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[Letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla - 1964-10-09]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla, dated October 9, 1964, regarding the operation of the Villa Del Norte Apartments.
Date:
October 9, 1964
Creator:
Frohoff, F. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Tony Campos to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-01]
Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Frank Pinedo's re-election as National President. Campos is Pinedo's campaign manager and is asking Herrera to give the supporting or closing nomination speech. "In your hands you have the future of LULAC." Campos also writes to catch up and let Herrera know of how he is doing in Lubbock, Texas. "I am doing o.k. I got two secretaries. Not bad, eh Johnny [...] You know yourself Johnny...that when the people of Mexican descent need us, sometimes we have to sacrifice our personal life in order to help those who mostly need help."
Date:
June 1, 1955
Creator:
Campos, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos - 1955-06-04]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos, District Governor, District I discussing candidates for the candidates running for National President of LULAC. Herrera writes that he supports Felix Tijerina as his council had been instructed to vote for Felix but his loyalty would be to Frank Pinedo. Herrera congratulates Campos on the formation of two councils and expresses his desire to see Campos at the National Convention.
Date:
June 4, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Parks, 26 January 1912]
Letter to Mrs. Parks from Dora Mobley (Norton).
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Dora Mobley (Norton)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Preas to Rosa Walston Latimer - August 6, 1992]
Letter from Lillian Preas of Brownwood, Texas to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas, in which she expresses thanks to Rosa for her visit.
Date:
August 6, 1992
Creator:
Preas, Lillian
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Hurley to Rosa Walston Latimer - February 28, 1992]
Letter from L. M. Hurley of Newton, Kansas to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas with information about Alma Smith, a former Fred Harvey waitress or Harvey Girl in Canadian, Texas.
Date:
February 28, 1992
Creator:
Hurley, L. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Questionnaire filled out by Leona Woods Moore]
Questionnaire created by Rosa Walston Latimer and filled out by Leona Woods Moore, with questions about working in Harvey Houses.
Date:
May 14, 1992
Creator:
Latimer, Rosa Walston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Alma Vera Allen Smith to Rosa Walston Latimer]
Letter from Mrs. Alma Vera Allen Smith of Newton, Kansas to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas with descriptions of her life as a Harvey Girl at a Harvey House in Canadian, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Mrs. Alma Vera Allen Smith
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Weaver to Rosa Walston Latimer - February 2, 1992]
Letter from Pat Weaver of Amarillo, Texas to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas with information about Alice Garnas, a Harvey Girl who worked for her father, as well as an invitation to meet with her writing group.
Date:
February 2, 1992
Creator:
Weaver, Pat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. G. Schurig to Rosa Walston Latimer - February 24, 1992]
Letter from R. G. Schurig of Mesa, Arizona to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas with information about his father, who was a chef and baker in the Harvey House at Gainesville, Texas.
Date:
February 24, 1992
Creator:
Schurig, R. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White, 1957~]
Letter from W. R. Wright, chairman of Crusaders Against Delinquency, urging its recipients to contact their local statesman about outlawing the sale of beer and wine in Texas after 10 PM and on Sundays.
Date:
1957~
Creator:
White, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Roy Wells, January 17, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Roy Wells of Texas Tech thanking him for sending football tickets.
Date:
January 17, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]
A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
Date:
August 25, 1942
Creator:
Hereford, C. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]
A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
Date:
October 7, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
Date:
November 25, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
Date:
October 14, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]
A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.
Date:
October 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
Date:
February 21, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Joosten, Sr. to T. N. Carswell - February 28, 1939]
A letter written to Mr. Tom. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Co., Abilene, Texas, from W. L. Joosten, Sr. Lubbock, Texas, dated February 28, 1939. Joosten confirms with this letter their long distance discussion of that afternoon and advises that the sooner he can get in the harness the better and offers some suggestions for the business.
Date:
February 28, 1939
Creator:
Joosten, W. L., Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, List #3, August 3, 1953]
Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, list #3 discussing the "Texas in Review" show and the featuring of Imperial Sugar Company on the show. The stations and times of Imperial Sugar Company's showings are listed.
Date:
August 3, 1953
Creator:
Armstrong, Robert Markle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Linda L. Ramsey, January 6, 1987]
Letter from Dr. Charles A. Rush, Jr. to Linda L. Ramsey endorsing the nomination of Dr. May Owen for the Medical College of Pennsylvania's Board Award. Included is a biography on Dr. Owen and a list of highlights from Dr. Owen's career.
Date:
January 6, 1987
Creator:
Rush, Charles A., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Wally Able, September 10, 1974]
Letter from Mr. Jon R. Hornaday to Mr. Wally Able discussing a biographical sketch about Dr. May Owen. Also included is information about Dr. Owen's background, career, and accomplishments.
Date:
September 10, 1974
Creator:
Hornaday, Jon R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to the doctors of the Texas Medical Association, July 30, 1960]
Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to the doctors of the Texas Medical Association discussing an Investment Retirement Trust plan for the members of the TMA.
Date:
July 30, 1960
Creator:
Williston, C. Lincoln
System:
The Portal to Texas History