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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 17, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the Kilgore bill and its potential adverse effect on the taxpayers of independent school districts of cities and counties to vote favorably on further bond issues for any public purpose. It is recommended for people to write their representatives expressing opposition to the bill.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1953-02-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd, the Director of Civil Service, on behalf of Manuel M. Ortiz, who hoped to transition from truck driver to employment with the City of Houston.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Arthur C. Perry to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-17]

Description: Letter from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, thanking John J. Herrera on Johnson's behalf for his recommendation of Enrique Salinas, and informing Herrera that Senator Johnson would make arrangements for Salinas to take a competitive examination for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy for 1954.
Date: September 17, 1953
Creator: Perry, Arthur C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Felix Soliz to John J.Herrera - 1953-02-17]

Description: Letter from Felix Soliz, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 217 in Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 17, 1953. Solis invites Herrera to attend a Port Arthur LULAC Council meeting on February 22, 1953 where Miss Emily Rimmer will speak about Junior LULAC work.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Soliz, Felix
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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[News Clip: Eating Crow]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story bout a friendly fire prevention competition between the Houston and Dallas Chambers of Commerce. Whichever city suffered the fewest fires over a period of time would receive a banquet provided by the other city. Dallas wins the competition.
Date: March 17, 1953
Duration: 47 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Rice Owls]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Rice University Owls football team practicing for the Cotton Bowl game on New Year's Day against the University of Alabama.
Date: December 17, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Eating crow]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a friendly fire prevention competition between the Houston and Dallas Chambers of Commerce. Whichever city suffered the fewest fires over a period of time would receive a banquet provided by the other city. Dallas wins the competition.
Date: March 17, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Armed forces day observances held]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the observance of Armed Forces Day in Texas, with military events in cities around the state.
Date: May 17, 1953
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Rice Owls]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Rice University Owls football team practicing for the Cotton Bowl game on New Year's Day against the University of Alabama.
Date: December 17, 1953
Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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