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[Wedding portrait of Juan and Rosita Illescas]
Wedding photograph of Juan and Rosita Illescas. Juan is sitting on a chair dressed in a three-piece black suit and white bow tie. He is wearing white gloves on his right hand, and holding the gloves of his left hand. Rosita, holding white flowers, is dressed in white dress and white shoes. She is wearing a lacy head band, and a long veil, and is standing behind Juan. On the cover of the photograph is a engraving of a bride.
Date:
September 26, 1926
Creator:
Ronquilla Foto
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement of a baseball game between Seguin Apaches and Southern Select]
Advertisement for two baseball games to be played between Seguin Apaches and Southern Select at the Cleveland Diamond field, Houston, Texas on Sunday, July 26, 1942 starting at 3 p.m. The names of the players of each team are shown on the poster. Entrance fee: Men: 35 cents ; Women: 20 cents plus taxes.
Date:
July 26, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944]
Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera. Postcard features an image of the United States Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. Caption on the front of the postcard reads: "U. S. Supreme Court, Showing Library of Congress, Washington, D.C."
Date:
July 26, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie - 1947-06-26]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie at the Federal Communications Commission requesting three copies of the F.C.C. form No. 328.
Date:
June 26, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-06-26]
Letter sent to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg in Washington, D. C by John J. Herrera. Herrera inquires about having the Mexia station share the $906.05 in expenses that Felix H. Morales incurred by having to amend his radio station application.
Date:
June 26, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado, President General, LULAC - 1948-02-26]
Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Santa Fe, New Mexico dated February 26, 1948 from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas. Herrera is asking for Dr. Maldonado's participation in the installation of the new Galveston Council Number 151 on Sunday, March 7, 1948. A delegation from Houston also planned to attend the installation ceremonies in Galveston.
Date:
February 26, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Alvarez to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-26]
Letter from J. A. Alvarez of Houston LULAC Council #60 to John J. Herrera dated May 26, 1948. Alvarez requests Herrera to attend Council #60 meetings to lend his experience and expertise in preparations for the upcoming convention.
Date:
May 26, 1948
Creator:
Alvarez, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1948-11-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, dated November 26, 1948. Referenced in the letter are the enclosures of national dues and LULAC News dues paid with two money orders from El Campo Council Number 170, as well as a list of names of the 71 members of the new council.
Date:
November 26, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sam Johnson - 1949-04-26]
Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to the Honorable Sam Johnson, executive assistant to the Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe, on behalf of V. J. Pickett, hoping to help Pickett find new employment in Houston.
Date:
April 26, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1949-11-26]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. from John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Herrera congratulates Prince on securing the Felix Morales radio permit. Herrera also seeks advice on how to handle issues with radio advertising for alcohol in the Pasadena area.
Date:
November 26, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waldo E. Ximenes to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-26]
Letter from Waldo E. Ximenes, LULAC Executive Secretary, to John J. Herrera, Acting LULAC Regional Governor, dated January 26, 1950. This was an acknowledgment of the receipt of a certified check for charter fees, which were no longer required, and thus the amount was credited towards payment of dues.
Date:
January 26, 1950
Creator:
Ximenes, Waldo E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-26]
Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, to John J. Herrera dated June 26, 1950. Information about the installation of the Falfurrias, Texas, Junior LULAC Council on July 2, 1950.
Date:
June 26, 1950
Creator:
Salinas, Blas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Susan Lopez - 1950-06-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-president, to Susan Lopez, President, LULAC Ladies Council of Falfurrias, Texas, dated June 26, 1950. Herrera acknowledges receipt of Lopez's letter of June 24, 1950, inviting Herrera to attend the installation of the Junior LULAC Council of Falfurrias and Herrera responds that he will attend if his presence is needed.
Date:
June 26, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-08-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated August 26, 1950. Houston LULAC Council voted not to help co-sponsor the September LULAC News issue with the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date:
August 26, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer for LULAC, to Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated July 26, 1951. Falcon accepts an invitation to speak at upcoming National LULAC Convention on August 11, 1951.
Date:
July 26, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ofelia Mendoza to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez - 1953-01-26]
Carbon copy of letter from Ofelia Mendoza, Field Consultant for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, New York, to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez of Wharton, Texas, dated January 26,1953. Mendoza asks for Mrs. Gonzalez's opinions on Planned Parenthood Federation literature and whether this service would be advantageous to the Latin American families in the area.
Date:
January 26, 1953
Creator:
Mendoza, Ofelia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor, LULAC News, dated May 26, 1953. This letter is a follow-up on a suggestion made at LULAC Supreme Council meeting to negotiate with Hal Purser of Houston, Texas, to take over publishing the LULAC News in July, 1953. It contains pertinent questions about circulation numbers, advertising rates, and addressograph plates.
Date:
May 26, 1953
Creator:
DeAnda, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 26, 1953. Rodriguez sends an invitation to Herrera to attend Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City September 12-17, 1953. An interview with Mexican President Ruiz Cortines is on the agenda. Travel details and costs are also discussed.
Date:
August 26, 1953
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberto Cadena to John J. Herrera - 1954-03-26]
Letter to John J. Herrera from District Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens, Alberto Cadena, reminding John of a LULAC meeting that was to be held in Beaumont on the 28th day of March at the K.C. Hall. Cadena expresses his sincere desire for Herrera to attend the meeting.
Date:
March 26, 1954
Creator:
Cadena, Alberto C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1954-08-26]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia, in August, 1954. Herrera enclosed copies of correspondences with Senator Price Daniel.
Date:
August 26, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
Date:
February 26, 1955
Creator:
Garza, Joe
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes, New Braunfels League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Reyes and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of New Braunfels LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date:
March 26, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-26]
Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera. Mrs. De La Rosa thanks Herrera for visiting her husband at Harlem Camp #1 in Richmond.
Date:
May 26, 1955
Creator:
de la Rosa, Pete, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-10-26]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Adele Landers, secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, acknowledging the receipt of a letter written to Judge Connally on October 25.
Date:
October 26, 1955
Creator:
Landers, Adele
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History