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[Staff Posing in Front of Restaurant]
Photograph of a group of people identified as staff of The Schooner Restaurant standing outside. There are two women in white dresses and two men, and they are standing by the corner of the building. There are four visible cars parked in front of the restaurant. A sticker on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as James Everett from Groves, Texas., and dates the image 1955.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Everett, James
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Car With King and Queen of Carver School]
Photograph of two children in a convertible car with a sign for the King and Queen of Carver School. The children are wearing crowns and capes, and the girl is holding a bouquet of flowers. A man in a hat and glasses is driving the car.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Briscoe
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Annual Baby Contest in Port Arthur]
Photograph of a group of people and babies, from the First Annual Baby Contest in Port Arthur. There is handwriting identifying each person, and the baby on the far left is labeled as the winner of the contest. The baby is wearing a while outfit and bonnet, and is in the lap of a man in a suit. The image is dated March 6, 1955.
Date:
February 6, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of "Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson and Teetsie]
Photograph of J. P. and Adrianne Richardson sitting at a diner table and drinking.
Date:
1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Drawbridge]
Aerial photograph of Pleasure Pier Drawbridge. A large ship has just passed through the bridge and it is still drawn. There are cars waiting for the ship to pass, and the town can be seen on the other side of the river. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Date:
September 17, 1955
Creator:
Watkins, J. C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aerial View of Ship Passing Through Drawbridge]
Aerial photograph of a ship and a town on the edge of a river. The ship is passing through a bridge identified as Please Pier Drawbridge, and cars can be seen waiting for it to pass. The buildings extend into the background.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Watkins, J. C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of William M. Petmecky]
Black and white photograph of a man posed for a portrait. Identified as William M. Petmecky, he is wearing a suit jacket with a vest, shirt, and tie underneath, although he is only visible from the chest up. He does not have much hair. According to handwriting on the back of the photograph, he was the president of the Texas Association of Fairs and Expositions.
Date:
1955
Creator:
University Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-13]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for the pleasure of his company at a banquet and refers to him as "a living representative of more than one historical age" due to Herrera's connections and involvement in Texas and the Southwest.
Date:
June 13, 1955
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28]
Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera promising to work on Krueger with regards to his program and Abel Cisneros. Lane also says he will be taking a job with furniture manufacturers and work West Texas as his territory, though he is considering making a bid for Representative one more time. Lane mentions that the lack of money in politics was a large contribution to the end of his political career.
Date:
December 28, 1955
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15]
Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated April 14, 1955. The letter thanks Herrera for his support of the successful "Fair Play" campaign.
Date:
April 15, 1955
Creator:
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 & Hofheinz, Dene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.
Date:
April 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter - 1955-04-07]
Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, informing members of the annual San Jacinto Day celebration. The letter includes an application and instructions for reservations for the event. The letter is printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, letterhead and dated April 7, 1955.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas. San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-05-05]
Letter to Ralph Guzman from John J. Herrera thanking Guzman for his visit to Houston, and inviting him to the LULAC National convention from June 10th to 12th. Herrera mentions that the housing case will be ready to file soon.
Date:
May 5, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1955-05-05]
Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin stating that Herrera is glad to hear that the report of Latin Americans in Texas prisons was found satisfactory, and that Herrera and Ralph Guzman had interviewed the plaintiffs and compiled the information needed for the case.
Date:
May 5, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955?-05-12]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera regarding some information that Guzman would like to discuss with John Herrera regarding a prison case. Guzman mentions that the firm's attorneys are preparing the groundwork for filing the case, and requests Herrera's help to obtain as many statements from plaintiffs as possible to show the system's policy of segregation of Hispanic American prisoners was present throughout the entire penal system.
Date:
1955?-05-12
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-29]
Western Union telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera, stating that "Al" is gone on another case, and that Guzman will be seeing "Al" on Tuesday.
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-13]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Alianza Hispano-Americana-sponsored test of the prison farm segregation, and giving clues as how to prepare for arguments from the opposition.
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera - December 27, 1955]
Letter from Ed Idar, Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera to make a five minute radio tape to address the poll tax rallies in January in each of the three Valley counties.
Date:
December 27, 1955
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will D. Davis to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-04]
Letter from Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, to Ben C. Connally. The letter mentions John J. Herrera's request for a time extension to work on a lawsuit. Re: CA 9009 - Ben Rios, et al vs O. B. Ellis, et al.
Date:
August 4, 1955
Creator:
Davis, Will D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]
Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Connally, Ben C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for stenographic services from The St. Anthony]
Letter from The St. Anthony in San Antonio. Receipt for $15.00 paid for 3 hours of stenographic services in the matter of Civil Action #9009, Ben Rios et al vs. O. B. Ellis, et al.
Date:
August 14, 1955
Creator:
Larson, Leona
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-12]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to Ben C. Connally. Letter mentions visit to Harlem Prison Farm by John J. Herrera in April 1955. In re: Civil Action No. 9009, Rios et al v. Ellis et al.
Date:
August 12, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History