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[Letter from John J. Herrera to M.E. Walter - 1950-03-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle, M.E. Walter, regarding an article in the "Our City" column concerning the formation of a Latin American Squad. Herrera insists that the so-called "Latin American Problem" is exaggerated and that most Latin Americans are not criminals. Herrera also states that LULAC, which opposes the creation of a Latin American Squad, stands to support the betterment and fair treatment of Latin Americans. The … more
Date: March 11, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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[Letter from D. D. Peck to Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera - 1950-03-20]

Description: Letter from D. D. Peck, Voters League in Houston, Texas, to Houston Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera dated March 20, 1950. This letter addresses complaints against, and John J. Herrera's defense of, Mexican Americans and immigration issues in Houston.
Date: March 20, 1950
Creator: Peck, D. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

The fight for democracy

Description: Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt - 1950-05-09]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt of Whitt Printing Company in San Antonio, Texas, dated May 9, 1950. This letter apparently accompanied a rough copy of a LULAC placard that was to be printed. Herrera asks for quotes and delivery times. Herrera also inquires about making automobile stickers of the LULAC shield.
Date: May 9, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1950-05-12]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. (Squatty) Lyons, Precinct 4 Commissioner, Houston, Texas, dated May 12, 1950. This is request to use Judge McGee's court room in the Civil Courts Building for the Junior LULAC monthly meeting. Herrera indicates that previously they had met at Hennessey Park but membership was dwindling because it was not a safe location.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Location: 29.771086 -95.349226

[Letter from Homer Whitt to John J. Herrera - 1950-05-22]

Description: Letter from Homer Whitt, Whitt Printing Company of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of May 9,1950, regarding printing LULAC placards. Whitt quotes prices and quantities and also refers Herrera to some some Houston firms that could produce windshield stickers as Whitt Printing does not print them.
Date: May 22, 1950
Creator: Whitt, Homer
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1950-06-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera dated June 17, 1950. The salutation is "Dear Brother" and appears to have been written to fellow LULAC members regarding the results of the LULAC election of officers. It is also an invitation to attend a LULAC banquet to be held June 15, 1950 in Houston. On the reverse is a handwritten list of names, possibly the intended recipients of the letter.
Date: June 17, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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