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[Postcard from J. L. Goggans to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-05]

Postcard to John J. Herrera from J. Goggans, notifying Herrera that he passed the State Bar Examinations.
Date: September 5, 1943
Creator: Goggans, J. L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-10] (open access)

[Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-10]

Invitation to John J. Herrera to participate in a conference to be held at the Moorland Branch YMCA, Dallas, on the occasion of the presence of Malcolm Ross, Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Committee in Dallas on February 26th. Invitation sent by W. Don Ellinger, Regional Director of the Committee on Fair Employment Practice in New Orleans.
Date: February 10, 1945
Creator: Ellinger, Don W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of names of people invited to the meeting with Malcolm Ross] (open access)

[List of names of people invited to the meeting with Malcolm Ross]

A list of names of people who are invited to meet with Malcolm Ross on February 26, 1945, at a conference at the Moorland Branch YMCA in Dallas, Texas. Sent to John J. Herrera by W. Don Ellinger.
Date: February 10, 1945
Creator: Ellinger, W. Don
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda regarding several complaints received against the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Also, the Region X of FEPC has been completely reorganized.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Presbyterian Mexican Mission]

Photograph of the Presbyterian Mexican Mission in Dallas, Texas. The mission is a white building with two windows in front on either side of the entrance and a white wooden fence in front. There is a sign identifying the building above the entrance. A car is parked in front and is partly visible in the bottom left of the photograph. There are other buildings on either side. The following is written on the back: "Dallas 'Springall Mission.'"
Date: May 13, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press statement and telegram from Ed Idar, Jr., to E. M. Dealey - 1951] (open access)

[Press statement and telegram from Ed Idar, Jr., to E. M. Dealey - 1951]

Onionskin carbon copy of press statement and telegram from Ed Idar, Jr., State Chairman, American GI Forum of Texas, to E. M. Dealey, Publisher of the Dallas Morning News, with handwritten date of 1951. This press release is a response to a story by Roy Rody in the October 19, 1951 issue of the Dallas Morning News regarding the bracero program and workers.
Date: 1951
Creator: Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-01-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-01-08]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President to Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera offers to travel to Fort Worth, Dallas and Wichita Falls to help organize LULAC councils for these areas.
Date: January 8, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luther Holcomb - 1962-09-10] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luther Holcomb - 1962-09-10]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to replying to Reverend Luther Holcomb, Executive Director of the Greater Dallas Area Council of Churches, accepting his invitation to attend the next meeting of the Advisory Committee of Texas on Civil Rights, to which Holcomb had just named Herrera. Herrera goes on to discuss his knowledge and support of John B. Connally.
Date: September 10, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference] (open access)

[Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference]

Memo from Esther Browne to presidents, delegates, and visitors. The memo is regarding a calendar of events for the 10th Western Area Conference.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants] (open access)

[Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants]

Memo from Esther G. Nelson to area officers, chapter presidents, delegates, alternate delegates, and consultants to the Tenth Western Area Conference. The letter outlines tasks that must be completed.
Date: May 30, 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank outline] (open access)

[Blank outline]

Fragmented outline with headings for educational, social, and other. There is blank space for remarks.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chapter Report to Area Conference of the Links, Incorporated] (open access)

[Chapter Report to Area Conference of the Links, Incorporated]

Chapter report to the area conference of the Links, Inc. by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The report lists current officers and officers elect. Handwritten notes are included.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. San Antonio Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference] (open access)

[Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference]

Handwritten report for the 10th Western Area Conference.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for 10th Western Area Conference] (open access)

[Program for 10th Western Area Conference]

Program for the Tenth Western Area Conference in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a schedule of events.
Date: June 1963
Creator: Links, Inc. Dallas Chapter.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas - 1965-02-26] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas - 1965-02-26]

Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas, Industrial Employment Policy Specialist, concerning job placement for Latin-Americans.
Date: February 26, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dallas P. Lee to Reverend Manuel Urbina - January 5, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Dallas P. Lee to Reverend Manuel Urbina - January 5, 1967]

Letter from Dallas P. Lee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas to Rev. Manuel Urbina thanking him for his service at Magnolia Baptist Church. The letter notes Rev. Urbina's impending retirement and his recommendation of Brother Martinez to be in charge.
Date: January 5, 1967
Creator: Lee, Dallas P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anderson Memorial Church on Carlisle Street Dallas]

Photograph of Anderson Memorial Church, also known as "El Divine Salvador," on Carlisle Street in Dallas, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boy Playing a Drum]

Photograph of a child playing a drum attached to his shoulders. He is standing out-of-doors in a grassy area, in front of trees and bushes. An inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Carlos leads the march at Kindergarten."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children in Mexican Costume]

Portrait of a group of children in Mexican costume at the Mexican Mission in Dallas. There are five girls and three boys posing for the picture. Two of the boys are wearing sombreros, and girls are wearing dresses. One girl is standing on a balcony in front of a window. The following is written at the top of the photograph: "'Montreat Group'" - Mexican Mission Dallas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dallas Mexican Kindergarten "Birthday Gift" Project

Photograph of members of the Dallas Mexican Kindergarten wearing traditional Mexican in celebration of the "Birthday Gift Project." The children are standing a playground in front of a swingset. Several boys stand on the swings, while the rest of the children stand in front.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Mexican Troop 100]

Photograph of Boy Scouts in Dallas, Texas posing in front of a stage with a sign hung behind them that says, "Troop 100." They are all wearing Boy Scout neckerchiefs and they are standing in two rows, with the five in front on the floor and five boys in back standing on the stage. A number of chairs are stacked against the wall behind them, as well as a bicycle. A handwritten note on the photograph above the sign says, "Dallas Mexican."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Front View of El Buen Pastor]

Photograph of the front view of El Buen Pastor. The Church features a light-colored wooden frame and steps that lead to a double-doored entrance. The building separates into two distinct ares to the left and right of the main building. Private residences can be seen in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Good Pastor]

Photograph of the rear view of the residence of a clergy member in Dallas, Texas. The one story small home has two rectangular windows and a backdoor. Another residence is visible to the right. A car is parked outside the front of the home.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History