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[Letter from John J. Herrera to William Escamilla - 1953-03-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William Escamilla - 1953-03-09]

Letter from John J. Herrera to William Escamilla, dated March 9, 1953, regarding Escamilla and a group of his friends starting a League of United Latin American Citizens Council in Bryan, Texas.
Date: March 9, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1955-05-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1955-05-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy, sending greetings and to inform Santoscoy that he was in Bryan, Texas for the inauguration of Bryan Council No. 221's home and ball park. Herrera also talks about his participation in the commemoration of San Jacinto Day (April 21) at the San Jacinto Monument. Herrera gives a bit of history about himself: "I am also a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas due to my relation to Pedro Herrera, who fought at San Jacinto, Blas Herrera of Bear County in San Antonio, who was a scout for Sam Houston, and Francisco Ruiz, alcalde [mayor] of San Antonio during the Texas Revolution, and one of the two native Texans who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence." Herrera praises Santoscoy in the remaining portion of the letter on a job well done on the LULAC News publication.
Date: May 17, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez of Galveston Council 151, asking Martinez to send a Lulac Program so that Herrera can have the events planned announced over the radio station KLVL. Herrera also asks Martinez to have Brother Cliff Lopez, chaplain of the Bryan Council, give the official prayer at the Convention in Galveston. Herrera tells Martinez of his plans to be a moderator at one of the seminars and mentions that it will be a "tight fight for the National Presidency."
Date: May 19, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing water rights and the potential to purchase a system from American Canal Company. The details surrounding the system's physical location are mentioned.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 20, 1954]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing fertilizer.
Date: January 20, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, March, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, March, 1953]

Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer discussing his pride in Latimer's conduct in the legislature, inviting Latimer to his wedding, and discussing how he is faring in seminary school.
Date: 1953-03~
Creator: Wofford, Gene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer, November 22, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer, November 22, 1954]

Photocopy of a letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding asking for appropriation requests to the Legislature.
Date: November 22, 1954
Creator: Harrington, M. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]

Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer discussing a visit of the Penitentiaries Committee to several Texas prison to observe what has been done with state funding.
Date: February 4, 1953
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer, December 22, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer, December 22, 1954]

Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer; He encloses a copy of the work of the Texas A and M College System for the fiscal year that ended August 31, 1954.
Date: 1954-12-22~
Creator: Harrington, M. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry D. Hawsey, March 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry D. Hawsey, March 3, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry D. Hawsey expressing opposition to the bill that would make A and M co-educational.
Date: March 3, 1953
Creator: Hawsey, Jerry D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gibb Gilchrist, September 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gibb Gilchrist, September 24, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Gibb Gilchrist discussing the tickets Latimer received from Gilchrist to A&M home football games.
Date: September 24, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gibb Gilchrist to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Gibb Gilchrist to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1953]

Letter from Gibb Gilchrist to Truett Latimer discussing Gilchrist's upcoming retirement, and how he has enclosed football tickets to each of A&M's 1953 home football games as thanks for Latimer's legislative work.
Date: August 15, 1953
Creator: Gilchrist, Gibb
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry D. Hawsey, March 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry D. Hawsey, March 4, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry D. Hawsey discussing the current stance of legislation on turning Texas A&M into a co-educational institution.
Date: March 4, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 14, 1951]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing various cattle operations, including ranches and ranch sales, which were covered in attached magazines. James also discusses the possibility of a cattle purchase and sale.
Date: December 14, 1951
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. D. Ownby to Daniel W. Kempner, November 14, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from C. D. Ownby to Daniel W. Kempner, November 14, 1950]

Letter from C. D. Ownby to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that he was unable to find extra good tickets for the game and letting him know that, for the time being, the policy of "giving former Board Members priority" will likely continue.
Date: November 14, 1950
Creator: Ownby, C. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson, December 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson, December 18, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson discussing recent personal news and the possibility of meeting up the next month.
Date: December 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson, December 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson, December 18, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson discussing recent news and the possibility of meeting up the next month.
Date: December 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation Regarding Building Fund Campaign] (open access)

[Letter from B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation Regarding Building Fund Campaign]

Letter from B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation (Texas A & M College) discussing the construction of Hillel House on campus. The letter asks students for their help in the completion of the project by contributing in the purchase of bricks at $1.00 per brick.
Date: 1958
Creator: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation (Texas A & M College). Building Fund Campaign.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the A&M Athletic Department, June 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the A&M Athletic Department, June 15, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Athletic Department of A&M College asking for the status of the tickets he requested.
Date: June 15, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. P.  Pearson, Jr. to D. Kempner, December 10, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from G. P. Pearson, Jr. to D. Kempner, December 10, 1951]

Handwritten letter from Texas House member Pink Pearson to Daniel Kempner discussing his efforts to secure appropriations for a county road to Dublin and the paving of roads in the area. He also discusses the settlement of Robert Felder's policy with the American Indemnity Company, detailing the estimated amount for repairs due to damage of an automobile, and asking for Kempner's help in settling the claim.
Date: December 10, 1951
Creator: Pearson, Gary Pinkney, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from John E. Hutchison to the Administrative Staff, June 9, 1959] (open access)

[Memorandum from John E. Hutchison to the Administrative Staff, June 9, 1959]

Memorandum from John E. Hutchison to the Administrative Staff; He attaches [not included here] a letter from Truett Latimer.
Date: June 9, 1959
Creator: Hutchison, John E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Ward to H. Kempner, May 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Ward to H. Kempner, May 26, 1953]

Letter from J. M. Ward to H. Kempner regarding the company's inquiry about the Summer Cotton School.
Date: May 26, 1953
Creator: Ward, J. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Esther Taubenhaus to Mr. H. S. Block, May 18, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Esther Taubenhaus to Mr. H. S. Block, May 18, 1950]

Letter from Mrs. Esther Taubenhaus to Mr. H. S. Block suggesting to enable a annual Henry Cohen Interfaith Lecture Fund as a tribute to Rabbi Cohen.
Date: May 18, 1950
Creator: Taubenhaus, Esther
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack J. Forman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Jack J. Forman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1956]

Letter from Jack J. Forman to Mr. I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for monetary contribution towards Building Fund Campaign held by B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation.
Date: November 22, 1956
Creator: Forman, Jack J.
System: The Portal to Texas History