[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-01-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-01-08]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated January 8, 1953. Requests a speedy printing of the next LULAC News newsletter. Herrera discusses upcoming LULAC events in Victoria, Texas, and travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas. Herrera also mentions writing to Ivey Gonzalez of Wichita Falls, Texas and Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth about organizing councils in these cities.
Date: January 8, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Rios to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-21] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Rios to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-21]

Letter from Joseph Rios, President of Pan American College, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 21, 1953. Rios acknowledges M. A. Urbina of Pan American College will be speaking at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date: January 21, 1953
Creator: Rios, Joseph
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Munguia, Sr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-11] (open access)

[Letter from R. Munguia, Sr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-11]

Letter from R. Munguia, Sr., of Munguia Printers in San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated March 11, 1953. Munguia requests payment of an outstanding invoice billed to LULAC for printing services.
Date: March 11, 1953
Creator: Munguia, R., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Munguia Printers - 1953-03-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Munguia Printers - 1953-03-17]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Munguia Printers, sent to the attention of Ruben Munguia, Jr., dated March 17, 1953. Herrera sets out payment schedule for unpaid invoice due to Munguia Printers for LULAC printing jobs.
Date: March 17, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-30] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-30]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated March 30, 1953. Cover letter for an enclosure that lists Blacklisted Counties in Texas.
Date: March 30, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sheriff brands whitewash charge as ridiculous (open access)

Sheriff brands whitewash charge as ridiculous

Newspaper clipping from a Bay City newspaper, indicated by handwritten note, dated 1953. Article is a rebuttal from Sheriff Jack Cole to charges made by LULAC delegates at the LULAC convention that a grand jury had whitewashed the decision regarding the fatal shooting of George Sanchez. LULAC was asking for an impartial investigation of George Sanchez's civil rights.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26] (open access)

[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 Jake Rodriguez to James DeAnda - 1953-06-01] (open access)

[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to James DeAnda - 1953-06-01]

Letter from Jake Rodriguez, LULAC National Director of Publicity, to James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, dated June 1, 1953. This letter was sent in reply answering questions about the publication of the LULAC News.
Date: June 1, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jake
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-11] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-11]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Director of Publicity, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated June 11, 1953. Rodriguez discusses issues concerning LULAC News that might arise at the upcoming National Convention.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-15]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Past National President, dated June 15, 1953. Rodriguez addresses Herrera's defeat for re-election as LULAC National President and expresses appreciation for work done during Herrera's tenure as president. Rodriguez also mentions outstanding LULAC News bills which include Munguia printers who printed the newsletter.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Murguia Printing Company - 1953-07-01] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Murguia Printing Company - 1953-07-01]

Copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to the Murguia Printing Company, dated July 1, 1953. Armendariz requests that Murguia send an itemized account of charges and expenses done on behalf of LULAC News.
Date: July 1, 1953
Creator: Armendariz, Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Oscar M. Laurel - 1953-07-29] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Oscar M. Laurel - 1953-07-29]

Copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC National Legal Advisor, dated July 29, 1953. Armendariz requests that Laurel continue to request am itemized account statement from Murguia Printers to make sure that LULAC was not being overcharged for newspaper printing costs.
Date: July 29, 1953
Creator: Armendariz, Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953] (open access)

[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