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To Lic. Alonzo [Alonso] S. Perales, From Octavio R. García, Julio 23, 1939
Letter from Octavio R. Garcia to Alonso S. Perales regarding the unsanitary conditions in a public school designated for Mexican-American children and the school board members' refusal to fulfill their promises to give them a new building and other…
To Señor Lic. Alonso S. Perales, From D. Vargas, February 16, 1944
Letter from D. Vargas to Alonso S. Perales listing public establishments where people of Mexican descent are discriminated, including Palace Theatre, Hagans Barber Shop, Spur Barber Shop, Cayces Barber Shop, Johnsons Barber Shop, City Drug Co., Red…
To [Alonso S. Perales] From Antonio B. Valdéz, October 15 de 1942
Letter from Antonio B. Valdéz to [Alonso S. Perales] listing the names of people who were discriminated against at Steak House restaurant because they were of Mexican descent. Additionally, Valdéz mentions the segregation that occurs in Robstown…
To Señor Lic. Alonso Perales, From Sr. Alejandro Jaramillo, February 16, 1944
Letter from Alejandro Jaramillo to Alonso S. Perales informing him that in Coleman, Texas, the only establishments that serve people of Mexican descent are Victory Cafe, Fatty's Hamburger Stand, and a billiards hall. Additionally, Jaramillo mentions…
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 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 [Unknown], Editor, From Mrs. Charles Keller
Letter from Mrs. Charles Keller to an editor, expressing her dislike towards Mexican-Americans and integration in neighbourhoods, seeking for restrictions or their removal.
To Alonso S. Perales, From Srita. Graciela Rodriguez, February 21, 1944
Letter from Graciela Rodriguez to Alonso S. Perales informing him that public schools in Pearland, Texas segregate children of Mexican descent until the 7th grade.
To Alonso S. Perales, From R. Riojas, C. Comerciante, February 16, 1944
Letter from R. Riojas to Alonso S. Perales regarding the segregation children of Mexican descent face in public schools and the instances in which Mexican Americans were denied access to the community center and library because of their race.
To Alonso S. Perales, From Jose C. Ramon, March 7, 1944
Letter from Jose C. Ramon to Alonso S. Perales informing him about the segregation Mexican-Americans face in the Waco City jail.