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[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-06]

Description: Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas, Eighth District, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 6, 1951. This letter acknowledges receipt of the copy of Herrera's letter to Congressman Graham Arthur Barden concerning changes in the Federal Child Labor Law. Thomas indicates his willingness to speak to Barden on the issue.
Date: September 6, 1951
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
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[Letter from J. J. Hickman to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-27]

Description: Letter from J. J. Hickman, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas State Industrial Union Council, in Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 27, 1951. Hickman invites Herrera to attend the 15th Annual Convention of the Texas State Industrial Union Council to be held in Waco, Texas on November 16-18, 1951. Hickman asks Herrera to consult with the Committee on Latin American Affairs during the convention.
Date: September 27, 1951
Creator: Hickman, J. J.
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[Letter from Robert C. Weaver to John J. Herrera - 1952-09-09]

Description: Letter from Robert C. Weaver, Director, Opportunity Fellowships, John Hay Whitney Foundation, to John J. Herrera, dated September 9, 1952. Weaver informs Herrera about encouraging Spanish-Americans to apply for Opportunity Fellowships granted to people who are engaged in outstanding work in their community and who need funding for study or training which will help develop their talents.
Date: September 9, 1952
Creator: Weaver, Robert C.
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[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
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[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
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[Letter from Jake Jacobsen to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-17]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Jake Jacobsen, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel. Jacobsen advises Herrera about completing a new hardship discharge application for Private Abel Cisneros. Jacobsen also includes a handwritten note to Herrera at the bottom of the letter: "Glad to hear about John Michael doing so well. I think he made the right decision because law school is so much easier after army service."
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: Jacobsen, Jake
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1954-09-17]

Description: Letter to Frank Pinedo from John J. Herrera, asking Pinedo to please help Herrera get his driver's license application processed. Herrera also writes with a sense of frustration in regards to the Hernandez case: "I do know that I have sunk at least $1000.00 of my own money in the Hernandez case, and frankly I am sick with the whole deal and I am ready to withdraw and let Gus [Garcia] go by himself." Herrera mentions that Abel Cisneros is starting a radio program in Wharton County.
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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