Rites Wednesday for John Herrera

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Newspaper article published in the Houston Post on October 14, 1986. The article, titled "Rites Wednesday for John Herrera", announces Herrera's recent passing, contains a brief obituary, and lists information regarding the memorial services.

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1 newspaper clipping ; 15 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. October 14, 1986.

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Newspaper article published in the Houston Post on October 14, 1986. The article, titled "Rites Wednesday for John Herrera", announces Herrera's recent passing, contains a brief obituary, and lists information regarding the memorial services.

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1 newspaper clipping ; 15 cm.

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News Articles and Correspondence relating to the Death of John J. Herrera, 1986-1987

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  • Houston Post, October 14, 1986

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  • Publication Title: Houston Post
  • Edition: October 14, 1986

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

John J. Herrera Papers

Correspondence and personal items of John J. Herrera, a notable lawyer and civil rights advocate for Mexican Americans. Known for his role in desegregating schools, he fought the exclusion of Spanish-speaking citizens on juries.

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  • October 14, 1986

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  • Nov. 23, 2014, 7:53 p.m.

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Rites Wednesday for John Herrera, clipping, October 14, 1986; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248688/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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