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Frank Ferree Multado y Sentenciado a 3 dias de Carcel (open access)

Frank Ferree Multado y Sentenciado a 3 dias de Carcel

Full page from the "El Tiempo" newspaper published in Harlingen, Texas, dated June 20, 1952, which features several articles about Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas, who was jailed on contempt charges when he wrote a letter to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission complaining that the court had been prejudiced in their decision to sentence Roberto Jiminez to a 10-year sentence.
Date: June 20, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]

Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Vela, Manuel G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Newsflash from KCOR, June 15, 1948] (open access)

Newsflash from KCOR, June 15, 1948]

Newsflash from KCOR radio station, reporting on news from Austin, Texas, from Raoul A. Cortez, President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Judge Ben H. Rice, Jr., from the Federal Court in Austin, has ordered a statewide ban on segregation of Mexican-American children in Texas schools, stating that the practice is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment.
Date: June 15, 1948
Creator: KCOR
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]

Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
Date: June 22, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13] (open access)

[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]

Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date: June 13, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from  Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06] (open access)

[Envelope from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06]

Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.
Date: June 1974
Creator: Pérez, Luz Maria
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-18] (open access)

[Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-18]

Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera, relating the facts of a case involving a will, and providing instructions to Herrera about his daughter's finances for school.
Date: June 18, 1974
Creator: Pérez, Luz Maria
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Boletin a los clubes y sociedades Mexicanas de Houston, Texas (open access)

Boletin a los clubes y sociedades Mexicanas de Houston, Texas

Bulletin announcing the recipients of a $250.00 scholarship.
Date: June 10, 1950
Creator: Zorrilla, Luis G.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06] (open access)

[Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06]

Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano, totaling the income and expenses from October 12, 1949 through June 6, 1950.
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: Casas, David & Ramirez, Daniel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending June 25, 1964] (open access)

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending June 25, 1964]

Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on June 25, 1964. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "cruzada nueva vida."
Date: June 25, 1964
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Juan Yllescas]

Photograph of Juan Yllescas. He is wearing a suit, and standing beside a chair, with his left hand on the chair.
Date: June 21, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC News, Volume 36, Number 3, June 1974 (open access)

LULAC News, Volume 36, Number 3, June 1974

LULAC News Magazine, Volume 36, Number 3, June, 1974. Among other news items, this includes news of the 45th League of United Latin American Citizens Convention.
Date: June 1974
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History