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[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner]
Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner responding to the Human Relation Commission's investigation attempting to determine whether Bormaster's rental policies discriminated against Black people.
Date:
1971
Creator:
Bormaster, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, clarifying their request and stating what is necessary to rectify Bormaster's managers' discriminatory renting practices.
Date:
January 18, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, July 6, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing Mrs. Coldwell presenting ideas on how the Human Relations Commission should proceed in the future and Kempner expressing his belief that the Commission should put in a program that would allow white police officers to establish communications between themselves and black communities and black officers. Kempner further expresses his belief that everybody in Galveston should be able to trust and rely on the police.
Date:
July 6, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr., September 29, 1971]
Letter from J. R. Jannasch to Dr. William P. Deiss, Jr. discussing the University of Texas Medical Branch implementing policies of non-discrimination and total integration as well as establishing a formal Affirmative Action Program. Jannasch continues by explaining that the two Federal Equal Employment Opportunity audits were conducted at the University and a few small issues were found, but he confirms that actions are being put in place to correct the problems discovered.
Date:
September 29, 1971
Creator:
Jannasch, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss, September 13, 1971]
Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss discussing Hoxie's responsibility to monitor the functions of hospitals and their employees. Hoxie then explains that during Mrs. Phoebe F. Field's interviews with the Medical Branch, a mistake was made during her interview with the Division of Nuclear Medicine due to a new employee performing the interview incorrectly. Hoxie promises that the mistake will be corrected.
Date:
September 13, 1971
Creator:
Hoxie, David E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, October 7, 1971]
Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner discussing whether the case of Mrs. Phoebe Field's experience in seeking employment at the University of Texas Medical Branch was evidence of discrimination. Deiss explains that an irregularity was evident during Field's interview and discusses the policy on racial discrimination at the Medical Branch.
Date:
October 7, 1971
Creator:
Deiss, William P., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date:
June 2, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to the Galveston City Council, November 3, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to the Galveston City Council discussing Kempner sending a copy of the medical reports on Mr. Wells to the council, as requested during a previous meeting.
Date:
November 3, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, November 3, 1971]
Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a report, regarding policemen, by the commission that was presented to the Mayor and City Council. The letter explains that the next meeting for the commission will be held at City Hall on November 5th but suggesting that an executive meeting be held before hand.
Date:
November 3, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, December 28, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston informing members of the commission that the next meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on January 7, 1972.
Date:
December 28, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Commission Hits Police Conduct]
Clipping describing police misconduct and police brutality against minority groups uncovered by the Galveston Human Relations Commission.
Date:
November 6, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Lee Harris to Harris Leon Kempner, August 3, 1971]
Letter from Mrs. Lee Harris to Harris Leon Kempner discussing the League of Women Voters of Amarillo joining with two other civic organizations to formulate a plan for a Human Relations Commission in Amarillo and asking Kempner questions on the functions and impact of the Human Relations Commission in Galveston.
Date:
August 3, 1971
Creator:
Harris, Mrs. Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Human Relations Commission Planning Monthly Meetings]
Clipping from The Galveston Daily News describing the planning of and necessity for monthly meetings for the Galveston Human Relations Commission.
Date:
August 6, 1971
Creator:
The Galveston Daily News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lee Harris, August 9, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lee Harris discussing answers to a series of questions Mrs. Harris had recently asked about the Human Relations Commission in Amarillo. Kempner further discusses race relations in Texas and explaining that Galveston is an exception due to its disaster culture and open communications between communities.
Date:
August 9, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner, June 4, 1971]
Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner discussing Captain Leon E. Lewis, Jr. having the opportunity to appeal any charges stated against him and obtain a public hearing from the Civil Service Commission. Dreyfus also explains that if Kempner or other members of the Human Relations Commission have helpful information on the case, then they could contact either Captain Leon or Mr. Cody Greer, the City Attorney.
Date:
June 4, 1971
Creator:
Dreyfus, Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date:
June 2, 1971
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relation Commission, August 3, 1971]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, chairman of the Human Relations Commission discussing topics to be addressed at the next meeting.
Date:
August 3, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a photocopy of a card sent by Reverend W. L. Brownlow and a list of members of the commission and noting that there are no minority appointees on the list. The commission then explains the next public meeting will be on September 1st and another meeting with Officer Hill and his group is being considered.
Date:
August 3, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss, September 13, 1971]
Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss discussing Hoxie's responsibility to oversee the functions of hospitals and its employees. Hoxie further explains that Mrs. Phoebe F. Field's interview with the Medical Branch of the University of Texas was done incorrectly and that he will correct the mistake.
Date:
September 13, 1971
Creator:
Hoxie, David E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes prepared by the acting secretary, Sterling Patrick, and informing members that any corrections or amendments can be proposed at the next meeting on October 11, 1971. The commission also discusses new members being appointed to the Park Board of Trustees and notes that none of the individuals are Black. The commission explains that the board said the decision could no longer be lobbied due to the matter being settled.
Date:
October 1, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes that were prepared by Mr. Sterling Patrick and requesting that all corrections and amendments be brought to the commission's meeting at the mayor's office on October 11, 1971. Kempner further discusses the Park Board of Trustees appointing new members.
Date:
October 1, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971]
Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner discussing possible ideas to improve human relations in the Galveston community. The two suggestions discussed were increasing the number of friendly contacts between police and citizens and creating an office of Ombudsman of Civil Affairs.
Date:
July 4, 1971
Creator:
Coldwell, Eugenia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971]
Photocopy of a letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner discussing possible ideas to improve human relations in the Galveston community. The two suggestions discussed were increasing the number of friendly contacts between police and citizens and creating an office of Ombudsman of Civil Affairs.
Date:
July 4, 1971
Creator:
Coldwell, Eugenia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, November 19, 1971]
Letter from William H. Louviere, to the Board of Directors discussing the upcoming meeting time and location.
Date:
November 19, 1971
Creator:
Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History