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[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29] (open access)

[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29]

Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times, published on June 29, 1964, containing a political cartoon entitled "On the Beach."
Date: June 29, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Anti-Goldwater cartoon]

Anti-Goldwater cartoon printed on a half piece of paper reading "Goldwater = Gold for the Rich / Water for the Poor and a kick in the [drawing of a sad donkey] for the Middle Class."
Date: 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05] (open access)

[Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05]

Short article to be sent to the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaigner describing the contributions of Latin Americans to the campaign, naming the chairmen and co-chairmen and who the speakers were at their first mass meeting in Houston.
Date: October 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]

Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Date: April 9, 1964
Creator: Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank card for Viva Johnson phone numbers] (open access)

[Blank card for Viva Johnson phone numbers]

Blank cards printed at the top with "Viva JOHNSON Phone Numbers."
Date: 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bumper sticker for the re-election of Senator Ralph Yarborough]

Bumper sticker with red and white text on dark blue background supporting a second term for Ralph Yarborough in the U.S. Senate. The top line reads, "Vote Texan - Vote Democratic - Vote Ralph."
Date: 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
Columnist attack hurt, Barry says (open access)

Columnist attack hurt, Barry says

Newspaper clipping from Houston Post about Barry Goldwater's remarks the effect of columnists and media during his campaign for President. Goldwater comments that these attach hurt his chances for the White House.
Date: November 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Complete Harris returns (open access)

Complete Harris returns

Newspaper clipping of the complete election returns from all of Harris County's 279 voting precincts for the 1964 general election.
Date: November 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal] (open access)

[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]

Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Publicity Division
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served (open access)

Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served

Newspaper clipping from the Houston Chronicle reporting a publishing error that said that cold beer was served at the Don Yarborough campaign headquarters. This was denied by Rex Braun, Harris County Campaign Manager for Yarborough.
Date: May 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09] (open access)

[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09]

Envelope sent from John B. Connally to John M. Herrera postmarked April 9, 1964.
Date: April 9, 1964
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Report for Park South LULAC, Incorporated, August 31, 1964] (open access)

[Financial Report for Park South LULAC, Incorporated, August 31, 1964]

Financial report for Park South LULAC, Incorporated, compiled on August 31, 1964. Includes a list of liabilities and capital, profit and loss statement, and a schedule of accounts payable.
Date: August 31, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer for a Viva Johnson Rally]

Program for a Viva Johnson rally to support President Lyndon Johnson. The Guest speakers will be Lady Bird Johnson's brother, Antonio J. Taylor, and Dr. Hector Garcia. It will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church gym from 2.00 p.m. to 4 p.m. on October 4, 1964. There will be several groups providing music at the rally.
Date: October 4, 1964
Creator: Viva Johnson Club
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964] (open access)

[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]

Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Harris County Democratic campaign invitation to John J. Herrera - October 26, 1964] (open access)

[Harris County Democratic campaign invitation to John J. Herrera - October 26, 1964]

Letter inviting John J. Herrera to hear George Weaver, Assistant Secretary of Labor for International Affairs, speak at the Music Hall of the City of Houston. The letter is typed on Harris County Democratic Campaign Headquarters letterhead.
Date: October 26, 1964
Creator: Kilgarlin, Bill & Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Harris County Democratic vote (open access)

Harris County Democratic vote

Clipping from an unidentified newspaper of the semi-official Democratic primary returns compiled by County clerk, R.E. Turrentine.
Date: May 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964] (open access)

[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]

Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Humphrey: an excellent choice (open access)

Humphrey: an excellent choice

Photocopy of an editorial from the Saturday Evening Post stating that Hubert Humphrey is an excellent choice for the post of Vice-President to Lyndon Johnson.
Date: September 26, 1964
Creator: Saturday Evening Post
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez - 1964] (open access)

[Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez - 1964]

Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez to members of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations, regarding a committee meeting, 1964.
Date: 1964
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Democratic Party victory celebration - October 31, 1964] (open access)

[Invitation to Democratic Party victory celebration - October 31, 1964]

Invitation sent out to Area Heads and Campaign Committee Volunteers to celebrate the Democratic Party's victory on the following Tuesday. The letter is typed on Harris County Campaign Headquarters letterhead for the Humphrey-Johnson campaign.
Date: October 31, 1964
Creator: Blanton, William N., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the wedding of Marian Royal to Abraham Kazen, III] (open access)

[Invitation to the wedding of Marian Royal to Abraham Kazen, III]

Invitation sent by the Darrell Royal family on the occasion of the wedding of their daughter, Marian, to Abraham Kazen III on the December 27, 1964.
Date: December 27, 1964
Creator: Royal, Darrell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

["LBJ for the USA" postcard]

Blank postcard promoting Lyndon B. Johnson with the slogan "LBJ for the USA" and "Vote Democratic."
Date: 1964
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated - 1964-08-31] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated - 1964-08-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated, dated August 31, 1964, regarding the board's decision to terminate Armendariz's legal services due to what the board saw as a conflict of interest.
Date: August 31, 1964
Creator: Armendariz, Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History