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Statement of John W. Stanford, Jr.

Description: Statement of John W. Stanford, Jr. stating he's asked the American Civil Liberties Union to represent him in this petition and stating two additional concerns: that his ability to defend himself is compromised by the seizure of his papers and letters, and he is unable to continue running his business due to the seizure of much of his stock of books.
Date: January 9, 1964
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union, February 16, 1961]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union discussing the recent series of articles published in the Dallas Morning News about communists in Texas and naming John W. Stanford as a member of the communist party. Stanford anticipates being charged as communism is illegal in Texas and asks if the American Civil Liberties Union would recommend an attorney.
Date: February 16, 1961
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

John Stanford, Texan (1924-2013)

Description: Pamphlet containing the edited text of an open letter to Attorney General Price Daniel and to all other law enforcement officers in the State of Texas, written April 29, 1951 by John Stanford. There is a drawing of Stanford on the front of the pamphlet.
Date: 2013?
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr., January 1, 1964]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Melvin, Jr. discussing the possibly of the American Civil Liberties Union defending Stanford if he is indicted under Texas anti-communists laws. Stanford also protests the connection made by Melvin Wulf between Stanford, General Walker and Governor Ross Barnett.
Date: January 1, 1964
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Personal Statement of Petitioner Concerning Brief for Petitioner]

Description: Personal statement of the petitioner in the United States Supreme Court, October Term 1964, No. 40 John W. Stanford, Jr. v. State of Texas. The statement was to clarify Stanford's political beliefs. There are handwritten additions to the bottom of the statement.
Date: October 28, 1964
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr., October 8, 1964]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing the brief submitted in his case, Stanford v. Texas, in the United States Supreme Court. Stanford disagreed with several statements about the Communist Party of the United States and the McCarran Act and stating he would like the record to reflect his position.
Date: October 8, 1964
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John Stanford, Jr., January 3, 1964]

Description: Letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. to John W. Stanford, Jr. requesting that Stanford type up information on the books and personal items seized from his home. Maverick asks that Stanford organizes the information into three categories, "Pro-Communist" books, "Anti Communist" books, and some of the personal items that were seized.
Date: January 3, 1964
Creator: Maverick, Maury, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr., October 21, 1964]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing Stanford's case, Stanford v. Texas in the United States Supreme Court. Stanford states he'd like to submit a statement to the court and requests advice about the effect a letter might have on the case.
Date: October 21, 1964
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr., January 2, 1963]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing how to pursue having the books and property that were seized in the raid of Stanford's home returned to him. Stanford cites a few similar situations where the seized materials were not returned and states he wants all of his property returned, not just his personal files such as his marriage license.
Date: January 2, 1964
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr., January 23, 1965]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford to Maury Maverick, Jr. discussing the verdict in Stanford's court case and thanking Maverick for his work on the case. Stanford also discusses the possible implications of the decision and his hope that the "climate of repression" in Texas will lessen.
Date: January 23, 1965
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[All Points of View Pamphlet]

Description: Pamphlet from All Points of View, The Bibliographic Book Service which contains an order form and list of available books and pamphlets for purchase. The pamphlet is addressed to Henry Steele and was returned to sender.
Date: July 25, 1961
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas
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