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Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when

Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."

Date: August 22, 1976

Creator: Vara, Richard

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Funeral Program for Mary Sledge, August 22, 1970]

Funeral program for Mrs. Mary Sledge. The funeral was held Saturday, August 22, 1970 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Date: August 22, 1970

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Letter from Finnis E. Jolly to Thomas E. Huebner - August 22, 1979]

Letter from Finnis E. Jolly, area manager of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to Thomas E. Huebner, city manager of San Antonio. Jolly's letter is in response to some of Huebner's questions, as well as a reminder that funds given to the Barbara Jordan Community Center must be reimbursed because of its low priority; otherwise, Jolly will take the proper course of action.

Date: August 22, 1979

Creator: Jolly, Finnis E.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-22]

Copy of a memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, directed to the National Executive Board. The memo advises that Bonilla has appointed a new State Director for the state of Michigan, Ramiro Gonzalez.