[Postcard reply from Manuel V. Lopez to John J. Herrera - 1964-05-22]

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An invitation card for the "Viva Johnson" organization meeting on May 31, 1964, at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. It includes an RSVP either to attend the meeting or to be willing to work in their own locality in the "Viva Johnson" effort. The postcard is sent with a four cent of prepaid US postage, with the sender's name and address. The postcard includes Manuel V. Lopez's reply to John J. Herrera. Lopez indicated that he will attend the meeting.

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1 postcard ; 8 x 14 cm.

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Lopez. Manuel V. May 22, 1964.

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  • Main Title: [Postcard reply from Manuel V. Lopez to John J. Herrera - 1964-05-22]
  • Alternate Title: [Postcard reply from Manuel V. Lopez to John J. Herrera - May 22, 1964]

Description

An invitation card for the "Viva Johnson" organization meeting on May 31, 1964, at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. It includes an RSVP either to attend the meeting or to be willing to work in their own locality in the "Viva Johnson" effort. The postcard is sent with a four cent of prepaid US postage, with the sender's name and address. The postcard includes Manuel V. Lopez's reply to John J. Herrera. Lopez indicated that he will attend the meeting.

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1 postcard ; 8 x 14 cm.

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Supporter Lists, Mailouts, News Release, and Minutes of Meeting of "Viva Johnson" Clubs, 1964

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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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  • May 22, 1964

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Lopez. Manuel V. [Postcard reply from Manuel V. Lopez to John J. Herrera - 1964-05-22], postcard, May 22, 1964; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249016/: accessed March 29, 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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