[Speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]

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Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, in response to speech of welcome by Honorable Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the LULAC Delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC at the Red Carpet Inn on June 30, 1972. Herrera discusses a few historical events in the history of LULAC relating to Beaumont and includes a few personal stories.

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14 p. ; 36 cm.

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Herrera, John J. June 30, 1972.

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  • Main Title: [Speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
  • Alternate Title: [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - June 30, 1972]

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Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, in response to speech of welcome by Honorable Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the LULAC Delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC at the Red Carpet Inn on June 30, 1972. Herrera discusses a few historical events in the history of LULAC relating to Beaumont and includes a few personal stories.

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14 p. ; 36 cm.

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LULAC: Speeches by John J. Herrera, 1970s

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

John J. Herrera Papers

Correspondence and personal items of John J. Herrera, a notable lawyer and civil rights advocate for Mexican Americans. Known for his role in desegregating schools, he fought the exclusion of Spanish-speaking citizens on juries.

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  • June 30, 1972

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Herrera, John J. [Speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30], text, June 30, 1972; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250874/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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