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[Front of the Templo Presbiteriano Church and Manse]

Description: Photograph of the front of the Templo Presbiteriano Church and Manse. The church building is on the lefthand side of the image, and the manse is in the background on the right side. There are two small towers with squared-off roofs on both sides of the church building; the tower on the left is only slightly visible. There are four tall half-round windows in the center building. The manse in the background has a simple triangular archway above the entrance. There is a car parked in front of and … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group of Mexican Presbyterians with Church in the Background]

Description: Photograph of a group of ten Mexican Presbyterians standing on a dirt path in a field. Most of the people are wearing dark clothing and coats. In the far background, there is a large stone building with a tower, a belfry, and several round-top windows. A few automobiles are parked in front of the building, however they are hard to see because of the tall grass in the field. On the far lefthand side of the image in the background, there is a dominant bare tree plus more trees and shrubs in the b… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Fox Company
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group Picture of Conference Attendees]

Description: Photograph of a group of conference attendees in front of the wall of a building. The group is made up of only men; they are all wearing suits or collared shirts and trousers with belts. The men are standing in aprroximately three rows, and are all facing the camera. The wall behind them, which has three large, multi-panel windows, is covered half-way up with tall, leafy bushes. There are several handwritten notes on the back of the photograph. Together they read, "Conference at Kingsville 1937… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group Picture of Mexican Presbyterians with Church in the Background]

Description: Photograph of a group of fourteen Mexican Presbyterians standing on a dirt path in a field. Most of the people are wearing dark clothing and coats. In the far background, there is a large stone building with a tower, a belfry, and several round-top windows. A few automobiles are parked in front of the building, however they are hard to see because of the tall grass in the field. On the far lefthand side of the image in the background, there is a dominant bare tree plus more trees and shrubs in … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-20]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, in his capacity as LULAC Regional Governor, to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanying $5 to pay for a flag, as discussed in a telegram exchange. Herrera also tells Johnson about plans for the upcoming Scholarship Fiest[a] and the San Antonio LULAC Convention, as well as passes on the regards of a couple of men from Kingsville.
Date: May 20, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Raul Perez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]

Description: Letter from Raul Perez, President of LULAC Council No. 24 of Kingsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regi8onal Governor, dated January 17, 1949. This is concerning hotel reservations for Kingsville LULAC delegates who will attend the Regional Convention in Houston.
Date: January 17, 1949
Creator: Perez, Raul
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Raul Perez to John J. Herrera - 1952-05-07]

Description: Letter from Raul Perez of Kingsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated May 7, 1952. Perez congratulates Herrera on his bid for the position of LULAC National President. Perez requests information on how to organize a Junior LULAC Council in Kingsville, Texas.
Date: May 7, 1952
Creator: Perez, Raul
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Robert Longoria to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-24]

Description: Letter from Robert Longoria, President of Kingsville LULAC Council Number 24, Kingsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 24, 1951. Longoria writes to confirm the arrival of delegates and alternate delegates to the Regional LULAC Convention held in Houston, Texas.
Date: January 24, 1951
Creator: Longoria, Robert
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Mexican Presbyterian Student Walking Through a Field]

Description: Photograph of a tall Mexican student walking on a dirt path through a field. The boy, who is in the far right foreground, is wearing dark dress pants and a light collared dress shirt. Far behind the student, there is a couple wearing dark clothing and also walking on the dirt path, as well as a few more people behind them. In the far background, there is a large stone building with a tower, a belfry, and several round-top windows. A few automobiles are parked in front of the building, however t… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Mexican Presbyterians Walking Through a Field]

Description: Photograph of a group of Mexican Presbyterians walking on a dirt path through a field. The group is far back in the background. In the far background, there is a large stone building with a tower, a belfry, and several round-top windows. A few automobiles are parked in front of the building, however they are hard to see because of the tall grass in the field. On the far lefthand side of the image there is a smaller house-like structure next to a large bare tree. There is handwriting on the back… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of Entrance to Tex-Mex Institute]

Description: Photograph of the the entrance to the Tex-Mex Institute. A long, gravel road leads from the entrance to a white building in the background. On either side of the road in the mid-ground are short, white, stone walls. Written vertically, on the left wall is "Tex" and on the right wall is "Mex." A railroad track is in the foreground in front of the entrance.
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of Entrance to Tex-Mex Institute]

Description: Photograph of the entrance to the Tex-Mex Institute. A gravel road leads from the entrance to a white building in the background. On either side of the road in the mid-ground are short, white, stone walls. Written vertically, on the left was is "Tex," and on the right wall is "Mex." In the foreground is the hood of a car.
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of Mrs. S.E. Granados]

Description: Photograph of Mrs. S.E. Granados. She is wearing a blouse and jacket and is kneeling on a lawn outside. In front of her are many bouquets of flowers. On one bouquet is a ribbon reading "Bienvenida." Other people are visible in the background. Mrs. Granados is identified as the president of an unnamed institution.
Date: 1950
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of White Building]

Description: Photograph of a building with white wood siding and a red, tiled roof. On the side of the building closest to the road in the foreground are round-arch windows and castellated parapets. A gray automobile is parked on the road in front of the building. Three people are standing on the lawn on the right side of the structure.
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Portrait of a Hispanic Man Standing in a Grassy Yard]

Description: Photograph of a Mexican man standing next to a dirt path through a grassy yard. The man is wearing a light colored suit and tie, and is facing the camera with his hands behind his back. Behind him there is a paved street that spans the image. A single electricity pole is visible on the side of the street the man is standing on. In the background across the street, there are three large two-story houses visible. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "44."
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Portrait of a Hispanic Man Standing in a Street]

Description: Photograph of a Mexican man (identified as Lalo Reyes) standing at the corner of a dirt road. The man is wearing a light collared shirt, dark pants and a belt. His hands are behind his back, and he is smiling at the camera. On the right side of the image in the background, there is a grassy stretch of land with a few large trees. There is a car parked on the road parallel to the curb. Across the street on the left side in the background, there is a white two-story house partly visible. Electric… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Presbyterian Church with Palm Trees]

Description: Photograph of a one-story Presbyterian church with two palm trees in front of it. The main part of the building has a v-shaped roof with a tower and a belfry in the middle. The belfry has a tapered roof with a design on it. The rest of the building continues toward the background on the left. The church has several windows, including a few stained glass windows at the front. Bare trees and bushes can be seen in the background behind the church. In the foreground, the top of the car is visible o… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Telegram from Emilia Hernandez to Raoul Cortez - 1949-01-28]

Description: Western Union telegram from Emilia Hernandez, President of Kingsville Ladies LULAC Council #20 to Raoul Cortez dated January 28, 1949. The Ladies Council #20 informs LULAC that the 50 cent assessment will cause them to forfeit their charter as they cannot afford the payment. The reverse side has a handwritten note regarding LULAC Youth Month participation.
Date: January 28, 1949
Creator: Hernandez, Emilia
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Gabe Garcia to Raoul Cortez, National LULAC President - 1950-06-10]

Description: Western Union telegram from Gabe Garcia of Kingsville, Texas, to Raoul Cortez, National LULAC President, dated June 10, 1950. Garcia is unable to attend the convention because of illness, but wants to convey his support for John J. Herrera's bid for National President.
Date: June 10, 1950
Creator: Garcia, Gabe
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Templo Presbiteriano Church]

Description: Photograph of the front of the Templo Presbiteriano Church. The church building is at the center of the image and facing slightly to the right. The angle the photograph was taken at makes it possible to see the lefthand side of the church. There are two small towers with squared-off roofs on both sides of the church building. On both of the towers, there is a tall, half-round slatted window close to the top. The towers also have matching doors, which are closed. There are four tapered half-roun… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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