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[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. The letter refers to discrimination on the part of the School Superintendent in Columbus, Texas, and asks for Herrera's assistance in planning the action League of United Latin American Citizens will be taking.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18] (open access)

[Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18]

Invitation to The San Antonio Downtown LULAC Council No. 363 Testimonial Banquet and Dance honoring Judge J. T. Canales, to be held on November 18, 1961, at the Crystal Ballroom in Gunter Hotel.
Date: November 18, 1961
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961, and typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead. In the letter, Bonilla refers to the issue of discrimination in schools in Columbus, Texas, and the committee being sent to Herrera's office on November 4, 1961.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05] (open access)

[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]

Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 5, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 8, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten in ink on lined paper and dated November 17, 1961. Marzola commends Herrera for the letter against Marley Giddens but defends Mrs. Clayton who Marzola says is innocent in the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27]

Letter from John Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 27, 1961. Marzola asks if Herrera will attend a meeting in Columbus, Texas, on December 3rd and informs him of the meeting that took place on November 19th. The envelope addressed to Herrera from Marzola is postmarked in Columbus, Texas, on November 27, 1961.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 17, 1961, and copied to Frank M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker] (open access)

[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker]

Letter from Harry F. Thompson, Director of University Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University, to Dr. Rex Kyker complimenting Abilene Christian College on their production of the 1961 ACC Homecoming musical "The King and I." In the letter Thompson expresses his approval of the acting abilities of the actor who played the King and those who played minor roles in the play.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Thompson, Harry F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-29] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-29]

Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez on The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin letterhead to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for his telegram and includes a handwritten note: "P.S. I saw your son at the Capitol on the occasion of a recent visit."
Date: November 29, 1961
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 6, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company sending his photograph which they could use and white returning it, he requests for it to be addressed to 1502 Broadway.
Date: November 6, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from First National City Bank of New York to United States National Bank, November 28, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from First National City Bank of New York to United States National Bank, November 28, 1961]

Telegram sent by First National City Bank of New York to United States National Bank asking them to refund Ruth Alma Kempner's stolen travelers checks for $400.00.
Date: November 28, 1961, 3:53 p.m.
Creator: First National City Bank of New York
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 10, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company mentioning that he has selected red for the cover and title in silver. And he also asks for the price as there's some confusion.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 21, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company returning the proofs enclosed in their letter of November 15th. He mentions that he made many corrections and hopes they can be accomplished with minimum of delay.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul J. Kruesi to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Paul J. Kruesi to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 20, 1961]

Letter from Paul J. Kruesi to Isaac Herbert Kempner acknowledging his reply of the 16th. He mentions that America is more in danger from Russia.
Date: November 20, 1961
Creator: Kruesi, Paul J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to St. Mary's Infirmary, November 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to St. Mary's Infirmary, November 3, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to St. Mary's Infirmary mentioning about their bill to Henrietta Kempner covering the charges for X-Ray, the bill of October 6th for the amount of $35.00 and is asking if this is not covered by the Blue Cross.
Date: November 3, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 25, 1961]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing his book and the final draft.
Date: November 25, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 27, 1961]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing delivery and printing decisions for his diary.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose Newman to Bill Myres, November 21, 1961 (open access)

[Letter from Mose Newman to Bill Myres, November 21, 1961

Letter from Mose Newman to Billie Myres discussing the biography that he read about Sam Myres written by Sanda Myres. He expresses that he enjoyed it and that it brought back many fond memories. He also says that he still has seven saddles made by Sam Myres and all are in great condition.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Newman, Mose
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman, November 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman, November 28, 1961]

Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman responding to the letter that Newman had send to Myres. Myres writes about how with R. C. Crane dying, there are not very many people from the older generation who lived in Sweetwater and can relay what has happened in the past. He also talks about an old racing horse named Panzareta who he says is still talked about to this day
Date: November 28, 1961
Creator: Myres, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History