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[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1958-04-21]

Description: Speech given by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1958, commemorating the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera dedicates the laying of the wreath to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda who passed away two weeks prior to the event.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]

Description: Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
Date: April 22, 1958
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1958-01-14]

Description: Letter to Congressman Albert Thomas from John J. Herrera, dated January 14, 1958. Herrera asks Thomas if he could assist League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 in obtaining either the plaque or the bell from the Liberty Ship named after Benito Juarez and if it could be presented by Thomas to LULAC at the start of Thomas's campaign.
Date: January 14, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Memorandum from Moses M. Sanchez to LULAC members - 1958-01-30]

Description: Memorandum from Moses M. Sanchez typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated January 30, 1958. The memo informs recipients of the council meeting to be held on February 8, 1958 in the banquet room of Felix restaurant, and has a reminder for all members to pay their dues.
Date: January 30, 1958
Creator: Sanchez, Moses M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Walter C. Ford to Albert Thomas - 1958-01-24]

Description: Letter from Walter C. Ford, Acting Maritime Administrator, to Albert Thomas, Congressman in the House of Representatives, dated received on January 25, 1958. The letter indicates that the SS Benito Juarez was sold "for registration under the Indian flag" and the bell and plaque remain with the ship.
Date: January 24, 1958
Creator: Ford, Walter C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]

Description: Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Receipt of check with memorandum from Charles F. Tucker - 1958-07-29]

Description: Receipt of check for Widows Share of a settlement relating to the death of Antonio Martinez Rodriguez signed by Elvira Flores Rodriguez. Delivery was managed by the office of Charles F. Tucker. A note at the bottom signed by Tucker thanks John J. Herrera for delivering the check to Tucker's office.
Date: July 29, 1958
Creator: Tucker, Charles F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1958-04-23]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson expressing his gladness at John J. Herrera's interest in Luciano Richard Santoscoy, who was trying to become a Senate Page. Johnson also writes he was looking forward to seeing Herrera at the LULAC Convention in Laredo in June. The letter is typed on United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead. In pencil, a note at the top reads: "Make 2 copies to send to Santoscoy."
Date: April 23, 1958
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Funeral Program for Minnie Logwood Madison, December 17, 1958]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Minnie Logwood Madison, born January 29, 1872 and died December 13, 1958. The funeral was held Wednesday, December 17, 1958 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers, Minister. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in City Cemetery No. 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 17, 1958
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

4-H Girls in Danish Costumes

Description: Copy negative of a group of 4-H girls dressed in Danish costumes, dancing around a Christmas tree in the Danevang Community Hall, located in Wharton County. Eight young girls are wearing dresses and hats, and they are holding hands with each other.
Date: December 1958
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Confirmation Class - 1958

Description: Copy negative of the 1958 confirmation class of Danevang Lutheran Church, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. In the photograph, eight confirmation students are dressed in suits and dresses, and they are standing at the altar of the church with their pastor. From left to right, top to bottom, the individuals pictured are Harold Smith, Ronnie Wind, David Hiltpold, Lilburn Schultz, and Pastor Ronald Jespersen in the top row, and Neva Ray Bram, Marilyn Thaysen, Beverly Waldman, and Mike Bro… more
Date: 1958
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[1958 Confirmation Class]

Description: Photograph of the 1958 confirmation class and their pastor gathered for a group picture inside a church. Behind them, inside a small alcove is a statue of Jesus Christ with hands outspread in front of him looking down. They are all wearing formal attire. The boys wear two-piece suits and the girls are in light-colored dresses. They all have corsages pinned to their chests. From left to right, they have been identified as: Top row: Harold Smith, Ronnie Dippel, David Hildpold, Lilburn Shulty (… more
Date: 1958
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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