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Backwoods to Border (open access)

Backwoods to Border

Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date: 1943
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Between the Cracks of History: Essays on Teaching and Illustrating Folklore (open access)

Between the Cracks of History: Essays on Teaching and Illustrating Folklore

Volume of twenty-one essays about folklore in Texas, including essays about police burials, railroads, graffiti, folk music, dance halls, and other folklore. The index begins on page 279.
Date: 1997
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds (open access)

Diamond Bessie & The Shepherds

This volume contains popular folklore of Texas, including folk dramas, myths, folk music, stories about farming and agriculture, religious folk stories, and information about folk customs, dances and folk art. The index begins on page 157.
Date: 1972
Creator: Hudson, Wilson M.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 545.
Date: 1961
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 62, July 1958 - April, 1959 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 62, July 1958 - April, 1959

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 571.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 615.
Date: 1963
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 67, July 1963 - April, 1964 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 67, July 1963 - April, 1964

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 635.
Date: 1964
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 45, July 1941 - April, 1942 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 45, July 1941 - April, 1942

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 401.
Date: 1942
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04] (open access)

[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04]

Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.
Date: November 4, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]

Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]

Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]

Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]

Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]

Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]

Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll (open access)

Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll

Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.
Date: 1965
Creator: Navarro, J. F.; Guerra, D. & Rodrigues, J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-19] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-19]

Letter with envelope from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo, Director General, Mexican Government Tourist Bureau, to John J. Herrera dated September 19, 1951. The letter is an invitation to Herrera.
Date: September 19, 1951
Creator: del Rio y Cañedo, Francisco
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02] (open access)

[Letter from Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02]

Letter from Professor Efrain G. Dominguez, Consul Adscrito, Consul General's office of Mexico, San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 2, 1952. Dominguez writes to Herrera, who is scheduled to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican government.
Date: December 2, 1952
Creator: Dominguez, Efrain G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens event - 1951] (open access)

[Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens event - 1951]

Draft of a speech for an end-of-the year celebration event for the League of United Latin American Citizens by John J. Herrera. Herrera addresses the Houston, Rosenberg, Wharton, El Campo, Palacios, Freeport, Texas City and Galveston LULAC Councils.
Date: 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Radio station K.L.V.L. spots for Jim McConn for mayor (open access)

Radio station K.L.V.L. spots for Jim McConn for mayor

Three radio station K.L.V.L. spots by John J. Herrera in support of Jim McConn for mayor of Houston, 1970s.
Date: 197X
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for a tribute and benefit in honor of John J. Herrera - 1986-10-09] (open access)

[Program for a tribute and benefit in honor of John J. Herrera - 1986-10-09]

A program of a tribute and benefit honoring John J. Herrera held at Gabriel's on October 9, 1986. The front cover of the program has a photograph of John J. Herrera and the title, "Tribute al lic. John J. Herrera for a lifetime in defense of civil rights." The interior of the program lists the information for the event including planned entertainment, refreshments, and reservations.
Date: October 9, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera - 1967-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera - 1967-01-12]

Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera, dated January 12, 1967. Segura Procelle sends Herrera a copy of an interview with Herrera, and asks after the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: January 12, 1967
Creator: Segura Procelle, Raúl
Object Type: Letter
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
[Speech by John J. Herrera at Fiestas Patrias Celebration - 1945-09-16] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera at Fiestas Patrias Celebration - 1945-09-16]

Speech, written in Spanish, by John J. Herrera for the Fiestas Patrias celebration held at the Coliseum of Houston, Texas, on September 16, 1945.
Date: September 16, 1945
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History