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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Becerra - 1973-05-05]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a cease-and-desist letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Becerra on behalf of Miss Elicia Ortiz, ordering Becerra to stop harassing the woman's 13-year-old daughter.
Date:
May 5, 1973
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William T. Armstrong to John J. Herrera - 1973-06-06]
Letter from William T. Armstrong, Staff Attorney for the Texas Department of Corrections, on behalf of inmate Tom M. Perez, requesting a copy of a divorce judgment obtained by the man's wife, whom John J. Herrera may have represented.
Date:
June 6, 1973
Creator:
Armstrong, William T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John H. Herrera to Chief of Police Roy Chisum on behalf of John Edward Guzman's family, complaining about and requesting a cessation to bringing their son, John Edward Guzman, in for questioning without basis.
Date:
January 15, 1973
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John H. Herrera to Chief of Police Roy Chisum on behalf of John Edward Guzman's family, complaining about and requesting a cessation to bringing their son, John Edward Guzman, in for questioning without basis.
Date:
January 15, 1973
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. David Maddox to John J. Herrera - 1973-02-12]
Letter J. David Maddox to John J. Herrera requesting a copy of a deed of sale from Judith Ann Spencer to Robert Jack Spencer pursuing a complaint in equity to quiet title. A previous request for the deed had been refused, as Judith Ann Spencer had not paid the required fee to Herrera.
Date:
February 12, 1973
Creator:
Maddox, J. David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1973-02-22]
Letter from attorney Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera, accompanying a copy of another letter sent to Senator Lloyd Bentsen regarding a piece of re-introduced legislation. Salinas requests Herrera's help in blocking that legislation.
Date:
February 22, 1973
Creator:
Salinas, Felix E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Lloyd Bentsen - 1973-02-21]
Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Senator Lloyd Bentsen protesting his re-introduction of legislation that would affect the "Exclusionary Rule."
Date:
February 21, 1973
Creator:
Salinas, Felix E. & Sanchez, Henry V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Viewpoints, Houston Chronicle - 1973-08-16]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Marta Daumos' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano." Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. Herrera and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.
Date:
August 16, 1973
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, October 24, 1973]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote his wife a short letter to let her know he might be returning home for a week before returning to his work as a judge.
Date:
October 24, 1973
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beulah McDonald to the Editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 30, 1975]
Letter from Beulah McDonald to the editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asking for advertising space for the annual homecoming and reunion at the Palo Pinto School.
Date:
May 30, 1973
Creator:
McDonald, Beulah
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]
Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date:
August 15, 1973
Creator:
Baty, Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 3, 1973]
Letter from Ardis Gaither to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing the possibility of making a documentary about the Women Airforce Service Pilots. The letter also includes Gaither's business card for Blue Sky Productions Inc.
Date:
November 3, 1973
Creator:
Gaither, Ardis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, November 20, 1973]
Letter from Irene Manney to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a book being sent to Mr. Edwards by Mr. Gene Hausenfluke. She informs him that she is also enclosing some brochures. The letter bears an illustration of cowboys on a wagon train, with letterheads for Western Heritage Films and Western Heritage Press.
Date:
November 20, 1973
Creator:
Manney, Irene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards, November 22, 1973]
Letter from Nita Hewitt to Rigdon Edwards discussing an order for a WASP directory. The letter includes the letterhead of the book publishing company, Heritage Publications Inc.
Date:
November 22, 1973
Creator:
Hewitt, Nita
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]
Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date:
August 21, 1973
Creator:
Riddle, Betty
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, March 5, 1973]
Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing memories of President Johnson.
Date:
March 5, 1973
Creator:
Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt, April 25, 1973]
Letter from Lady Bird Johnson to Helen Corbitt discussing the memories of President Johnson and how highly valued Corbitt's friendship was.
Date:
April 25, 1973
Creator:
Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, November 1, 1973]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing his response to Stewart asking if he can engrave a design on dark glass. Hutton says he can but feels the result will not be as good because dark glass eliminates some of the effects and subtleties of the design. He says he prefers not to use dark glass unless there is an architectural reason for it. He also mentions that he was lent the book "The Paradise Myth", which discusses the Tree of Life and relates to a design idea he was working on for the Thanks-Giving chapel. There is also a note attached from Peter Stewart to Philip Johnson asking about his thoughts on Hutton's letter.
Date:
November 1, 1973
Creator:
Hutton, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 8, 1973]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing his upcoming visit to Hutton's studio. Stewart provides a date and time for when he will call Hutton to discuss his visit and mentions that some people will be visiting the studio with him. He also discusses a piece of music titled "The Dove of Distant Code," because it relates to a project they are working on for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date:
May 8, 1973
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, April 16, 1973]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing various topics including an issue with a check, a photograph of a dove, his current projects with the Wellington and Coventry Cathedrals, and the well-being of his daughter.
Date:
April 16, 1973
Creator:
Hutton, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, May 29, 1973]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing their recent meetings in London. Stewart mentions that he has attached notes from the meeting and photographs of some sketches. The notes are titled "The Spirit" and contain passages from the New Testament and notes about the project they are working on together.
Date:
May 29, 1973
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, June 18, 1973]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing sketches he gave to Stewart during Stewart's recent visit to his studio. Hutton says he looks forward to hearing what Stewart's committee thinks of the sketches. He explains that Stewart should mention to the committee that seeing the sketches does not have the same effect as seeing the design engraved in glass. He also talks about a project he was working on for New Zealand that he recently finished and is photographing.
Date:
June 18, 1973
Creator:
Hutton, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton, October 22, 1973]
Letter from Peter Stewart to John Hutton discussing the possibility of using dark glass instead of plain glass for a project involving windows for the Chapel of Thanksgiving.
Date:
October 22, 1973
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart, September 18, 1973]
Letter from John Hutton to Peter Stewart discussing a sketch he designed based on the Tree of Life and the cost estimate for a glass panel he is designing for Stewart. Hutton talks about the cost of the project and mentions that certain amounts amounts have not been included in the estimate. He also explains his understanding of what the Tree of Life symbolizes and describes how he has interpreted those ideas in a sketch.
Date:
September 18, 1973
Creator:
Hutton, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History