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[Letter from Bruce to Sterling Houston - November 3, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Bruce to Sterling Houston - November 3, 1986]

Letter, Christmas card, and photograph from Bruce to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. In his letter, he writes that it was great to see him perform. In the card, he discusses seeing Karen Finley perform on stage and making gingerbread houses to bring to an AIDS ward. In this same card, he has also included a photograph of (presumably) himself wearing a Santa Claus hat and embracing three large dogs. Behind him, on a wooden drawer, two colorful gingerbread houses have been placed.
Date: November 3, 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kitty Felde to Sterling Houston - June 9, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Kitty Felde to Sterling Houston - June 9, 1999]

Letter from Kitty Felde to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from Los Angeles to send word of her most recent play, Erdemovic. It tells the story of a young man who forcibly murdered during the fall of a United Nations post in the former Yugoslavia. She includes a copy of her resume and a synopsis of Erdemovic.
Date: June 9, 1999
Creator: Felde, Kitty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25] (open access)

[Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]

Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales dated August 25, 1976. The letter indicates a debt is owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Edward O’Neill and Betty O’Neill for services rendered through their business, Lightborn Travel and Tours. The letter gives notice that if the debt is not paid within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed.
Date: August 25, 1976
Creator: O'Neill, Neill J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25] (open access)

[Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]

Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales dated August 25, 1976. The letter indicates a debt is owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Edward O’Neill and Betty O’Neill for services rendered through their business, Lightborn Travel and Tours. The letter gives notice that if the debt is not paid within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed.
Date: August 25, 1976
Creator: O'Neill, Neill J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera with Summons, Complaint, Letters, Verification: Edward B. O'Neill and Betty L. O'Neill vs. LULAC] (open access)

[Note from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera with Summons, Complaint, Letters, Verification: Edward B. O'Neill and Betty L. O'Neill vs. LULAC]

Handwritten note from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera referring to attached correspondence and legal documents including Summons, Complaint, Letters, and Verification regarding the case Edward B. O'Neill and Betty L. O'Neill vs. LULAC. The lawsuit is case 77-1707 filed in the United States District Court, Central District of California. Letters: From Fidel J. Davila to Ned O'Neil dated April 23, 1975; from Manuel Gonzales to Mr. O'Neill dated September 10, 1975; from Fidel J. Davila to E. B. O'Neill dated September 26, 1975; from Fidel J. Davila to E. B. O'Neill dated October 9, 1975.
Date: 1975/1977
Creator: O'Neill, Edward B.; O'Neill, Betty L.; Gonzales, Manuel & Davila, Fidel J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04]

Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra, dated August 8, 1961. Casas gives Herrera an update on his life and business and asks about the Herrera family.
Date: August 4, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas, dated May 31, 1963. In the letter, Herrera writes that he will be attending the LULAC National Convention in California and hopes the 1964 convention will take place in Houston.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia F. Martinez to LULAC members - 1964-12-07] (open access)

[Letter from Celia F. Martinez to LULAC members - 1964-12-07]

Letter from Celia F. Martinez, 2nd National Vice President of LULAC, to all members and national officers of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated December 7, 1964. The letter addresses the Supreme Council's decision at a meeting in California the previous November to revoke the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date: December 7, 1964
Creator: Martinez, Celia F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law of Los Angeles, California, dated April 28, 1951. Herrera asks for pertinent facts of a case referred by Okrand in order to proceed with further investigation.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Okrand, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga dated September 2, 1977. The letter refers to a League of United Latin American Citizens Supreme Council Meeting which determined the time and place to hear charges of misconduct brought against Joe Velez.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC. Originally enclosed were copies of 7 letters. Includes a "Declaration of Antonio V. Soza" calling for the removal of Velez from LULAC office.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-19] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-19]

Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. The letter accompanied a check to pay for Herrera's expenses.
Date: July 19, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]

Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera. Letter is written on stationary from Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California.
Date: August 17, 1955
Creator: Guzman, Ralph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-29] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-29]

Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin thanks Herrera for sending him a telegram as well as a letter and for paying for some expenses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12]

Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin mentions the enclosures sent with his letter and requested that Herrera telephone him at his home. Document also contains hand written notes under the typed text.
Date: August 12, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from the National Secretary of LULAC to the Supreme Council - 1972] (open access)

[Memorandum from the National Secretary of LULAC to the Supreme Council - 1972]

Memorandum from the office of: National Secretary of LULAC to the Supreme Council: Subject: Approval of Charters of Sacramento, California; Richmond, California; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles-National Ser Employees; Pueblo, Colorado; Socorro, New Mexico.
Date: 1972
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1958-02-27] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1958-02-27]

Letter from J. B. to John J. Herrera, addressed to John J. "Hernia" and dated February 27, 1958. The letter is humorous and addresses personal matters between Casas and Herrera such as income tax preparation, business, and LULAC activities.
Date: unknown
Creator: Casas, J. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bertha Sanchez to LULAC Members - 1976-11-19] (open access)

[Letter from Bertha Sanchez to LULAC Members - 1976-11-19]

Letter from Bertha Sanchez, Convention Committee Chairperson, directed to League of United Latin American Citizens Members, dated November 19, 1976. The letter is regarding the upcoming LULAC National Convention.
Date: November 19, 1976
Creator: Sanchez, Bertha
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to all LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-04-22] (open access)

[Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to all LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-04-22]

Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado, League of United Latin American Citizens National Secretary, directed to "All LULAC Supreme Council Members." The memo, dated April 22, 1977, announces the 1977 LULAC National Convention to be held June 23-26 in Los Angeles, California.
Date: April 22, 1977
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Ralph Murillo c/o Bobby Perez - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Ralph Murillo c/o Bobby Perez - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Ralph Murillo care of Bobby Perez, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Yolanda Peronis - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Yolanda Peronis - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Yolanda Peronis, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Maria Canfield - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Maria Canfield - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Maria Canfield, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History