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[Letter from W. H. Blades to John J. Herrera - November 21, 1944]
Letter regarding a meeting of the Committee on Admission of the Bar for the purpose of passing on John J. Herrera's applications to practice in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. The letter was addressed to four applicants: John J. Herrera, Harold Ramsey Allison, William A. Ballard, and Buford T. Morris, Jr.
[Correspondence between the Meyer Bodansky, Rose Framer, John J. Conboy, Marie Conboy, and Leonard Kornfeld - May 1944]
Letters to and from the office of Dr. Meyer Bodansky. The first letter, which is dated May 13, 1944 from John J. Conboy and his mother, Marie Conboy, is split into two sections, one for each author. The first section urges Dr. Bodansky to consider examining the aftermath of John J. Conboy's mental elapse, physical break-down, and nervous exhaustion. The second section, which is from John's mother, emphasizes the request. The second letter is from Rose Framer on behalf of Dr. Bodansky. It states that the previous letter was received, however the doctor is ill so he will answer it as soon as possible. The third letter is from the Business Manager of the Physicians Postgraduate Press Leonard Kornfeld. The letter requests that Dr. Bodansky examine the sample journal that was sent with the letter and subscribe if he enjoys it.
[Letter from Erne Buhler to John J. Herrera - 1944-12-07]
Letter declaring that John J. Herrera's Application for Admission to the Bar has been approved by the Bar Committee.
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda about the outcome of the Shell Oil Company case concerning discrimination against Mexicans and Latin Americans. Castañeda also asks Herrera to contact Mr. Fridge and ask Fridge to send the complete transcript of the hearing. He was curious to know about the recommendations he had written for Herrera's sister-in-law.
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-07-22]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera, asking him about the resolution and whether it was adopted. Castañeda wished to have a copy of it in its final form. Written in pencil at the bottom left corner: "apologize."
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-01]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging John J. Herrera's letter from July 28th. Castañeda states that he will send a revised copy of a LULAC resolution and a copy of a speech he made in El Paso. He requests Herrera to tell whoever has complaints of discrimination in employment, classification, or promotion in Houston to write to Castañeda directly of their case, or to Herrera can forward them to Castañeda. Includes LULAC resolution titled, "One for all and all for one."
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-24]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera to send the complete and detailed statements of the complaints regarding discriminatory lay-offs of Mexican and Latin American employees at the Brown Shipyard.
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-30]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera, enclosing a copy of the Senate Bill S 2048, which will prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry. He is also enclosing a copy of pamphlet on "How the FEPC Operates."
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-10-28]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera accepting his invitation to give a speech at the program on November 5. Castañeda mentions the title of his speech: "The Last Measure of Devotion."
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañedato John J. Herrera urging Herrera to keep in contact with Latin Americans in Houston and its vicinity, and let them know that Castañeda and Herrera will help them if they are discriminated against in any manner.
[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]
Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.
[Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1944-09-28]
Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John H. Herrera mentioning that Ellinger had met with Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda, and requested Castañeda to arrange a talk with the witnesses in the Brown Shipyards matter at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 1944.
[Letter from Percy Foreman to Allen B. Hannay - 1944-09-13]
Recommendation letter from Percy Foreman to Judge Allen B. Hannay, attesting to John J. Herrera's qualifications, character, and potential for success.
[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13]
Letter from Percy Foreman to John Herrera about discrimination against a sizable portion of Mexican American citizens in Harris county. He requests the names of Mexican American citizens who are qualified voters in Harris County so that they can be eligible for selection as Grand Jurors or Grand Jury Commissioners.
[Letter from M. C. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1944-07-20]
A letter on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead to John J. Herrera from M. C. Gonzales dated July 20, 1944. Mr. Gonzales is asking John Herrera to find a U.S. citizen of Mexican descent who wants to vote but is not permitted. There were attorneys willing to volunteer their time in a test case for LULAC.
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1943]
1943 Harris County poll tax receipt number 46217 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1943]
1943 Harris County poll tax receipt number 46216 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-08-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging receipt of the revised text of the FEPC resolution. Herrera covers the occasion honoring Fernando Salas, the first Latin-American to serve on a Harris County Grand Jury, and a meeting with the new members of LULAC. Herrera would like Carlos Castañeda to come to Houston so that they may discuss the complaints Herrera has received about layoffs affecting Latin Americans, Mexican Americans, and African Americans.
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-10-19]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda informing Castañeda about the change of dates to hold the ceremony for the fallen Latin Americans soldiers from Houston in World War II. This will be held at the City Auditorium on Sunday, November 5th instead of the 12th of November. Herrera has asked the churches hosting the ceremony to have a service on that Sunday, honoring the men and women in service. Representatives of Latin American Clubs , Army and Navy officials, and the American Legion have been invited, as well as the next of kin of the Latin American war heroes who died. Herrera asks Dr. Castañeda if he could attend the ceremony.
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-12-31]
Copy of a letter sent to Carlos E. Castañeda by John J. Herrera asking for a recommendation letter for his sister-in-law, Ruth Hortencia Cisneros, to teach English in to primary students in Catholic schools in Mexico.
[Letter from Pauline R. Kibbe to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1944-09-01]
A blind carbon copy sent to John J. Herrera of a letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez of The Pan American from Pauline R. Kibbe, Executive Secretary of the Good Neighbor Commission of Texas dated September 1, 1944. This letter was written in response to an article in The Pan American reprinting an editorial in the Houston Post about discrimination in Texas. The Good Neighbor Commission plan "Community Organization for Inter-American Understanding" is referenced.
[Letter from Pauline R. Kibbe to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-30]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Pauline R. Kibbe, Executive Secretary of Good Neighbor Commission of Texas in Austin, Texas dated August 30, 1944. Copies of the Commission's plan of "Community Organization for Inter-American Understanding" were sent under separate cover to be used by LULAC members in carrying out the program.
[Letter from Kenneth Krahl to John J. Herrera - 1944-02-17]
Letter from Kenneth Krahl, secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera, printed on organizational letterhead and dated February 17, 1944. The letter extends an invitation to join the Sons of the Republic of Texas to Herrera's two brothers in the armed services.
Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC
Resolution adopted to commend the Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC), Malcolm Ross, and Carlos E. Castañeda for their earnest efforts on behalf of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups.
[Second Ward Merchant's Softball Team, 1944]
Photograph of the Second Ward Merchant's Softball team, with thirteen players in uniform and another four coaches and assistants. The team is posed in front of 2002 Congress Avenue Grocers. A collection of bats and mitts lie in the foreground.
[Release of Judgement, re: Jesse Alaniz - 1944-11-03]
Release of Judgement for Jesse Alaniz, filed November 3, 1944.
[Court document suggesting means to curb juvenile delinquency]
Written recommendation to the Harris County grand jury regarding measures to curb juvenile delinquency. Dated July 7, 1944 and submitted by John J. Ruiz, D.A. Fraser, John J. Herrera and Philip J. Montalbo.
[Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944]
Dues notice of $2.00 sent to John J. Herrera by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas
Abstract of title to part of block 4 of the "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, including the General Warranty Deeds, Assignment of V/T & D/T, Agreement, Right-of-Way Deed, Quit-Claim Deed, Release of Interest, Release of V/T, Release of V/L, Assignment of M/L, Release of M/L for the property area.
[Case number 68, Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Legal document of charges brought by the United States Fair Employment Committee in the matter of Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, and Oil Workers International Union, Local 367, C.I.O. for engaging in discriminatory employment practices. A hearing was ordered by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice to examine the complaints filed with the said committee. This document was signed on behalf of Shell Oil Company by P.E. Foster, refinery manager, and John C. Quilty, Industrial Manager. C.B. Locke, President, signed for Oil Workers International Union, local 367, C.I.O., and Emanuel H. Bloch, Trial Counsel, signed for the President's Committee of Fair Employment Practice.
[Copy of case number 68, Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Copy of a legal document of charges brought by the United States Fair Employment Committee in the matter of Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, and Oil Workers International Union, Local 367, C.I.O. for engaging in discriminatory employment practices. A hearing was ordered by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice to examine the complaints filed with the said committee. This document was signed on behalf of Shell Oil Company by P.E. Foster, refinery manager, and John C. Quilty, Industrial Manager. C.B. Locke, President, signed for Oil Workers International Union, local 367, C.I.O., and Emanuel H. Bloch, Trial Counsel, signed for the President's Committee of Fair Employment Practice.
[Decision regarding the charges brought by the Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Charges filed by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice against Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, dated December 11, 1944, for engaging in discriminatory employment practices at the Deer Park Refinery in Houston, Texas.
78th U.S. Congress, Second Session, Senate Bill 2048
Bill introduced to the United States Senate and House of Representatives to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry.
Document No. 33682 Part 1499 - Commodities and Services, RMPR 165
Revised Maximum Price Regulation No. 165, dated July 1, 1944. This document covers the services covered by the Office of Price Administration, how the price structures are established and lists the penalties for violations or evasion. Includes a sample form.
[Letter from Hal V. Watts to W. H. Blade - 1944-09-19]
Letter regarding John J. Herrera's application to the Committee of the Bar of the Houston Division. Letter outlines the materials included in Herrera's application. Also attached is an envelope addressed to John J. Herrera.
1944 Confirmation
Black and white photograph of the 1944 confirmation class standing in front of the [Danevang Lutheran Church], whose doors are open. Six girls in white dresses with flowers pinned to their chests stand in the front row while six boys, also formally dressed, stand in the back. They are accompanied by a man on the right identified as Pastor Vaghn Duus. The photograph has a decorative border above which a handwritten note in Danish was penned.
[Anne Berndt in Her Military Uniform]
Black and white photograph of Anne Berndt in her Women's Army Corp uniform, which consists of a single-breasted jacket, a skirt, heeled shoes, and a garrison cap. A purse is hanging from her shoulder. She is standing outdoors on a lawn; various bushes and trees are visible behind her.
Beverly Waldman
Portrait of Beverly Elaine Waldman wearing what appears to be a corduroy dress over a light-colored blouse with lace trim. The sleeves on the dress have been tucked and pleated creating a flounce effect. The photograph was framed with a thick card stock material. Printed text on the bottom reads, "Chadwick Studio Houston, Tex." The framed image was then pasted in a fold-out card.
[Bust Portrait of Bill Harton]
Photograph of a man identified as Bill Harton. He wears a diagonally striped tie and a light-colored, textured collar shirt. Side lighting hits prominently on his left side. Hand-written text on the front of the photograph reads, "passport picture." Text going up the side reads, "Canal Zone March 25, 1944." There is hand-written text on the back of the photograph that reads "Bill Harton".
[Class portrait]
Copy negative of a class portrait from the Danevang School in Danevang, Texas. The students are all standing in rows, and the teacher is standing to the left on the top row. The school doors are visible in the background.
[Four young men posing at Hennessey Park]
Photograph of four men posing at Hennessey Park. Left to right: Joe Roy; Rudy Martinez; Eddie "Chuchu" Ramirez, and "Little Simon" Rodriguez.
[Funeral Program for Clarence L. Mitchell, August 4, 1944]
Funeral program for Clarence L. Mitchel. The funeral was held August 4, 1944 at First Baptist Church. He was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
[Funeral Program for Rhina H. Eustace, February 26, 1944]
Funeral program for Mrs. Rhina H. Eustace. The funeral was held February 26, 1944 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Dr. Robert S. Mosby.
[Funeral Program for Robert Nesby Jefferson, May 22, 1954]
Funeral program for Mr. Robert Nesby Jefferson, died May 17, 1944. The funeral was held Monday, May 22, 1944 at Corinth Baptist Church.
[Group of Men at Beach]
Photograph of Pastor S.D. Rodholm wearing a suit and tie at a beach. In front of him, a man meddles with two jars and a pot on a small grill. A box of matches are on the ground to his left side. A decorative, repeating border surrounds the picture. In the background, a beach umbrella can be seen surrounded by various portables. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Pastor R.D. Rodholm - 1944? Harvest Festival". Stamped image and text in blue is covered by a rough, black texture, possibly remains of the paper where the photograph was torn off of.
[Johanna Petersen and Her Grandchildren]
Black and white photograph of a grandmother (identified as Johanna Petersen) and four of her grandchildren posed under a tree on the lawn of a white two-story building. Behind them, several windows are visible on the building's exterior. Johanna is wearing glasses and a patterned dress with a white collar. Her grandsons are all wearing shirts and pants except for the youngest one, who is wearing a jumpsuit and has his hands on his head. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says "Ralph Petersen's grandmother (Verner's mother) w/ Lawrence, Ralph, Vern and Esters boy about 1944."
[Membership Certificate]
Certificate provided to O. W. Schaer by the Wharton County Electric Cooperative, Inc., to certify Schaer's membership in said organization. The bottom third of the document has an embossed seal and two signatures by the president and secretary of the organization, R. E. Meek and A. E. Wilbeck, respectively. On the back of the certificate, there are two paragraphs of printed text stating the conditions of membership.
[Photograph of Danevang School Children]
Photograph of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders as well as their teacher. They stand on paved sidewalk in front of a series of large bushes, with one of the windows from a building visible in the very back. The girls wear patterned dresses and the boys wear trousers and shirts. From left to right, the front row has been identified as George Moers, Erling Thaysen, Grace Hicks, Frances Strarup, Darlene Juhl, and Miss Liberty Chomout, who wears a polka dot dress. From left to right, the back row has been identified as unknown, unknown, Cecelia Hansen, Betty Lykke, Jergen Gann, and Luella Andersen.
[Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944]
Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera. Postcard features an image of the United States Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. Caption on the front of the postcard reads: "U. S. Supreme Court, Showing Library of Congress, Washington, D.C."
[Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys and Girls]
Photograph of adolescent boys and girls from the Danevang School's seventh and eighth grade class. They stand on paved sidewalk in front of a series of large bushes, with one of the windows from a building visible in the very back. From left to right, the back row has been identified as Donald Lykke, Gilbert Nelsen, Gunnar Thyssen, Norma Andersen, Mrs. Bell, and Louise Hansen. From left to right, the front row has been identified as Holger Thyssen, Kenneth Strarup, Donald Nielsen, Elaine Hansen, Ellnora Hansen, and Dagmar Thyssen.
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