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All Residents of Galveston
Two-page list of residents of Galveston, giving the names and street addresses for each. The first page is titled "All Residents of Galveston" and has check-marks made in pencil next to most of the addresses. The second page is titled "U.S. Citizens All Residents of Galveston."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to all LULAC State Directors and National Officers- September 8, 1976]
Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, directed to All League of United Latin American Citizens State Directors and National Officers and dated September 9, 1976. The document includes an envelope from LULAC National Education Service Center addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked on September 14, 1976, in Washington D.C.
Date:
September 8, 1976
Creator:
Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Communism Defined
Document describing communism as an instrument of tyranny and the enemy to civilization.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Cheesborough, E. R.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd
This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Card listing names and addresses for LULAC and WOW officers]
Card is addressed to Dr. William D. Decker and lists the names and addresses for the President, Vice President, and Secretary of LULAC, as well as the Secretary for WOW "Moreles" Camp Number 3365. It had been stapled to a list which included all the persons listed on the card.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alice Block, September 7, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alice Block explaining that Block's communication note is difficult to understand, and that Kempner is returning the note to Alice.
Date:
September 7, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Tin Types - 1948-09-04]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of Tin Types from John J. Herrera, criticizing the publication's article "La Caliente Tortillas." Herrera points out the discriminatory nature of the article and provides some background on the history of the corn tortilla and details how Mexican culture has influenced America and the world.
Date:
September 4, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Summary of LULAC meeting held at Wharton, Texas - 1950]
Summary of LULAC meeting held at Wharton, Texas on November 12, 1950. Mentions attendance of 250 persons, discussion of problems in Wharton County and surrounding territory, and lists guests of honor. Indicates that a result of this meeting is a reorganization of the Texas City LULAC Council and the formation of a new council in Palacios, Texas.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder - 1950-09-06]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder of Bay City, Texas, dated September 6, 1950. This is a reply to Kidder's letter of September 2, 1950, asking for a donation to pay funeral expenses of an accident victim. Herrera informs Kidder that the family of the accident victim decided to change lawyers and he no longer represents them. Also that he had already donated about $200 worth of free legal services prior to his dismissal as their attorney, which he feels was sufficient.
Date:
September 6, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976
Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee. Handwritten next to each resolution is the name of a state or member of LULAC.
Date:
1976-06-24/1976-06-27
Creator:
Maestas, Paul J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976
Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee.
Date:
1976-06-24/1976-06-27
Creator:
Maestas, Paul J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976
Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee.
Date:
1976-06-24/1976-06-27
Creator:
Maestas, Paul J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Freeman's Journal. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 12, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 17, 1889
Weekly African-American newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 17, 1889
Creator:
Nelson, R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Free Man's Press. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 24, 1868
Weekly African-American newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 24, 1868
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Norris Wright Cuney: A Tribune of the Black People
Biography of Norris Wright Cuney, a lawyer, politician, inspector of customs, revenue inspector, and Galveston alderman, in addition to organizing the Screwman's Benevolent Association.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Hare, Maud Cuney
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza - 1950-10-19]
Carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. This letter was in reply to allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing. It was reporting that the Galveston LULAC Council was still active, still participating.
Date:
October 19, 1950
Creator:
Sandoval, Ramon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Medallion, Volume 48, Number 1-2, January/February 2011
Bi-monthly publication of the Texas Historical Commission containing articles about historic sites, events, and conservation in Texas, as well as organizational and related news.
Date:
January 2011
Creator:
Texas Historical Commission
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Maria Olivares to State Council]
Memorandum from Maria Olivares, Acting State Director, directed to State Council members regarding the State Council Meeting.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Olivares, Maria
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, March 15, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed about the organization's policies about employee wages, sending her a plan of the United National Clothing Collection, and receiving workers from churches and other organizations.
Date:
March 15, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-11]
Letter from G. J. Garza, National LULAC President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated October 11, 1950. The original note included the charter for the new LULAC Council in Pasadena, Texas. Garza asks for information about a proposed site for the Texas Regional Convention and inquires about records concerning the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date:
October 11, 1950
Creator:
Garza, G. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02]
Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera, dated December 2, 1964, regarding directions to "La Marquezita" in Hitchcock, Texas.
Date:
December 2, 1964
Creator:
Serna, B. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13]
Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.
Date:
November 13, 1974
Creator:
Hosey, Jean E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Ruiz to John J. Herrera]
Letter from Daniel Ruiz, of Council Number 229, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation and presence at the Bryan, Texas Council No. 229's Open House. Ruiz also informs Herrera that Council No. 229 would be honored to have Cliff Lopez, Chaplain, give the official prayer at the National Convention at Galveston. Ruiz also informs Herrera that he will work diligently to get Herrera pictures of the hall and ball park before the National Convention.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ruiz, Daniel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History