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[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13]
Letter from Percy Foreman to John Herrera about discrimination against a sizable portion of Mexican American citizens in Harris county. He requests the names of Mexican American citizens who are qualified voters in Harris County so that they can be eligible for selection as Grand Jurors or Grand Jury Commissioners.
Date:
May 13, 1944
Creator:
Foreman, Percy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-10-19]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda informing Castañeda about the change of dates to hold the ceremony for the fallen Latin Americans soldiers from Houston in World War II. This will be held at the City Auditorium on Sunday, November 5th instead of the 12th of November. Herrera has asked the churches hosting the ceremony to have a service on that Sunday, honoring the men and women in service. Representatives of Latin American Clubs , Army and Navy officials, and the American Legion have been invited, as well as the next of kin of the Latin American war heroes who died. Herrera asks Dr. Castañeda if he could attend the ceremony.
Date:
October 19, 1944
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1944-09-28]
Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John H. Herrera mentioning that Ellinger had met with Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda, and requested Castañeda to arrange a talk with the witnesses in the Brown Shipyards matter at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 1944.
Date:
September 28, 1944
Creator:
Ellinger, Don W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda about the outcome of the Shell Oil Company case concerning discrimination against Mexicans and Latin Americans. Castañeda also asks Herrera to contact Mr. Fridge and ask Fridge to send the complete transcript of the hearing. He was curious to know about the recommendations he had written for Herrera's sister-in-law.
Date:
January 23, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-24]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera to send the complete and detailed statements of the complaints regarding discriminatory lay-offs of Mexican and Latin American employees at the Brown Shipyard.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañedato John J. Herrera urging Herrera to keep in contact with Latin Americans in Houston and its vicinity, and let them know that Castañeda and Herrera will help them if they are discriminated against in any manner.
Date:
November 15, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Sam D. Forman, Jr. addressed TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS - August 3, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Buddies--TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, from Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Houston, Texas, dated August 3, 1944. Forman reminds the Legionnaires of the housing conditions and that things are abnormal in Fort Worth, the same as in any other city in the Nation due to the war effort, and to make all reservations with Mr. Herbert Joseph, Chairman of the Housing Committee.
Date:
August 3, 1944
Creator:
Forman, Sam D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Meachum, James McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1944]
Letter from Gus D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing an invoice from Purse & Company with shipment information.
Date:
January 14, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, September 9, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing sending damaged vehicle to shop for repair estimates.
Date:
September 9, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Thornton to I. H. Kempner, July 12, 1944]
Letter from A. G. Thornton to I. H. Kempner discussing filling out an accident report, deductible, and locating potential driver responsible for damages.
Date:
July 12, 1944
Creator:
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Burke Baker, January 24, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Burke Baker discussing a the success of Seaboard Life Insurance Company.
Date:
January 24, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, July 17, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing delays in acquiring car repair costs.
Date:
July 17, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mututal Insurance Company, September 22, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing an enclosed check for an insurance policy and a bill for an auto repair.
Date:
September 22, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, July 14, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing deductible and repair costs.
Date:
July 14, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, December 19, 1944]
Letter from Gus D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing the delivery of Christmas figs.
Date:
December 19, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, July 11, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing creating a claim for damage done to Mrs. I. H. Kempner's car.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, September 19, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing policies and garage estimates.
Date:
September 19, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Andress, July 13, 1944]
Letter to Ms. Andress about the recent activities in Houston and Austin.
Date:
July 13, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, September 7, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about Mrs. Sullivan becoming a state chairman and telling her to write a story.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 13, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner about different members' contributions and what is being done to organize the office.
Date:
October 13, 1944
Creator:
Williamson, Nancy W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, November 23, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner about department stores, the unit by-laws, and activities they plan on doing.
Date:
November 23, 1944
Creator:
Williamson, Nancy W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, December 12, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about an upcoming exhibition.
Date:
December 12, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History