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[Letter from John W. Stanford to the American Civil Liberties Union, January 19, 1962]
Letter from John W. Stanford to the American Civil Liberties Union enclosing a contribution to the organization and stating his disagreement with their statement on communism.
Date:
January 19, 1952
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Kennedy to William N. Purdy, December 6, 1962]
Letter from John F. Kennedy to William N. Purdy thanking Purdy for his service on September 30th in Oxford, Mississippi. There is a note at the top of the letter reading, "Protected Blacks from KKK attack." The letter is on White House stationery.
Date:
December 6, 1952
Creator:
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Organizing Worker - Student- Religious Alliance.
Flyer for a worker, student, and religious alliance organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. There is an illustration of a woman, clergy member, and man holding a shovel, all holding a gun, on a background of black figures and the word "Revolution." "Freedom by any means necessary" is written under the illustration.
Date:
[1960..1974]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[All Points of View Pamphlet]
Pamphlet from All Points of View, The Bibliographic Book Service which contains an order form and list of available books and pamphlets for purchase. The pamphlet is addressed to Henry Steele and was returned to sender.
Date:
July 25, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr., January 3, 1963]
Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing the enclosed booklists published by All Points of View, Stanford's book order business.
Date:
January 3, 1963
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Watts, June 27, 1963]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Rowland Wattts discussing the federal charges filed against Stanford by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, the possibility of facing state level charges, and whether the American Civil Liberties Union is still willing to refer Stanford to a local attorney.
Date:
June 27, 1963
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
At the Funeral of Medgar Evers in Jackson, Mississippi
Pamphlet discussing the marches in Jackson, Mississippi following the death of Medgar Evers.
Date:
July 1963
Creator:
Jackson, James E.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., July 8, 1963]
Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating that the American Civil Liberties Union is still willing to refer Stanford to a local attorney if he is indicted.
Date:
July 8, 1963
Creator:
Wulf, Melvin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Melvin L. Wulf, July 11, 1963]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Melvin L. Wulf enclosing an article from the San Antonio Express and stating Stanford will get in touch with Wulf if he is indicted.
Date:
July 11, 1963
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Melvin L. Wulf, July 20, 1963]
Letter to Melvin L. Wulf stating that Attorney General Kennedy has requested the Texas Attorney General not take any action against the writer until the federal proceedings are concluded. The letter is unsigned.
Date:
July 20, 1963
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Melvin L. Wulf, September 11, 1963
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Melvin L. Wulf discussing the public statements made by Waggoner Carr and James Barlow that they intend to prosecute Stanford after the federal proceedings against him are concluded.
Date:
September 11, 1963
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Melvin L. Wulf, September 27, 1963]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Melvin L. Wulf discussing the possibility of Stanford being indicted under Texas anti-communist laws and requesting that Wulf refer him to a local attorney.
Date:
September 27, 1963
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., October 11, 1963]
Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating that Wulf believes the American Civil Liberties Union can provide an attorney if Stanford is subpoenaed by the Un-American Activities Committee.
Date:
October 11, 1963
Creator:
Wulf, Melvin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Search Warrant for John W. Stanford, Jr.'s Residence]
Document authorizing the search of two white frame houses and a garage at 1118 West Rosewood in San Antonio, Texas under the control of John W. Stanford, Jr. and to take possession of any materials concerning the Communist Party of Texas. The order is unsigned.
Date:
December 27, 1963
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Telegram From Melvin L. Wulf to Maury Maverick, Jr., December 30, 1963]
Copy of a telegram from Melvin L. Wulf to Maury Maverick, Jr. asking Maverick to investigate the search of John Stanford's home.
Date:
December 30, 1963
Creator:
Wulf, Melvin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John Stanford, Jr., December 30, 1963]
Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John Stanford, Jr. enclosing a copy of a telegram from the American Civil Liberties Union regarding the search of Stanford's home.
Date:
December 30, 1963
Creator:
Maverick, Maury, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr., January 1, 1964]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Melvin, Jr. discussing the possibly of the American Civil Liberties Union defending Stanford if he is indicted under Texas anti-communists laws. Stanford also protests the connection made by Melvin Wulf between Stanford, General Walker and Governor Ross Barnett.
Date:
January 1, 1964
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr.]
Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. stating he is currently at his sister's house but will be returning to San Antonio the following week and requesting that Maverick let him know when he has any information regarding Stanford's appeal in his search warrant case.
Date:
1964?
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr., January 2, 1963]
Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing how to pursue having the books and property that were seized in the raid of Stanford's home returned to him. Stanford cites a few similar situations where the seized materials were not returned and states he wants all of his property returned, not just his personal files such as his marriage license.
Date:
January 2, 1964
Creator:
Stanford, John W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John Stanford, Jr., January 3, 1964]
Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John W. Stanford, Jr. requesting that Stanford type up information on the books and personal items seized from his home. Maverick asks that Stanford organizes the information into three categories, "Pro-Communist" books, "Anti Communist" books, and some of the personal items that were seized.
Date:
January 3, 1964
Creator:
Maverick, Maury, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History