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[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14] (open access)

[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]

Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-08-14] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-08-14]

Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help and cooperation in making effective the work of the committee regarding Latin Americans in Houston. Castañeda states that he had referred Carter Wesley to see Herrera and discuss the matter with Herrera.
Date: August 14, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-14]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Judge Ben C. Connally. The letter describes Herrera's history and involvement with the Alienza Hispano-Americano.
Date: August 14, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, August 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, August 19, 1954]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing photographs for a Public Relations file.
Date: August 14, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James, August 14, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James, August 14, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting assistance in acquiring a tub and fixtures through Sugarland Industries.
Date: August 14, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, August 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, August 14, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about the women of the armed services not getting the same amount of treatment from the AWVS as the men.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Belt Jr. to Thomas Leroy James, August 14, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Belt Jr. to Thomas Leroy James, August 14, 1954]

Letter from W. E. Belt Jr to Thomas Leroy James discussing purchasing land.
Date: August 14, 1954
Creator: Belt, W. E., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. Hausler - 1942-08-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. Hausler - 1942-08-14]

Letter to Mr. Hausler, Personnel Superintendent at the Brown Ship Yard in Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera dated August 14, 1942. Written on LULAC letterhead, the letter is concerning "discrimination against workers of Mexican extraction." John J. Herrera is writing to inquire if Mr. Hausler is aware of these practices.
Date: August 14, 1942
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Council Officers - 1952-08-14] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Council Officers - 1952-08-14]

Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr., LULAC National Treasurer, to all officers of LULAC Councils, dated August 14, 1952. Informs councils that national dues are due and rosters need to be sent in. This letter is unsigned.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Gomez, Gilbert, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Council Officers - 1952-08-14] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Council Officers - 1952-08-14]

Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr., LULAC National Treasurer, to all officers of LULAC Councils, dated August 14, 1952. The letter informs councils that national dues are due and rosters need to be sent in. This letter contains an original signature.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Gomez, Gilbert, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Translation of Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, July 12, 1926] (open access)

[Translation of Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, July 12, 1926]

Translation of letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff regarding the construction of an apartment for a faculty member.
Date: August 14, 2015
Creator: Sheldon, Gwendolyn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Gulf Underwriters Agency, August 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Gulf Underwriters Agency, August 14, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Gulf Underwriters Agency informing that they received the letter for the National Surety Corporation.
Date: August 14, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jules Hirsch to C. C. Cox, August 14, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Jules Hirsch to C. C. Cox, August 14, 1895]

Letter from Jules Hirsch of Staple and Fancy Groceries to C. C. Cox regarding the sale of some wood. The envelope is included.
Date: August 14, 1895
Creator: Hirsch, Jules
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Ben Marcus, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Ben Marcus, August 14, 1952]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Ben Marcus discussing a real estate transaction between Robert Lee Kempner and Fannie Adoue regarding Fannie Adoue's interest in the McFarland Estate.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Gulf Underwriters Agency, August 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Gulf Underwriters Agency, August 14, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. informing that the endorsement covering the gold compact has not arrived and would appreciate it being forwarded to Gladys Kempner.
Date: August 14, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Belt, Jr. to Thomas L. James, August 14, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Belt, Jr. to Thomas L. James, August 14, 1954]

Letter from W. E. Belt, Jr. to Thomas L. James discussing royalty figures per acre in relation to a Sugar Land area.
Date: August 14, 1954
Creator: Belt, W. E., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Belt, Jr. to Thomas Leroy James, August 14, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Belt, Jr. to Thomas Leroy James, August 14, 1954]

Letter from W. E. Belt, Jr. to Thomas Leroy James discussing negotiations for purchasing land.
Date: August 14, 1954
Creator: Belt, W. E., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner, August 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner, August 14, 1944]

Letter from Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner discussing how the company has placed an order for the necessary material for the trim job.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Adamo, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the edits proposed for the letter they have been creating to send to potential donors. He also encloses the addresses of all the men on the Executive Committee and the Building Fund Committee.
Date: August 14, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
System: The Portal to Texas History