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[Letter from John Glines to Sterling Houston - June 15, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from John Glines to Sterling Houston - June 15, 1999]

Letter from John Glines of The Glines, a non-profit organization for gay arts, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes thanking him for showing an interest in The Glines, but that they are not looking for new material to produce.
Date: June 15, 1999
Creator: Glines, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston - August 15, 1997] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston - August 15, 1997]

Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from France, where business operations for Omero magazine have moved. Her position at the publication remains unclear, but it appears that an interview with Houston over one of his plays, the Modernization of Sainthood, has remained unpublished due to its controversial content. Nancy wishes to publish something less controversial.
Date: August 15, 1997
Creator: de Mattia, Nancy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donna Muslin to Barbara Lawrence - December 15, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Donna Muslin to Barbara Lawrence - December 15, 1996]

Letter from Donna Muslin to Barbara Lawrence inviting the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to participate in a charity shopping day at the J. C. Penney store. Muslin would like members of the chapter to sell $5 tickets to the event, with the chapter keeping the proceeds. The body of the letter is a form letter, but Muslin also wrote a brief personal note to Lawrence.
Date: December 15, 1996
Creator: Muslin, Donna
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary P. Travers to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Mary P. Travers to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1993]

Letter from Mary Travers, vice president of Alice B. Theatre, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to congratulate him on being one of ten people chosen as a finalist for a position on the artistic staff. The rest of the letter details how the upcoming weeks will look like for the finalists, and what materials they need to send so that the theatre can make their final decision.
Date: November 15, 1995
Creator: Travers, Mary P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Walt Whitman Cultural Center to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from the Walt Whitman Cultural Center to Sterling Houston - November 15, 1995]

Letter from someone at the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, INC. to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Though it has been signed at the bottom, it is difficult to read with certainty. The note informs Sterling that items have been enclosed regarding Essex and suggests that he send them to the appropriate people.
Date: November 15, 1995
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston - October 15, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston - October 15, 1992]

Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to invite Houston to his provocative one-man performance piece titled Queer Pier. He encloses a xeroxed newspaper clipping from The Advocate about his play. A third clipping shows a portrait of the writer wearing sunglasses, shorts, and an American flag bandana in front of a chain-link fence.
Date: October 15, 1992
Creator: Aqueno, Frank R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sterling Houston to San Antonio Light Editor - August 15, 1990] (open access)

[Letter from Sterling Houston to San Antonio Light Editor - August 15, 1990]

Letter from Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright, to the editor of the San Antonio Light, a now closed newspaper. Houston writes to commend the quality of their work; particularly, their treatment of art and artists.
Date: August 15, 1990
Creator: Houston, Sterling, 1945-
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey]

Letter from Margaret Winn, President of the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Mrs. Doe Bailey, Fashion Director at Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue donated $250 to the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc.
Date: November 15, 1986
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey - November 15, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey - November 15, 1986]

Letter from Margaret Winn to Mrs. Doe Bailey thanking Saks Fifth Avenue for its donation to the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Winn provides background information about both the national organization and the San Antonio chapter.
Date: November 15, 1986
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred Curl to Margaret Winn - September 15, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred Curl to Margaret Winn - September 15, 1986]

Letter from Alfred Curl to Margaret Winn thanking the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for their financial contributions to the Eastside Boys and Girls Club.
Date: September 15, 1986
Creator: Curl, Alfred
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to All LULAC Council Presidents and Members - 1979-08-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to All LULAC Council Presidents and Members - 1979-08-15]

Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens Membership Committee Chairman, directed to "All LULAC Council Presidents & Members." The memo, dated August 15, 1979, states the objectives of the Membership Committee and the importance of keeping membership up.
Date: August 15, 1979
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-15]

Copy of a memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to the National Executive Board dated August 15, 1979. The memo requests nominations for 1980 Convention Committee Chairpersons.
Date: August 15, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Marcus Jahns to T. C. Calvert - June 15, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from S. Marcus Jahns to T. C. Calvert - June 15, 1979]

Letter from S. Marcus Jahns, director of Budget and Research Department, to T. C. Calvert of Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED). The letter was sent a status report on a proposed government project, the Barbara Jordan Community Center. News include the reallocation of five hundred thousand dollars to the Center and an upcoming meeting with the project architect.
Date: June 15, 1979
Creator: Jahns, S. Marcus
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frumencio Reyes to Jim McConn - 1978-03-15] (open access)

[Letter from Frumencio Reyes to Jim McConn - 1978-03-15]

Letter to Houston Mayor Jim McConn from Frumencio Reyes applying for the position of Associate Judge at the City's Municipal Courts. Reyes mentions that John J. Herrera, of PASO, who is a good friend of his, will be well qualified for the position of Judge in the City's Municipal Courts, and to consider him for that position.
Date: March 15, 1978
Creator: Reyes, Frumencio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Gulf Coast Community Services to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-15] (open access)

[Envelope from Gulf Coast Community Services to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-15]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Gulf Coast Community Services.
Date: September 15, 1977
Creator: Gulf Coast Community Services
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to Louie Caudillo - 1977-09-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ray A. Gano to Louie Caudillo - 1977-09-15]

Letter from Ray A. Gano, LULAC National Vice President, to Louie Caudillo, State Capitol Personnel Division, printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated September 15, 1977. The letter refers to enclosed charter and membership applications.
Date: September 15, 1977
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to LULAC Brothers and Sisters - 1977-09-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ray A. Gano to LULAC Brothers and Sisters - 1977-09-15]

Letter from Ray A. Gano to LULAC Bothers and Sisters, dated September 15, 1977. The letter outlines Gano's goals as Vice President of the Far West in Los Angeles and announces an upcoming National Executive Board meeting.
Date: September 15, 1977
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Internal Revenue Service - 1977-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Internal Revenue Service - 1977-04-15]

Letter from Manuel Cabello to the Internal Revenue Service, dated April 15, 1977. The letter indicates why the League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees was unable to file tax returns and pay the taxes due. The letter is printed on League of United Latin American Citizens Training and Research Institute letterhead.
Date: April 15, 1977
Creator: Cabello, Manuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1977-03-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1977-03-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated March 15, 1977, refers to E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: March 15, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from William Childress to LULAC Supreme Council Members - 1977-03-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from William Childress to LULAC Supreme Council Members - 1977-03-15]

Memo from William Childress, President of LULAC Council 11041 in Washington D. C., directed to LULAC Supreme Council Members and dated March 15, 1977. The memo is regarding proposed 1977 Constitutional Amendments for League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: March 15, 1977
Creator: Childress, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ada R. Pena to Supreme Council members - 1976-12-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ada R. Pena to Supreme Council members - 1976-12-15]

Memorandum from Ada R. Pena, LULAC National President, to Supreme Council members regarding newly appointed positions. The memo is dated December 15, 1976, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The memo requests resumes for submission to the Hispanic Talent Bank and details the information needed on the resumes as well as areas of appointments.
Date: December 15, 1976
Creator: Pena, Ada R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-15]

Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated November 15, 1976 regarding immigration legislation from the 94th Congress.
Date: November 15, 1976
Creator: De la Garza, E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15]

Letter from Charles W. Barrow, Chief Justice, Court of Civil Appeals, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Barrow thanks Herrera for the reception Herrera arranged and conveys his deep appreciation to all.
Date: March 15, 1976
Creator: Barrow, Charles W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15]

Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.
Date: November 15, 1974
Creator: Juarez, Ruth B.
System: The Portal to Texas History