LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963 (open access)

LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963

The LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963 is a 12-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in El Paso, Texas. This is the JFK Memorial Edition of the paper remembering the life of John F. Kennedy and mourning his passing. It includes an article about Kennedy's last hours written by John J. Herrera as well as a letter addressed to Jacqueline Kennedy expressing LULAC's condolences. The newspaper includes many pictures of Kennedy at LULAC events.
Date: November 1963
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1962-1963] (open access)

[Annual Report: National Project Committee, 1962-1963]

Annual report of the National Project Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for 1962-1963. For the first time, the chapter embarked on a full-scale project to introduce selected local students to the fine arts through cultural events programs, which included visits to the symphony, opera, musicals, and art galleries. Both the students involved and school principals were supportive of the program and felt it was a great success. The committee recommends that the program be renewed for a second year.
Date: 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for 10th Western Area Conference] (open access)

[Program for 10th Western Area Conference]

Program for the Tenth Western Area Conference in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a schedule of events.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-11-29] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-11-29]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Democratic National Committee, relating the reception LULAC had given to the Kennedys and the Johnsons. Herrera is "heartsick," as it was only fifteen hours later that President Kennedy was dead. Herrera says that he is determined to keep the Latinos together in Texas.
Date: November 29, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register - February 15, 1963 (open access)

San Antonio Register - February 15, 1963

Issue of the San Antonio Register for February 15, 1963. Features articles about events hosted by the Slamettes Bridge Club and the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc.
Date: February 15, 1963
Creator: San Antonio Register.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History