morey Millerman will probably work with John Pope and French Robertson on this as before."
Date:
March 27, 1956
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Clyde Suddath - July 27, 1955]
A letter addressed to Hon. Clyde Suddath, County Attorney, Henrietta, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated July 27, 1955. Copy to Sheriff Ed Powell, McDonald, APD. Carswell references the letter of July 22 sent by Suddath and advises that Subject 95040 OP is now under his supervision. Carswell advises Suddath regarding his own immediate investigation, vouches for Subject and requests that Suddath investigate the possibility of a rodeo performer using the name of Subject.
Date:
July 27, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. R. Peterson to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, from the North Carolina Board of Paroles, Raleigh, North Carolina (M. R. Peterson, Investigator), dated May 27, 1957. Referring to Subject N. C. Prison 60841-2, Peterson advises Carswell that the case will not be considered again until December 8, 1957.
Date:
May 27, 1957
Creator:
Peterson, M. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1953]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons & Paroles, Austin, Texas, dated December 2, 1953. In reply to a letter from Carswell dated November 27, 1953 regarding Subject 121,140, White addresses their policy requiring good conduct for five years by parolees before consideration will be given for a full pardon.
Date:
November 27, 1953
Creator:
White, Thomas B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.
Date:
December 27, 1956
Creator:
Morrow, Wright
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated December 27, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the gift of the tie purchased from Neely-Barnes and requests that Carswell give his regards to Charlie Barnes.
Date:
December 27, 1954
Creator:
Johnson, Rupert H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety, July 27, 1956]
Letter from the Texas Department of Public Safety discussing the renewal of Cecile Blum Kempner's driver's license
Date:
July 27, 1956
Creator:
Texas. Driver's License Division.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James, March 27, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James discussing the preferred arrival date for Kempner to arrive at Sugar Land in an impending visit.
Date:
March 27, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, September 27, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing potential interest in Eastern Sugar Associates and scheduling for when people will travel.
Date:
September 27, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History