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- [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.
- Arnold & Margaret Juhl Golden Wedding
- Copy negative of a group portrait taken for Arnold and Margaret Juhl's Golden Wedding celebration at the Danevang Community Hall. On the top row is Anna Michaelsen Skalisky, Rudolph Skalisky, Edythe Michaelsen, Hans Michaelsen, Vavie Michaelsen Skalisky, and Frank Skalisky. On the second row is Frank Witcher, Charles Corley, Christian Michaelsen, Arnold Juhl, Sophus Michaelsen, George Michaelsen, and Carl Michaelsen. Seated at the front of the group is Clara Michaelsen Witcher, Helena Michaelsen Corley, Clara Michaelsen, Margaret Michaelsen Juhl, Metha Starup Michaelsen, Helena Schaer Michaelsen, and Hilda Smith Michaelsen.
- [August 1971 calendar page]
- Calendar page for the month of August 1971. Two days have Xs marked on them; another two have been annotated with "VAC." Image printed on the back of this page, "Chief Takes Toll," would have accompanied the view of the September 1971 calendar page. Calendar belonged to Kenith L. Ballard.
- [Carl and Curtis Jensen Working with a Tractor on Their Farm]
- Color photograph of two men, Curtis Jensen and Carl Jensen, working with a red tractor on their family farm. They are both wearing work clothes and matching hats. The man on the left is standing beside the tractor's rear. The man on the right is sitting in the seat of the tractor and is turned around toward the camera. In the background is a field of tilled earth.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech, celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses the history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history of LULAC with personal stories. This draft is heavily edited and shows Herrera's original ideas and improvements of his speech.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC, page one - 1971-02-13]
- First page of a speech given by John J. Herrera, Past President of The League of Latin American Citizens, for National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971, at the Rice Hotel, Houston Texas. The first page of this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera recalls conditions leading up to the founding of LULAC.
- [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.
- [Final draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]
- Final draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens, to be given during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses this history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history with personal stories. This copy of the speech appears to be the one that Herrera used to give the speech and includes the final minor edits he made prior to presenting his speech. On the back of the final page, Herrera made a handwritten list of English words and their Spanish equivalent.
- [Funeral Program for Amanda Ola Doberson, March 2, 1971]
- Funeral program for Sister Amanda Ola Doberson. The funeral was held March 2, 1971 at Emmanuel A. M. E. Church. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Edna Josephine Smith, November 29, 1971]
- Funeral program for Edna Josephine Smith, born July 16, 1896 and died November 23, 1971. The funeral was held November 29, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Elizabeth Jones, December 6, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. The funeral was held Monday, December 6, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Mortuary and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for George Barber, August 13, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mr. George Barber, born February 11, 1912. The funeral was held Friday, August 13, 1971 at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, officiated by B. T. Langham. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Henry Glenn, January 9, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mr. Henry Glenn, died January 7, 1971. The funeral was held January 9, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend S. H. James. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in the U. B. F. Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Ira Nious, May 31, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mr. Ira Nious, born July 9, 1897. The funeral was held Monday, May 31, 1971 at Shiloh Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. E. Steward, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Bryant's Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for James Russell, Sr., August 21, 1971]
- Funeral program for James Russell, Sr. The funeral was held Saturday, August 21, 1971 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Lavalle Lowe, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Josephine Sampson]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Josephine Sampson, born October 24, 1923. The funeral was held Saturday, April 3, 1971 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Rufus Wilson. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Julius E. Johnson, April 5, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mr. Julius E. Johnson, born March 4, 1934. The funeral was held Monday, April 5, 1971 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. W. G. Gillespie. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Larcy Blackwell, August 6, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Larcy Blackwell, died August 3, 1971. The funeral was held Friday, August 6, 1971 at Emmanuel A. M. E. Church, officiated by B. F. Langham. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Lena B. Jefferson, May 28, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Lena B. Jefferson, born December 24, 1927. The funeral was held Friday, May 28, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Lillian V. Sutton, December 11, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Lillian V. Sutton. The funeral was held December 11, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and she was buried in Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Novella Reed, January 19, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Novella Reed, died January 15, 1971. The funeral was held Tuesday, January 19, 1971 at Collins Mortuary, officiated by Rev. S.H. James, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Ollie Edmerson, September 14, 1971]
- Funeral program for Brother Ollie H. Edmerson, died September 10, 1971. The funeral was held September 14, 1971 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. C. William Black. Funeral arrangements were made though Carter-Taylor Mortuary and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Peggy Dell Mathis, October 28, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Peggy Dell Mathis, born November 13, 1937. The funeral was held Thursday, October 28, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and she was buried in Karnes City Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Robert Blackson, December 13, 1971]
- Funeral program for Brother Robert Blackson. The funeral was held Monday, December 13, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for Sarah Agnes Brown, December 18, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Sarah Agnes Brown. The funeral was held Saturday, December 18, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by The Reverend S. H. James, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for William Henry Evans, June 21, 1971]
- Funeral program for Mr. William Henry "Jack" Evans, died June 17, 1971. The funeral was held June 21, 1971 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Lavalle Lowe, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Mortuary and he was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Funeral Program for William N. Sutton, September 3, 1971]
- Funeral program for William N. Sutton. The funeral was held September 3, 1971 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.
- [July 1971 calendar page]
- Calendar page for July 1971 with no added annotations. Image printed on the back of this page, "Herd Quitter," would have accompanied the view of the August 1971 calendar page. Calendar belonged to Kenith L. Ballard.
- [Letter from Carl Richardson and Mario Salas - May 31, 1971]
- Letter from Carlos Richardson and Mario Marcel Salas of the Student National Coordinating Committee to Bishop O. Eugene Slater and other members of the Christian community. They write to propose a number of possible philanthropic and charitable solutions that their churches may use to help San Antonio's impoverished residents. It includes the establishment of legal defense funds and transportation to those on welfare, among others.
- [Letter from Charles P. Biggar to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-04-29]
- Letter from Charles P. Biggar to Kenith L. Ballard congratulating and thanking Ballard for his contributions to IBM during Ballard's 30 years of service. The letter is typed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the Vice President.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-09]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated January 7, 1971 and mailed from Puebla, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. The letter states that Douglas M. Herrera has been relieved of his position at the County Clerk's Office. He explains that he has returned to school to take education courses in the hopes of qualifying to teach.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-03-07]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated March 7, 1971, which details Douglas's recent readings, an Alpha Brain Waves course, his plans to watch the Fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, as well as his potential plans for school and work.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-04-13]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated April 13, 1971 and mailed from Merida, Yucatan, to Houston, Texas. Douglas wishes Herrera a happy birthday and describes his travels in Mexico and plans to visit the Mayan temples.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-14]
- Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera, regarding settlement of the Guerrero case.
- [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.
- [Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson - 1971-12-06]
- Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson about an upcoming meeting.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Membership Committee to San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. - November 1971]
- This letter from the Membership Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. to the chapter's full membership recommends the addition of two more members to the chapter and outlines the qualifications potential members should possess.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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."
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.