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[Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20]
Receipt from A.B.C. Printing and Stationery Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council, dated April 20, 1951. The receipt is signed by Ernest Eguia. The receipt contains a breakdown, by quantity, of delegate, visitor, and member badges ordered.
Date:
April 20, 1951
Creator:
A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Abitua, Executive Convention Chairperson, 50th Golden Anniversary of LULAC]
Letter from Angel Abitua, Executive Convention Chairperson, 50th Golden Anniversary of League of United Latin American Citizens informing recipients of the upcoming convention slated for June 13-17, 1979 at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel, Houston, Texas. The letter included an attachment relating to information on exhibits and program advertisements.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Abitua, Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Abitua to all LULAC Council Number Sixty members]
Letter from Angel Abitua addressed "Dear Brother" and printed on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead. The letter informs recipient of a fundraiser to be held on Saturday, August 14, 1976, to honor the council being selected to host the 1979 LULAC National Convention.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Abitua, Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Abitua to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-09]
Letter from Angel Abitua, LULAC Council #60 Treasurer, to John J. Herrera, dated May 9, 1977. The letter refers to an enclosed check in the amount of $50.00 to be applied to League of United Latin American Citizens's bill at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel.
Date:
May 9, 1977
Creator:
Abitua, Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Abitua to LULAC members - 1977-03-26]
Letter from Angel Abitua, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #60, dated March 26, 1977. The letter is addressed "Dear Brother" and informs the recipient of the upcoming meeting, election, and payment of dues. The reverse of the letter shows that it was sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
Date:
March 26, 1977
Creator:
Abitua, Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the League of United Latin American Citizens to members - 1979]
Letter from LULAC to members about LULAC’s 50th anniversary at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel from June 13 to 17, 1979. Council # 60 is the host for this national convention. Signed by the chairperson, Angel Abitua.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Abitua, Angel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to all League of United Latin American Citizens in District Eight in Texas asking all of the members in District Eight to attend the Texas District Eight Convention on May 29, 1955 at the Y.M.C.A. at 1600 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. Adame informs all of the members that there will be a minimal fee and that the attendance of District Eight members is imperative for the continued success of District Eight: "Lulac District Eight in Texas has always been a good district and now is the BEST and the LARGEST in MEMBERSHIP." The convention would host the election of District Governor for District Eight and would have in attendance: Frank Pinedo, Felix Tijerina, Alfred Hernandez and John J. Herrera.
Date:
May 23, 1955
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to Fellow LULACs - 1963-11-08]
Letter from David Adame, Executive Director, directed to Fellow LULACs, printed on State Director of LULAC for Texas letterhead, and dated November 8, 1963. The letter invites LULAC members to the State Directors' Reception and Ball to honor Joe A. Garza and states that President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady have been invited to the event.
Date:
November 8, 1963
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-16]
Letter from David Adame, Executive State Director, to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1963. The letter is directed to "All District Directors in Texas" with John J. Herrera's name handwritten above. The letter urges District Directors to organize more councils in their districts and reminds councils to pay their dues.
Date:
October 16, 1963
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Johnny...My Friend
Eulogy written by Guillermo Aguayo in honor of John J. Herrera and titled, "Johnny...My Friend". The eulogy describes Herrera's passion for civil rights even after his stroke and leading up to his death.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Aguayo, Guillermo
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
Copy of a letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers.
Date:
September 13, 1977
Creator:
Alaniz, Luis & Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers. Both letters are printed on the same page with Houston Chronicle letterhead.
Date:
September 13, 1977
Creator:
Alaniz, Luis & Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Armendariz Campaign Committee to John J. Herrera]
Announcement by Albert Armendariz Campaign Committee of candidacy of Albert Armendariz for National President of LULAC. The letter lists Armendariz's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position and seeks support for his election.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Albert Armendariz Campaign Committee
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
[Letter from Fred Alston and Francis L. Williams to John J. Herrera - 1965-03-29]
Letter from Fred Alston, Houston NAACP Rally Committee Chairman, and Francis L. Williams, Houston NAACP Master of Ceremony, to John J. Herrera on March 29, 1965, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Selma, Alabama Protest Rally at City Hall.
Date:
March 29, 1965
Creator:
Alston, Fred & Williams, Francis L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
Date:
January 6, 1977
Creator:
Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings on letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
Date:
January 6, 1977
Creator:
Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
Date:
January 6, 1977
Creator:
Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andres Alvarez, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-06]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Andres Alvarez, Jr., Secretary of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi, Texas dated May 6,1946. This letter is regarding Council No. 1 room reservations for the 1946 LULAC Convention.
Date:
May 6, 1946
Creator:
Alvarez, Andres, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Alvarez to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-26]
Letter from J. A. Alvarez of Houston LULAC Council #60 to John J. Herrera dated May 26, 1948. Alvarez requests Herrera to attend Council #60 meetings to lend his experience and expertise in preparations for the upcoming convention.
Date:
May 26, 1948
Creator:
Alvarez, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]
Postcard of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Houston, Texas. Cars parked outside and people going to the Church.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
American Candid Photo
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
American Legion Post 472 Color Guard & Drill Team Roster
Roster for the color guard and drill team for the American Legion Post #472.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
American Legion. Post 472 (Harrisburg, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Andow to Irene Zermeno - 1964-07-30]
Letter from Paul Andow to Irene Zermeno, dated July 30, 1964, regarding an invitation to the "Rey Feo" dance on August 21, 1964.
Date:
July 30, 1964
Creator:
Andow, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History