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[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1951-11-06]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated November 6, 1951. Laurel requests plans for the reorganization of LULAC councils; he mentions a highly publicized divorce in Juarez, Mexico, in which Herrera represented one of the parties; and Laurel asks for legal advice on a question of property ownership in connection with the Bay City LULAC Council.
Date: November 6, 1951
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Pete Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1951-05-25]

Description: Letter from Pete Cantu, Secretary, San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated May 25, 1951. Cantu thanks Herrera for helping make their 1951 Feria De Las Flores a success in funding their local student scholarships.
Date: May 25, 1951
Creator: Cantu, Pete
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letters from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Gus Gonzales and Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1951-01-04]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copies of letters from John J. Herrera dated January 5, 1951. The front page is a draft of a letter to Mrs. Gus Gonzales, President of the Wharton Texas Ladies LULAC Council. This letter is a notification that the charter for their new council has been received and is ready for presentation. The back page contains a draft of a second letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Secretary Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas. This is a notification that the date of the R… more
Date: January 4, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Local Lulac delegates impressed with national convention held last week-end in Laredo hotel

Description: Newspaper clipping from Palacios Beacon with handwritten date of June 28, 1951. The article is entitled "Local Lulac Delegates Impressed With National Convention Held Last Week-End in Laredo Hotel." The main topic of the article is the contest between John J. Herrera and George J. Garza for the office of National President. The voting resulted in a technical tie, with Vice President Herrera granted the right to cast the deciding vote, whereupon he cast his vote for his opponent.
Date: June 28, 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Manse Elevated on Concrete Blocks]

Description: Photograph of a side view of a light-colored, wood-slatted house that is elevated from the ground on concrete blocks. There is a concrete porch with a wooden chair at the front of the house on the right-hand side of the image. Two pillars on either side of the porch help support the roof overhead. There are three windows at the front of the house and five at the side visible on the left. The sky is obscured by the wispy leaves and branches of the large trees above. Several shrubs, weeds, and sm… more
Date: October 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Minutes of a state convention of Latin American leaders]

Description: Minutes of the state convention of Latin American leaders creating a Texas pro human relations fund. Included in the minutes is: a listing of the State Executive Committee; a proclamation by Judge J. T. Canales, Temporary State Chairman; the minutes of the meeting held on July 29, 1951; an an address delivered by the Honorable Gus C. Garcia.
Date: July 29, 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Notarized statement from Jesus Chavez, State of Texas vs. Frank Deanda]

Description: Notarized statement of Jesus Chavez sworn before Notary Public Minerva H. Garcia on August 23, possibly 1951. This was a certification that payment was received from Frank DeAnda in full payment of damages to Chavez's truck. Chavez also asks for dismissal of his case against Frank DeAnda.
Date: 1951?
Creator: Chavez, Jesus
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Notarized statement from Jesus Chavez, State of Texas vs. Frank Deanda]

Description: Notarized statement of Jesus Chavez sworn before Notary Public Minerva H. Garcia on August 23, possibly 1951. This was a certification that payment was received from Frank DeAnda in full payment of damages to Chavez's truck. Chavez also asks for dismissal of his case against Frank DeAnda.
Date: 1951?
Creator: Chavez, Jesus
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Peter and Stephanie Harton's Golden Wedding Anniversary]

Description: Black and white photograph of a small group of people at the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Peter Harton and Stephanie Reif Harton, pictured at the center. Stephanie is wearing glasses and is standing behind a white cake. To her right is Peter, wearing a suit and bow tie. In front of him is a Kransekage cake, a traditional Danish wedding cake made of almond-based pastry rings. A table that has been set with teacups, saucers, and plates is just before the group. A thick, velvet curta… more
Date: 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Photograph of a Group of Unknown People]

Description: Photograph of young ladies and gentlemen at the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. They are posed in front of a group of seated people. There are eight girls in the front row and ten boys behind them. There is a clock on the wall behind them to the left and a board that says "Sunday School" below it. The following is written on the back of the photograph: "Austin V. C. S., 1951."
Date: 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of a Man Wearing a Helmet]

Description: Photograph of a man wearing a round helmet, a button-up shirt, and tie. In the background are trees, shrubs, and a fence. The shadow of the photographer’s head can be seen at the bottom of the photograph and below that are the words “Nov. 1951 Struder S. A. TE.”
Date: November 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of an Older Man and Woman]

Description: Photograph of an older man and woman standing together near a wooden water tank. The woman is wearing a dark buttoned jacket with a dress underneath. The man is wearing suspenders, a buttoned shirt, and a hat. Around them are trees and other kinds of plants and in the background is a hill. The wooden tank is on the left of the photograph. On the bottom are the words "Nov. 1951 Studer S. A. TE."
Date: November 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Photograph of Two Men Kneeling with a Dog]

Description: Photograph of two men kneeling with a dog. One of the men is wearing a hat and is holding the dog. In the background are several trees and a hill. Behind some plants a fence can be seen and a part of a building is on the right edge of the photograph. On the bottom are the words "Nov. 1951 Studer S. A. TE."
Date: November 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Portrait of Guadalupe Damian]

Description: Portrait of Guadalupe Damian, a church elder in Angleton, Texas. This information is written on the back of the photograph along with the date, 1951. Damian is standing outside of a building in front of a door. He is wearing slacks, and button down shirt, and a hat.
Date: 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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