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[Funeral Program for Lula Mae McCracken, December 30, 1974] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Lula Mae McCracken, December 30, 1974]

Funeral program for Mrs. Lula Mae McCracken, born October 23, 1901 and died late December 1974. The funeral was held Monday morning, December 30, 1974 at East St. John Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. J. C. King, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 30, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John E. Corcoran, Jr. to Bob Casey - 1974-12-23] (open access)

[Letter from John E. Corcoran, Jr. to Bob Casey - 1974-12-23]

Letter replying to Bob Casey in the House of Representatives informing him that a determination regarding the case of Sheppard W. King III would be reached within 3 months. The letter is typed on Department of the Navy, Board for Correction of Naval Records letterhead.
Date: December 23, 1974
Creator: Corcoran, John E., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William B. Ray to Mario Marcel Salas - December 9, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from William B. Ray to Mario Marcel Salas - December 9, 1974]

Letter from William B. Ray, chief of the Complaints and Compliance Division of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media. The letter was sent in response to a formal complaint filed by Mr. Marcel over a failed negotiation with KAPE radio, a San Antonio-based radio station. However, it appears that Mr. Ray did not receive a specific enough complaint, and explains the course of action that needs to occur before the FCC gets involved.
Date: December 9, 1974
Creator: Ray, William B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra F. Stephens to Manuel Lozano of La Cronica of Texas, Inc. - 1974-11-27] (open access)

[Letter from Sandra F. Stephens to Manuel Lozano of La Cronica of Texas, Inc. - 1974-11-27]

Letter from Sandra F. Stephens to La Cronica of Texas, Inc. regarding UPI claims against that company involving a contract between the two companies providing for the delivery of UPI newswires. The letter is typed on Baker, Hostetler & Patterson, Counsellors at Law letterhead.
Date: November 27, 1974
Creator: Stephens, Sandra F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nolan A. Bowie to Mario Marcel Salas - November 20, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Nolan A. Bowie to Mario Marcel Salas - November 20, 1974]

Letter from Nolan A. Bowie to Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM). He writes to share his opinion on the dispute that developed between BCMM and KAPE radio, and as to whether or not the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would consider his petition to deny the radio station a license renewal. He doesn't think it will go far, but encourages Mr. Salas to not give up.
Date: November 20, 1974
Creator: Bowie, Nolan A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 16, 1974] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - November 16, 1974]

Handwritten minutes from the November 16, 1974 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, and other business.
Date: November 16, 1974
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15]

Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.
Date: November 15, 1974
Creator: Juarez, Ruth B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13] (open access)

[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Sylvia Gonzalez. Both sides of the envelope include the note "Do not fold photo."
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Gonzalez, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13]

Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Hosey, Jean E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to William B. Ray - November 13, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to William B. Ray - November 13, 1974]

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM), to William B. Ray of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He is writing to file a formal complaint against KAPE radio after they refused to provide any coverage on a press coverage that the BCMM held.
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Salas, Mario Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of Complaint from Mario Marcel Salas to William B. Ray - November 13, 1974] (open access)

[Letter of Complaint from Mario Marcel Salas to William B. Ray - November 13, 1974]

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM), to William B. Ray of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He is writing to file a formal complaint against WOAI TV and KAPE radio for neglecting to provide equal and adequate coverage of a press conference held by the BCMM. The event is seen as one in a long line of attempts made to discredit the black community.
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Salas, Mario Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Press Statement] (open access)

[Black Coalition on Mass Media Press Statement]

Press statement released by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a San Antonio civil rights organization with the intent to better how the mass media represents and interacts with the African-American community. The statement explains their basic purpose and goes on to specify a particular grievance with KAPE radio, which they see as exploitative and damaging.
Date: October 30, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by Domestic Corporation, LULAC Board of Trustees, 1974-10-29] (open access)

[Statement by Domestic Corporation, LULAC Board of Trustees, 1974-10-29]

Statement by Domestic Corporation completed by League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees on October 29, 1974. Completed by National President Joe Velez, the document lists the corporation address as 300 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California, and includes the names and titles of members of the staff. The document was filed in Sacramento, California, on October 31, 1974.
Date: October 29, 1974
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Josephine Burton, October 28, 1974] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Josephine Burton, October 28, 1974]

Funeral program for Sister Josephine Burton. The funeral was held Saturday morning, October 28, 1974 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Claude W. Black, Jr., Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 28, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roberto R. Anguiano to Media Outlets - October 28, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Roberto R. Anguiano to Media Outlets - October 28, 1974]

Letter from Roberto R. Anguiano, project coordinator at the Bilingual Bicultural Coalition on Mass Media. As an ally and close partner with the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM), Anguiano has sent out a notice of an upcoming news conference held by the BCMM to discuss their reasons behind denying local San Antonio radio station - KAPE radio - a license renewal.
Date: October 28, 1974
Creator: Anguiano, Roberto R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1974] (open access)

[Minutes for the San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc. Meeting - October 20, 1974]

Handwritten minutes from the October 20, 1974 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, and other business.
Date: October 20, 1974
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Mary Lou Rice, October 12, 1974] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Mary Lou Rice, October 12, 1974]

Funeral program for Mrs. Mary Lou Rice, born June 9, 1911 and died October 8, 1974. The funeral was held Saturday, October 12, 1974 at Emmanuel A. M. E. Church, officiated by Reverend Drinkard Timms, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 12, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to William B. Ray - October 12, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Marcel Salas to William B. Ray - October 12, 1974]

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas, chairman of the Black Coalition on Mass Media(BCMM), to William B. Ray of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The letter was sent as a formal complaint to the FCC after a local radio station in San Antonio - KAPE radio - refused to meet with the BCMM to discuss the disregard they had shown towards the African-American community.
Date: October 12, 1974
Creator: Salas, Mario Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Ednah J. Tucker, October 2, 1974] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Ednah J. Tucker, October 2, 1974]

Funeral program for Mrs. Ednah J. Tucker. The funeral was held October 2, 1974 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, and she was buried in the Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 2, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter addressed to Mom and Dad - 1974-09-30] (open access)

[Letter addressed to Mom and Dad - 1974-09-30]

Letter from unknown source to "Mom & Dad". Content of the letter mostly concerns the marriage of Felice.
Date: September 30, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Front Page of United Negro College Fund Newsletter, September 1974] (open access)

[Front Page of United Negro College Fund Newsletter, September 1974]

Photocopy of the front page of the September 27, 1974 edition of the United Negro College Fund Newsletter. The page features four articles, including three about the national organization of The Links, Inc. The first article discusses a large donation by The Links, Inc. to the fund; another article introduces Pauline Ellison as the new president of The Links, Inc.; and a third article announces a fund raising event hosted by The Links, Inc. on behalf of the fund. The fourth article on the page describes an event in honor of Duke Ellington.
Date: September 27, 1974
Creator: United Negro College Fund. Department of Communications.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvia Trujillo to Joseph R. Benites - 1974-09-24] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvia Trujillo to Joseph R. Benites - 1974-09-24]

Letter from Sylvia Trujillo, State Deputy Director, to Joseph R. Benites, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated September 24, 1974. The letter indicates that has a meeting has been called to discuss the issues with Benites decision to invite Congressman John Rhodes for a testimonial decision.
Date: September 24, 1974
Creator: Trujillo, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Ellison to Links Chapter Presidents - September 20, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Ellison to Links Chapter Presidents - September 20, 1974]

Letter from Pauline Ellison to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. apologizing for not yet having sent information about constitutional changes approved at the recent national assembly. Ellison states that this information is forthcoming.
Date: September 20, 1974
Creator: Ellison, Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Clayton Taft Gay, Sr., September 14, 1974] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Clayton Taft Gay, Sr., September 14, 1974]

Funeral program for Mr. Clayton Taft Gay, Sr., born November 27, 1910 and died September 10, 1974. The funeral was held September 14, 1974 at Bethel A. M. E. Church, officiated by Rev. A. R. Nelson. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 14, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History