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[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28]

Description: Letter from Joe Flores, Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number 1, to John J. Herrera, dated June 28, 1951. Flores discusses a voting incident during the election of the LULAC National President when Herrera lost the election. Flores relates watching Herrera cast a vote against himself.
Date: June 28, 1951
Creator: Flores, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952]

Description: Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, with handwritten date of 1952. This letter is in reference to the pamphlet "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley" and the controversy surrounding the misstatements accredited to some League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) members.
Date: 1952?
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-27]

Description: Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 27, 1952. Garcia discusses a tape recording of his meeting with Adlai Stevenson in his campaign for president, as well as other recordings about the need to vote for the Democratic ticket.
Date: October 27, 1952
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hector P.Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-14]

Description: Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., Chairman of Board of Directors, American GI Forum, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 14, 1952. Garcia inquires about LULAC's involvement in the Pecos School Board issue. Garcia also congratulates Herrera for his work as LULAC National President.
Date: November 14, 1952
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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

[Statement endorsing Tony Campos as Candidate for Regional Governor of LULAC for Texas, February, 1956]

Description: Statement endorsing Tony Campos of Lubbock, Texas as Candidate for Regional Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens for Texas. The endorsement contains a supporting statement outlining all of the different offices held by Tony Campos throughout different LULAC Administrations. "If it is Leadership that LULAC needs, Campos has it." The Regional Convention is to take place in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 17 - 19, 1956.
Date: 1956
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]

Description: League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
Date: February 26, 1955
Creator: Garza, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]

Description: League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]

Description: League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date: April 29, 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda - 1956-02-13]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda, about the cases appearing in the latest issue of South Western Reporter, 285, S.W. 2nd, No. 1, pages 1-320, issue 1956. Herrera also writes about the Texas Regional Convention of LULAC to be held in Corpus Christi on 18th and 19th February, and requests DeAnda to make proper arrangements for welcoming the past National President of the League.
Date: February 13, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Hector P. Garcia - 1950-06-16]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Hector P. Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated June 16, 1950. Comments on recent LULAC elections and the behind-the-scenes issues driving the nominations. A brief mention of John Herrera's 15-minute radio program in Houston every Saturday.
Date: June 16, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1950-08-01]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Elias Licona of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated August 1, 1950. A young man from Corpus Christi who was accepted to Harvard University needs help with expenses for college and Herrera is asking the Corpus Christi LULACs to find out what can be done to help him.
Date: August 1, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Description: Photograph of the Divino Salvador Kindergarten class in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are posing in front of a fence along with two women and a man who is kneeling on the front row. There is a field behind them, and there are houses in the background. The date on the back of the photograph is October 1950.
Date: October 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Description: Photograph of the Divino Salvador Kindergarten class in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are posing in front of a fence along with two women and a man who is kneeling on the front row. There is a field behind them, and there are houses in the background. The date on the back of the photograph is October 1950.
Date: October 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Description: Photograph of a group of kindergartners at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children and two women, possibly teachers, are sitting in the pews. There are doors at the back of the room. The back dates the photograph to October 1950.
Date: October 1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Children at a Congregation]

Description: Group of young girls standing at the pews of a church during a congregation. Some of the girls are looking at the camera, however many are looking in different directions. The girls are all dressed in light patterned dresses. There is a woman sitting and holding a young boy and another young girl. There are several adults standing at the pews in the background and reading from small bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown. Latin-American congregat… more
Date: 1950~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Couple and their Baby at a Presbyterian Congregation]

Description: Photograph of a couple holding a young child and standing at the pews at a church congregation. Both of the people are facing toward the right-hand side of the image. Across the aisle from them on the right, more people are standing the same way and holding open bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown".
Date: 1950~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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