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[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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-15]

Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Judge George Miller for appointment to the new Criminal District Court in Harris County.
Date: June 15, 1965
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-15]

Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated February 15, 1966. De la Garza references a message that President Lyndon Johnson sent to the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: February 15, 1966
Creator: De la Garza, E.
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 Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15]

Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated April 14, 1955. The letter thanks Herrera for his support of the successful "Fair Play" campaign.
Date: April 15, 1955
Creator: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 & Hofheinz, Dene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15] (open access)

[Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15]

Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs, Director of Sales at the Shamrock Hilton to William D. Bonilla on December 15, 1964, regarding the potential opportunity to host the LULAC National Convention at the hotel in 1966.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Jacobs, Gerald I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1951-01-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1951-01-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 15, 1951. Notification of new LULAC Council formed in Rosenburg, Texas, where eighteen members were installed. The letter lists the names of the officers and members.
Date: January 15, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1951-01-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1951-01-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 15, 1951. Notification of new LULAC Council formed in Rosenburg, Texas, where eighteen members were installed. The letter lists the names of the officers and members.
Date: January 15, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1951-05-15] (open access)

[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1951-05-15]

Letter from Jose F. Hernandez of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated May 15, 1951. Hernandez asks Herrera to stop at the LULAC meeting in Rosenburg.
Date: May 15, 1951
Creator: Hernandez, Jose F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]

Letter from Pedro Garza of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1972. Garza writes regarding Bovina LULAC Council membership and charter.
Date: August 15, 1972
Creator: Garza, Pedro
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
[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
[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