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[Remembrance Card for Mary A. Carroll]
Remembrance card for Mary A. Carroll printed on dark cardstock with gold engraving. There is an illustration of a woman with a Bible in front of a large cross, with light streaming from clouds above. Text on the right reads, "In Loving Remembrance of Mrs. Mary A. Carroll, Died April 6, 1899. Age 33 yrs. 9 mos. 15 days." There is a poem in the lower-left corner that reads: "'Tis hard to break the tender cord/ When love has bound the heart,/ 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words:/ "We must forever part."/ Dearest loved one, we must lay thee/ In the peaceful grave's embrace,/ But thy memory will be cherished/ Till we see thy heavenly face."
Date:
1899
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract for Statuary for Audelia Gabino's grave, 1929]
Contract for a monument for Francisco (Frank) Gabino's mother, Audelia, who died on December 29, 1928. Houston Monument Company was contracted to build a granite statue and base for $420.
Date:
May 21, 1929
Creator:
Houston Monument Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Paper about children’s mental health issues]
Paper written in 1932 about children’s mental health and the role of race in children's adjustment (i.e. different adjustment), by John J. Ruiz, M.D.
Date:
1932
Creator:
Ruiz, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of John M. Herrera]
Document with biographical information about John M. Herrera's personal life, family, military service, education, career, affiliations, and references.
Date:
February 11, 1935
Creator:
Herrera, John Michael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]
Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
Date:
1940/1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]
Speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
Date:
1940/1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas
Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC And The Latin-American in Texas." Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Notably the most pressing issue for LULAC has been the immigrant laborers and the ensuing problems of health, education, welfare, housing and employment.
Date:
1940/1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date:
April 21, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book One]
War Ration Book One that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. Felicitas Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date:
May 4, 1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book One]
War Ration Book One that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date:
May 4, 1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mary Louise Latlip's War Ration Book One]
War Ration Book One that belonged to Mary Louise Latlip. Mary Latlip's address and physical description is recorded.
Date:
May 4, 1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rosalio Gonzalez's War Ration Book One]
War Ration Book One that belonged to Rosalio Gonzalez. Rosalio Gonzalez's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 13 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Date:
May 4, 1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]
Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
Date:
April 21, 1943
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application for War Ration Book by Frank Latlip]
War Ration Book Application card completed by Frank Latlip, Senior. It was mailed from El Paso, Texas on May 29, 1943. It is stamped: "No. 888908 CW"
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]
The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
Date:
October 31, 1943
Creator:
Boy Scouts of America
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944]
Dues notice of $2.00 sent to John J. Herrera by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC
Resolution adopted to commend the Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC), Malcolm Ross, and Carlos E. Castañeda for their earnest efforts on behalf of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups.
Date:
June 24, 1944
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Document No. 33682 Part 1499 - Commodities and Services, RMPR 165
Revised Maximum Price Regulation No. 165, dated July 1, 1944. This document covers the services covered by the Office of Price Administration, how the price structures are established and lists the penalties for violations or evasion. Includes a sample form.
Date:
July 1, 1944
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Court document suggesting means to curb juvenile delinquency]
Written recommendation to the Harris County grand jury regarding measures to curb juvenile delinquency. Dated July 7, 1944 and submitted by John J. Ruiz, D.A. Fraser, John J. Herrera and Philip J. Montalbo.
Date:
July 7, 1944
Creator:
Ruiz, John J.; Fraser, D. A.; Herrera, John J. & Montalbo, Philip J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balance statement for Porfirio and Fransisca Vasquez. from L. M. Inkley Company - 1945-10-06]
Card from L. M. Inkley Company printed with a statement balance as of September 30, 1945, for Porfirio and Fransisca Vasquez.
Date:
October 6, 1945
Creator:
L. M. Inkley Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[L. M. Inkley mortgage payments for Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez]
Documents listing the payments made from 1943-1944 on a property bought by Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez as well as payments with interest to be made in 1944-1945.
Date:
October 6, 1945
Creator:
L. M. Inkley Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 dance]
An announcement on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead for their dance to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1945 with honored guest Macario Garcia, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Other special invited guests included the Mexican Consul,the Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission, the mayor of Houston, Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez (another Congressional Medal of Honor winner), and other LULAC delegations from San Antonio and Laredo.
Date:
December 6, 1945
Creator:
The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. B. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-25]
A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from J. B. Gonzales of the Robstown Council dated May 25, 1946. This telegram is regarding room reservations for the Robstown Council delegates.
Date:
May 25, 1946
Creator:
Gonzales, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Armando M. Cortez to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Armando M. Cortez dated May 30,1946. This was to request reservations for LULAC Council #143 delegates.
Date:
May 30, 1946
Creator:
Cortez, Armando M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History