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- [Letter from Andres Alvarez, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-06]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Andres Alvarez, Jr., Secretary of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi, Texas dated May 6,1946. This letter is regarding Council No. 1 room reservations for the 1946 LULAC Convention.
- [Letter from R. Bruce Carter to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-11]
- Letter to John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman from R. Bruce Carter, Manager of the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas dated April 11, 1946. This is a confirmation that the Rice Hotel is available for the 17th Annual LULAC Assembly on June 15 and 16, 1946.
- [Letter from Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-22]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from United States Senator (New Mexico) Dennis Chavez dated April 22, 1946. Senator Chavez declines the invitation to speak at the 1946 Convention as he is in the midst of a primary campaign.
- [Telegram from Armando M. Cortez to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Armando M. Cortez dated May 30,1946. This was to request reservations for LULAC Council #143 delegates.
- [Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-01]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from G. J. Garza, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #12 of Laredo, Texas dated May 1, 1946. This letter discusses Council #12 room reservations for the 1946 LULAC Convention.
- [Telegram from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated June 6, 1946. This is regarding a reservation at the Rice Hotel for the Garza family during the 1946 LULAC Convention.
- [Telegram from J. B. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-25]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from J. B. Gonzales of the Robstown Council dated May 25, 1946. This telegram is regarding room reservations for the Robstown Council delegates.
- [Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1945]
- 1945 Harris County poll tax receipt number 84004 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 - 1945]
- 1945 Harris County poll tax receipt number 84005 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 Bruce Carter - 1946-04-10]
- A letter to Bruce Carter, Manager, Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 10, 1946. This is an inquiry about obtaining the Rice Hotel for the events of the 17th National Assembly of LULAC and also to reserve 200 hotel rooms for the delegates.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Dennis Chavez - 1946-04-06]
- Letter to Senator Dennis Chavez of the United States Senate from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 6, 1946. This is an invitation for Senator Chavez to be the speaker at the 17th National LULAC Assembly to be held June 15 and 16, 1946 in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castaneda - 1946-05-28]
- Letter to Dr. Carlos E. Castaneda, Professor of Latin American History, University of Texas, Austin, Texas from John J. Herrera dated May 28, 1946. This is an invitation for Dr. Castaneda to speak at the 1946 LULAC Convention on the topic of "Post War Problems of the Latin Americans."
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Allen B. Hannay - 1946-05-28]
- Letter to the Honorable Allen B. Hannay, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas from John J. Herrera dated May 28, 1946. This is an invitation for Judge Hannay to be an honored guest at the 1946 LULAC National Convention in Houston.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Arnulfo Zamora - 1946-04-06]
- Letter to Honorable Arnulfo Zamora, President General of The League of United Latin American Citizens from John J. Herrera dated April 6, 1946. This is an update on plans for the 1946 LULAC Convention to be held in Houston which was sponsored by the Houston Council #60.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Arnulfo Zamora - 1946-04-16]
- A letter to the Honorable Arnulfo Zamora, President General of The League of United Latin American Citizens, from John J. Herrera dated April 16, 1946. This letter contains information about the Rice Hotel accommodations and rooms for the 1946 LULAC Convention; and a list of the Convention Committees and members.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Councils - 1946]
- Letter to LULAC Councils from John J. Herrera, Convention Chairman. The date on this copy is handwritten at the bottom and states 1946. The Councils are being informed of the date, speaker, and location of the 17th Annual LULAC Assembly.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Councils - 1946]
- Letter to LULAC Councils from John J. Herrera, Convention Chairman. The Councils are being informed of the date, speaker, and location of the 17th Annual LULAC Assembly.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Councils - 1946]
- Letter to LULAC Councils from John J. Herrera, Convention Chairman. There is no date on this copy, but another copy has 1946 handwritten on the letter. The Councils are being informed of the date, speaker, and location of the 17th Annual LULAC Assembly.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to M. L. Fay Woolley - 1946-03-07]
- Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to M. L. Fay Woolley, Constable of Harris County, on behalf of Ruben Cisneros.
- [Telegram from Kenneth R. Hyman to John J. Herrera - 1946-07-02]
- Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Kenneth R. Hyman. Hyman gives notice that he would be in his office to discuss matters.
- [Danevang Lutheran Church Under Construction]
- Photograph of the Danevang Lutheran Church in the early stages of construction. Two major parts of the church's framework are standing. A group of men are on either side, all of whom appear to be in the process of lifting something. A truck is parked in the center, and a large metal, tower-like structure is projecting from it. The landscape that surrounds the church is barren, with a scarce amount of trees and bushes on either side of the photograph.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - October 1, 1946]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $383.75 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera
- LULAC News, Volume 13, Number 5, November 1946
- The LULAC NEWS, Volume 13, Number 5, dated November, 1946 is a 24-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in Laredo, Texas. Articles were submitted by LULAC Councils about council activities, including Ladies Councils.
- [Photograph of the Comanche Tribe at Centennial Celebration]
- Photograph of members of the Comanche Indian tribe at the centennial celebration on May 8, 1946. There are eighteen men, women, and children in the photograph. Most are wearing traditional or ceremonial dress, and there is a teepee behind them to the left. The following names and information are written on the back: "Chief Baldwin Parker, Liberal Kansas, Norma Jean Parker with Little Harold Lee Parker, Peggy Jean Parker - Rt. 1, Cynthia Ann Parker - Cache, Okla., Pat Pohrog - Cache, Okla., Roy Wockmetooah - Box 170." The MacDonald Studio's stamp is also on the back.
- [Letter from A. E. Pradillo to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-13]
- Letter from A. E. Pradillo responding to John J. Herrera's request for information regarding details of the upcoming "Quizz [sic] of Two-Cities." The letter is on New Orleans Association of Commerce letterhead.
- [Affidavit of Support from Manuel Urbina]
- Affidavit submitted by Manuel Urbina, and witnessed by Alfonso Pena, in Webb County, Texas. The affidavit states that Urbina is able to support his wife, Irene Salce de Urbina, and their children, and he would like them to live with him in the United States, as they are currently residing in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- [Letter from Manuel Urbina to Philip R. Brown - 1946-11-08]
- Letter from Manuel Urbina to Philip R. Brown reporting on Urbina's progress with the congregation in Freeport, Texas. Urbina has met with some resistance in his work in the community, but he continues to reach out to his congregation.
- [Invoice to Fred Rosales from Manuel G. Vela]
- Invoice to Fred Rosales, Secretary, LULAC Council No. 60 from Manuel G. Vela, Treasurer, League of United Latin American Citizens dated June 1, 1946. This is a request for payment of outstanding membership fees, and advertisement fees. It has handwritten notes from John J. Herrera listing expenses and to indicate paid in full.
- [Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1945-03-01]
- A letter to John J. Herrera from Manuel G. Vela, Treasurer General of the League of United Latin American Citizens of Laredo, Texas dated March 1, 1946. This is a request for payment of a balance due on ads placed by the Houston LULAC Council #60 in the LULAC News, outstanding membership fees and dues.
- [Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-10]
- Letter to John J. Herrera as Convention Chairman from Manuel G. Vela of Laredo, Texas dated April 10, 1946. This letter contains suggestions for the upcoming 17th National Assembly of LULAC.
- [Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1946-06-03]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Manuel G. Vela, Office of the Treasurer General of the League of United Latin American Citizens of Laredo, Texas dated June 3, 1946. This is a confirmation of payment of advertising fees and membership dues.
- [Sailboats on the Water]
- Photograph of sailboats on the water at Pleasure Pier. Three of the boats are near the foreground, and two are further in the background. The shore can be seen in the distance.
- [Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-12]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Arnulfo Zamora, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens, Laredo, Texas dated April 12, 1946. This is a request for information regarding the hotel accommodations for the 1946 Convention to be held in Houston. It also addresses advertising for the convention and the invitation to Senator Chavez to be the speaker.
- [1946 Confirmation]
- Black and white photo of a confirmation class, composed of six boys and one girl, all of whom are formally dressed and have a flower pinned to their chest. They are accompanied by an older man on the left who is identified as Pastor Vaghn Duus. Behind them is a building whose doors are partly visible.
- [Beverly Waldman as a Toddler]
- Black and white photograph of a young child, Beverly Waldman, sitting outdoors on a lawn where some floral bushes are visible behind her. She is wearing overalls, a shirt, and shoes. Her gaze is directed downward and her hands are in fists, positioned together at her stomach.
- [Children with Easter eggs]
- Photograph of a group of children with Easter eggs and baskets. There is a man in a hat on the far right of the back row. The front row of children are sitting on the grass, and one girl is sitting in front of the group with a basket of eggs. The following is written on the back: "Clase de niños 1946 Corsicana, Texas."
- [Church Construction]
- Copy negative of the Danevang Lutheran Church being reconstructed in Danevang, Texas. There are construction workers and a large truck with equipment visible, as well as trees and shrubs in the background.
- [Church Construction]
- Copy negative of the construction of the Danevang Lutheran Church in Danevang, Texas. A construction truck and workers are visible in the photograph.
- [Church Construction]
- Copy negative of the Danevang Lutheran Church being reconstructed in Danevang, Texas. A construction truck and workers are visible in the image. Copy negative of the fifth photo of a set that contains images from the reconstruction of the Danevang Lutheran Church.
- [Church Repair]
- Copy negative of the construction of the Danevang Lutheran Church chapel in Danevang, Texas. There is a truck holding large equipment in the center of the photograph. There are several construction workers pictured throughout the image. There are some trees and shrubs in the background.
- [Class of teenagers in Corsicana]
- Photograph of a group of teenagers in Corsicana, Texas. There is one adult man in a suit standing to the left with a box on the ground in front of him. The toddler is standing to the right of the group. The front row of teenagers is sitting on the ground, and the back row is standing. Some of them are holding eggs. The following is written on the back: "Clase de Jovenes 1946 Corsicana."
- [Class of teenagers in Corsicana]
- Photograph of a group of teenagers standing on the steps of an unidentified building in Corsicana, Texas. There are girls and boys in the group, and a younger boy is standing below them to the right. A man dressed in a soldier's uniform is standing on the front row. The following is written on the back: "Clase de Intermedios 1946 Corsicana."
- [Danevang Lutheran Church Under Construction]
- Photograph of the Danevang Lutheran Church in the early stages of construction. Large parts of the church's framework have been built, and a group of men on either side appear to be in the process of affixing the foremost one to a large, horizontal beam. There is a construction truck parked in the center with a tower-like structure projecting from it. A tree is seen in the distance.
- [Funeral Program for Arthur Brady, May 24, 1946]
- Funeral program for Arthur Brady. The funeral was held Friday, May 24, 1946 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. R. S. Mosby. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertakers.
- [Group of Young Hispanic Kindergarteners]
- Photograph of a group of young Hispanic children wearing light-colored shorts, shirts, and dresses. The children are standing in two rows in front of a wide archway leading inside a building. There is a decorative border around the image and a handwritten note on the back that reads, "Pres-Mex Kindergarten".
- [Iglesia Presbiteriana]
- Photograph of the Iglesia Presbiteriana in Austin, Texas. The note on the back gives the location and dates the photograph to 1946. The church is a two story building with stone around the bottom and a tall tower on the front right corner. The name of the church is on the front of the building.
- [Opening Scene of Play]
- Photograph of the opening scene of "Heaven Bound," a Dorothy Ingram production. The play is being performed at 6th Street Baptist Church. There is a large staircase build on the stage, and performers are dressed in white gowns with wings. The back of the photograph is a postcard.
- [Photograph of Group Walking Outside]
- Photograph of a group of people walking across a lawn. The group consists of men, women, and children. Most are dressed casually. At the front of the lawn, near the road in the foreground, are evenly spaced cement blocks. Trees are visible in the distant background. According to accompanying information, the people are at a Mexican conference and on their way to the swimming pool.
- [Portrait of Church Members]
- Portrait of a group of church members. There are two women, a man, and five girls of different ages standing outside a building, dressed for church. There are doors in the background. The following is handwritten on the back: "At Pres Mex. or Alice? J. M. Vela." There is a stamp from The Fox Co. of San Antonio on the back dated June 1946.
- [Seven Toddlers Sitting on a Porch]
- Photograph of a group of seven toddlers sitting on the steps of a porch. The three boys and four girls are all wearing matching light-colored outfits, socks, and running shoes. The concrete porch they are sitting on is attached to a wood-slatted building with a front door on the left-hand side of the image and two windows directly behind the children. The grassy yard around the house is visible in the foreground and in the background on the right-hand side of the image. There is also a swing set beside the house as well as some other structures which are visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Faft. - manse that burned".