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[Report from Albert Armendariz to John J. Herrera and LULAC members regarding Pecos School Board hearing - 1953] (open access)

[Report from Albert Armendariz to John J. Herrera and LULAC members regarding Pecos School Board hearing - 1953]

Report on the Pecos School Board hearing written by Albert Armendariz, LULAC First National Vice-President, to the John J. Herrera and LULAC convention members with handwritten date of 1953. The report gives background of the Pecos School Board segregation of students of Latin American descent and covers board meetings and hearings with the State Commissioner of Education. Almendariz also lists expenses incurred while pursuing the case.
Date: 1953
Creator: Armendariz, Albert
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to all LULAC Councils - 1953-01-27] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to all LULAC Councils - 1953-01-27]

Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National Prseident to all LULAC Councils, dated January 27,1953. Per complaints received at the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting about not receiving the LULAC News, Herrera asks for updated master mailing lists. Herrera discusses re-installation of members in San Angelo LULAC Men's Council Number 129; encourages council members to pay dues so they are eligible to attend the upcoming conventions; and mentions the court case of George Sanchez of Palacios, Texas and an upcoming meeting with the Commissioner of Education regarding the Pecos Segregated Mexican School case.
Date: January 27, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, January 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, January 28, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about a letter from R. I. Mehan on the valuation H. Kempner stocks and their travel plans.
Date: January 28, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester E. Ollison to W. S. McCree - 1953-02-03] (open access)

[Letter from Chester E. Ollison to W. S. McCree - 1953-02-03]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Chester E. Ollison, Appeals Counselor of the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas, to W. S. McCree, President of the Board of Trustees, Pecos Independent School District in Pecos, Texas, dated February 3,1953. The letter refers to a petition received from patrons of Pecos ISD regarding segregation of children of Spanish-speaking ancestry. Ollison outlines steps the school district is to take in addressing the issues cited in the petition.
Date: February 3, 1953
Creator: Ollison, Chester E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 13, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about his trip to Tucson and declining Harris Kempner's offer for another one to Chile due to work accumulation. Dan also posed couple of questions regarding Pecos business like its tax refund that Mr. Mehan is tracking and the cotton sales from previous month. Additionally, he also discussed about the T. C. I.'s debt reduction and reviewing Jesse's work.
Date: February 13, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to R. I. Mehan, February 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to R. I. Mehan, February 18, 1953]

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to R. I. Mehan requesting to answer Dave's query about Sugarland Industries stock value.
Date: February 18, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the letter Dan wrote to R. Lee Kempner requesting information on his mother's non-taxing gift-able stocks. I. H. Kempner also discusses about his thoughts on the same and the reason why R. Lee Kempner could not respond to it anytime soon.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the letter Dan wrote to R. Lee Kempner requesting information on his mother's non-taxing gift-able stocks. I. H. Kempner also discusses about his thoughts on the same and the reason why R. Lee Kempner could not respond to it anytime soon.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, April 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, April 27, 1953]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about Dan's letter and I. H. Kempner's reply to it and tried to add more context and information regarding the non-voting stocks, gifts and their respective taxes and returns. He also mentions about the stock certificates and other details regarding Hattie Kempner's H. Kempner shares.
Date: April 27, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 2, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Mr. Wilson's willingness to see Thomas L. James and Jake Schrom. Sandstorms have caused Wilson to need to replant cotton.
Date: May 2, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum for Texas Cotton Industries] (open access)

[Memorandum for Texas Cotton Industries]

A memorandum discussing the properties owned and managed by Texas Cotton Industries. Also shown are the accounting records according to H. Kempner's books.
Date: 1953-05-27~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, June 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, June 2, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing permanent pastures and information from Jame Schrum and a Whaley-Eaton letter detailing a Whaley-Eaton Service which Kempner and James have respect for.
Date: June 2, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing a trip to Pecos, Texas. Details include the Hudson Petroleum Company, J. C. Wilson, observations on irrigated farming, and potential choices for how to move forward and their order of importance.
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 11, 1953]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing property in Pecos, Texas.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing a trip to Pecos, Texas. Expenses are detailed, including a motel, transportation, and other bills.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston, June 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston, June 30, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about coverage and policies of Blue Cross membership, and whereabouts and health conditions of multiple family members.
Date: June 30, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lyda Quinn, July 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lyda Quinn, July 3, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lyda Kempner discussing about the different farmland properties and their irrigation sources, net worth, and their respective usage in West Texas centered around Pecos, Texas.
Date: July 3, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, July 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, July 7, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. C. Wilson discussing a claim for income tax refund for Texas Cotton Industries. Wilson is told a revenue agent will arrive within 90 to 120 days.
Date: July 7, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 14, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on the happenings in the family cotton business while he is away in Europe. Included on the page are Mr. Kempner's handwritten notes and comments after receiving the letter.
Date: September 14, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 14, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Kempner's plans to not travel to Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: September 14, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 14, 1953]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner updating him on the family businesses while he is away in Europe.
Date: September 14, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 19, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing a special report on Texas Cotton Industries.
Date: October 19, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History