[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19] (open access)

[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 Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28]

Letter from Joe Flores, Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number 1, to John J. Herrera, dated June 28, 1951. Flores discusses a voting incident during the election of the LULAC National President when Herrera lost the election. Flores relates watching Herrera cast a vote against himself.
Date: June 28, 1951
Creator: Flores, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25] (open access)

[Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25]

Envelope from Junior LULAC's of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951.
Date: July 25, 1951
Creator: Junior LULACs of Corpus Christi, Texas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Josie Falcon to John Herrera - 1951-07-25] (open access)

[Letter from Josie Falcon to John Herrera - 1951-07-25]

Letter from Josie Falcon, President of Junior LULAC Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951. Falcon invites Herrera to speak at their third annual national convention on August 11, 1951.
Date: July 25, 1951
Creator: Falcon, Josie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer for LULAC, to Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated July 26, 1951. Falcon accepts an invitation to speak at upcoming National LULAC Convention on August 11, 1951.
Date: July 26, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23]

Letter from Joe Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1952. Garza writes regarding Herrera's possible run for the presidency of LULAC, and provides words of encouragement.
Date: April 23, 1952
Creator: Garza, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by LULAC National President George J. Garza calling for a National Convention in June, 1952] (open access)

[Proclamation by LULAC National President George J. Garza calling for a National Convention in June, 1952]

Proclamation by LULAC National President George J. Garza calling all LULAC Councils to a National Convention to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on June 20-22, 1952.
Date: 1952
Creator: Garza, George J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, with handwritten date of 1952. This letter is in reference to the pamphlet "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley" and the controversy surrounding the misstatements accredited to some League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) members.
Date: 1952?
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-27] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-27]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 27, 1952. Garcia discusses a tape recording of his meeting with Adlai Stevenson in his campaign for president, as well as other recordings about the need to vote for the Democratic ticket.
Date: October 27, 1952
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P.Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-14] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P.Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-14]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., Chairman of Board of Directors, American GI Forum, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 14, 1952. Garcia inquires about LULAC's involvement in the Pecos School Board issue. Garcia also congratulates Herrera for his work as LULAC National President.
Date: November 14, 1952
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of a state convention of Latin American leaders] (open access)

[Minutes of a state convention of Latin American leaders]

Minutes of the state convention of Latin American leaders creating a Texas pro human relations fund. Included in the minutes is: a listing of the State Executive Committee; a proclamation by Judge J. T. Canales, Temporary State Chairman; the minutes of the meeting held on July 29, 1951; an an address delivered by the Honorable Gus C. Garcia.
Date: July 29, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz] (open access)

[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]

Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
Date: April 15, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement endorsing Tony Campos as Candidate for Regional Governor of LULAC for Texas, February, 1956] (open access)

[Statement endorsing Tony Campos as Candidate for Regional Governor of LULAC for Texas, February, 1956]

Statement endorsing Tony Campos of Lubbock, Texas as Candidate for Regional Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens for Texas. The endorsement contains a supporting statement outlining all of the different offices held by Tony Campos throughout different LULAC Administrations. "If it is Leadership that LULAC needs, Campos has it." The Regional Convention is to take place in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 17 - 19, 1956.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]

League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
Date: February 26, 1955
Creator: Garza, Joe
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]

League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]

League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date: April 29, 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
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

[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

[El Divino Salvador]

Photograph of a congregation in front of El Divino Salvador. The church is a white building with an enclosed entry way. The congregation is gathered in front. The man standing with his back to the camera in the middle of the group has been identified with an arrow as J. C. Palacio. The following is written at the top of the photograph: "Enero 1950 El Divino Salvador E. D."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Photograph of the Divino Salvador Kindergarten class in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are posing in front of a fence along with two women and a man who is kneeling on the front row. There is a field behind them, and there are houses in the background. The date on the back of the photograph is October 1950.
Date: October 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Photograph of the Divino Salvador Kindergarten class in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are posing in front of a fence along with two women and a man who is kneeling on the front row. There is a field behind them, and there are houses in the background. The date on the back of the photograph is October 1950.
Date: October 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Divino Salvador Kindergarten]

Photograph of a group of kindergartners at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children and two women, possibly teachers, are sitting in the pews. There are doors at the back of the room. The back dates the photograph to October 1950.
Date: October 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