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[Envelope from Ray Hardy to John J. Herrera - 1971-12-20]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from the office of District Clerk Ray Hardy.
Date:
December 20, 1971
Creator:
Hardy, Ray
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Hardy to John J. Herrera - 1971-12-20]
Letter from District Clerk Ray Hardy notifying John J. Herrera that a trial court was approved and filed with the clerk's office under Cause No. 155312 185th DC, State of Texas vs. Maria Perez. A handwritten note reads: "Brief Due 1-19-72."
Date:
December 20, 1971
Creator:
Hardy, Ray
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-12-17]
Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard reiterating his position that Ballard is ineligible for "the Special Opportunity" due to timing of his official retirement date.
Date:
December 17, 1971
Creator:
Learson, T. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1971-12-13]
Letter from Fred Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, with its envelope, thanking Herrera for bringing the Mariachi band to the Thanksgiving party and for Herrera's support for Hofheinz.
Date:
December 13, 1971
Creator:
Hofheinz, Fred
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson - 1971-12-06]
Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson about an upcoming meeting.
Date:
December 6, 1971
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-12-06]
Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson (and copied to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. and John J. Herrera) explaining what Ballard perceived as conspiracy and sabotage to exclude him from the special benefits opportunity for his retirement. Ballard attempted to change his retirement to an ongoing sick leave with a new retirement date set for December. Ballard concludes with the statement that future correspondence will be through his attorney, John J. Herrera.
Date:
December 6, 1971
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - October 19, 1971]
Postcard to John J. Herrera and his wife Olivia from their son, Douglas M. Herrera. The postcard was mailed from Merida, Mexico to Houston, Texas and details the next portion of Douglas's journey and receipt of his father's telegram. The front image is of a hackney coach with "mestizas", two women standing in traditional dress in front of Saint John's Temple.
Date:
October 19, 1971
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-10-08]
Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard defending the company's determination that Ballard would not be eligible for a special opportunity. Learson states that he cannot make an exception for Ballard.
Date:
October 8, 1971
Creator:
Learson, T. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-09-24]
Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard explaining the details of Ballard's ineligibility for the special opportunity based on his voluntarily-chosen date of retirement. Learson alludes to Ballard making an attempt to "discredit" IBM in response to his retirement program situation.
Date:
September 24, 1971
Creator:
Learson, T. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-09-03]
Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson, in response to an earlier letter, laying out Ballard's complaints about IBM's retirement policies and his ineligibility for retirement with a large pension.
Date:
September 3, 1971
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. M. Scott to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-08-02]
Letter from O. M. Scott to Kenith L. Ballard expressing his best wishes for Ballard's early retirement.
Date:
August 2, 1971
Creator:
Scott, O. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement of wages received - 1971-07-31]
Typewritten page is signed by Kenith L. Ballard to acknowledge his receipt of payment for all wages and vacation owed to him by IBM.
Date:
July 31, 1971
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-07-30]
Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard laying out the details of Ballard's pension, including monthly income, insurance options, medical plans, and other benefits. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of IBM Director of Personnel Plans and Programs.
Date:
July 30, 1971
Creator:
Burdick, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard T. Liebhaber to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-07-28]
Letter from Richard T. Liebhaber to Kenith L. Ballard expressing Liebhaber's appreciation and best wishes to Ballard for Ballard's retirement from IBM. The letter is on IBM letterhead for the Office of the Vice President, Field Engineering Division.
Date:
July 28, 1971
Creator:
Liebhaber, Richard T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Jesse Aquilar to John J. Herrera - 1971-07-23]
Promissory note in which Jesse Aquilar promises to pay $250 to John J. Herrera.
Date:
July 23, 1971
Creator:
Wilson Stationary & Printing Co.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-07-19]
Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard expressing appreciation and congratulations on Ballard's retirement. Learson also sends his thanks to Ballard's wife and promises to present her with a silver bowl for the event.
Date:
July 19, 1971
Creator:
Learson, T. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gladys Sommers to John J. Herrera - 1971-06-29]
Letter to John J. Herrera informing him of what documents he would need to submit to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles with his application for remission of a bond forfeiture.
Date:
June 29, 1971
Creator:
Sommers, Gladys
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda - 1971-06-19]
Letter to James DeAnda from John J. Herrera, replying to DeAnda's letter. Herrera asks DeAnda if DeAnda has any other information on the Guerrero case.
Date:
June 19, 1971
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-06-18]
Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Kenith L. Ballard following up with Ballard about the handling of Ballard's concerns about his retirement income. The letter alludes to the contact with W. E. Burdick and Charles P. Biggar, who handled the issue.
Date:
June 18, 1971
Creator:
Watson, Thomas J., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-06-15]
Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard following up with Ballard to confirm that the changes to Ballard's IBM Retirement Plan had been approved and were satisfactory. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the Director of Personnel Plans and Programs.
Date:
June 15, 1971
Creator:
Burdick, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sherman Kendall to Members of The Sons of the Republic of Texas Chapter 1971 - 1971-05-17]
Letter from Sherman Kendall, President of San Jacinto Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, to Members of Chapter notifying members of the date of the annual business meeting to discuss the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Sons of the Republic of Texas in Houston and the election of officers.
Date:
May 17, 1971
Creator:
Kendall, Sherman
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-05-11]
Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard assuring the latter that Burdick would be addressing Ballard's concerns about his retirement income shortly. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the IBM Director.
Date:
May 11, 1971
Creator:
Burdick, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Garza, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1971-05-08]
Letter with envelope from Paul Garza, Jr., National President of LULAC to John J. Herrera, Sr. advising Herrera that the League of United Latin American Citizens has conferred upon him the title of Distinguished Member and inviting him to the Breakfast for Distinguished Members.
Date:
May 8, 1971
Creator:
Garza, Paul, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06]
Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr., and copied to Charles Biggar, acknowledging their letters of congratulations on his retirement and politely complaining about the small pension he is to receive, particularly in light of the higher prices of necessities.
Date:
May 6, 1971
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History