By Golden Finch
Title: Al Gurule Collection
Extent: 0.0 Boxes
November 1970 Pueblo Star Journal Walch Declares Fisher Does Not Understand Function of Welfare Unit - The welfare unit was criticized by Fisher for its lack of cooperation with United Fund projects and programs. Walsh responded by accusing Fisher of failing to understand the function of the department's Cocial Action Committee.
November 15, 1970 Pueblo Star Journal Hernandez to Seek Fisher Resignation - Robert Hernandez of 103 University and a United Fund Board member criticized Fisher for his poor attendance at board sessions and attacks on Chicano community leaders.
November 17, 1970 Pueblo Star Journal Fisher Declares He Won't Resign - Fisher stated that he will not resign when asked at the board meeting by Robert Hernandez to resign. Fisher also included that he has recieved threats towards him and his family and having payments be deferred.
November 17, 1970 Pueblo Star Journa New Mexican- Ameican Unit Demands Fisher's Apology - The new organizations called Pueblo chapter of Trabajadores por La Raza announced their support of the United Fund principle but demands that Fisher need to apologize. The article continues with 3 sections of Remarks Clarified, Laments Situations, and Action of Apology.
November 18, 1970 Pueblo Star Journal Fisher Reproved, Retained As Director of United Fund by Jeanne Hickman - The motion to retain Fisher was passed on an 18-7 vote. The motion made my Jim Kenyon had four main points. The article continues with four sections of Resigns, Speakers, Roland Garcia, and Fisher Thinking.There are 2 newspaper copies of this event in this folder.
November 18, 1970 Pueblo Star Journal Pictures of Roland Garcia, Dan Martinez, Jim Kenyon, George Sandoval, and Richard Fisher at Tuesday's meeting of Pueblo United Fund. Underneath each photo is the opinions stated by each speaker. There are 2 newspaper copies of this event in this folder.
January 12, 1971 Pueblo Star Journal Fisher to Leave United Fund Job by Bob Overton - Richard Fisher turned in his letter of resignation and will be effective on February 12, 1971. Fisher stated the primary reason behind his actions is the increasing amount of disagreements with the United Fund Board of Directors about his professional and personal life. There is 2 sections of Advice Ignored and Charges Rude Treament in this article. There are 2 newspaper copies of this event in this folder.
Unknown date Pueblo Star Journal Fisher Issues Public Apology In United Fund Controversy - Fisher apologized for the comments he made about serveral Mexican-American leaders in the community. Robert Hernandez still wants Fisher to be terminated from as United Fund Executive Director.
