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Discrimination story condemned (open access)

Discrimination story condemned

Newspaper clipping of article "Discrimination Story Condemned," written by J. H. Plenn, Staff Writer of San Antonio Express newspaper, dated March 13, 1951. Review of article published in March 27, 1951, issue of Look Magazine entitled "City Wilderness." The article was based on a study of living conditions among persons of Mexican descent in Texas.
Date: March 13, 1951
Creator: Plenn, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local Lulac delegates impressed with national convention held last week-end in Laredo hotel (open access)

Local Lulac delegates impressed with national convention held last week-end in Laredo hotel

Newspaper clipping from Palacios Beacon with handwritten date of June 28, 1951. The article is entitled "Local Lulac Delegates Impressed With National Convention Held Last Week-End in Laredo Hotel." The main topic of the article is the contest between John J. Herrera and George J. Garza for the office of National President. The voting resulted in a technical tie, with Vice President Herrera granted the right to cast the deciding vote, whereupon he cast his vote for his opponent.
Date: June 28, 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted (open access)

'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted

Newspaper clipping from the Brownsville Herald of Brownsville, Texas, dated March 11, 1952. The article is entitled "Latinos' Traits Pamphlet Blasted." The article covers discussions held at an assembly of Latin Americans at Mission, Texas, on the pamphlet published by the University of Texas, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard. The assembly condemned the features of the pamphlet.
Date: March 11, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ferree pens letters about Cameron jail (open access)

Ferree pens letters about Cameron jail

Newspaper clipping about Frank Ferree's letters complaining about the quality of food in the Brownsville, Texas jail, hand-dated July 8, 1952.
Date: July 8, 1952
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC Week to be observed in El Paso during Feb. 15-21 (open access)

LULAC Week to be observed in El Paso during Feb. 15-21

Newspaper clipping from "The El Paso Times" with article and photograph regarding proclamation of Mayor Fred Hervey that the week of February 15-21 will be "LULAC Week" in El Paso to commemorate the 24th anniversary of LULAC.
Date: 1953
Creator: El Paso Times
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958] (open access)

[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]

Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
Date: April 22, 1958
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton County Courthouse, 1876 to 1894 (open access)

Denton County Courthouse, 1876 to 1894

The first Denton County Courthouse was believed to have been burned in an act of arson in 1875. The second County Courthouse was built in 1876 and lasted until 1894 when lightning struck it. A photograph of the second courthouse included.
Date: February 3, 1957
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tijerina denies LULAC 'passed word' on Nixon (open access)

Tijerina denies LULAC 'passed word' on Nixon

Article about League of United Latin American Citizens National President Felix Tijerina denies reports that LULAC has been urging members to vote against Richard Nixon in the upcoming presidential race: "The 51-year-old restaurant operator, wearing an 'Ike' pin in his lapel, said in a later statement to newsmen that he personally endorsed the Eisenhower-Nixon administration and will vote for their reelection Nov. 6."
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Paintings Leave Forceful Mental Imprint on Observer] (open access)

[Clipping: Paintings Leave Forceful Mental Imprint on Observer]

A newspaper clipping detailing Claudia Webb's art exhibit at the Abilene Fine Arts Museum.
Date: February 7, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jack Vaughan to the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce President, December 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Vaughan to the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce President, December 10, 1953]

Letter from Jack Vaughan to the President of the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce, published in the Herald and News on December 10, 1953. Vaughan expresses his appreciation for the kindness of the people of Klamath Falls who made his stay there enjoyable, and apologizes on behalf of his fellow Marines who may not have conducted themselves as well as they should.
Date: December 10, 1953
Creator: Vaughan, Jack Carter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Says City's Pumps Short on Horsepower] (open access)

[Clipping: Says City's Pumps Short on Horsepower]

Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of the Abilene Reporter-News concerning the city's work on Abilene's water pumps.
Date: November 2, 1952
Creator: English, Joe H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Has 4th Driest Year; Bulk of Rain in 2 Storms] (open access)

[Clipping: City Has 4th Driest Year; Bulk of Rain in 2 Storms]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's rainfall records, including figures from 1885 through 1951.
Date: 1952~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Abilene Map] (open access)

[Clipping: Abilene Map]

Newspaper clipping of a map of Abilene Texas.
Date: July 22, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Magazine Clipping of Train #128] (open access)

[Magazine Clipping of Train #128]

Photograph of a magazine clipping from T&P Topics magazine about T&P train #128. The text from the clipping references the conversion of the locomotive to an oil burning train. Text below the image says "In 1906 #128 was in service at Shreveport, photo shows (L to R) [sic] Charlie McKitrie, switchman; Ollie Grant, engine foreman; unidentified; J. N. Harris, engineer, and Paul Harris, fireman." and "T&P Topics, Apr 1951, pg 34."
Date: April 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas & Pacific Locomotive Roster] (open access)

[Texas & Pacific Locomotive Roster]

Clipping of a Texas and Pacific locomotive roster. At the top is an image of an I-class, Texas-type locomotive with a large plume of smoke rising from the smokestack. Written below the image is "-Trains Mar 1950 pg 25."
Date: March 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Proposed $2.2 Million Streets Program] (open access)

[Clipping: Proposed $2.2 Million Streets Program]

Newspaper clipping with details for a street improvement program in Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 17, 1958
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Officials Set Up Uniform Procedure on New Additions] (open access)

[Clipping: City Officials Set Up Uniform Procedure on New Additions]

Newspaper clipping of an article about uniform procedures for developers and city departments in the annexation of new additions and subdivisions to Abilene, Texas.
Date: March 9, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: I Reached Stars the Hard Way] (open access)

[Clipping: I Reached Stars the Hard Way]

Photocopy of an article discussing Jacqueline Cochran's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
Date: 1954
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed] (open access)

[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed]

Clipping describing an emergency fund drive for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Also discussed are funds needed for polio vaccine trials.
Date: June 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: In Society] (open access)

[Clipping: In Society]

Clipping from The Cincinnati Enquirer describing the celebration of Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration as President.
Date: January 13, 1953
Creator: The Cincinnati Enquirer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville] (open access)

[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]

A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.
Date: February 5, 1954
Creator: Clinch County News
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: 'Mr. Sam' Watches Proudly As His Dream Takes Shape] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: 'Mr. Sam' Watches Proudly As His Dream Takes Shape]

Newspaper clipping about the new Sam Rayburn Memorial Library, which has three floors, site located at the property of the old Duncan Elementary school. On the back of the clipping is a large advertisement for a department store.
Date: September 15, 1957
Creator: Walsh, Terry
System: The Portal to Texas History