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[Aerial View of Drawbridge]

Description: Aerial photograph of Pleasure Pier Drawbridge. A large ship has just passed through the bridge and it is still drawn. There are cars waiting for the ship to pass, and the town can be seen on the other side of the river. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
Date: September 17, 1955
Creator: Watkins, J. C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

[Funeral Program for Ellen Johnson, May 17, 1954]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Ellen Johnson. The funeral was held Monday, May 17, 1954 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertaking Company and she was buried in City Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 17, 1954
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Minnie Logwood Madison, December 17, 1958]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Minnie Logwood Madison, born January 29, 1872 and died December 13, 1958. The funeral was held Wednesday, December 17, 1958 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers, Minister. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in City Cemetery No. 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: December 17, 1958
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, League of United Latin American Citizens National Officer, to Frank M. Pinedo, stating that Armendariz no longer wishes to be National Officer of LULAC due to unfair acts committed against members of LULAC. The letter outlines the impeachment of John J. Herrera and David Longoria and mentions the action taken against the LULAC lodge. "It is no longer safe to act on behalf of the Lulac Organization, for the danger of impeachment witho… more
Date: February 17, 1955
Creator: Armendariz, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Arthur C. Perry to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-17]

Description: Letter from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, thanking John J. Herrera on Johnson's behalf for his recommendation of Enrique Salinas, and informing Herrera that Senator Johnson would make arrangements for Salinas to take a competitive examination for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy for 1954.
Date: September 17, 1953
Creator: Perry, Arthur C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Felix Soliz to John J.Herrera - 1953-02-17]

Description: Letter from Felix Soliz, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 217 in Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 17, 1953. Solis invites Herrera to attend a Port Arthur LULAC Council meeting on February 22, 1953 where Miss Emily Rimmer will speak about Junior LULAC work.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Soliz, Felix
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jake Jacobsen to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-17]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Jake Jacobsen, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel. Jacobsen advises Herrera about completing a new hardship discharge application for Private Abel Cisneros. Jacobsen also includes a handwritten note to Herrera at the bottom of the letter: "Glad to hear about John Michael doing so well. I think he made the right decision because law school is so much easier after army service."
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: Jacobsen, Jake
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1950-06-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera dated June 17, 1950. The salutation is "Dear Brother" and appears to have been written to fellow LULAC members regarding the results of the LULAC election of officers. It is also an invitation to attend a LULAC banquet to be held June 15, 1950 in Houston. On the reverse is a handwritten list of names, possibly the intended recipients of the letter.
Date: June 17, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1954-09-17]

Description: Letter to Frank Pinedo from John J. Herrera, asking Pinedo to please help Herrera get his driver's license application processed. Herrera also writes with a sense of frustration in regards to the Hernandez case: "I do know that I have sunk at least $1000.00 of my own money in the Hernandez case, and frankly I am sick with the whole deal and I am ready to withdraw and let Gus [Garcia] go by himself." Herrera mentions that Abel Cisneros is starting a radio program in Wharton County.
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez - 1950-11-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez of Rosenberg, Texas, dated November 17, 1950. Acknowledges Hernandez' attendance at a LULAC meeting in Wharton County, Texas. Also includes an invitation to attend a LULAC meeting and dance in Palacios, Texas.
Date: November 17, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-10-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1950. This is a congratulatory letter on Morrison's appointment as Chief of Police of Houston, written on behalf of LULAC and the Latin American citizens of Houston.
Date: October 17, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-10-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1950. This is a congratulatory letter on Morrison's appointment as Chief of Police of Houston, written on behalf of LULAC and the Latin American citizens of Houston.
Date: October 17, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1955-05-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy, sending greetings and to inform Santoscoy that he was in Bryan, Texas for the inauguration of Bryan Council No. 221's home and ball park. Herrera also talks about his participation in the commemoration of San Jacinto Day (April 21) at the San Jacinto Monument. Herrera gives a bit of history about himself: "I am also a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas due to my relation to Pedro Herrera, who fought at San… more
Date: May 17, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J.Herrera to Milton L. Polakoff - 1950-10-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Milton L. Polakoff, of Universal Security Mutual Life Insurance Company and also LULAC District 8 Governor, dated October 17, 1950. Mentions a few insurance related issues, as well as a personal request from Herrera that Polakoff attend the upcoming LULAC Supreme Council meeting in Laredo, Texas.
Date: October 17, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1953-02-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd, the Director of Civil Service, on behalf of Manuel M. Ortiz, who hoped to transition from truck driver to employment with the City of Houston.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-17]

Description: Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera. Santoscoy thanks Herrera for his support on the LULAC Refugio Council. Santoscoy informs Herrera that Tony Campos, of Lubbock, Texas, was interested in the formation of a council and asks Herrera to follow up with Campos to give guidance and more information on the formation of a council. In a handwritten note at the bottom, Santoscoy says, "P.S. Please give me your valued opinion on the LULAC Committee their Duties and Functions booklet that I … more
Date: March 17, 1955
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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