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[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to E. L. Sembler, February 10, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to E. L. Sembler, February 10, 1966]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to E. L. Sembler informing that there are policy changes regarding the land at Sugar Land.
Date: February 10, 1966
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce - 1977-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce - 1977-05-31]

Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce, Director of League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees, dated May 31, 1977. The letter refers to LULAC's Talent Search program and money still owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
Date: May 31, 1977
Creator: Cabello, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summons for John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al, to appear at Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo - June 22, 1977] (open access)

[Summons for John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al, to appear at Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo - June 22, 1977]

Summons from Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, Richard Potack, Attorney, for defendants John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, and Manuel Gonzales dated June 22, 1977. The plaintiff in this case is Joe Velez.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: California. Superior Court (San Mateo County).
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Day, February 23, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Albert Day, February 23, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Day. Day was born in Olney, Texas 23 September 1921 and graduated from high school in Vivian, Louisiana in 1942. Upon joining the Navy 4 June 1942, he was sent to The Great Lakes Naval Training Station for boot training. Afterwards, Day was assigned to the Amphibious Forces at Solomons, Maryland for training where he learned navigation and signal communications. Completing the course in October 1942 he went to Redwood City, California for further training. Assigned to LCT(5)-62, he describes the size, propulsion, crew compliment and purpose of the craft. Day tells of breaking the LCT into sections that were put aboard an AKA and sailing to New Caledonia arriving in December 1942. On a trip to Guadalcanal he witnessed a Japanese plane dropping a bomb on the USS De Haven (DD-469). He recalls a night trip to New Georgia when he saw St. Elmo’s fire on the railing of his ship. At Tulagi on 7 April 1943, Day personally shot down an attacking Japanese plane. He participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima and tells of being on the USS Estes (ACG-12) and describes an intense …
Date: February 23, 2004
Creator: Day, Albert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Day, February 23, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert Day, February 23, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Day. Day was born in Olney, Texas 23 September 1921 and graduated from high school in Vivian, Louisiana in 1942. Upon joining the Navy 4 June 1942, he was sent to The Great Lakes Naval Training Station for boot training. Afterwards, Day was assigned to the Amphibious Forces at Solomons, Maryland for training where he learned navigation and signal communications. Completing the course in October 1942 he went to Redwood City, California for further training. Assigned to LCT(5)-62, he describes the size, propulsion, crew compliment and purpose of the craft. Day tells of breaking the LCT into sections that were put aboard an AKA and sailing to New Caledonia arriving in December 1942. On a trip to Guadalcanal he witnessed a Japanese plane dropping a bomb on the USS De Haven (DD-469). He recalls a night trip to New Georgia when he saw St. Elmo’s fire on the railing of his ship. At Tulagi on 7 April 1943, Day personally shot down an attacking Japanese plane. He participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima and tells of being on the USS Estes (ACG-12) and describes an intense …
Date: February 23, 2004
Creator: Day, Albert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006 transcript

Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.
Date: July 5, 2006
Creator: Dimminger, Albert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.
Date: July 5, 2006
Creator: Dimminger, Albert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04] (open access)

[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04]

Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center addressed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and postmarked August 4, 1977.
Date: August 4, 1977
Creator: Fair Oaks Community Center
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Application for Order, Velez vs Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08] (open access)

[Application for Order, Velez vs Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]

Document titled, Application for Order Shortening Time, Change of Hearing Date on Order to Show Cause Re Contempt and Order thereon." The application was submitted in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al., on September 8, 1977, by Eulalio Frausto, Attorney for Defendant Eduardo Morga, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo. The order is signed by W. Howard Hartley, Judge of the Superior Court.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Frausto, Eulalio
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Motion, Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera et al. - 1977-09-23] (open access)

[Notice of Motion, Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera et al. - 1977-09-23]

Document titled, "Notice of Motion and Motion for Modification Order Dated July 5, 1977 and Papers in support thereof." The Notice was filed on September 8, 1977, in the Superior Court of the State of California County of San Mateo by Eulalio Frausto, Attorney for Defendant Eduardo Morga, in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera et al.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Frausto, Eulalio
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause Re Contempt, Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause Re Contempt, Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]

Order to Show Cause Re Contempt, executed by W. Howard Hartley, Judge of the Superior Court, on September 8, 1977, in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Hartley, W. Howard
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al] (open access)

[Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al]

Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition in the case of Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al., not signed, dated, or notarized. The case is numbered 212,947 in the Superior Court of the State of California in the County of San Mateo.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's sworn answer and deposition, Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07] (open access)

[Defendant's sworn answer and deposition, Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07]

Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition regarding Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al. The document is not signed or notarized.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10] (open access)

[Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10]

Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 10, 1977. In the deposition, Herrera officially files charges against Joe Velez and list the charges and supporting reasons.
Date: June 10, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera against Joe Velez - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Draft of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera against Joe Velez - 1977-07-02]

Draft of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez dated July 2, 1977. Herrera is asking for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Jose Velez] (open access)

[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Jose Velez]

Envelope from John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor, addressed to Jose Velez, League of United Latin American Citizens State Director of California. The envelope is stamped but not postmarked.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Notarized copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Notarized carbon copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., February 21, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., February 21, 1963]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to his son Harris Jr. updating him on various family matters and discussing recent happenings in the Texas Senate.
Date: February 21, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. I. H. Kempner, III, February 28, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. I. H. Kempner, III, February 28, 1955]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner III enclosing a copy of an auditor's examination and discussing dad's troubles and conditions, along with a trip to Europe and a visit.
Date: February 28, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. I. H. Kempner III, January 25, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. I. H. Kempner III, January 25, 1955]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing several general points of interest, such as the cancellation of the European trip, the quality of Chinese cotton, the Pacific Orient Express lines and Shrub's condition at school.
Date: January 25, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, and Sandy, February 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, and Sandy, February 26, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, and Sandy regrading a couple of things. He mentions about his plan to travel to Europe, and asks Shrub to confirm if they're needed at his graduation, he also talks about the weather, And lastly he mentions about Penny's baby.
Date: February 26, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, April 13, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, April 13, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub regarding few things that happened. Firstly, he mentioned about an insurance payment to American Indemnity Company which he needs to send a check to Harris. Then he mentioned about Jean Louis, who visited for a few days and asked about Shrub's whereabouts. He also mentioned about Sandy's 21st.
Date: April 13, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, April 23, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, April 23, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub informing about the plans Harris made. He included an itinerary of his trip and mentioned to Shrub about him lacking in replying to the letters. He also talks about the "Sales for Export Program". And mentions that he came across Mr. and Mrs. McDonough at a cocktail party.
Date: April 23, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History