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[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Description: Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Okrand, Fred

[Letter from John Herrera to Frank Klitzner - 1951-08-22]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from attorney John J. Herrera to Frank Klitzner of the Los Angeles County Probation Office providing a character reference for Manuel Villasenor, age 26. Herrera says that he has known Villasenor for twelve years and describes Villasenor's family, his history of petty crimes in Houston, his time in the military, and Herrera's opinion that Villasenor needs assistance for a lack of mental adjustment.
Date: August 22, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Reservations Clerk of the Biltmore Hotel - 1977-06-14]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera informing the reservations clerk of the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California, that he and Angel Fraga won't be arriving at the hotel until after 8 p.m. of the first day of their reservations and therefore he is sending on a one day deposit for each of them.
Date: June 14, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]

Description: Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales dated August 25, 1976. The letter indicates a debt is owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Edward O’Neill and Betty O’Neill for services rendered through their business, Lightborn Travel and Tours. The letter gives notice that if the debt is not paid within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed.
Date: August 25, 1976
Creator: O'Neill, Neill J.

[Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]

Description: Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales dated August 25, 1976. The letter indicates a debt is owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Edward O’Neill and Betty O’Neill for services rendered through their business, Lightborn Travel and Tours. The letter gives notice that if the debt is not paid within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed.
Date: August 25, 1976
Creator: O'Neill, Neill J.

[News release: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups form in Harris County, Texas]

Description: News release about Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups forming in Harris County, Texas. The names of the State and National chairman, co-chairman, and representatives of Bexar County, Los Angeles, California, New Mexico, and East Texas have been elected. A resolution was made to elect President Lyndon Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey for the Democratic ticket. The letter is marked "Attention Ben Kaplan." Handwritten notes are at the bottom of the letter. Handwritten on the back is the a… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club

[Note from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera with Summons, Complaint, Letters, Verification: Edward B. O'Neill and Betty L. O'Neill vs. LULAC]

Description: Handwritten note from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera referring to attached correspondence and legal documents including Summons, Complaint, Letters, and Verification regarding the case Edward B. O'Neill and Betty L. O'Neill vs. LULAC. The lawsuit is case 77-1707 filed in the United States District Court, Central District of California. Letters: From Fidel J. Davila to Ned O'Neil dated April 23, 1975; from Manuel Gonzales to Mr. O'Neill dated September 10, 1975; from Fidel J. Davila to E. B.… more
Date: 1975/1977
Creator: O'Neill, Edward B.; O'Neill, Betty L.; Gonzales, Manuel & Davila, Fidel J.
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