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[Letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr., dated May 24, 1961. Bonilla informs Espinosa, Jr. of his schedule and indicates that the letter has been copied to John J. Herrera.
Date:
May 24, 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]
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 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 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 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 Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]
Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date:
February 10, 1961
Creator:
Woods, Ora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union, February 16, 1961]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union discussing the recent series of articles published in the Dallas Morning News about communists in Texas and naming John W. Stanford as a member of the communist party. Stanford anticipates being charged as communism is illegal in Texas and asks if the American Civil Liberties Union would recommend an attorney.
Date:
February 16, 1961
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay, March 29, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay discussing the issue of Andrew Jackson Houston's grave not being marked by a tombstone. Mr. Latimer says he would contact the Texas Historical Society.
Date:
March 29, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Wilbanks, March 22, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Wilbanks; He returns Mr. Wilbanks information on gambling and thanks him for it.
Date:
March 22, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives, February 27, 1961]
Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives urging them to vote against the horse racing bill.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Nowlin, W. Forney & Jackson, Charles H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer appreciating Mr. Latimer's opposition to the bill that would legalize pari-mutuel gambling on horse racing. Mr. Wilbanks says he is particularly interested in the bill because of a situation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived for a few years. He said a similar bill was proposed there but defeated. He goes on to talk about the disadvantages of the bill.
Date:
March 2, 1961
Creator:
Wilbanks, Thomas G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts, March 26, 1961]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts discussing the recent Texas newspaper articles that mention Stanford as a prominent communist.
Date:
March 26, 1961
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., April 6, 1961]
Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating the American Civil Liberties Union will refer Stanford an attorney if he needs one in the future.
Date:
April 6, 1961
Creator:
Wulf, Melvin L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr., March 21, 1961]
Letter from Rowland Watts to John W. Stanford, Jr. asking if anything has developed and stating that Watts will approach some lawyers in San Antonio on Stanford's behalf should he need an attorney for defense.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Watts Rowland
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1961]
Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
February 25, 1961
Creator:
Stacy, Del
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Thomas G. Wilbanks, March 8, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Reverend Thomas G. Wilbanks discussing a bill that would legalize gambling on horse racing. He asks that Reverent Wilbanks share the information he got in Pennsylvania so that he can use it in the bill's debate.
Date:
March 8, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1961]
Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer; He encloses copies of editorials and letters from the Pittsburgh Press and a copy of a resolution the Presbyterian Ministers Association adopted the previous day.
Date:
March 17, 1961
Creator:
Wilbanks, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1961]
Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer opposing the proposal from V. E. Berry to legalize pari-mutuel betting. He also expresses support for the general sales tax and for a revision of the state auto insurance laws to include mandatory liability.
Date:
February 20, 1961
Creator:
Hunt, W. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, December 11, 1961]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing where to send books, his signature, and possibly including a photo of his wife in the book.
Date:
December 11, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History