[Letter from Santa Fe LULAC Councils 18 and 33 to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from Santa Fe LULAC Councils 18 and 33 to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-06]

Letter from Santa Fe, New Mexico LULAC Councils 18 and 33 to LULAC Councils dated May 6,1953. This letter is signed by Ruth A. Trujillo, President Ladies LULAC Council 18, and Miguel E. Trujillo, President Men's LULAC Council 33. This is a letter of support for Dr. José Maldonado in his bid for election to the office of LULAC National President for the 1953-54 term.
Date: May 6, 1953
Creator: Trujillo, Ruth A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953-05-06]

Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all national, regional, district, and local LULAC officers, dated May 6, 1953. The letter contains a proclamation calling for a meeting of the LULAC Supreme Council on May 17, 1953 at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 6, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06]

Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about …
Date: February 6, 1954
Creator: Chapa, José E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Church service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Photograph of Church service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Photograph of the altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A priest is blessing the communion.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe]

Photograph of the procession carrying the decorated photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Nuns, adults and children can be seen in the photograph.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a procession of children for Our Lady of Guadalupe]

Photograph of the procession carrying a huge decorated photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Girls dressed in white are in front. Men and women are following behind.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a religious procession]

Photograph of a religious procession.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: Kodak
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Glyn Cook to Ernest Eguia - 1966-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Glyn Cook to Ernest Eguia - 1966-05-06]

Letter from Barbara Glyn Cook to Ernest Eguia thanking Eguia on behalf of Congressman Bob Casey for his letter.
Date: May 6, 1966
Creator: Cook, Barbara Glyn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-06] (open access)

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-06]

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to send any press items regarding the filing of the Rios v. Ellis case.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History