[Letter from D. F. Prince to T. J. Slowie - 1947-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to T. J. Slowie - 1947-04-28]

Letter sent by D. F. Prince to T. J. Slowie, Secretary at Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D. C. Prince has submitted an amended application for a standard broadcast station construction permit (Form 301) on behalf of Felix H. Morales.
Date: April 28, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-04-25] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-04-25]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. to Felix Morales in Houston. Prince provided Morales with pages 41-43 of FCC Form 301 and requested that they be completed and returned in triplicate. The amended Form 301 was needed for support of the Petition to Amend and Remove from Hearing Docket.
Date: April 25, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Front of a Light Wood Building and Trees]

Photograph of the front of an old light wood building surrounded with plant overgrowth. The building is facing toward the lefthand side, and has a crude fence made of thick branches encircling the right side. The entrance consists of closed double doors, an awning above, and stairs leading up to a small landing in front of the doors. The roof of another building is visible next to this building on the other side of a fence. The front yard of the building is sparse grass and a thin dirt pathway. There is a dirt road in front of the building. On the righthand side next to the fence, there are two large trees and shrubs. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Lockhart". There is an upside-down stamp also on the back that indicates the publisher and publication date and city.
Date: April 23, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of five men]

Portrait of five men standing outside of an unidentified building. The men are all wearing suits, and the building behind them is brick with a basement. The following names are written on the back of the photograph: Laubert Garlo Westrup, E. A. J. Seddon, Jr., J. C. Palacio, J. L. Leos, Josafat Curti F. The Ellison Photo Service stamp on the back dates the photograph to April 23, 1947.
Date: April 23, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical dates of Manuel Urbina] (open access)

[Biographical dates of Manuel Urbina]

Short document detailing the biographical dates of Manuel Urbina, including his birth and marriage dates and the number of years he served as a minister in various cities.
Date: April 22, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-19]

Letter from Arnulfo Zamora in Laredo, Texas, to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Zamora acknowledged receipt of Herrera's letter from March 13, 1947 regarding the application of Felix H. Morales for a radio station permit.
Date: April 19, 1947
Creator: Zamora, Arnulfo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-17] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-17]

Letter sent by D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera. Prince provides an update about the application submitted by Mr. Morales and the Petition to Amend and Remove from Hearing Docket submitted to the FCC. Prince also provides a timeline for the application process.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
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: 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 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

[Fleet of Shrimp Boats]

Photograph of a fleet of shrimping boats at a dock. The names of the boats in the front row, from left to right, read, "Miss Patterson," "Frances," and "Dutch Harbor." A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Date: April 7, 1947
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Federal Communications Commission Order for Change in Facilities, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947] (open access)

[Federal Communications Commission Order for Change in Facilities, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947]

An Order for Change in Facilities granted by the Federal Communications Commission. The Order was in response to the application of Eugene J. Roth, trading as Mission Broadcasting Company in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Federal Communications Commission Order for Construction Permit, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947] (open access)

[Federal Communications Commission Order for Construction Permit, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947]

An order granted by the FCC for a construction permit pertaining to the application of Eugene J. Roth, trading as Mission Broadcasting Company (KONO).
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John H. Barron - 1947-04-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John H. Barron - 1947-04-04]

Copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to John H. Barron in Washington, D. C. Herrera advises Barron that he hads been authorized by Felix H. Morales to proceed with the preparation of the engineering for amending the radio station permit.
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-04-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-04-04]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg in Washington, D. C. Herrera writes that he has authorized John Barron to prepare the amended engineering data. He also comments on Felix H. Morales' preference to retain Charles L. Belfi in spite of his qualifications.
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Emma Nielsen Hansen and John Allenson

Black and white photograph of a man and a woman, identified as John Allenson and Emma Nielsen Hansen, standing outdoors next to other unidentified individuals that are mingling with their backs to their camera. Emma, who is wearing a vest and a dress with flocked sleeves, has her arms crossed and is smiling at the camera. To her right, John is standing and fixing his tie. He is wearing a three-piece suit and a hat. Behind them, the side of a house is visible. A child's head is partially in view at the bottom of the foreground.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Emmas

Black and white photograph of two women, a mother and a daughter, who share the same name; they are posed outdoors in front of a set of windows on a house located in Danevang. On the left is Emma Nielsen Hansen and on the right is her daughter, Emma Hansen Berndt. They are both wearing dark dresses with long sleeves. The younger Emma is wearing glasses. In the windows behind them, lace curtains are visible.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]

Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas, dated April 1, 1947. Prince is responding to Herrera's telegram from March 31st and explains the process for amending the application for Mr. Morales' application. Prince advises that there is a possibility of a hearing for the new proposed radio frequency.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to  John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]

Letter from D. F. Prince from the Law Offices of Vesey, Prince, & Clineburg in Washington, D. C., to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Herrera to make a thorough investigation of Charles L. Belfi to determine whether or not he was qualified to serve as General Manager of a radio station. Prince thinks Herrera should also authorize John H. Barron to proceed on the new frequency because of the conflict with Mexia.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
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 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

[Myrtle Waldman and Her Daughters Beverly and Annette]

Black and white photograph of a mother, Myrtle Waldman, and her two daughters, Annette Waldman and Beverly Waldman. They are standing outdoors in a shaded grassy area that is surrounded by trees. Myrtle is holding the hands of her younger daughter, who is standing in front of her with a look of wonderment on her face. The older daughter is standing to their right, with her hand on her mouth and her ankles crossed. An unidentified young girl is standing next to a bench behind them in the distance.
Date: April 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History