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Letter from Trueman O'Quinn to Dudley Frasier
Letter thanking Frazier for copy of "The Heart of O. Henry." O'Quinn mentions that he reviewed the book for KTBC-TV.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
O'Quinn, Trueman
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date:
April 19, 1955
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15]
Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated April 14, 1955. The letter thanks Herrera for his support of the successful "Fair Play" campaign.
Date:
April 15, 1955
Creator:
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 & Hofheinz, Dene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter - 1955-04-07]
Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, informing members of the annual San Jacinto Day celebration. The letter includes an application and instructions for reservations for the event. The letter is printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, letterhead and dated April 7, 1955.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas. San Jacinto Chapter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-29]
Western Union telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera, stating that "Al" is gone on another case, and that Guzman will be seeing "Al" on Tuesday.
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Luciano Santoscoy to Mary E. Vega - 1955-04-30]
Letter to Mary E. Vega of Kansas City, Missouri, from Luciano Santoscoy April 30, 1955. Santoscoy thanks Vega for her interest in starting a council in the state of Missouri. Santoscoy informs Vega of the fee each month per member, $.50 a member per month. Santoscoy also lets Vega know that he will be sending more information and a copy of the LULAC News publication.
Date:
April 30, 1955
Creator:
Santoscoy, Luciano
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-23]
Letter from Roderick J. Watts of the Houston Chronicle to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1955 on Houston Chronicle letterhead. The body of the letter reads: "Here are some pictures taken at the San Jacinto Day exercises. I thought you might like to have them. Enjoyed seeing you and your fine little son."
Date:
April 23, 1955
Creator:
Watts, Roderick J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20]
Letter to John J. Herrera from A.L. Wirin, informing Herrera that Wirin has undertaken a number of Civil Liberties cases for the Alianza Hispano Americana, which has opened a Civil Liberties Department. Wirin suggests that The Alianza might be willing to undertake some housing segregation cases, and also cases of segregation of Mexican prisoners in or near Houston.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 25, 1955]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a letter from Harry Moore pertaining to the H. Kempner firm's interests.
Date:
April 25, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Schrum to L. H. Bailey, April 20, 1955]
Letter from J. M. Schrum to L. H. Bailey discussing the recent sale of Alcorn cattle.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Schrum, Jake M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 21, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing having a check covering a donated bus.
Date:
April 21, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 14, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing opinions when planting on school grounds and the promise to send more plants later.
Date:
April 14, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, April 18, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James requesting dairy feed.
Date:
April 18, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 11, 1955]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing car repair costs and potential cash return once sold.
Date:
April 11, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 12, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing repair and sale costs for a DeSoto automobile.
Date:
April 12, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 13, 1955]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the decision made by the Garden Club regarding donated Oleanders by Kempner.
Date:
April 13, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn, April 27, 1955]
Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn informing Penn that the consolidation proposal has been approved. The letter also mentions the way that men cut off at DeLeon will be expected to be present in Smithville, or forfeit their seniority. Duncan also informs Penn he will be the representative from DeLeon. Handwritten text at the top of the letter: "Consolidation T-C-R Smithville."
Date:
April 27, 1955
Creator:
Duncan, J. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn, April 22, 1955]
Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn showing the report of the ballot for the consolidation of the 11th and 15th seniority districts. It is to be known as the 11th district after consolidation, as the majority voted to consolidate.
Date:
April 22, 1955
Creator:
Loughridge, F. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge, April 25, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge discussing promotions within the new consolidated seniority district.
Date:
April 24, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn, April 22, 1955]
Letter from F. P. Loughridge to T. E. Penn discussing the effects the consolidation will have on promotion of firemen within the consolidated district.
Date:
April 22, 1955
Creator:
Loughridge, F. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge, April 23, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge discussing the vote taken to confirm the consolidation of the Smithville and Texas Central seniority districts.
Date:
April 23, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice, April 8, 1955]
Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice pledging fifty dollars to building a municipal golf course in Sinton, Texas. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Dear Bob, Would have sent this back sooner, but was contemplating a change in residence. But, that is all past. Will try to enter this $50.00 in our family budget plan and pay this coming fall. Sincerely - Tom McBride." An envelope addressed to Bob Tice was enclosed.
Date:
April 8, 1955
Creator:
McBride, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History