To Alonso S. Perales from Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda, The Library, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 9, 1946.
Item
Dublin Core
Title
To Alonso S. Perales from Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda, The Library, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 9, 1946.
Subject
LETTERS
CASTAÑEDA, Carlos Eduardo, 1896-1958
DISCRIMINATION
PERALES, Alonso S., 1898-1960
LUCEY, Robert Emmet, 1891-1977
POLITICAL participation
VOTING
Description
Letter to Dr. Carlos E Castañeda regarding his loss of an election. The letter also references Archbishop Lucey along with a mention towards a Mr. Lorzano to create a trust with a University of his liking. The hope is that St. Mary's University will get it.
Creator
Perales, Alonso S.
Source
Date
1946-04-09
Rights
Content compilation of The Latino/Hispanic American Experience Leaders, Writers and Thinkers copyright 2012 by Arte Publico Historical Collections. All rights reserved.
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JPEG
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
pera0032
Coverage
AUSTIN (Tex.)
Scripto
Transcription
April 9, 1946.
Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda
The Library
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas.
Dear Friend:
Thanks for your letter of the 8th instant.
Well, I went down in glorious defeat. My adversaries managed to arouse the Anglos and they came out and beat me 2 to 1. I have one consolation, however, and that is that I defeated them in the western section 2 to 1, and at least in one box I beat them almost 3 to 1. What happened was that the Anglos turned out about 2800 strong and ours only came out to the strength of 1486 which is the total number of votes I received. Our people missed a wonderful opportunity. If they had only come out 3000 strong (and there are about 10, 000 people qualified to vote in the school district, I venture to say), they would have sent the Anglos to an ignominious defeat. Well, they chose to remain at home and take it lying down, so that's that. More when I see you.
Thanks for the statement of Archbishop Lucey and the telegram from New Mexico on discrimination. Well, it shows that we cannot afford to quit lest they sink us deeper into the depths of misery and humilation. Gosh! and to think that we have to fight the battle almost singlehanded, as our people will just simply not back us up. They seem so indifferent toward it all. The only time they show interest is when they are hurt. On the spur of the moment they holler "murder", but they then go to sleep and forget about it.
I heard from Pacheco Moreno too, but have not replied, as I have been very busy. Hope you will find something good for him there.
Rivera says the Bank arrangement will not yield but a mere pittance, and that the best thing is for Mr. Lozano to create the trust with a University of his liking and let that institution handle it. Father Birsh told me last nigth that it woul dbe wonderful if Mr. Lozano would let St. Mary's University have it. We'll have to see Mr. Lozano as soon as he comes.
With best wishes and kindest regards, I remain, as ever,
Your friend,
P.S. Have not received the copy of the California decision. Would like to have it.
[Envelope]
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
C.F.C.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
AUSTIN 12
[Stamp: OFFICIAL BUSINESS
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE PENALTY
FOR PRIVATE USE
AUSTIN
MAR26'49
TEXAS
U.S. POSTAGE
~03:
P.B. METER
131987]
Hon. Alonso S. Perales,
Attorney at Law,
Suite 308, Interntl. Building,
San Antonio, Texas
Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda
The Library
The University of Texas
Austin, Texas.
Dear Friend:
Thanks for your letter of the 8th instant.
Well, I went down in glorious defeat. My adversaries managed to arouse the Anglos and they came out and beat me 2 to 1. I have one consolation, however, and that is that I defeated them in the western section 2 to 1, and at least in one box I beat them almost 3 to 1. What happened was that the Anglos turned out about 2800 strong and ours only came out to the strength of 1486 which is the total number of votes I received. Our people missed a wonderful opportunity. If they had only come out 3000 strong (and there are about 10, 000 people qualified to vote in the school district, I venture to say), they would have sent the Anglos to an ignominious defeat. Well, they chose to remain at home and take it lying down, so that's that. More when I see you.
Thanks for the statement of Archbishop Lucey and the telegram from New Mexico on discrimination. Well, it shows that we cannot afford to quit lest they sink us deeper into the depths of misery and humilation. Gosh! and to think that we have to fight the battle almost singlehanded, as our people will just simply not back us up. They seem so indifferent toward it all. The only time they show interest is when they are hurt. On the spur of the moment they holler "murder", but they then go to sleep and forget about it.
I heard from Pacheco Moreno too, but have not replied, as I have been very busy. Hope you will find something good for him there.
Rivera says the Bank arrangement will not yield but a mere pittance, and that the best thing is for Mr. Lozano to create the trust with a University of his liking and let that institution handle it. Father Birsh told me last nigth that it woul dbe wonderful if Mr. Lozano would let St. Mary's University have it. We'll have to see Mr. Lozano as soon as he comes.
With best wishes and kindest regards, I remain, as ever,
Your friend,
P.S. Have not received the copy of the California decision. Would like to have it.
[Envelope]
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
C.F.C.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
AUSTIN 12
[Stamp: OFFICIAL BUSINESS
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE PENALTY
FOR PRIVATE USE
AUSTIN
MAR26'49
TEXAS
U.S. POSTAGE
~03:
P.B. METER
131987]
Hon. Alonso S. Perales,
Attorney at Law,
Suite 308, Interntl. Building,
San Antonio, Texas
Collection
Citation
Perales, Alonso S. , “To Alonso S. Perales from Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda, The Library, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 9, 1946.,” Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Digital Collections, accessed April 28, 2024, http://usldhrecovery.uh.edu/items/show/377.