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[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]

Description: Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton responding to a letter from Blanton about the University of Texas Medical School, noting its high standing despite Dr. Rainey's criticisms. He believes the state owes support to improve the medical college. He is sending out folders for advocacy and invites Blanton to help distribute them, especially to Houston representatives.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Harry Goodman, December 4, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry Goodman discussing a letter from I. H. Kempner containing details about a talk with Jesse Oppenheimer in which he reveals he had only solicited $2500.00 instead of the expected $7500.00 from San Antonio. They discuss the expected quota and what they can do to raise the remaining amount for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: December 4, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Hattie Oppenheimer, July 3, 1953]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about her account verification by the auditors, J. A. Phillips, Sheffield & Company and requesting her signature on the verification and further details to mail it.
Date: July 3, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04]

Description: Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina, February 4, 1967, regarding the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the need to set up a meeting with Chicano lawyers to address issues associated with Mexican-American causes in Texas.
Date: February 4, 1967
Creator: Hernandez, Alfred J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18]

Description: Letter from Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 18, 1952. Perales requests data on voters in Harris County, voters of Latin-American extraction in the county, and how many elected and appointed public officials in Houston and Harris County are of Latin-American descent.
Date: April 18, 1952
Creator: Perales, Alonso S.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Bob Dean to Mario Marcel Salas, April 23, 1991]

Description: Letter from Bob Dean to Mario Marcel Salas thanking Salas from his letter Mayor Kathryn J. Witmire urging support of a state holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and stating that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a paid holiday for the City of Houston.
Date: April 23, 1991
Creator: Dean, Bob
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda to Alonso S. Perales in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Castañeda discusses the special election for the State Senate and the possibility of John J. Herrera running as a candidate. Castañeda provides details for obtaining votes and financial support for Herrera's campaign.
Date: April 11, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-28]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter sent to Felix H. Morales from Charles L. Belfi in San Antonio, Texas. Belfi writes to accept the job offer as General Manager of the radio station and outline the monetary arrangement he is to receive.. A copy of Belfi's resume is also included which covers his radio experience from 1930 to 1946.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Belfi, Charles L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Charles L. Belfi to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-28]

Description: A letter sent to Felix H. Morales from Charles L. Belfi in San Antonio, Texas. Belfi writes to accept the job offer as General Manager of the radio station and outline the monetary arrangement he is to receive.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Belfi, Charles L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: October 3, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., September 6, 1951]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr. discussing a large increase in farm real estate value throughout Texas, specifically, in the Houston area. This was covered in the enclosed "Agricultural News of the Week" from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Date: September 6, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, April 20, 1965]

Description: Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner suggesting to inquire about the 'Big Three Industrial Gal & Equipment Company' in order to buy some shares. Multiple handwritten notes indicating numbers and names.
Date: April 20, 1965
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, December 14, 1946]

Description: Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing about R. W. Patton being a reputable real estate agent and stands well. Dan also mentions about some experienced architects for building a community center at Sugar Land who were already loaded with work and charge a hefty sum for such a general plan and suggests alternatives from nearby Houston or Galveston instead.
Date: December 14, 1946
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1953]

Description: Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing about the requested information on Red Cross drive and Community Chest drive. Also, mentions that how shocked he was regarding the Herbert's operation and requested his Houston address to drop a line. On the other note, conveyed his Mother's request to remind about the Gift Tax returns for 1952 H. Kempner stock gifts.
Date: March 3, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date: December 21, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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