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[Letter from Eleanor Bodansky to Oscar Bodansky - April 17, 1942]

Description: Letter from Eleanor Bodansky to her brother-in-law, Oscar Bodansky, informing him that she has mailed several signed papers to a publishing company, named Wiley. The letter also speaks of many personal items, including Eleanor's health, her day to day activities, the well-being of her children, and other people with whom she spends her time.
Date: April 17, 1942
Creator: Bodansky, Eleanore A.
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Letter from Oscar Bodansky to Eleanor Bodansky - February 9, 1942]

Description: Letter from Dr. Oscar Bodansky to Eleanor Bodansky, informing her that he has changed his mind and now wishes to assist in the writing of a laboratory manual to coincide with the publication of an edition of the textbook written by Mrs. Bodansky's late husband. He notes his intention to write to the publisher to draw up a new contract for the publication.
Date: February 9, 1942
Creator: Bodansky, Oscar, 1901-
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Eleanor Bodansky - May 18, 1942]

Description: Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Eleanor Bodansky, discussing with Mrs. Bodansky the royalties and contracts appropriate for the publication of a textbook written by her late husband, Dr. Meyer Bodansky. Also included is consideration of a doctor who assisted Dr. Bodansky in writing the textbook, Dr. Marion Fay.
Date: May 18, 1942
Creator: Hamilton, E. P.
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1941]

Description: 1941 Harris County poll tax receipt number 47738 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 31, 1942
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. Hausler - 1942-08-14]

Description: Letter to Mr. Hausler, Personnel Superintendent at the Brown Ship Yard in Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera dated August 14, 1942. Written on LULAC letterhead, the letter is concerning "discrimination against workers of Mexican extraction." John J. Herrera is writing to inquire if Mr. Hausler is aware of these practices.
Date: August 14, 1942
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]

Description: Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date: April 21, 1942
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Program for League of United Latin American Citizens Banquet Honoring President General George I. Sánchez]

Description: A program for the LULAC banquet honoring President General George I. Sánchez and Licenciado Manuel C. Gonzales on Sunday, January 18, 1942 at the Texas State Hotel Mezzanine in Houston, Texas. The program includes a menu of the dinner and a list of the speeches and speakers. John J. Herrera gave a speech, "The Problems of the Latin American in Houston Territory."
Date: January 18, 1942
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Martin Matheson to Eleanor Bodansky - March 18, 1942]

Description: Letter from Martin Matheson, Advertising and Sales Manager of John Wiley & Sons Publishers, to Eleanor Bodansky, informing her that the publisher has given permission for a society to reprint on film a table from her late husband's textbook. As this is a normal request of an old edition, they did not seek Mrs. Bodansky's permission.
Date: March 18, 1942
Creator: Matheson, Martin
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

Notice of Classification

Description: Notice of classification document sent out by the Local Board in Wharton, Texas, to Ejner Larsen Wind in Danevang. The front side lists the registrant name as well as a stamp of approval and a signature by a member of the Local Board (name is partially visible but a hard crease halfway down the middle of the postcard has rendered it difficult to read). It ends with fine print concerning the right to appeal. On the back, there is postage information.
Date: August 8, 1942
Creator: United States. Government Printing Office.
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book One]

Description: War Ration Book One that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. Felicitas Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book One]

Description: War Ration Book One that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date: May 4, 1942
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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