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[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-09]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated January 7, 1971 and mailed from Puebla, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. The letter states that Douglas M. Herrera has been relieved of his position at the County Clerk's Office. He explains that he has returned to school to take education courses in the hopes of qualifying to teach.
Date: January 7, 1971
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, January 15, 1971]

Description: Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head giving her holiday greetings, informing them of the weather in Fairbanks, and sharing about her experiences from her 1970 travels.
Date: January 15, 1971
Creator: Hunter, Celia
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster thanking him for the recent letter but explaining that he did not comply with the request. Kempner requests that Bormaster mail all of his superintendents and managers at his properties a formal letter to reenforce equality policies and make sure that Black Americans can rent apartments throughout Galveston.
Date: January 18, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith, January 25, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith explaining the recent conversation he had with Mr. Bormaster. He suggests that Mrs. Smith call Bormaster and see if he will rent an apartment to her if she states that she is a Black individual. He would like to confirm that Bormaster is genuine in his word that he does not discriminate against tenants based on color or race. This document contains derogatory racial terminology.
Date: January 25, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 8, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster discussing an incident that occurred where a manager at Bormaster's apartments refused to rent to non-White tenants. He explains that this is illegal and threatens them with a meeting of the Human Relations Commission to discuss legal actions. This document contains derogatory racial terminology
Date: January 8, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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