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children of confederacy certificate of merit presented to Jane Reed
children of confederacy certificate of merit presented to Jane Reed
Date:
August 24, 1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Young Collection Committee to Members - 1956]
Letter from the Young Collections Committee to Members announcing the opening of the exhibition, "Young Collections," November 18–December 30, 1956, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date:
1956
Creator:
[Dallas Museum of Fine Arts]
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough asking for John J. Herrera's support during the 1956 gubernatorial campaign and urging Herrera to rally more support amongst relatives, friends, and neighbors. The letter is typed on letterhead for Yarborough for Governor Headquarters with the campaign slogan: "It's cleanup time in Texas!"
Date:
June 3, 1956
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector Garcia - 1956-11-26]
Letter from John J. Herrera replying to Hector Garcia's letter, stating that Herrera will contact other American G.I. Forum members in Houston for the convention issue of G.I. Forum for 1954 and other issues that he had asked for. Herrera has one issue which is battered and dirty. However, Garcia is welcome to use it.
Date:
November 26, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera -1956-11-19]
Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera, requesting him to send copies of the magazine issues for the GI Forum Convention held in Houston from July 16-18, 1954.
Date:
November 19, 1956
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1956-05-09]
Letter to John J. Herrera from M.C. Gonzalez, dated May 9, 1956 asking Herrera to endorse Gonzalez and support him as he runs for office of the National President of LULAC. Gonzalez was the presenter of the nomination speech for National President for John J. Herrera.
Date:
May 9, 1956
Creator:
Gonzales, M. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose O. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1956-11-02]
Letter from Jose O. Garza, District Governor, District Number 13 to John J. Herrera dated November 2, 1956. Garza expresses to Herrera his distaste of combining the name of LULAC with politics. Garza explains to Herrera that some "printed leaflets" that were sent out with "yours and Mr. Felix Tijerinas's point of views" did the opposite of what LULAC represented, which was create a separation from the Anglo community instead of an integration and equality. "This is the frequent and calculated way that you use the word "LATINOS" [...] This classification that you give our people only serves to weaker the bonds we seek to tie with our anglo conpatriots." Garza goes on to say, "Inasmuch as we encourage our members to partake of politics as individuals, we will not partake of any politics as an organization."
Date:
November 2, 1956
Creator:
Garza, Jose O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Magdaleno Lopez to J. B. Casas - 1956]
Letter from Magdaleno Lopez of Council Number 290 to J. B. Casas requesting Herrera's presence at the Installation Banquet of Council Number 290 as well as the East Chicago Ladies Council Number 294. The Installation Banquet is to take place at the Gary, Indiana Gary Hotel on December 9, 1956 at 7:00 PM.
Date:
1956
Creator:
Lopez, Magdaleno
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda - 1956-02-13]
Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda, about the cases appearing in the latest issue of South Western Reporter, 285, S.W. 2nd, No. 1, pages 1-320, issue 1956. Herrera also writes about the Texas Regional Convention of LULAC to be held in Corpus Christi on 18th and 19th February, and requests DeAnda to make proper arrangements for welcoming the past National President of the League.
Date:
February 13, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31]
Bond notice warning John J. Herrera from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff. The notice warns Herrera to return the bond lest he be blacklisted.
Date:
July 31, 1956
Creator:
Kern, Clairville V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss - 1956-12-31]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss of the District Attorney's Office reiterating his declaration that he has refused to defend Texas J. Foster in an upcoming case.
Date:
December 31, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1956-03-23]
Personal letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera. Ernesto asks his brother John to look into Armando Gonzalez for him.
Date:
March 23, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.R. Nettles to Mrs. Percy Jones - April 17, 1956]
Letter from W.R. Nettles of Tishomingo, Mississippi to Mrs. Percy Jones of Abilene, Texas, offering evidence that Jones and Nettles are cousins. Included is the envelope that contained the letter.
Date:
April 17, 1956
Creator:
Nettles, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest, November 6, 1956]
Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest discussing the replacement of a temporary certificate of honorary recognition with a permanent one. He explains that he had sent Mr. Forrest the temporary one because the certificate from the postmaster general in Washington had not arrived yet. He writes that he has enclosed it with his letter, along with a commendatory letter from the postmaster general.
Date:
November 6, 1956
Creator:
Hudson, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur E. Summer to Thomas F. Forrest, October 21, 1956]
Letter from Arthur E. Summerfield, US Postmaster General, to Thomas F. Forrest, commending him for his 42 years service as a postal worker, and presenting him with a certificate of honorary recognition.
Date:
October 31, 1956
Creator:
Summerfield, Arthur E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest, November 2, 1956]
Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Fisher, discussing a certificate of honorary recognition that Mr. Hudson had planned to give him at a retirement party. He writes that he has enclosed the certificate with his letter.
Date:
November 2, 1956
Creator:
Hudson, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Sanders to Classmates of 1926, April 16, 1956]
Letter from Dr. J. P. Sanders to his classmates of 1926, telling of those that he knows will not be able to make it to the annual meeting in Galveston.
Date:
April 16, 1956
Creator:
Sanders, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Sanders to the Graduates of 1926, March 16, 1956]
Letter from J. P. Sanders to classmates of 1926 announcing the date for their annual meeting in 1956. Sanders hopes that all will attend though he knows that some have passed, and that over time they will slowly lose contact with one another.
Date:
March 16, 1956
Creator:
Sanders, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, June 22, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing his Father's Day present from Mary Jean, car issues, and the new gardener at the Galveston property.
Date:
June 22, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, July 6, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing travel needs for the abroad trip, stock shares, and divorce business for Mary Jean.
Date:
July 6, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, June 27, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing divorce business, television purchases, litigation, and their health.
Date:
June 27, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, January 26, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing current events in both their lives.
Date:
January 26, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, April 27, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean requesting clarification on loan notes made by Mary Jean.
Date:
April 27, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, July 2, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean requesting a photograph enlargement of him, Danny, and Jeane.
Date:
July 2, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History