[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947] (open access)

[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]

Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date: April 14, 1947
Creator: Barron, John H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947] (open access)

[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]

Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date: April 14, 1947
Creator: Barron, John H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-28]

Carbon copy of a letter sent to Felix H. Morales from Charles L. Belfi in San Antonio, Texas. Belfi writes to accept the job offer as General Manager of the radio station and outline the monetary arrangement he is to receive.. A copy of Belfi's resume is also included which covers his radio experience from 1930 to 1946.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Belfi, Charles L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-28]

A letter sent to Felix H. Morales from Charles L. Belfi in San Antonio, Texas. Belfi writes to accept the job offer as General Manager of the radio station and outline the monetary arrangement he is to receive.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Belfi, Charles L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-07-04] (open access)

[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-07-04]

A letter sent to Felix H. Morales from Charlie L. Belfi in San Antonio, Texas. Belfi provides a list of suggested call letters for Morales to consider for the Houston station. He also indicated his future plans to be available for the radio station.
Date: July 4, 1947
Creator: Belfi, Charles L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eleanor A. Bodansky to E. P. Hamilton - May 24, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Eleanor A. Bodansky to E. P. Hamilton - May 24, 1947]

Letter from Eleanor A. Bodansky to E. P. Hamilton concerning questions over a copyright contract that she is involved with.
Date: May 24, 1947
Creator: Bodansky, Eleanor A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda to Alonso S. Perales in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Castañeda discusses the special election for the State Senate and the possibility of John J. Herrera running as a candidate. Castañeda provides details for obtaining votes and financial support for Herrera's campaign.
Date: April 11, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-25] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-25]

A letter to John J. Herrera written by Carlos E. Castañeda on the stationary from the History Department of The University of Texas. Castañeda provided answers to Herrera's questions from a previous letter.
Date: March 25, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1947-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1947-02-08]

Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera, both attorneys. Duran thanks Herrera for Herrera's help in a case Duran was involved in, which he won.
Date: February 8, 1947
Creator: Duran, Leo N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ship Passing Through Drawbridge]

Aerial photograph of a ship passing through the drawbridge of a canal in Port Arthur. The town can be seen on the opposite side of the canal, and there are many buildings and houses along the streets. Two billowing clouds of dark smoke are visible in the distant background. A sticker on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as James Everett from Groves, Texas.
Date: 1947
Creator: Everett, James
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy Foreman to Tony Gutierrez - 1947-04-01] (open access)

[Letter from Percy Foreman to Tony Gutierrez - 1947-04-01]

Letter from Percy Foreman to Tony Gutierrez on behalf of Alfred Cantu to reimburse Gutierrez of the remaining portion of money given to Cantu to purchase vegetables.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Foreman, Percy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28]

Letter sent to John J. Herrera by George E. Gautney. Gautney informs Herrera about a new radio frequency available for Felix H. Morales in Houston. Gautney provides details about the signal output, operating hours, and antenna requirements.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Gautney, George E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28]

Copy of a letter sent by George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera. Gautney informs Herrera that there is no alternate radio frequency available for the applicant in Mexia. Gautney provides details about the possibility of a 1500 kilocycles frequency and coverage for the Houston location. Gautney requests a letter of authorization to proceed with the preparation of the engineering for amending Felix H. Morales' application.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Gautney, George E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28]

Copy of the letter sent by George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera. Gautney informs Herrera that there is no alternate radio frequency available for the applicant in Mexia. Gautney provides details about the possibility of a 1500 kilocycles frequency and coverage for the Houston location. Gautney requests a letter of authorization to proceed with the preparation of the engineering for amending Felix H. Morales' application.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Gautney, George E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1947-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1947-03-13]

An onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas. Herrera seeks assistance for Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]

Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Brother Lulaker - 1947-12-22] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Brother Lulaker - 1947-12-22]

Carbon copy of letter to "Brother Lulaker" from John J. Herrera, Texas Regional Organizer dated December 22,1 947. This is on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and appears to be a general letter sent out to the members of the Texas LULAC Councils inviting them to the installation of officers for Houston Council No. 60 and informs members of the installation of officers for the new Texas City LULAC Council and the possibility of the new Galveston LULAC Council.
Date: December 22, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-03-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera writes to ask for assistance with Felix H. Morales and his FCC application for a radio station. Herrera specifically asks for any news clippings or incidences of discrimination against Latin Americans of Mexican descent that could be used in support of the FCC granting the radio station to Houston rather than Mexia.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera requests Dr. Castañeda to write a letter of support for a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Herrera also inquires if Dr. Castañeda could make himself available to testify as a witness in an upcoming hearing with the FCC.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince. Herrera inquires about the FCC hearing in Washington, D. C. and if both the attorneys and engineers for Felix H. Morales need to be present. Herrera gives Prince authorization to represent Morales in any way necessary to protect his interests.
Date: February 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince. Herrera inquires about the FCC hearing in Washington, D. C. and if both the attorneys and engineers for Felix H. Morales need to be present. Herrera gives Prince authorization to represent Morales in any way necessary to protect his interests.
Date: February 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince, in Washington, D. C. Herrera provides more information regarding the radio station application submitted by Felix H. Morales. Herrera outlines the concerns that should be emphasized when filing a protest for a hearing with the Federal Communications Commission.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-14]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Herrera has been instructed by Felix H. Morales to send a copy of a letter from Kenneth R. Hyman. He also sends a copy of a book called "Latin Americans in Texas."
Date: March 14, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C., from John J. Herrera. Herrera advises that Felix H. Morales has returned to Texas. Herrera provides an update on the status of the station manager and the roles of Mr. Cortez, Kenneth R. Hyman, and Charles L. Belfi.
Date: March 31, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History