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- [Voter Registration card for Rudolph C. Vara, 1980]
- Voter Registration card for Rudolph C. Vara, 1980. Card valid from March 1, 1980-Feb. 28, 1982. His address is given. Card has his signature.
- [Voter Registration card for Rudolph C. Vara, 1982]
- Voter Registration card for Rudolph C. Vara, 1982. Card valid from March 1, 1982-Feb. 29, 1984. His address is given. Card has his signature.
- [Voter Registration Certificate for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1970]
- 1970 Harris County voter registration certificate number 346249 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera, his party affiliation, and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
- War Ration Book Four
- War Ration Book Four; the original owner's name has faded from the cover of the booklet. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [Washington, D.C.] LULAC News, Volume 1, Number 1, June 1977
- LULAC Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 1 for Washington, D.C. in June 1977. This newsletter is for council 11041 and includes articles about fundraising.
- [Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson]
- Newsletter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson giving updates on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's peace plan, budgeting for flood control in Texas, Postmaster vacancies across Texas, the Texas State Society brunch which was attended President and Mrs. Eisenhower, and some "Quickies" including people who had visited Washington, D.C. and an enticement for the Agriculture Department's "Family Fare" cookbook.
- [Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson]
- Newsletter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson summarizing various Texas issues, including Texas exports, oil imports, interest rates for veterans, postmaster exams, and finally news briefs mentioning new lawyers sworn in to the Bar, visitors to his office, and impending moth season.
- [Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson - 1953-10-12]
- Newsletter from Lyndon B. Johnson summarizing various issues he encountered while traveling around Texas during Congress's recess, including farm problems and the cost of living, with a summary of the attitudes of Texans and advertising for the Department of Agriculture's advice and cookbook "Meat for Thrifty Meals." It is printed on paper with an Office of the Democratic Leader, United States Senate letterhead.
- [Water service bill for Nicandro Medrano from the City of Houston]
- Water service bill sent to Nicandro Medrano at 1101 Wooding, Houston, Texas, for the month of February 1939. On the back stamped, Postage .01, and Houston, Texas Feb. 13, 1939.
- [Water service bill for Nicandro Medrano from the City of Magnolia Park]
- Water bill sent from the City of Magnolia Park, City Water Department, to Nicandro Medrano, 1101 Wooding Street, for 0.75 cents.
- We the Mexican Americans
- Pamphlet published by the United States Department of Commerce about the demographics of Mexican Americans. The pamphlet stresses the need for Mexican Americans to participate in the upcoming 1970 United States census. The left side of the document is in English; the right side is in Spanish.
- Weather vane
- Photocopy of a clipping from The Dallas Morning News. Richard Morehead writes from Austin, Texas, reporting on rumors that President Lyndon Johnson does not care if Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough loses his seat in the U.S. Senate.
- [Wedding announcement for Dorcas Irene Urbina to Vivian DeSoto, Jr., 1964]
- Announcment of wedding between Miss Dorcos Irene Urbina, daughter of Rev. Manuel Urbina and Mrs. Irene Salce de Urbina, and Mr. Vivian DeSoto, Jr., son of Mr. Vivian DeSoto, Sr and Mrs. Adela Zamora DeSoto. The wedding will take place on December 26, 1964 at the Magnolia Temple.
- [Wedding invitation for Maria del Rosario and Procopio Herrera]
- Wedding invitation for the daughter of Mrs. Adelaida Flores Uda. de Barraza and Mr. Procopio Herrera Quintana and the son of Mrs. Tomasita Rodriguez de Herrera. The invitation for the wedding of Maria del Rosario and Procopio indicates that the wedding was held in the Mexican city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa at the Basilica del la Immaculada Concepcion on January 31, 1955.
- [Wedding invitation for Mary Lovar and Samuel Gonzalez]
- Card announcing the date and place of Mary Lovar and Samuel Gonzalez's wedding reception.
- [Wedding invitation for the wedding of Mary Lovar and Samuel Gonzalez]
- Invitation to the wedding of Mary Lovar to Samuel Gonzalez on June 11, 1977. Included is a list of all the people responsible for various parts of the wedding, from photography to kneeling pillows.
- [Wedding photograph of Hermenegildo and Raquel]
- Photograph of a Mexican American couple. The bride is dressed in white with a long veil, and a beautiful head decoration. She is holding a bunch of white flowers. She is sitting on a chair and the groom is standing, dressed in a black suit. He is wearing gloves.
- [Wedding photograph of Ignacio and Virginia Acosta]
- Photograph of Ignacio and Virginia Acosta taken on August 5, 1923. The bride is dressed in white with a white head veil decorated with flowers. She holds a bunch of white flowers in her hand. The groom wears a suit with bow tie.
- [Wedding photograph of Joe Castillo and his wife]
- Wedding photograph of Joe Castillo and his wife, taken around 1940. The bride is wearing a white silk long dress, with white decorated band on her head and a veil. She holds a bunch of white flowers in her hand, wearing white gloves. The groom, Joe Castillo, is wearing a black suit and tie with a white flower boutonniere on his coat. He also is wearing white gloves.
- [Wedding portrait of Juan and Rosita Illescas]
- Wedding photograph of Juan and Rosita Illescas. Juan is sitting on a chair dressed in a three-piece black suit and white bow tie. He is wearing white gloves on his right hand, and holding the gloves of his left hand. Rosita, holding white flowers, is dressed in white dress and white shoes. She is wearing a lacy head band, and a long veil, and is standing behind Juan. On the cover of the photograph is a engraving of a bride.
- [Wedding reception announcement for Mary Lovar and Samuel Gonzalez]
- Card giving the time and place of the wedding reception for Mary Lovar and Samuel Gonzalez's wedding.
- Well done, Mr. Shepperd
- Clipping of an article in The Waco News-Tribune about Texas attorney general John Ben Shepperd and his accomplishments, while in office, for the state of Texas. The article addresses Shepperd's foil of a "Communist inspired plot". It also elaborates on Shepperd's staff and his accomplishments on "a staggering amount of legal labor expended on behalf of the people of Texas." There is an emphasis at the end of the return of unused budget money to the state treasury, a show of his "efficiency" while in office.
- [West Phoenix LULAC Council Newsletter, last page, September - October, 1979]
- Last page of the West Phoenix League of United Latin American Citizens Council Newsletter dated September - October 1979. The newsletter includes updates from each of the Arizona LULAC Councils.
- [West Phoenix LULAC Council Newsletter, September - October, 1979]
- West Phoenix League of United Latin American Citizens Council Newsletter dated September - October 1979. The newsletter includes updates from each of the Arizona LULAC Councils.
- [Western Union money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera - May 30, 1974]
- Western Union telegraphic money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico in the amount of $175. Note says "please get ring for Douglas, love."
- Wharton County Lulac to award scholarships
- Newspaper clipping from unknown publication, with handwritten notation of 1950. This article concerns the Wharton County LULAC council scholarships for Wharton County Junior College. It covers the application details for four scholarships to be awarded for the semester beginning in February of 1950.
- What is a pipeline? Chief Morrison cracks down on shyster lawyers and informants
- Article explaining the meaning of pipeline to refer to the Houston Police Department referring people to a select handful of lawyers and expressing the hope that the Houston Bar Association will put a stop to this practice.
- What is a pipeline? Chief Morrison cracks down on shyster lawyers and informants
- Article explaining the meaning of pipeline to refer to the Houston Police Department referring people to a select handful of lawyers and expressing the hope that the Houston Bar Association will put a stop to this practice.
- Why 'Enforcement' Omitted
- Newspaper clipping titled "Why 'Enforcement' Omitted" from 1964. The title refers to the "omission of the word 'enforcement' from the Republican civil rights plank" and details the reasons behind it. Followed by another article titled "Scranton Will Fight Again" and a section of comics.
- [Wirtz expects farm hands to unionize, part one]
- Newspaper clipping of the comments U.S. Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz made during his speech at the 1966 LULAC conference in Houston. Wirtz discussed why farm field hands should be unionized. Article also contains Wirtz's comments at a press conference.
- [Wirtz expects farm hands to unionize, part two]
- Newspaper clipping of the comments U.S. Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz made during his speech at the 1966 LULAC conference in Houston. Wirtz discussed why farm field hands should be unionized. Article also contains Wirtz's comments at a press conference.
- Woman, 29, wounds an off-duty sheriff's deputy, then kills self
- Clipping from an unknown newspaper of an article titled, "Woman, 29, wounds an off-duty sheriff's deputy, then kills self."
- [Woman and children in front of stores]
- Photograph of a woman holding a young boy and a young girl close to her sides. Several stores are visible behind them, including: Botica Guadalupe Drugs, a liquor store, a hotel, and a radio shop.
- [Woman in front of Alamo Furniture Company shop]
- Photograph of a woman standing in the doorway of the Alamo Furniture Company shop.
- [Women's society conference]
- Photograph of a women's society conference on March 28, 1940.
- [Wooded area by Miller's Lake]
- Photograph of a wooded area by Miller's Lake.
- [Work program, Frank Sustaita for LULAC State Director campaign]
- Work Program describes the plans and objectives of Frank Sustaita, candidate for League of United Latin American Citizens State Director.
- [Workshop Schedule at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - October 7-9, 1976]
- List of workshops offered at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. on October 7-9, 1976.
- Wright Morrow defends Texas' pale spot
- Letter to the editor of the Houston Press criticizing a statement made by Attorney-General Robert F. Kennedy about the importance of the annexation of Texas to the United States. In his article, Morrow points out that key historical figures supported Texas' annexation including James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson, and General Sam Houston.
- Wright says Pickle is aiding Blakley in race
- Newspaper clipping about Jim Wright, U.S. Congressman, saying that the Texas Employment Commission member Jake Pickle is helping William A. Blakley in the senatorial campaign.
- [Young musicians on stage]
- Photograph of three young musicians on stage with their instruments. From left to right: a boy with a banjo ; a girl with a xylophone ; a girl with a guitar.
- [Young women and children with a nun]
- Photograph of young women and children with a nun in front of a building.
- [Young women with corsages being pinned on]
- Photograph of young women with corsages being pinned on.
- [Youth Policy Institute, Analyst Internships, Information and Application - 1979]
- The document contains information about - and an application for - the 1979 Analyst Internships with the Youth Policy Institute, a project of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. The application is blank.