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[Letter from Mrs. Payton Butler to Edwina Murphy - April 14, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Payton Butler to Edwina Murphy - April 14, 1976]

Letter from Mrs. Payton Butler to Edwina Murphy, here referred to as Mrs. John B. Murphy. Mrs. Butler invites representatives of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to attend and extend greetings to the South Central District Conference of The San Antonio League of Business and Professional Women's Club.
Date: April 14, 1976
Creator: Butler, Mrs. Payton
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Etta W. Culmer to Edwina Murphy - 1976-04-29] (open access)

[Letter from Etta W. Culmer to Edwina Murphy - 1976-04-29]

Letter from Etta W. Culmer to Edwina Murphy regarding chapter dues. Culmer thanks the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for paying their chapter dues.
Date: April 29, 1976
Creator: Culmer, Etta W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-10] (open access)

[Letter from Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-10]

Letter to John J. Herrera from General Chairman Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu from the San Antonio LULAC Council No. 2 inviting Herrera to the "traditional Feria de las Flores" (which translates to the Flower Show) which is a dinner dance that raised money for the LULAC Scholarship Fund. Herrera was invited to attend as the guest of honor to the dinner dance on Friday, April 30th at the Seven Oaks Country Club. "This particular evening has been set aside especially for the purpose of honoring our former 'Reyes Feos', all of you will receive the recognition at this dinner dance to which you are so justly entitle." The translation of "Reyes Feos", is "The Ugly Kings" which is a non-profit organization that raises money for scholarships that are awarded to deserving Texas students.
Date: April 10, 1954
Creator: De la Garza, Reynaldo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Gus C. Garcia of Miller, Garcia & Curry Law Offices in San Antonio, Texas, dated April 23, 1948. Garcia references his "campaign" and thanks Herrera for his publicity during the campaign. There is also mention made of a banquet that Herrera has offered to hold in Garcia's honor.
Date: April 23, 1948
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward D. Garza to Sterling Houston - April 25, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Edward D. Garza to Sterling Houston - April 25, 2005]

Letter from Edward D. Garza, mayor of San Antonio, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to thank him for his participating in the Steering Committee for The Cultural Collaborative (TCC): A Plan for San Antonio's Creative Economy. The committee was put in place to find solutions to support art and cultural programs in the city. With its planning stage over, he discusses the future of the committee, including a new committee to be formed. He invites him to submit nominations for members.
Date: April 25, 2005
Creator: Garza, Edward D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Sterling Houston - April 22, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Sterling Houston - April 22, 1991]

Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez, member of the House of Representatives, to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Houston wrote to Gonzalez in a prior correspondence about Out of a Time of Plague, one of his stage plays, fearing censorship. Mr. Gonzalez promises to continue to support funding for the National Endowment of the Arts and artistic expression.
Date: April 22, 1991
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Jeffrey Simpson - April 10, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to Jeffrey Simpson - April 10, 1987]

Letter from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to Jeffrey Simpson congratulating him on acceptance of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Also included is a signed certificate indicating Simpson's acceptance of his appointment. There is a small piece of paper attached to the front of the letter with a note from Thelma Andrews, a member of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. addressed to chapter president Margaret Winn. Both the letter and certificate of acceptance are photocopies.
Date: April 10, 1987
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000 & Andrews, Thelma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy I. Height to Edwina Murphy - April 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Dorothy I. Height to Edwina Murphy - April 1977]

Letter from Dorothy I. Height to Edwina Murphy, referred to here as Mrs. John B. Murphy. Height would like the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to participate in a tea and fundraising event for the National Council of Negro Women. Includes a blank registration form.
Date: April 1977
Creator: Height, Dorothy I.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1948-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1948-04-07]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C.Garcia, congratulating Garcia and his team for his victory as a member of the San Antonio Independent School District. On behalf of the LULACs in Houston and Galveston, Herrera wishes to organize a reception for Garcia in Houston, and asks Garcia a suitable date for the occasion.
Date: April 7, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1952-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1952-04-24]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel C. Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas, dated April 24, 1952. Herrera references the LULAC organization being represented at the San Jacinto Day celebration. Herrera also seeks input on his candidacy for LULAC National President.
Date: April 24, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Eugene B. Long - April 23, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Eugene B. Long - April 23, 1980]

Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Eugene B. Long, expressing congratulations on behalf of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc.
Date: April 23, 1980
Creator: Hudgins, Vernis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Barbara A. Lawrence to Mary P. Douglass - April 24, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Barbara A. Lawrence to Mary P. Douglass - April 24, 1996]

Letter from Barbara A. Lawrence to Mary P. Douglass stating that the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. is a "fully paid Golden Heritage Member" of the San Antonio Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She has enclosed a letter from the San Antonio Branch confirming their membership.
Date: April 24, 1996
Creator: Lawrence, Barbara A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aaronetta Pierce to Sister Links - April 11, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from Aaronetta Pierce to Sister Links - April 11, 1995]

Letter from Aaronetta Pierce, national director of the arts for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc, to other link members. She sends her congratulations to Harriet Kelly, whose art exhibition will open at the Smithsonian Institution as part of the National African American Museum Project.
Date: April 11, 1995
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Dorothy Price - April 14, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Dorothy Price - April 14, 1966]

Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Mrs. Dorothy Price. She is writing to thank her for her assistance in a concert event, one of the many local projects undertaken by the organization.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Dr. Louis D. Johnson - April 14, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Dr. Louis D. Johnson - April 14, 1966]

Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Dr. Louis D. Johnson. She is writing to thank him for his assistance in a concert event, one of the many local projects undertaken by the organization.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Mr. Bundara - April 14, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Mr. Bundara - April 14, 1966]

Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Mr. Bundara. A first name has also been included, but it is hard to discern legibly with certainty. She is writing to thank him for his assistance in a concert event, particularly in regards to flower baskets that were received by the mother and sister of the concert player.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Ursula Murrell - April 14, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Alma K. Inge to Ursula Murrell - April 14, 1966]

Letter from Alma K. Inge, general chairman of fine arts at the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc., to Ursula Murrell. She is writing to disclose several projects that the organization is working on, including a number of art exhibitions and a scholarship program for local schools.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nominating Committee to Chapter Membership - April 20, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Nominating Committee to Chapter Membership - April 20, 1969]

Letter from the nominating committee to the general membership of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. from April 20, 1969. The letter proposes a new slate of officers for the 1969-1970 year.
Date: April 20, 1969
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Dee Whorton] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. Dee Whorton]

Letter to Mr. Dee Whorton, principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, regarding winners of a poetry/essay contest held by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. in April of 1988.
Date: April 19, 1988
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. J. Pena to League of United Latin American Citizens - 1954-04-29] (open access)

[Letter from R. J. Pena to League of United Latin American Citizens - 1954-04-29]

Letter to League of United Latin American Citizens from R. J. Pena, District Governor on April 29, 1954. This letter advises all LULACs about a District Conference in San Antonio, Texas on May 14, 1954 for the election of District Governor.
Date: April 29, 1954
Creator: Pena, R. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18]

Letter from Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 18, 1952. Perales requests data on voters in Harris County, voters of Latin-American extraction in the county, and how many elected and appointed public officials in Houston and Harris County are of Latin-American descent.
Date: April 18, 1952
Creator: Perales, Alonso S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-04-02] (open access)

[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-04-02]

Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1974. Written on Jobs For Progress, Inc. letterhead. Rodriguez writes regarding details of the District Convention held at the Downtown Travelodge near the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio.
Date: April 2, 1974
Creator: Rodriguez, Jake
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to Complaints Division of the FCC - April 23, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to Complaints Division of the FCC - April 23, 1979]

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media, to the complaints and compliance division of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It seems that, after buying a political advertisement to air on KAPE radio, the BCMM's ad was pulled from the air by the station when an official from the FCC ruled it to be a personal attack. The letter Mr. Salas sends is to inquire about the validity of the ruling, if such a ruling even occurred.
Date: April 23, 1979
Creator: Salas, Mario Marcel
System: The Portal to Texas History