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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 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 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.
Letter to Hon. Fred Felty from Alonso S. Perales, requesting an amendment for the School Equalization Bill, June 9, 1938.
Letter to Hon. Fred Felty from Alonso S. Perales, requesting that if he is elected, that the School Equalization Bill, Article 2663 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas be amended. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction should be empowered…
To Lic. Alonso S. Perales, From Fidencia R. Estrello, Febrero 16 de 1944
Letter from Fidencia R. Estrello to Alonso S. Perales detailing racial discrimination and segregation faced by her children and other children of Mexican descent in an Ganado, Texas school.
To Superintendent. L. A. Woods, State Dept. of Education, From W. J. Everitt, Pleasanton Public Schools, October 12, 1946.
Letter from W.J. Everitt to Superintendent L.A. Woods discussing the issue of overcrowding at the school in Pleasanton, Texas and the lack of teacher availability. Due to overcrowding in the Anglo-American classrooms and lack of teachers, the Latin…
To [Missing], Honorable Board of Education, Pleasanton Independent school District, From Alonso S. Perales, Oct. 10th, 1946.
Letter from Alonso S. Perales to the Pleasanton Independent School District, Board of Education regarding segregation of Latin American children from the Anglo American children from grades up to sixth grade.
To [Missing], Honorable Pleasanton Board of Education, Pleasanton, Independent School District, From Alonso S. Perales, Sept, 24, 1946.
Letter from Alonso S. Perales to the Honorable Board of Education, Pleasanton Independent School District protesting the segregation of the Latin American Children from the Anglo American Children in school.
To Sr. Lic. Alonso S. Perales, From Florencia Sainz de Acosta, Octubre 7, de 1940.
Letter to Alonso S. Perales from Florencia Sainz de Acosta railing against the injustice of segregation practices taking place within schools and the military.