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[Agenda of the LULAC District Eight Convention, May 15, 16, and 17, 1977] (open access)

[Agenda of the LULAC District Eight Convention, May 15, 16, and 17, 1977]

Agenda for the District Eight Convention held at Ramada Inn details the events of the three day convention held from Friday, April 15, to Sunday, April 17, 1977.
Date: 1977-04-15/1977-04-17
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15] (open access)

[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]

Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
Date: April 15, 1940
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]

List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06] (open access)

[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]

Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & McCormick, Carlos
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer of Defendant , Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-15] (open access)

[Answer of Defendant , Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-15]

Legal document "Answer of Defendant, LULAC Building Board of Trustees" from the Superior Court of the State of California, City and County of San Francisco, to LULAC, San Francisco Chapter, dated April 15, 1976. The LULAC San Francisco Chapter is denying all allegations in the complaint against them regarding a lease agreement with Cogswell Polytechnical College. This document is verified by Rachel Arce, and officer of the San Francisco LULAC Chapter.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: Menocal, Armando M., III
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal documents include Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding the case, American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated April 1, 1977.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal documents: Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, regarding the case American Express vs. LULAC. Documents are dated April 1, 1977, and are signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Both documents are submitted and signed by John J. Herrera. The affidavit is signed by a notary public and dated April 1, 1977.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
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
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21] (open access)

[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]

A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]

Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Date: April 9, 1964
Creator: Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-04-30] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-04-30]

Bill from Rice Hotel directed to John J. Herrera. The bill is dated April 30, 1977, and indicates a previous unpaid balance of $307.39.
Date: April 30, 1977
Creator: Rice Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947] (open access)

[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]

Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date: April 14, 1947
Creator: Barron, John H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947] (open access)

[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]

Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date: April 14, 1947
Creator: Barron, John H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical information on Dr. Martin Hames Bickham] (open access)

[Biographical information on Dr. Martin Hames Bickham]

Magazine article clipped from unknown magazine with biographical information about Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham. Scholar who studied social problems of American communities.
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12] (open access)

[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12]

Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".
Date: April 12, 1970
Creator: Cisneros, Silvia & Cisneros, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27] (open access)

[Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27]

Campaign letter from Romeo Vera to LULAC members on April 27, 1966, announcing his candidacy for Texas State Director of LULAC and seeking support for his election. the letter also lists Vera's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position.
Date: April 27, 1966
Creator: Vera, Romeo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26] (open access)

[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]

Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.
Date: April 26, 1965
Creator: Downtown Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Colorado LULAC News, Volume [1], Number 2, April 1977 (open access)

Colorado LULAC News, Volume [1], Number 2, April 1977

LULAC Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2 for Colorado in April 1977. This newsletter includes articles about the Denver SER program, Richard Roybal, and the Colorado LULAC Education Fund. It also includes an article about the lack of Hispanic appointments in government positions and an open letter to President Jimmy Carter, urging him to appoint more Hispanic Americans to key government positions in Colorado.
Date: April 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Complaint for Unlawful Detainer with Evidence, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs. LULAC - 1976-04-12] (open access)

[Complaint for Unlawful Detainer with Evidence, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs. LULAC - 1976-04-12]

Complaint for Unlawful Detainer with Evidence in the case of Cogswell Polytechnical College vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Evidence includes the following: Exhibit A - Lease by and between The Cogswell Polytechnical College as Landlord and LULAC, San Fransisco Chapter, as Tenant; Exhibit B through F - Three Day Notice To Pay Rent or Quit.
Date: April 12, 1976
Creator: Murray, William G., Jr. & Eklund, Dalhart R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Complaint, John A. Moyer d/b/a Central States Appraisal Company vs. LULAC - 1976-04-12] (open access)

[Complaint, John A. Moyer d/b/a Central States Appraisal Company vs. LULAC - 1976-04-12]

Complaint filed on April 12, 1976, in the case of John A. Moyer d/b/a Central States Appraisal Company vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, Aurora LULAC Council #4002, and Douglas L. Clark. The document is signed and submitted by R. D. Schilling, attorney for the plaintiff, of Goldsmith, Dyer, Thelin, Schiller & Dickson.
Date: April 12, 1976
Creator: Goldsmith, Dyer, Thelin, Schiller & Dickson
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record, Volume 118, Number 61, April 19, 1972 (open access)

Congressional Record, Volume 118, Number 61, April 19, 1972

Congressional Record : Proceedings and Debates of the 92nd Congress, Second Session, April 19, 1972. "A noble effort on behalf of America's second largest and most ignored minority." Speech given before the Senate by John V. Tunney with President Richard Nixon in attendance about the employment and underemployment of Spanish Americans.
Date: April 19, 1972
Creator: United States Senate
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History