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[Photograph of Chuck Foster's Orchestra at the Pleasure Pier]

Description: Photograph of Chuck Foster and his orchestra performing at the Port Arthur, Texas, Pleasure Pier. Five men with saxophones are standing at podiums in the foreground, with a man and woman in evening wear sitting on the right. Behind the front row to the left are two men sitting at a piano, and other musicians to the right are obscured by the standing men. A banner printed with "Chuck Foster" and "Merry Christmas" are hung above an image of Santa Claus' head, all of which hangs over the band. Pla… more
Date: December 18, 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Photograph of Harry Choates and Band]

Description: Photograph of Harry Choates and his band performing underneath a neon sign that says "Burger Beer." Harry Choates, to the left, is playing a violin. To the right, Johnnie Ruth Smyrl Manuel in a polka dot dress sings. Three other men are lined up further to the right Joe Manuel playing a banjo, Eddie Pursley on guitar, and EB.D. Williams on a standup bass.
Date: 1947~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]

Description: Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date: March 17, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1947-03-13]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Manuel Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas. The letter is in regards to Felix H. Morales who filed an Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Gonzalez to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-07]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales notifying him about the pending hearing with the Federal Communications Commission. Prince provides Morales with information to use in the hearing to support the claim of discrimination in the application process for a radio station.
Date: March 7, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-18]

Description: Letter Mr. Prince sent to Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Morales on the matter concerning a radio station manager and his lack of qualifications. Prince also informes Morales about the additional antenna costs for the Houston radio station.
Date: March 18, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera requests Dr. Castañeda to write a letter of support for a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Herrera also inquires if Dr. Castañeda could make himself available to testify as a witness in an upcoming hearing with the FCC.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Federal Communications Commission Order for Change in Facilities, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947]

Description: An Order for Change in Facilities granted by the Federal Communications Commission. The Order was in response to the application of Eugene J. Roth, trading as Mission Broadcasting Company in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: April 4, 1947
Creator: United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-17]

Description: Letter sent by D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera. Prince provides an update about the application submitted by Mr. Morales and the Petition to Amend and Remove from Hearing Docket submitted to the FCC. Prince also provides a timeline for the application process.
Date: April 17, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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