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1944 Confirmation

Black and white photograph of the 1944 confirmation class standing in front of the [Danevang Lutheran Church], whose doors are open. Six girls in white dresses with flowers pinned to their chests stand in the front row while six boys, also formally dressed, stand in the back. They are accompanied by a man on the right identified as Pastor Vaghn Duus. The photograph has a decorative border above which a handwritten note in Danish was penned.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
78th U.S. Congress, Second Session, Senate Bill 2048 (open access)

78th U.S. Congress, Second Session, Senate Bill 2048

Bill introduced to the United States Senate and House of Representatives to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry.
Date: 1944
Creator: United States. Congress (78th, 2nd session : 1944)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anne Berndt in Her Military Uniform]

Black and white photograph of Anne Berndt in her Women's Army Corp uniform, which consists of a single-breasted jacket, a skirt, heeled shoes, and a garrison cap. A purse is hanging from her shoulder. She is standing outdoors on a lawn; various bushes and trees are visible behind her.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beverly Waldman

Portrait of Beverly Elaine Waldman wearing what appears to be a corduroy dress over a light-colored blouse with lace trim. The sleeves on the dress have been tucked and pleated creating a flounce effect. The photograph was framed with a thick card stock material. Printed text on the bottom reads, "Chadwick Studio Houston, Tex." The framed image was then pasted in a fold-out card.
Date: 1944/1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Class portrait]

Copy negative of a class portrait from the Danevang School in Danevang, Texas. The students are all standing in rows, and the teacher is standing to the left on the top row. The school doors are visible in the background.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944] (open access)

[Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944]

Dues notice of $2.00 sent to John J. Herrera by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date: 1944
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of Men at Beach]

Photograph of Pastor S.D. Rodholm wearing a suit and tie at a beach. In front of him, a man meddles with two jars and a pot on a small grill. A box of matches are on the ground to his left side. A decorative, repeating border surrounds the picture. In the background, a beach umbrella can be seen surrounded by various portables. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Pastor R.D. Rodholm - 1944? Harvest Festival". Stamped image and text in blue is covered by a rough, black texture, possibly remains of the paper where the photograph was torn off of.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Johanna Petersen and Her Grandchildren]

Black and white photograph of a grandmother (identified as Johanna Petersen) and four of her grandchildren posed under a tree on the lawn of a white two-story building. Behind them, several windows are visible on the building's exterior. Johanna is wearing glasses and a patterned dress with a white collar. Her grandsons are all wearing shirts and pants except for the youngest one, who is wearing a jumpsuit and has his hands on his head. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says "Ralph Petersen's grandmother (Verner's mother) w/ Lawrence, Ralph, Vern and Esters boy about 1944."
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Danevang School Children]

Photograph of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders as well as their teacher. They stand on paved sidewalk in front of a series of large bushes, with one of the windows from a building visible in the very back. The girls wear patterned dresses and the boys wear trousers and shirts. From left to right, the front row has been identified as George Moers, Erling Thaysen, Grace Hicks, Frances Strarup, Darlene Juhl, and Miss Liberty Chomout, who wears a polka dot dress. From left to right, the back row has been identified as unknown, unknown, Cecelia Hansen, Betty Lykke, Jergen Gann, and Luella Andersen.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys and Girls]

Photograph of adolescent boys and girls from the Danevang School's seventh and eighth grade class. They stand on paved sidewalk in front of a series of large bushes, with one of the windows from a building visible in the very back. From left to right, the back row has been identified as Donald Lykke, Gilbert Nelsen, Gunnar Thyssen, Norma Andersen, Mrs. Bell, and Louise Hansen. From left to right, the front row has been identified as Holger Thyssen, Kenneth Strarup, Donald Nielsen, Elaine Hansen, Ellnora Hansen, and Dagmar Thyssen.
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men in Aprons]

Photograph of two men in aprons standing outdoors near a car. They both rest their left legs on the bumper of the car nearest to them. They have been identified as Sam Ingvardsen and Babe Hansen, but accompanying information has not specified which is which. A store appears to be in the back, but the sign cannot be made out. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph reads, "Big Shots"; additionally, their names and coverage date has been written.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Zella Hansen with Daughters Joan and Jean]

Black and white photograph of a woman, Zella Hansen, and her young daughters, Joan and Jean Hansen, swimming in a body of water. Jean and Joan are both wearing only their diapers and are holding onto their mother's arms. Zella's gaze is toward the daughter on her right.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Membership Certificate] (open access)

[Membership Certificate]

Certificate provided to O. W. Schaer by the Wharton County Electric Cooperative, Inc., to certify Schaer's membership in said organization. The bottom third of the document has an embossed seal and two signatures by the president and secretary of the organization, R. E. Meek and A. E. Wilbeck, respectively. On the back of the certificate, there are two paragraphs of printed text stating the conditions of membership.
Date: January 14, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. CastaƱeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. CastaƱeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. CastaƱeda about the outcome of the Shell Oil Company case concerning discrimination against Mexicans and Latin Americans. CastaƱeda also asks Herrera to contact Mr. Fridge and ask Fridge to send the complete transcript of the hearing. He was curious to know about the recommendations he had written for Herrera's sister-in-law.
Date: January 23, 1944
Creator: CastaƱeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1943] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1943]

1943 Harris County poll tax receipt number 46217 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 27, 1944
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1943] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1943]

1943 Harris County poll tax receipt number 46216 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 27, 1944
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth Krahl to John J. Herrera - 1944-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from Kenneth Krahl to John J. Herrera - 1944-02-17]

Letter from Kenneth Krahl, secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera, printed on organizational letterhead and dated February 17, 1944. The letter extends an invitation to join the Sons of the Republic of Texas to Herrera's two brothers in the armed services.
Date: February 17, 1944
Creator: Krahl, Kenneth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Rhina H. Eustace, February 26, 1944] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Rhina H. Eustace, February 26, 1944]

Funeral program for Mrs. Rhina H. Eustace. The funeral was held February 26, 1944 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Dr. Robert S. Mosby.
Date: February 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bust Portrait of Bill Harton]

Photograph of a man identified as Bill Harton. He wears a diagonally striped tie and a light-colored, textured collar shirt. Side lighting hits prominently on his left side. Hand-written text on the front of the photograph reads, "passport picture." Text going up the side reads, "Canal Zone March 25, 1944." There is hand-written text on the back of the photograph that reads "Bill Harton".
Date: March 25, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between the Meyer Bodansky, Rose Framer, John J. Conboy, Marie Conboy, and Leonard Kornfeld - May 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence between the Meyer Bodansky, Rose Framer, John J. Conboy, Marie Conboy, and Leonard Kornfeld - May 1944]

Letters to and from the office of Dr. Meyer Bodansky. The first letter, which is dated May 13, 1944 from John J. Conboy and his mother, Marie Conboy, is split into two sections, one for each author. The first section urges Dr. Bodansky to consider examining the aftermath of John J. Conboy's mental elapse, physical break-down, and nervous exhaustion. The second section, which is from John's mother, emphasizes the request. The second letter is from Rose Framer on behalf of Dr. Bodansky. It states that the previous letter was received, however the doctor is ill so he will answer it as soon as possible. The third letter is from the Business Manager of the Physicians Postgraduate Press Leonard Kornfeld. The letter requests that Dr. Bodansky examine the sample journal that was sent with the letter and subscribe if he enjoys it.
Date: May 12, 1944
Creator: Bodansky, Meyer, 1896-1941; Conboy, John J.; Conboy, Marie; Kornfeld, Leonard & Framer, Rose
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13] (open access)

[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13]

Letter from Percy Foreman to John Herrera about discrimination against a sizable portion of Mexican American citizens in Harris county. He requests the names of Mexican American citizens who are qualified voters in Harris County so that they can be eligible for selection as Grand Jurors or Grand Jury Commissioners.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Foreman, Percy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Robert Nesby Jefferson, May 22, 1954] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Robert Nesby Jefferson, May 22, 1954]

Funeral program for Mr. Robert Nesby Jefferson, died May 17, 1944. The funeral was held Monday, May 22, 1944 at Corinth Baptist Church.
Date: May 22, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC (open access)

Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC

Resolution adopted to commend the Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC), Malcolm Ross, and Carlos E. CastaƱeda for their earnest efforts on behalf of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups.
Date: June 24, 1944
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Document No. 33682 Part 1499 - Commodities and Services, RMPR 165 (open access)

Document No. 33682 Part 1499 - Commodities and Services, RMPR 165

Revised Maximum Price Regulation No. 165, dated July 1, 1944. This document covers the services covered by the Office of Price Administration, how the price structures are established and lists the penalties for violations or evasion. Includes a sample form.
Date: July 1, 1944
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History