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[Letter from Betty Jane Williams to Maxine Flournoy, February 23, 2001]

Description: Letter from Betty Jane Williams to WASP President Maxine Flournoy discussing the decision to pay Mildred Carter's expenses to attend the WASP's next national conference. During WWII, Carter had applied to join the WASP but was denied because the government excluded African-American women from serving in the program. Williams disagrees with the action taken at the October business meeting and urges the WASP to rescind their offer to pay Carter's expenses.
Date: February 23, 2001
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Class Secretaries, September 20, 1979]

Description: Letter from Lillian Roberts to the WASP class secretaries discussing the petitions circulated by the Texas Ten. She asks the class secretaries to review the enclosed material and send it on to their classmates. She promises that by the reunion in 1980 they will have "the organization of your choice in name and structure."
Date: September 20, 1979
Creator: Roberts, Lillian
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]

Description: Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date: August 15, 1973
Creator: Baty, Robert
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]

Description: Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date: August 21, 1973
Creator: Riddle, Betty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Freda M. Breise to Avenger Field Instructor, May 24, 1984]

Description: Letter from Freda M. Breise to an Avenger Field Instructor discussing an upcoming WASP reunion in San Diego, from September 12, 1984 through September 16, 1984. The letter also includes a registration update with a tear-off form registration form.
Date: May 24, 1984
Creator: Breise, Freda M.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Bruce to Sterling Houston - November 3, 1986]

Description: Letter, Christmas card, and photograph from Bruce to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. In his letter, he writes that it was great to see him perform. In the card, he discusses seeing Karen Finley perform on stage and making gingerbread houses to bring to an AIDS ward. In this same card, he has also included a photograph of (presumably) himself wearing a Santa Claus hat and embracing three large dogs. Behind him, on a wooden drawer, two colorful gingerbread houses have been pla… more
Date: November 3, 1986
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Kitty Felde to Sterling Houston - June 9, 1999]

Description: Letter from Kitty Felde to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from Los Angeles to send word of her most recent play, Erdemovic. It tells the story of a young man who forcibly murdered during the fall of a United Nations post in the former Yugoslavia. She includes a copy of her resume and a synopsis of Erdemovic.
Date: June 9, 1999
Creator: Felde, Kitty
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04]

Description: Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra, dated August 8, 1961. Casas gives Herrera an update on his life and business and asks about the Herrera family.
Date: August 4, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas, dated May 31, 1963. In the letter, Herrera writes that he will be attending the LULAC National Convention in California and hopes the 1964 convention will take place in Houston.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Celia F. Martinez to LULAC members - 1964-12-07]

Description: Letter from Celia F. Martinez, 2nd National Vice President of LULAC, to all members and national officers of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated December 7, 1964. The letter addresses the Supreme Council's decision at a meeting in California the previous November to revoke the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date: December 7, 1964
Creator: Martinez, Celia F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law of Los Angeles, California, dated April 28, 1951. Herrera asks for pertinent facts of a case referred by Okrand in order to proceed with further investigation.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-02]

Description: Letter from Eduardo Morga dated September 2, 1977. The letter refers to a League of United Latin American Citizens Supreme Council Meeting which determined the time and place to hear charges of misconduct brought against Joe Velez.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Description: Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC. Originally enclosed were copies of 7 letters. Includes a "Declaration of Antonio V. Soza" calling for the removal of Velez from LULAC office.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Description: Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]

Description: Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera. Letter is written on stationary from Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California.
Date: August 17, 1955
Creator: Guzman, Ralph
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-29]

Description: Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin thanks Herrera for sending him a telegram as well as a letter and for paying for some expenses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12]

Description: Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin mentions the enclosures sent with his letter and requested that Herrera telephone him at his home. Document also contains hand written notes under the typed text.
Date: August 12, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Memorandum from the National Secretary of LULAC to the Supreme Council - 1972]

Description: Memorandum from the office of: National Secretary of LULAC to the Supreme Council: Subject: Approval of Charters of Sacramento, California; Richmond, California; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles-National Ser Employees; Pueblo, Colorado; Socorro, New Mexico.
Date: 1972
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1958-02-27]

Description: Letter from J. B. to John J. Herrera, addressed to John J. "Hernia" and dated February 27, 1958. The letter is humorous and addresses personal matters between Casas and Herrera such as income tax preparation, business, and LULAC activities.
Date: unknown
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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