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Letter from Governor George W. Bush (open access)

Letter from Governor George W. Bush

Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.
Date: April 3, 1997
Creator: Bush, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
First Baptist Church Day Proclamation (open access)

First Baptist Church Day Proclamation

Proclamation made by Samuel T. Briscoe, Commissionar of Princinct 1 that proclaims April 20, 1997 as First Baptist Church Day.
Date: April 20, 1997
Creator: Briscoe, Samuel T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E.L. Stickney of Treasury Dept. to Jesse Grimes, April 6, 1840] (open access)

[Letter from E.L. Stickney of Treasury Dept. to Jesse Grimes, April 6, 1840]

Letter from E. L. Stickney of the Treasury Deptartment to Jesse Grimes, concerning post offices.
Date: April 6, 1840
Creator: Stickney, E. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, news about the Jones family moving to Oklahoma, and a discussion about traveling out of Burnet. He closes the letter by noting that he is the same Jim Cook as Linnet has known,the same person she hoped he would be, and signs the letter a true friend.
Date: April 29, 1899
Creator: Cook, J. G., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Linnet Moore, April 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter to Linnet Moore, April 4, 1900]

Letter to "My dear little girl" in which the author says that arrangements have been made to pick up the woman's trunk. The author (Claude White?) writes that he has had a headache and misses her. He says that his grandfather approves of their love.
Date: April 4, 1900
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore,  April 8, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore, April 8, 1900]

Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he confesses that he forgot to "check your trunk and have cussed myself over and over for so doing." He tells her about a dam that washed away killing nine men in Austin, Texas. He asks Linnet's advice on answering a letter from a woman. He wants to keep her as a friend, but not encourage her to think he wants more from the relationship. He say that he is thinking about going "to the Territory" next summer.
Date: April 8, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Carter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, April 1, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, April 1, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding the city of Austin and if Perry is interested in selling any land.
Date: April 1, 1837
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, April 10, 1847] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, April 10, 1847]

Copy of transcript for a letter from B. Gillespie to James F. Perry, in which Gillespie informs Perry that the Supreme Court is not likely to reach a verdict on the Empresario case within a desirable time frame, and that there is likely to be an upcoming trial regarding Judge Coles estate.
Date: April 10, 1847
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16] (open access)

[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16]

Letter from Governor Price Daniel thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendations of Judges Jimmie Duncan and Wendell A. Odom, though Daniel explains that he already has some "long-standing commitments" for appointments. The letter is typed on paper with a Executive Department Austin, Texas letterhead.
Date: April 16, 1959
Creator: Daniel, Price
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date: April 6, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19] (open access)

[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 Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Okrand, Fred
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[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
[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09] (open access)

[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09]

Envelope sent from John B. Connally to John M. Herrera postmarked April 9, 1964.
Date: April 9, 1964
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to Alta Moore - 1976-04-26] (open access)

[Letter from Angel Fraga to Alta Moore - 1976-04-26]

Letter of recommendation from Judge Angel Fraga on behalf of law student Frank Alvarez, Jr. to the Secretary of the State Bar of Law Examiners.
Date: April 26, 1976
Creator: Fraga, Angel Z.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 3, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 3, 1930]

Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen regarding appropriations for Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: April 3, 1930
Creator: Concordia College Board of Control
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, April 6, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, April 6, 1948]

Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer regarding a donation of $75,000 and $150 for a used piano.
Date: April 6, 1948
Creator: Schulz, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Huge to George Beto, April 4, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Huge to George Beto, April 4, 1946]

Letter from A. W. Huge to George Beto regarding $150 that is being applied to a library at Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: April 4, 1946
Creator: Beto, George John, 1916-1991
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 15, 1931]

Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen regarding appropriations for Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: April 15, 1931
Creator: Concordia College Board of Control
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 26, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 26, 1928]

Letter from Reverend R. Osthoff to William Hagen regarding building repairs.
Date: April 26, 1928
Creator: Concordia College Board of Control
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 29, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, April 29, 1930]

Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen regarding appropriations for Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: April 29, 1930
Creator: Concordia College Board of Control
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Stelzer to George Beto, April 8, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Stelzer to George Beto, April 8, 1946]

Letter from F. H. Stelzer to George Beto regarding an additional $10,000 being granted to Lutheran Concordia College of Texas for building purposes.
Date: April 8, 1946
Creator: Stelzer, F. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History