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Discrimination story condemned

Description: Newspaper clipping of article "Discrimination Story Condemned," written by J. H. Plenn, Staff Writer of San Antonio Express newspaper, dated March 13, 1951. Review of article published in March 27, 1951, issue of Look Magazine entitled "City Wilderness." The article was based on a study of living conditions among persons of Mexican descent in Texas.
Date: March 13, 1951
Creator: Plenn, J. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping

[Letter from Ricardo Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1952-07-12]

Description: Letter from Ricardo Molinez of LULAC Council Number 146 of McAllen, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 13, 1952. Molinez congratulates Herrera on his recent election to LULAC National President. Molinez requests help in issue of Frank Ferree being held in contempt of court, includes a petition signed by citizens of Harlingen, Texas, addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Date: July 13, 1952
Creator: Martinez, Ricardo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]

Description: Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]

Description: Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
Date: September 13, 1957
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[Transcript of recorded conversation between O. B. Ellis and George Ramirez]

Description: Transcript copy of a recorded conversation between O. B. Ellis and George Ramirez. on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and George Ramirez, #129694. Ellis questioned Ramirez about his involvement in the federal lawsuit filed against the Prison System. Document is to certify that the content is true and correct. Last page does not contain signature from Ramirez and is not notarized.
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages one through three]

Description: Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Abraham Rios, #129699. Rios claimed to have no knowledge of attorney John J. Herrera filing a suit against the Prison System. The document was signed by Rios and notarized July 13, 1955.
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages nine through thirteen]

Description: Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Ben Rios, #129698. Ellis questioned Rios about Attorney John Herrera and the pending lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Ben Rios and notarized July 13, 1955.
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages fourteen through eighteen]

Description: Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Mateo Camarillo, #129696. Ellis questioned Camarillo about attorney John Herrera and the pending lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Camarillo and notarized on July 13, 1955. Document of a voluntary statement from inmate Ernesto Longorio, #129700. Longorio stated that he did not give permission for his name to usedā€¦ more
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[Letter from Stanley Valadez to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-13]

Description: Letter from Stanley Valadez, Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens Pennsylvania to John J. Herrera requesting information about activities in the Southwest. Valadez suggests that LULAC be established as a national organization. Valadez mentions in the letter the enclosure of a copy of a letter sent out to members to inform of LULAC activities in Pennsylvania. On this letter it states: SECOND REQUEST
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Valadez, Stanley
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[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

[Postcard from Tom Puente to John J.Herrera - 1955-08-13]

Description: Postcard from Tom Puente to John Herrera dated August 13, 1955 and postmarked Chicago, Illinois. The front of the postcard is a color illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking at at a woman walking away. The text above reads: "Reckon yer new in these parts Lady - ya oughta wear somethin' under them chaps!" The back of the postcard has the handwritten message, "Hello Johnnie, Sorry I didn't get to see you again while I was here in Houston. Hope to see you next year. Regards to all our friends ā€¦ more
Date: August 13, 1955
Creator: Puente, Tom
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard

[Letter from J. W. Mills - 1951-02-13]

Description: Letter from J. W. Mills, Clerk of the Harris County District Courts, certifying the remission of bond forfeiture in Scire Facias No. 1005, for which John J. Herrera had been the guarantor, and that Scire Facias No. 1003 was still pending.
Date: February 13, 1951
Creator: Mills, J. W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill to create two new district courts in Harris County, in light of the severe backlog of cases they were experiencing. Herrera recommends Judge Wendell A. Odom to be appointed to one of the courts, listing his good qualities.
Date: April 13, 1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill by the House of Representatives to create two more criminal district courts in Harris County in light of their severe backlog of cases. Herrera also suggests Judge Jimmie Duncan to be appointed to one of the courts. The letter is typed on paper with the Law Offices of John J. Herrera letterhead. "COPY" is stamped across the page in red. A handwritten note reads: "'For the record' ā€¦ more
Date: April 13, 1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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