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[Western Union Telegram from James McGuire to Vera Cummings]
Telegram to Vera Mae Cummings from James McGuire; the text says: "Little Vera Pearl arrived at 345 am March 16 send diapers at once will write you as soon as I am able Love= James McGuire."
Date:
March 17, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]
Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date:
March 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-17]
Letter sent by D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera. Prince provides an update about the application submitted by Mr. Morales and the Petition to Amend and Remove from Hearing Docket submitted to the FCC. Prince also provides a timeline for the application process.
Date:
April 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-02-17]
Letter sent to Felix H. Morales by D. F. Prince of Washington, D. C. Prince informes Morales that his application was in direct conflict with another application filed in Mexia, Texas. Prince also advises Morales that the matter may need to go through a hearing if no other frequency could be found for the Mexia station.
Date:
February 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Reverend L.C. Hernandez and Family]
Photograph of Reverend L.C. Hernandez and his wife and two sons. Hernandez is dressed in suit and tie and his wife is wearing a dress. The boys are wearing slacks and t-shirts. The group is standing in front of a red-brick building with flowers planted around the base. The building is an old school building being used a Presbyterian church and manse. Trees are planted on either side of the group.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Reverend L.C. Hernandez and Family]
Photograph of Reverend L.C. Hernandez and his family: Mrs. Marta Guerrero de Hernandez, Isaias, and Benjamin. Isaias is the older and taller of the two boys. Rev. Hernandez is dressed in suit and tie and Mrs. Hernandez is wearing a dress. The boys are in t-shirts. Behind the group, a red brick building is on the left and a tree is on the right.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Reverend L.C. Hernandez, Elders, and Deacons]
Photograph of Reverend L.C. Hernandez and the elders and deacons of his church. Hernandez is the second from the left. Hernandez and one other men are dressed in suit and tie while the others are wearing slacks and collared shirts. Two men are holding books. Trees are visible in the distant background.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Women of a Church]
Photograph of women of an unnamed church. They are standing outside and are wearing either dresses or skirts and blouses. A few are holding books. Behind the group, trees are visible.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Women of a Church]
Photograph of a group of women of an unnamed church. The women are standing outside and are wearing either dresses or skirts and blouses. A few are holding books. Behind the women, trees are visible.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Sunday School Group]
Photograph of a Sunday School group standing outside. The group consists of children sitting in the front, women behind them, and men standing in the back. Reverend L.C. Hernandez is standing on the right in a dark colored suit. Trees are visible behind the group.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Children's Class of a Church]
Photograph of a group of children standing outside. They are described as the members of a children's class at an unnamed church. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing jeans and shirts. One boy is wearing a hat. A few adults are visible in the distant background. Trees are beyond the adults.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Children's Class of a Church]
Photograph of a group of children standing outside. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are wearing jeans and shirts. One boy is wearing a hat. A few adults are visible in the distant background and trees are visible beyond them. The children are identified as the members of a children's class for an unnamed church. The photograph is out of focus.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Young People's Class of a Church]
Photograph of a group of young people standing outside. The women are wearing in either dresses or skirts and blouses. The men are dressed in pants and button-down shirts. Trees are visible behind the group. The group is identified as members of a young people's class at an unnamed church.
Date:
July 17, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth Krahl to John J. Herrera - 1944-02-17]
Letter from Kenneth Krahl, secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera, printed on organizational letterhead and dated February 17, 1944. The letter extends an invitation to join the Sons of the Republic of Texas to Herrera's two brothers in the armed services.
Date:
February 17, 1944
Creator:
Krahl, Kenneth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his kind letter, explaining that his part in getting a proper burial for Felix Longoria was small. Johnson expresses his hopes that he would always justify Herrera's confidence in him. The letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Hausler to John J. Herrera - 1942-08-17]
Letter to John J. Herrera from E. L. Hausler, Personnel Director at the Brown Shipbuilding Company in Houston, Texas dated August 17, 1942. This is a reply to concerns about discrimination in hiring practices with an invitation to visit the site.
Date:
August 17, 1942
Creator:
Hausler, E. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Robert Meja to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-17]
Western Union telegram from Robert Meja, Corresponding Secretary for Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number One, to John J. Herrera, Regional Governor for LULAC, dated October 17, 1948. The Corpus Christi area declines to host the Regional Convention but pledges to attend such convention wherever it may be held.
Date:
October 17, 1948
Creator:
Meja, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raul Perez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Raul Perez, President of LULAC Council No. 24 of Kingsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regi8onal Governor, dated January 17, 1949. This is concerning hotel reservations for Kingsville LULAC delegates who will attend the Regional Convention in Houston.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Perez, Raul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Munguia and A. Salinas to Regional LULAC Governor, Houston, Texas - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Gilbet Munguia, Treasurer LULAC Council 242, and A. Salinas, District Number 2 Secretary, to Regional Governor dated January 17, 1949. This was to certify the credentials of Gabe Garcia to attend the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in Houston, Texas, on January 29 and 30, 1949.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Munguia, Gilbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1945]
1945 Harris County poll tax receipt number 84004 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 17, 1946
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1945]
1945 Harris County poll tax receipt number 84005 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 17, 1946
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Erna Pulliam, November 17, 1945]
Funeral program for Mrs. Erna Pulliam. The funeral was held Saturday, November 17, 1945 at Bethel A.M.E Church, officiated by H. F. Cooper. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home.
Date:
November 17, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gamewell D. Gantt, Jr. to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1949-02-17]
Letter from Gamewell D. Gantt, Jr., Secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated February 17, 1949. The letter informs members of the meeting to be held on March 2, 1949 at the Junior League. It briefly describes the itinerary and reservation instructions.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
Gandtt, Gamewell D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History