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4-H Dancers

Photograph of a group of young girls posing for the camera in front of a curtain backdrop. They are wearing traditional Danish costumes, which consists of a pointed hat with ribbon attachments, a vest-like bodice tied across their bust, and a tied apron over a full skirt with horizontal stripes running across the bottom of the skirt. On the back row, from left to right, the girls have been identified as Jane Laustrup, Neva Bram, Peggy Bram, Sharon Krag, and Annette Waldman. On the front row, from left to right, they have been identified as Carolyn Lauritsen, Sharon Roberts, Beverly Waldman, and Eleanor Berndt. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists their names again, and a secondary, upside down blue line of text reads, "Danish Dancers, Return to Lillian Roberts".
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

4-H Dancers

Photograph of a group of young girls posing for the camera in front of a curtain backdrop. They are wearing traditional Danish costumes, which consists of a pointed hat with ribbon attachments, a vest-like bodice tied across their bust, and a tied apron over a full skirt with horizontal stripes running across the bottom of the skirt. On the back row, from left to right, the girls have been identified as Jane Laustrup, Neva Bram, Peggy Bram, Sharon Krag, and Annette Waldman. On the front row, from left to right, they have been identified as Carolyn Lauritsen, Sharon Roberts, Beverly Waldman, and Eleanor Berndt. Hand-written text on the back of the photograph lists their names again, and a secondary, upside down blue line of text reads, "Danish Dancers, Return to Lillian Roberts".
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06] (open access)

[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06]

Anonymous letter to John J. Herrera regarding issue of having a special police squad for Latin-Americans.
Date: March 6, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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

[Children at a Congregation]

Group of young girls standing at the pews of a church during a congregation. Some of the girls are looking at the camera, however many are looking in different directions. The girls are all dressed in light patterned dresses. There is a woman sitting and holding a young boy and another young girl. There are several adults standing at the pews in the background and reading from small bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown. Latin-American congregation meeting in 1st. Presby. Church".
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22] (open access)

[Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22]

Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.
Date: May 22, 1950
Creator: KLVL (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Couple and their Baby at a Presbyterian Congregation]

Photograph of a couple holding a young child and standing at the pews at a church congregation. Both of the people are facing toward the right-hand side of the image. Across the aisle from them on the right, more people are standing the same way and holding open bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown".
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Danevang L.C.W.

Photograph of a group of people seated in front of a red curtain. They are part of an organization, but accompanying information does not supply further details on the acronym "L.C.W." The group is mostly composed of women, with the exception of a man in a suit and bow tie in the right bottom corner. They are all dressed in formal attire. A piece of paper on the back of the photograph identifies them from left to right. The bottom row is composed of Margaret Juhl, Delphie Carlson, Lillian Roberts, Emma Berndt, Ester Hutson, Lillian Hansen, Ruth Brodsgaard, Reverend I. Pederson. The second row: Essie White, Joyce Nielsen, Gertrude Hansen, Bertha Jensen, Marie Swendsen, Henrietta Bram, Elsie Christensen, Anita Schultz, Alice Hansen, and Myrtle Lauritsen. The top row: Martha Graff, Joyce Petersen, unknown, Louise Petersen, Helena Lauritsen, Edna Olson, Julia Knudsen, Ella Hansen, Myrtle Waldman, and Dora Wind.
Date: 1950/1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Divino Salvador Church]

Photograph of a group of women meeting in the Divino Salvador Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following information is written on the back: "Part of the group that met for an all-day bi-district meeting, Nov., 1950." One woman is standing next to a table at the front facing the other women who are sitting in the pews. There is also a woman sitting at the piano to the right.
Date: November 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Photograph of the kindergarten class at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children and two women, possibly teachers, are sitting in the pews. A third woman and a man are standing at the back The back dates the photograph to 1950.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Divino Salvador kindergartners going home]

Photograph of the children of the Divino Salvador kindergarten ready to go home for the day. This information is given on the back. The children are in a car that is parked in front of the church. A man is standing outside of the car facing away from the camera. The back dates the photograph to October 1950.
Date: October 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Exhibit A" Corrected Copy 39-6662, December 9, 1950] (open access)

["Exhibit A" Corrected Copy 39-6662, December 9, 1950]

Document from Texas Governor Allan Shivers granting the remission of bond forfeiture judgement against John J. Herrera.
Date: December 9, 1950
Creator: Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The fight for democracy (open access)

The fight for democracy

Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Clara H. Ellis, September 23, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Clara H. Ellis, September 23, 1950]

Funeral program for Mrs. Clara H. Ellis, died September 1950. The funeral was held September 23, 1950 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by K. W. McMiller. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Interment City Cemetery No. 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 23, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Delia Rogers, July 13, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Delia Rogers, July 13, 1950]

Funeral program for Mrs. Delia Rogers. The funeral was held Thursday, July 13, 1950 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. K. W. McMillan. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in City Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: July 13, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Eugene Eustace, August 5, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Eugene Eustace, August 5, 1950]

Funeral program for Eugene Eustace, born in 1883 and died in 1950. The funeral was held August 5, 1950 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. K. W. McMillan. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton.
Date: August 5, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Geraldine Lott King, September 11, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Geraldine Lott King, September 11, 1950]

Funeral program for Geraldine Lott King. The funeral was held Monday, September 11, 1950 at St. Paul Church. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertaking Co.
Date: September 11, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for J. Henry Hardeman, September 1, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for J. Henry Hardeman, September 1, 1950]

Funeral program for Rev. J. Henry Hardeman, AB, BD, DD. The funeral was held Friday, September 1, 1950 at Corinth Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made through Washington Funeral Home and he was buried in City Cemetery No. III in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 1, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for J. T. Walton, October 14, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for J. T. Walton, October 14, 1950]

Funeral program for Dr. J. T. Walton. The funeral was held October 14, 1950 at the St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. K. W. McMillan. Funeral arrangements were made through Frank E. Lewis, and he was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 14, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Maggie Floyd, December 12, 1950] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Maggie Floyd, December 12, 1950]

Funeral program for Mrs. Maggie Floyd. The funeral was held December 12, 1950 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. K. W. McMillan. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertaking Co. and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 12, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of Hispanic Women Sitting at a Table]

Photograph of a group of five Hispanic women sitting at a table in front of a stage. The wooden table in front of them has several objects on top of it, such as a bowl, a book, and a bell. There is a man standing on the far right-hand side of the image in between two of the women. The stage behind the group has steps leading up to it. There is a chalk board on the far left-hand side of the image with writing on it. There is also a piano, a couple of plants, and chairs on the stage. The handwritten note on the back of the image reads, "WACO Women of the Church- Officers. June 11, 1950 Pastor, (standing) Rev. Ismael Maldonado."
Date: June 11, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of People Lined Up at the Side of a Building]

Photograph of a group of people stand in line along the side of a sided building. Most of the people in the group, which mostly consists of women, are looking at the camera and smiling. Everyone is dressed in their church attire. There is a beam and wire fence which contains the line at the side of the building. People are visible inside the building through the four open windows. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Convención, Mercedes 1950 ?".
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hispanic Girl Standing in a Convention Line]

Photograph of a young woman standing in a crowded line for a convention. She is wearing a white blouse and is looking past the camera. There is another girl standing next to her who is looking at the camera and smiling. The slatted building which the line is standing against is visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads "Mercedes".
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Houston attorney writes of Latin American loyalty to United States (open access)

Houston attorney writes of Latin American loyalty to United States

Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper of a letter written by John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to a Mrs. Jackson, titled "Houston Attorney Writes of Latin American Loyalty to United States", hand-dated July, 1950.
Date: July 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History