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[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino, Refugio Ladies League of United Latin American Citizens Council, welcoming Trevino and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Ladies Council of Refugio LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to W.T. Harris - 1955-05-19]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to W.T. Harris of Refugio, Texas from John J. Herrera, informing Harris that Herrera had complaints in regards to mistreatment of citizens in Refugio County. Herrera mentions Polo Jasso and Amado Laurel, who were slapped and kicked on the shins by W.T. Harris. Herrera informs Harris of the following: "In the future, Mr. Harris, I advise you to make an arrest if you observe a violation of any law [...] I must also advise you that if I have any more complaint… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-17]

Description: Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera. Santoscoy thanks Herrera for his support on the LULAC Refugio Council. Santoscoy informs Herrera that Tony Campos, of Lubbock, Texas, was interested in the formation of a council and asks Herrera to follow up with Campos to give guidance and more information on the formation of a council. In a handwritten note at the bottom, Santoscoy says, "P.S. Please give me your valued opinion on the LULAC Committee their Duties and Functions booklet that I … more
Date: March 17, 1955
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano

LULAC Council organized in Refugio County

Description: Announcement of League of United Latin American Citizens Council organized in Refugio County. The announcement gives details on the date of the formation of the Refugio LULAC Men's Council on February 13. John J. Herrera gives a statement in the announcement: "With a LULAC council working in Refugio County, the public officials and citizens of Refugio can expect the Latin American people to share the load in any civic or patriotic endeavor."
Date: unknown
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
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