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[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - November 4, 1997] (open access)

[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - November 4, 1997]

Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She invites him to a celebration honoring MacArthur guests and the stage play "Ofrendas del Alma, del Corazon, y de la Mente" (translated to Offerings from the Soul, the Heart, and the Mind). At the end of her letter, she provides instructions to her home.
Date: November 4, 1997
Creator: Cisneros, Sandra
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia B. Smith to Western Area Chapter Presidents - March 4, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Julia B. Smith to Western Area Chapter Presidents - March 4, 1974]

Letter from Julia B. Smith to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. in the western United States asking chapters to poll their members about a possible increase in member fees to finance round-trip transportation for area directors to Washington, D.C. Smith is opposed to the fee increase because she believes the Links' national treasury should pay for the transportation from its fund balance.
Date: March 4, 1974
Creator: Smith, Julia B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Western Area Program Chairpersons - September 4, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Western Area Program Chairpersons - September 4, 1986]

Letter from Vernis Hudgins to program coordinators for chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. Hudgins is newly appointed to the position of Western Area Program Coordinator and introduces herself. The program coordinators are responsible for presenting information about Links' programming events at the area conference as well as creating a questionnaire for the conference. Hudgins would like everyone to think about possible content for their presentation and questionnaire.
Date: September 4, 1986
Creator: Hudgins, Vernis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Western Area Program Chairpersons - September 4, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Vernis Hudgins to Western Area Program Chairpersons - September 4, 1986]

Letter from Vernis Hudgins to program coordinators for chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the western United States. Hudgins is newly appointed to the position of Western Area Program Coordinator and introduces herself. The program coordinators are responsible for presenting information about Links' programming events at the area conference as well as creating a questionnaire for the conference. Hudgins would like everyone to think about possible content for their presentation and questionnaire. Includes a note about a skit that will be performed and a rough draft of a possible questionnaire. Also includes an envelope addressed to "Margaret Winn" of San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 4, 1986
Creator: Hudgins, Vernis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Davis to Barbara Lawrence - August 4, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Davis to Barbara Lawrence - August 4, 1996]

Letter from Mary Davis to Barbara Lawrence stating that she has enclosed computer discs with data used to create last year's yearbook for 1995-1996. She hopes that her material will help with the creation of the new yearbook for this year.
Date: August 4, 1996
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ron Lucke to O. C. Booker - November 4, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Ron Lucke to O. C. Booker - November 4, 1965]

Letter from Ron Lucke from San Antonio College to Mrs. O. C. Booker. He writes to thank her for the prompt return of a rent application and deposit for McAllister Auditorium.
Date: November 4, 1965
Creator: Lucke, Ron
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Barlow - 1977-03-04] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Barlow - 1977-03-04]

Letter from Jim Barlow, District Clerk of McLennan County, includes a Hearing List for March 4, 1977. This list indicates that Arizona Travel Bank Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens is on the docket in the 19th Court.
Date: March 4, 1977
Creator: Barlow, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04] (open access)

[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04]

Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.
Date: November 4, 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]

Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Bailey, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Governor John B. Connally on his election victory. Herrera goes on to discuss his son John Michael, who has been working as a U.S. Capitol Policeman in Washington, D.C., and asks if there's any position in Austin his son could get while working on his law degree.
Date: January 4, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera to accompany a letter sent to Yarborough after his conference with the Department of the Army. Yarborough assures Herrera that he will continue trying to help Herrera's son. A handwritten note appended to the bottom assures Herrera that Yarborough is not quitting and knows they are both accustomed to fighting on.
Date: June 4, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04]

Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra, dated August 8, 1961. Casas gives Herrera an update on his life and business and asks about the Herrera family.
Date: August 4, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-04]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor-Elect for the State of Texas, dated January 4, 1963. The letter has COPY stamped across the center in red. The letter asks that Connally consider finding a position for Herrera's son, John Michael Herrera, who is completing a pre-law degree.
Date: January 4, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs - 1963-12-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs - 1963-12-04]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead and dated December 4, 1963. The letter addresses the recent reception and ball attended by President John F. Kennedy and other dignitaries and the assassination of President Kennedy the following day. Herrera asks for understanding for the shortened program at the reception due to Secret Service restrictions.
Date: December 4, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-04] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-04]

Democratic National Committee envelope addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked February 4, 1966.
Date: February 4, 1966
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Olin E. Teague to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-03] (open access)

[Envelope from Olin E. Teague to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-03]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Olin E. Teague, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives and postmarked February 4, 1966.
Date: February 4, 1966
Creator: Teague, Olin E., 1910-1981
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Gus Gonzales and Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1951-01-04] (open access)

[Letters from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Gus Gonzales and Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1951-01-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copies of letters from John J. Herrera dated January 5, 1951. The front page is a draft of a letter to Mrs. Gus Gonzales, President of the Wharton Texas Ladies LULAC Council. This letter is a notification that the charter for their new council has been received and is ready for presentation. The back page contains a draft of a second letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Secretary Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas. This is a notification that the date of the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in January, 1951 in Houston, Texas, has been changed to January 27 and 28, 1951. It is also an invitation to Jacob Rodriguez to speak after the speech of welcome at the convention.
Date: January 4, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04] (open access)

[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04]

Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center addressed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and postmarked August 4, 1977.
Date: August 4, 1977
Creator: Fair Oaks Community Center
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Ginn to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1977-02-04] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Ginn to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1977-02-04]

Letter from J. G. Ginn, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, informing members of a dinner celebrating Texas Independence Day to be held in partnership with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas on March 4, 1977, at Trinity Episcopal Church. The letter is printed on organization letterhead and is dated February 4, 1977.
Date: February 4, 1977
Creator: Ginn, J. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-04-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-04-04]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg in Washington, D. C. Herrera writes that he has authorized John Barron to prepare the amended engineering data. He also comments on Felix H. Morales' preference to retain Charles L. Belfi in spite of his qualifications.
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John H. Barron - 1947-04-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John H. Barron - 1947-04-04]

Copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to John H. Barron in Washington, D. C. Herrera advises Barron that he hads been authorized by Felix H. Morales to proceed with the preparation of the engineering for amending the radio station permit.
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-07-04] (open access)

[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-07-04]

A letter sent to Felix H. Morales from Charlie L. Belfi in San Antonio, Texas. Belfi provides a list of suggested call letters for Morales to consider for the Houston station. He also indicated his future plans to be available for the radio station.
Date: July 4, 1947
Creator: Belfi, Charles L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-04] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-04]

Letter sent to Felix H. Morales from D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Prince advises Morales that if he is considering purchasing an existing station, he will be required to file another application. Prince provides Morales with information about the standard filing process. Prince also notes that many radio stations have difficulties making the same profits they saw during the war.
Date: August 4, 1948
Creator: Prince, D. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will D. Davis to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-04] (open access)

[Letter from Will D. Davis to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-04]

Letter from Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, to Ben C. Connally. The letter mentions John J. Herrera's request for a time extension to work on a lawsuit. Re: CA 9009 - Ben Rios, et al vs O. B. Ellis, et al.
Date: August 4, 1955
Creator: Davis, Will D.
System: The Portal to Texas History