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To Sr. Lic Alonso S. Perales, From Felipe Mendoza, February 25, 1944
Letter from Felipe Mendoza to Alonso S. Perales regarding the discrimination farmworkers of Mexican descent and their children face in the workforce and in nearby hospitals and schools. -
To Sr. Alonso S. Perales, From A. D. Montagu, February 21, 1944
Letter from A.D. Montagu to Alonso S. Perales regarding an elementary school in Geronimo, Texas which does not admit children of Mexican descent. The author adds that Stareke Park in Seguin, Texas prevents entry to people of Mexican descent. -
To Lic. Alonso Perales, From [Guadalupe Nevarez] and [Jesus Villareal], February 29, 1944
Letter from Guadalupe Nevarez and Jesus Villareal to Alonso S. Perales listing the names of restaraunts in Tahoka, Texas that deny service to people of Mexican descent, including D. and F. Drugs Luncheonette, Lee's Cafe, and Victory Cafe. -
To Lic. Alonso S. Perales, From Arturo Ortiz, February 18, 1945
Letter from Arturo Ortiz to Alonso S. Perales regarding the injury he suffered at his work and the company's refusal to compensate him or pay for his surgery. -
To El Sol, Tiajuana, B. C., From Arturo Ortiz
Letter from Arturo Ortiz to the newspaper El Sol, regarding an incident of discrimination in which two veterans of Mexican descent were refused service at Restaurant Dinette. A violent altercation followed and a white woman dining at the restaurant was injured. -
To Sr. Lic. Alonso S. Perales, From Arturo Ortiz, March 1, 1946
Letter from Arturo Ortiz to Alonso S. Perales asking for legal advice regarding an incident of discrimination in which veterans of Mexican descent were refused service at The Green Frog restaurant. -
To Lic. Alonzo Perales, From David M. Ortiz, November 14, 1946
Letter from David M. Ortiz to Alonso S. Perales regarding an incident of discrimination in which veterans of Mexican descent were refused service at Grill No.7 Cafe because of their race. -
Affadavit sworn by Alonso M. Perales
Affadavit from Alonso M. Perales describing an instance of discrimination that occurred on September 17, 1950 in Shadowland Cafe where he and two others were refused service because they were of Mexican descent. This is a first draft in English. -
Affadavit sworn by Alonso M. Perales
Affadavit from Alonso M. Perales describing an instance of discrimination that occurred on September 17, 1950 in Shadowland Cafe where he and two others were refused service because they were of Mexican descent. This is a second draft in Spanish. -
Affadavit sworn by Alonso M. Perales
Affadavit from Alonso M. Perales describing an instance of discrimination that occurred on September 17, 1950 in Shadowland Cafe where he and two others were refused service because they were of Mexican descent. This is a third draft in Spanish.