[Funeral Program for Minnie N. Nobles, July 24, 1954] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Minnie N. Nobles, July 24, 1954]

Funeral program for Mrs. Minnie N. Nobles, died July 21, 1954. The funeral was held Saturday, July 24, 1954 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. E. A. Smith, Minister. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: July 24, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Harton Family Reunion]

Photograph of adult men and women during the 1954 Harton family reunion. The majority of the people pictured are seated along tables that fill up most of the room. There are a few people standing in the back. Plates, cups, and other dishware has been set on the tables. Although names have been provided, no comprehensive record exists to match names to individuals. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Our first Harton reunion".
Date: July 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws (open access)

John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws

Newspaper clipping about John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on July 9, 1954. The article, entitled "John Herrera Wants Tighter Insurance Laws", discusses Herrera's history and experience as well as his commitment to tighter insurance laws if elected to legislature. The clipping also includes a photograph of Herrera.
Date: July 9, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Peter J. A. Petersen About to Board Flight]

Photograph of a man, identified as Peter J. A. Petersen, traveling by Braniff Airline to Minnesota from Houston, Texas, to attend his daughter Elna Mickelsen's funeral. He is dressed in formal attire and holds a folded coat on his right arm. Standing in front of the airplane, the wing's propeller, a few windows, and the staircase leading up to the inside are visible.
Date: July 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough (open access)

Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough

Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Earl M. Richards to John J. Herrera - 1954-07-23] (open access)

[Telegram from Earl M. Richards to John J. Herrera - 1954-07-23]

Telegram sent to John J. Herrera on July 23, 1954, from Earl M. Richards at Foote, Cone, & Belding. The telegram reads: "Have passed your fine letter to Steve Wilhelm and others at Grand Prize. Our support and good wishes go to you on election day."
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: Richards, Earl M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History