1992 January 30

Mr. Idar mentions his participation in lobbying effort to have college at San Angelo declared a 4-year university. Correspondence with principals of the John Hay Whitney Foundation regarding fellowship. Idar reads from correspondence with Cris Aldrete, primarily 1952-1954. References to: Humphrey hearings in D.C. on "wetbacks"; National Democratic convention in 1952, Chicago; Sanderson, Texas, desegregation case; 1952 presidential campaign/election in Del Rio and East Austin; with references to Gus Garcia, Dr. Hector P. García, Maury Maverick, Sr., Hernandez case and Cris's political work in AGIF and Del Rio City Council. Idar reads from miscellaneous correspondence including with Librado Peña from Laredo about poll tax. Idar discusses Longoria run for School Board in Austin; his participation in citizen advisory committee to review Austin City Charter, and discussion of Austin City election in 1952-1953.