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Texas Posten (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1900 (open access)

Texas Posten (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 31, 1900

Weekly Swedish newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 31, 1900
Creator: Ojerholm, J. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl Richardson and Mario Salas - May 31, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Carl Richardson and Mario Salas - May 31, 1971]

Letter from Carlos Richardson and Mario Marcel Salas of the Student National Coordinating Committee to Bishop O. Eugene Slater and other members of the Christian community. They write to propose a number of possible philanthropic and charitable solutions that their churches may use to help San Antonio's impoverished residents. It includes the establishment of legal defense funds and transportation to those on welfare, among others.
Date: May 31, 1971
Creator: Richardson, Carlos & Salas, Mario Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sterling Houston to Kate Martin - May 31, 1991] (open access)

[Letter from Sterling Houston to Kate Martin - May 31, 1991]

Letter from Sterling Houston, playwright and director of the Jump-Start Performance Company, to Kate Martin of the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs. He writes to thank her and the department for their support of the Kool Jams project, for which he has received a job offer and indispensable exposure. He finishes with a list of endeavors in the company's future. He also includes a photocopied newspaper clipping.
Date: May 31, 1991
Creator: Houston, Sterling, 1945-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas, dated May 31, 1963. In the letter, Herrera writes that he will be attending the LULAC National Convention in California and hopes the 1964 convention will take place in Houston.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-05-31]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda mentioning that he is considering running for President General of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens).
Date: May 31, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce - 1977-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce - 1977-05-31]

Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce, Director of League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees, dated May 31, 1977. The letter refers to LULAC's Talent Search program and money still owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
Date: May 31, 1977
Creator: Cabello, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-05-31] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-05-31]

Bill from the Rice Hotel to John J. Herrera, dated May 31, 1977, regarding a previous balance of $307.39.
Date: May 31, 1977
Creator: Rice Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Mirl Calvin, May 31, 1986] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Mirl Calvin, May 31, 1986]

Funeral program for Mirl Calvin, died May 1986. The funeral was held May 31, 1986 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Claude W. Black.
Date: May 31, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Sharon G. Donald, May 31, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Sharon G. Donald, May 31, 2007]

Funeral program for Minister Sharon G. Donald, born June 18, 1958. The funeral was held May 31, 2007 at New Life Christian Center, officiated by Pastor LaSalle R. Vaughn II. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Murray Ledell Slaughter, May 31, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Murray Ledell Slaughter, May 31, 2007]

Funeral program for Mr. Murray Ledell Slaughter, born May 26, 1926 and died May 26, 2007. The funeral was held Thursday, May 31, 2007 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, officiated by The Reverend Dr. Milbrew Davis. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Incorporated and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Mary L. Gray, May 31, 2006] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Mary L. Gray, May 31, 2006]

Funeral program for Mary L. Gray, born February 20, 1924 and died May 24, 2006. The funeral was held May 31, 2006 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Terrence K. Hayes. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in a private ceremony out of town.
Date: May 31, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Wilma Hunter, May 31, 2008] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Wilma Hunter, May 31, 2008]

Funeral program for Wilma Hunter, born December 19, 1919 and died May 24, 2008. The funeral was held Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. A. Archield, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 2008
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Mollie Emma Stephens, May 31, 1991] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Mollie Emma Stephens, May 31, 1991]

Funeral program for Mrs. Mollie Emma "Peggy" Stephens. The funeral was held May 31, 1991 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. L. Archield. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary, and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard reply to John H. Herrera about Viva Johnson meeting]

A blank invitation card for the "Viva Johnson" organization meeting on May 31,[1964] at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. It includes an RSVP either to attend the meeting or to be willing to work in their own locality in the "Viva Johnson" effort. The sender of the postcard reads: John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law, 708 Scanlan Bldg. Phone:CA-8-4-4341, Houston 2, Texas with a four cent of prepaid US postage.
Date: May 31, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson recommending Inspector W. P. "Bill" Haley for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas.
Date: May 31, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1948-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1948-05-31]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, to Elias Licona, LULAC Corpus Christi Council, dated May 31, 1948. Herrera is replying to a request to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for President General of LULAC at the National Convention. Herrera has declined the invitation as he does not want to commit himself to any candidate at that time.
Date: May 31, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past (open access)

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past (open access)

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]

Handwritten thank-you letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Carvajal, Phyllis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-31]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera congratulating "Johnny" on his run for Legislature. Garcia reassures Herrera in the letter that he will be more than happy to support Herrera in any way possible for Herrera's campaign. Garcia thanks Herrera in the letter for the success and work of the Pete Hernández case.
Date: May 31, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Horace Mann Williams, May 31, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Horace Mann Williams, May 31, 2005]

Funeral program for Horace Mann Williams, born October 3, 1914 and died May 26, 2005. The funeral was held May 31, 2005 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Terrence K. Hayes. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc., and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Ira Nious, May 31, 1971] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Ira Nious, May 31, 1971]

Funeral program for Mr. Ira Nious, born July 9, 1897. The funeral was held Monday, May 31, 1971 at Shiloh Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. E. Steward, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Bryant's Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Laura Elizabeth Hale, May 31, 2007] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Laura Elizabeth Hale, May 31, 2007]

Funeral program for Laura Elizabeth Hale, born January 25, 1929 and died May 25, 2007. The funeral was held Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Kevin L. Nelson. Funeral arrangements were made through Meadowlawn Memorial Park and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 31, 2007
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Toby Hernandez - 1966-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Toby Hernandez - 1966-05-31]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to Toby P. Hernandez. Yarborough writes to Hernandez to make sure Mexican Americans benefit from anti-poverty programs too.
Date: May 31, 1966
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History