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[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]

Description: Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes that were prepared by Mr. Sterling Patrick and requesting that all corrections and amendments be brought to the commission's meeting at the mayor's office on October 11, 1971. Kempner further discusses the Park Board of Trustees appointing new members.
Date: October 1, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]

Description: Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes prepared by the acting secretary, Sterling Patrick, and informing members that any corrections or amendments can be proposed at the next meeting on October 11, 1971. The commission also discusses new members being appointed to the Park Board of Trustees and notes that none of the individuals are Black. The commission explains that the board said the decision could no longer be lobbied due to the mat… more
Date: October 1, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: The Drool Stick]

Description: Copy of a clipping from The Sugar Journal describing fraud in the sugar refining industry committed by Henry Friend with fake stock certificates. Also discussed is fake electric sugar refining and liquid sugar.
Date: June 1971
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Bitter Lessons]

Description: Clipping from Forbes describing the creation of Great Western Sugar Company by William M. White. The writer discusses the negative financial impact of White's ownership and that earnings and profits have declined. White runs another company, Great Western Cities, that has also not performed well financially.
Date: November 15, 1971
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971]

Description: Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a photocopy of a card sent by Reverend W. L. Brownlow and a list of members of the commission and noting that there are no minority appointees on the list. The commission then explains the next public meeting will be on September 1st and another meeting with Officer Hill and his group is being considered.
Date: August 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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