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[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
Date: March 24, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02] (open access)

[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02]

Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera, dated December 2, 1964, regarding directions to "La Marquezita" in Hitchcock, Texas.
Date: December 2, 1964
Creator: Serna, B. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22] (open access)

[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]

Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
Date: January 22, 1952
Creator: Hernandez, Jose F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval of Galveston, Texas, dated April 17, 1952. Included with the letter is a carbon copy of a cashier's check from John J. Herrera to Galveston LULAC Council for $50.
Date: April 17, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1952]

Letter from Ramon Sandoval, President of LULAC Council Number 151, to John Herrera, from early 1952. This is a request for $50 payment in regards to advertisement inserted in the convention program.
Date: 1952?
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-30] (open access)

[Letters from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-30]

Letters from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera, dated July 30, 1976. The first page is a typed letter and the second page is a handwritten note. The letters discuss Joe's challenge against the election of Leo Cardenas and upcoming special election.
Date: July 30, 1976
Creator: Herrera, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]

Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Adame, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Frank M. Pinedo, May 10, 1955 asking Herrera to be chair a seminar on "Social Welfare" at the LULAC National Convention in Galveston. Pinedo gives Herrera details on the agenda for his presentation and requests a response on whether Herrera can participate.
Date: May 10, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated May 11,1955, in regards to Herrera's attendance at the National Convention in Galveston. Herrera agrees to be the chairman to the seminar on "Social Welfare." Herrera requests a copy of the program of speakers and seminars to be announced on the LULAC radio program in Houston.
Date: May 11, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez of Galveston Council 151, asking Martinez to send a Lulac Program so that Herrera can have the events planned announced over the radio station KLVL. Herrera also asks Martinez to have Brother Cliff Lopez, chaplain of the Bryan Council, give the official prayer at the Convention in Galveston. Herrera tells Martinez of his plans to be a moderator at one of the seminars and mentions that it will be a "tight fight for the National Presidency."
Date: May 19, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Ruiz to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Ruiz to John J. Herrera]

Letter from Daniel Ruiz, of Council Number 229, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation and presence at the Bryan, Texas Council No. 229's Open House. Ruiz also informs Herrera that Council No. 229 would be honored to have Cliff Lopez, Chaplain, give the official prayer at the National Convention at Galveston. Ruiz also informs Herrera that he will work diligently to get Herrera pictures of the hall and ball park before the National Convention.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ruiz, Daniel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to all LULAC State Directors and National Officers- September 8, 1976] (open access)

[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to all LULAC State Directors and National Officers- September 8, 1976]

Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, directed to All League of United Latin American Citizens State Directors and National Officers and dated September 9, 1976. The document includes an envelope from LULAC National Education Service Center addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked on September 14, 1976, in Washington D.C.
Date: September 8, 1976
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Evans Settegast to Clara and John T. Willis Sr., 1925] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Evans Settegast to Clara and John T. Willis Sr., 1925]

Letter from Lillian Evans Settegast to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. in 1925. She congratulates them on the birth of their daughter, asks what they have named her, and suggests they come down to see her and her family whenever they can.
Date: 1925
Creator: Settegast, Lillian Evans
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, April 22, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, April 22, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing the letters received from the United Gas Pipeline Company in regards to the gas tax refund.
Date: April 22, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to L. A. Patillo, April 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to L. A. Patillo, April 21, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to L. A. Patillo discussing refunds on gas gathering taxes.
Date: April 21, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Louviere to Imperial Sugar Company, February 9, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Louviere to Imperial Sugar Company, February 9, 1954]

Letter from W. H. Louviere to Imperial Sugar Company discussing the scheduled date and time for the Annual Meeting of the Directors of Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: February 9, 1954
Creator: Louviere, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to I. H. Kempner, April 8, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to I. H. Kempner, April 8, 1954]

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to I. H. Kempner discussing details pertaining to the evaluation of I. H. Kempner, Jr.'s estate. Inventory and appraisal factors are detailed.
Date: April 8, 1954
Creator: Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige, January 22, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige, January 22, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige discussing tax information related to a law suit between Imperial Sugar Company and United States. Further information is needed for the case.
Date: January 22, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1954]

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing communication with the Department of Justice for the closing of a court case. The details of the settlement are mentioned.
Date: May 14, 1954
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige, February 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige, February 1, 1954]

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige discussing income tax status in relation to a court case.
Date: February 1, 1954
Creator: Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay A. Phillips to George Andre, November 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Jay A. Phillips to George Andre, November 19, 1954]

Letter from Jay A. Phillips to George Andre discussing data on dividends and profits for the upcoming year for the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: November 19, 1954
Creator: Phillips, Jay A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce, July 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce, July 24, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce discussing a check for $1,000 to pay for fees related to a tax refund.
Date: July 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 21, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing an overall increase in taxes from 1951 to 1954 for gathering natural gas.
Date: April 21, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce, February 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce, February 16, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Homer L. Bruce discussing a meeting where Bruce is invited to talk about any concerns that he has.
Date: February 16, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History