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[Program for Texas Inaugural Festivities, January 26, 1965] (open access)

[Program for Texas Inaugural Festivities, January 26, 1965]

Program of events for the Governor's inauguration, starting with a ticket-only Victory Dinner on January 25 and followed by the actual inauguration and inaugural reception on the following day.
Date: January 26, 1965
Creator: 1965 Texas Inaugural Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Beware of the Hypocrites..." (open access)

"Beware of the Hypocrites..."

Campaign brochure documenting Congressman Bob Casey's congressional voting record on civil rights issues. The pamphlet equates Casey and Barry Goldwater.
Date: unknown
Creator: 22nd District Get-Out-The-Vote Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of LULAC] (open access)

[Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of LULAC]

Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. It includes photographs, biographical information, a summary of his qualifications, and his running platform.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964] (open access)

[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]

Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
Date: 1964
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964] (open access)

[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]

Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
Date: 1964
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[El Sol of Houston 12th Anniversary Dinner Program, December 3, 1977] (open access)

[El Sol of Houston 12th Anniversary Dinner Program, December 3, 1977]

Program of El Sol of Houston 12th Anniversary Dinner at Stouffer's Hotel in Houston, Texas on December 3, 1977. A few of the honorees at the dinner include John J. Herrera, Governor Dolph Briscoe and Bishop Patricio Flores.
Date: December 3, 1977
Creator: El Sol of Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
Programa Oficial de las Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas - Septiembre, 1969 (open access)

Programa Oficial de las Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas - Septiembre, 1969

Program for the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas convention held in Houston, Texas, on September 15, 1969. Program titled: "Vivimos bajo el signo de su lucha." Contains schedule and advertisements.
Date: September 15, 1969
Creator: Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Thumbnail Sketch of Beaumont, Texas: The 'Queen City' of The Golden Triangle (open access)

Thumbnail Sketch of Beaumont, Texas: The 'Queen City' of The Golden Triangle

Pamphlet on gold paper, titled, "Thumbnail Sketch of Beaumont, Texas The "Queen City" of The Golden Triangle," gives a brief history of the City of Beaumont and other general information about the city.
Date: 197X
Creator: Garrard, James T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure for Governor John B. Connally's Re-election Campaign] (open access)

[Brochure for Governor John B. Connally's Re-election Campaign]

Campaign literature for Governor John B. Connally's re-election, listing his accomplishments from his previous term and quotes from newspapers about his administration. There are black-and-white photos of Connally with his family as well as him waving from the back of a convertible.
Date: 1966
Creator: Governor John Connally State Campaign Headquarters
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation] (open access)

[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation]

Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation. Contents: How Hispanic American operates -- Corporate structure -- Biographical data of Personnel -- Listing of Business, Civic and Professional, Governmental, Educational, Social Welfare agencies and Foundations.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hispanic-American Corporation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance program - 1977-11-12] (open access)

[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance program - 1977-11-12]

IMAGE de Houston first annual civil rights scholarship dance program, held at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom on November 12, 1977. Includes a schedule of the event and lists of dignitaries and sponsors.
Date: November 12, 1977
Creator: IMAGE de Houston
System: The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Tejas banquet program - 1977-12-17] (open access)

[IMAGE de Tejas banquet program - 1977-12-17]

IMAGE de Tejas: A National Organization Concerned with Government Employment for Hispanics banquet program, dated Saturday, December 17, 1977. Installation banquet honoring charter officers and members of Brownsville and McAllen chapters, held at the Hilton Inn Ballroom at McAllen, Texas with Attorney General John L. Hill as the keynote speaker.
Date: December 17, 1977
Creator: IMAGE de Tejas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962] (open access)

[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962]

The Connally Newsletter issue number 16 lists a number of campaign news updates, requests for support, and talking points against the opposing Republican Party in general and Jack Cox in particular.
Date: October 1, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962] (open access)

[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]

Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
Date: October 23, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Exercises for John Foster Dulles High School, May 31, 1977] (open access)

[Graduation Exercises for John Foster Dulles High School, May 31, 1977]

Graduation program for Dulles High School's Class of 1977 commencement held at Kempner Stadium in Sugar Land, TX, including the schedule, administrators, and list of graduates. Among the graduates is a Lisa Anne Herrera.
Date: May 31, 1977
Creator: John Foster Dulles High School (Sugar Land, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Join America's March to Better Citizenship (open access)

Join America's March to Better Citizenship

LULAC Brochure titled, "Join America's March to Better Citizenship," describes the mission of League of United Latin American Citizens and the benefits of membership.
Date: unknown
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977]

League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program held at Ramada Inn in Houston, Texas, on April 15 - 17, 1977. The cover of the program has a color illustration of the LULAC shield. Printed on the inside cover are "Aims and Purposes," "LULAC Milestones," and "LULAC Code." The program includes letters from District Eight Council Members, meeting agenda, advertisements, and photos of LULAC events.
Date: 1977-04-15/1977-04-17
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC 43rd Annual National Convention Booklet - 1972] (open access)

[LULAC 43rd Annual National Convention Booklet - 1972]

Booklet for the League of United Latin American Citizens 43rd Annual National Convention in Beaumont, Texas June 29-July 2, 1972. The convention is hosted by LULAC Council 394. Includes welcome letter by Pete V. Villa, National President, and welcome letter by Ricardo Ramirez, Convention Chairman. Also includes numerous pages of advertisements.
Date: 1972
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for La Mujer de la Capital event] (open access)

[Program for La Mujer de la Capital event]

Program for LULAC La Mujer de la Capital event, "La Representante Barbara Jordan," held circa 1977. Program includes several prominent speakers including Mayor Fred Hofheinz, Ben T. Reyes, and honoree Congresswomen Barbara Jordan. Program also includes the LULAC Code and Aims and Purposes.
Date: 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for League of United Latin American Citizens Banquet Honoring President General George I. Sánchez] (open access)

[Program for League of United Latin American Citizens Banquet Honoring President General George I. Sánchez]

A program for the LULAC banquet honoring President General George I. Sánchez and Licenciado Manuel C. Gonzales on Sunday, January 18, 1942 at the Texas State Hotel Mezzanine in Houston, Texas. The program includes a menu of the dinner and a list of the speeches and speakers. John J. Herrera gave a speech, "The Problems of the Latin American in Houston Territory."
Date: January 18, 1942
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the 14th Anniversary Dinner for LULAC Council 402 - 1978-12-01] (open access)

[Program for the 14th Anniversary Dinner for LULAC Council 402 - 1978-12-01]

Program for the 14th Anniversary Dinner for LULAC Council 402. The event was held December 1, 1978 at the Holiday Inn Gulf Freeway at Wayside in Houston, Texas. The program includes the LULAC Code and the Official Prayer of LULAC. It also includes a brief history of Council 402, a list of current officers, and its membership.
Date: December 1, 1978
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet - 1967-06-09] (open access)

[Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet - 1967-06-09]

Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet. The Banquet was held on June 9, 1967 at the Laredo Civic Center. The program includes a list of the incoming administration as well as the outgoing administration for Laredo LULAC Council No. 12. The main speaker was John Connally, Governor of Texas. Includes Governor Connally’s signature and an inscriptions to John Herrera.
Date: June 9, 1967
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Reception and Appreciation Dinner of Roberto Ornelas, National President of LULAC] (open access)

[Program for the Reception and Appreciation Dinner of Roberto Ornelas, National President of LULAC]

Program for the reception and appreciation dinner honoring Roberto Ornelas, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The appreciation dinner was held on October 1, 1967 at 4:00 pm at the Royal Manor in Beaumont, Texas. The program includes the LULAC Code and all committee members for the event. John J. Herrera spoke at the dinner as did other past LULAC National Presidents and two Congressmen.
Date: October 1, 1967
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History