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[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-30]

Description: Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrer, handwritten in ink and dated October 30, 1961. The letter indicates that Marzola is awaiting Herrera's response and action regarding an incident of discrimination against the Latin American children at Columbus Elementary.
Date: October 30, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William Denzil Grogan - November 23, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Wm. Denzil Grogan discussing his recent experiences after leaving Aldershot to join the No. 1 Canadian Tunneling Company and later the British army in 1941. After the attack on Peral Harbor, Mr. Bradford touches upon his request to transfer to reserve status, allowing for him to join U.S. forces. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is back in the United States and provides his mailing address.
Date: November 23, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

R. C. Stafford & Co., Bankers

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration and decorative designs with business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston. Letterhead contains names Mrs. R. E. Stafford; E. J. Sandmeyer; Irene Pryor, Cashier.
Date: 1895
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Transcript of Letter from Basil G. Ijams to James F. Perry, February 14, 1843]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Basil G. Ijams to Mr. James F. Perry regarding lands Perry sold in Colorado County for taxes owed. The letter, written on behalf of Austin Bryant, informs Perry that Bryant wishes to retroactively adjust taxes owed based on the value of Texas money at the time the lands were sold.
Date: February 14, 1843
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from George H. Latimer to Rosa Walston Latimer - March 26, 1992]

Description: Letter from George H. Latimer to Rosa Walston Latimer relating information given to him by Erna Johnson, a former Harvey Girl, and speculating about himself and Rosa Walston Latimer having a common ancestor.
Date: March 26, 1992
Creator: Latimer, George H.
Partner: Private Collection of Rosa Walston Latimer

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Description: Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. The letter refers to discrimination on the part of the School Superintendent in Columbus, Texas, and asks for Herrera's assistance in planning the action League of United Latin American Citizens will be taking.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]

Description: Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 5, 1961
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]

Description: Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 8, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Description: Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten in ink on lined paper and dated November 17, 1961. Marzola commends Herrera for the letter against Marley Giddens but defends Mrs. Clayton who Marzola says is innocent in the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27]

Description: Letter from John Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 27, 1961. Marzola asks if Herrera will attend a meeting in Columbus, Texas, on December 3rd and informs him of the meeting that took place on November 19th. The envelope addressed to Herrera from Marzola is postmarked in Columbus, Texas, on November 27, 1961.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American studen… more
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Marley Giddens to John J. Herrera - 1961-12-07]

Description: Letter from Marley Giddens, Columbus Independent School District Superintendent, to John J. Herrera, dated December 7, 1961. In the letter, Giddens thanks Herrera for their meeting and further explains the events leading up to the incident at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: December 7, 1961
Creator: Giddens, Marley
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Henry M. Ehrenwerth to Members of Joshua Chapter No. 43, November 2, 1871]

Description: Letter from Henry W. Ehrenwerth to the High Priest, King, Scribe, and Members of Joshua Chapter No. 43 of the Royal Arch Masons requesting a waiver of jurisdiction for Friench Simpson. The letter is impressed with a seal with the text, "[..] R. A. Chapter No. 46 Texas" in the border.
Date: November 2, 1871
Creator: Ehrenwerth, Henry M.
Partner: Friench Simpson Memorial Library

[Letter from Erma Koehn Johnson to Rosa Walston Latimer - March 26, 1992]

Description: Letter from Erma Koehn Johnson of Columbus, Texas to Rosa Walston Latimer telling about her experience working as a Harvey Girl. On the back side of the letter is an article condensed from Texas Highways magazine about the Harvey Girls, as well as a picture of Erna Koehn Johnson and Bertha Hartman wearing Harvey Girl uniforms.
Date: March 26, 1992
Creator: Johnson, Erma Koehn
Partner: Private Collection of Rosa Walston Latimer

State of Texas, County of Colorado

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and county name, with the names of County Officers J. J. Mansfield, County Judge; J. J. Harrison, County Clerk; Lee C. Ayars, District Clerk; A. A. Gregory, County Attorney; Sam H. Reese, Sheriff; W. E. Bridge, Tax Collector; H. R. Byars, Tax Assessor; Jos. Burttschell, County Treas.; Commissioners J. H. Schoellmann, Precinct No. 1; W. A. Van Alstyne, Precinct No. 2; John Hastedt, Pr… more
Date: 1897
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Description: Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961, and typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead. In the letter, Bonilla refers to the issue of discrimination in schools in Columbus, Texas, and the committee being sent to Herrera's office on November 4, 1961.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

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

[Letter from Frank Torres, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-10]

Description: Letter from Frank Torres, Jr. of Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 10, 1958. Torres thanks Herrera for his letter and invitation to a banquet. Torres also writes of his intent to work with families at Eagle Lake, Texas.
Date: March 10, 1958
Creator: Torres, Frank, Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roy Miller, August 4, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roy Miller discussing an attached letter from John Moore and discussing postcards meant to be sent out to several counties for the campaign and election.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre, November 7, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing the sewage and water service rates of Mayfield Park and wanting to compare them to the rates that places in their neighborhoods pay.
Date: November 7, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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