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[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
[Contract with American Federation of Musicians Local 644 and Houston LULAC Council - March 25, 1953]
Contract with American Federation of Musicians Local 644 by John J. Herrera of the Houston LULAC Council, dated March 25, 1953. The contract is written for Ralph Galvan and nine vocalists/musicians to perform on April 12, 1953 at the City Auditorium of Houston, Texas on April 12, 1953.
Date:
March 25, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Discrimination story condemned
Newspaper clipping of article "Discrimination Story Condemned," written by J. H. Plenn, Staff Writer of San Antonio Express newspaper, dated March 13, 1951. Review of article published in March 27, 1951, issue of Look Magazine entitled "City Wilderness." The article was based on a study of living conditions among persons of Mexican descent in Texas.
Date:
March 13, 1951
Creator:
Plenn, J. H.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19]
Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera, postmarked El Paso, Texas, March 19, 1958.
Date:
March 19, 1958
Creator:
Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted
Newspaper clipping from the Brownsville Herald of Brownsville, Texas, dated March 11, 1952. The article is entitled "Latinos' Traits Pamphlet Blasted." The article covers discussions held at an assembly of Latin Americans at Mission, Texas, on the pamphlet published by the University of Texas, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard. The assembly condemned the features of the pamphlet.
Date:
March 11, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."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
[Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens]
Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens to Sponsor a Road Show and Dance by Gonzalo Moya. This document was written to detail and elaborate on a monetary donation received from Felix Tijerina, Texas Regional Governor of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to organize and fund a Road Show and Dance for the purpose of raising funds for an Educational Program.
Date:
March 1, 1955
Creator:
Tijerina, Felix, 1905-1965
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberto Cadena to John J. Herrera - 1954-03-26]
Letter to John J. Herrera from District Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens, Alberto Cadena, reminding John of a LULAC meeting that was to be held in Beaumont on the 28th day of March at the K.C. Hall. Cadena expresses his sincere desire for Herrera to attend the meeting.
Date:
March 26, 1954
Creator:
Cadena, Alberto C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Tips to the Sons of the Republic of Texas members - 1953-03-27]
Letter from C. R. Tips, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated March 27, 1953. The letter informs members about the annual meeting to be held at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston on April 21, 1953. Included is a brief overview of the itinerary, reminders about dues, and information on rooms at the hotel.
Date:
March 27, 1953
Creator:
Tips, C. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles H. Winerich, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1950-03-10]
Letter from Charles H. Winerich, Jr., Councilman-at-Large of the City of Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, District Governor of LULAC, dated March 10, 1950. Councilman Winerich was invited, but is unable to attend, the March 16, 1950, Houston Joint LULAC Councils meeting.
Date:
March 10, 1950
Creator:
Winerich, Charles H. Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03]
Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Date:
March 1, 1955
Creator:
Guerrero, Elias
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. D. Peck to Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera - 1950-03-20]
Letter from D. D. Peck, Voters League in Houston, Texas, to Houston Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera dated March 20, 1950. This letter addresses complaints against, and John J. Herrera's defense of, Mexican Americans and immigration issues in Houston.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Creator:
Peck, D. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1956-03-23]
Personal letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera. Ernesto asks his brother John to look into Armando Gonzalez for him.
Date:
March 23, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez - 1955]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez, New Harlingen League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Vasquez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Harlingnen LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel - 1955-03-28]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel, Secretary of Refugio League of United Latin American Citizens Men's Council, congratulating Laurel on the formation of the Refugio Council. The letter also gives information on deadlines on fees and general guidance.
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Joe Ortiz - 1953-03-30]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Joe Ortiz, LULAC Fort Worth District Governor in Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 30, 1953. Ortiz is encouraged to work on organizing a LULAC council in Fort Worth and surrounding towns.
Date:
March 30, 1953
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-06]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo of Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated March 6, 1952. Pinedo invites Herrera to attend the new member installation for the Austin LULAC Council on March 16, 1952.
Date:
March 6, 1952
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes, New Braunfels League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Reyes and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of New Braunfels LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date:
March 26, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza, Floresville League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Garza and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Floresville LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino, Refugio Ladies League of United Latin American Citizens Council, welcoming Trevino and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Ladies Council of Refugio LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Torres, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-10]
Letter from Frank Torres, Jr. of Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 10, 1958. Torres thanks Herrera for his letter and invitation to a banquet. Torres also writes of his intent to work with families at Eagle Lake, Texas.
Date:
March 10, 1958
Creator:
Torres, Frank, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. F. Soria to John Herrera - 1953-03-30]
Letter from G. F. Saria of Angleton, Texas to John Herrera, Attorney-At-Law, dated March 30, 1953. Soria relates an incident of discrimination at a cafe in Cameron, Texas and asks if Herrera will look into the situation.
Date:
March 30, 1953
Creator:
Soria, G. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Yuseum to Ernesto Equea - 1953-03-24]
Letter from Gene Yusem of the William Morris Agency of Beverly Hills, California to Ernesto Equea of LULAC in Houston, Texas, dated March 24, 1953. Cover letter and instructions for completing contract covering the appearance of Lina Romay for LULAC in Houston, Texas on April 12, 1953.
Date:
March 24, 1953
Creator:
Yusem, Gene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History