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- [Address of Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas]
- Handwritten note listing address of Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas.
- [Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of LULAC]
- Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. It includes photographs, biographical information, a summary of his qualifications, and his running platform.
- [Children at a Congregation]
- Group of young girls standing at the pews of a church during a congregation. Some of the girls are looking at the camera, however many are looking in different directions. The girls are all dressed in light patterned dresses. There is a woman sitting and holding a young boy and another young girl. There are several adults standing at the pews in the background and reading from small bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown. Latin-American congregation meeting in 1st. Presby. Church".
- [Church congregation]
- Photograph of a congregation in church. There are men, women, and children in the congregation, and they are standing in the pews, singing. Some of them are holding hymnals.There are windows along the side of the room and doors at the back. According to accompanying information, the picture was taken in Corpus Christi, Texas.
- [Church under construction]
- Photograph of a church under construction. According to the information on the back, this is the First Mexican Church in Corpus Christi in 1924. Some of the walls have been built, but there is no roof yet. A man is standing on top of the wall, and there are building materials on the ground around the church. There is another building to the left.
- [Class of children]
- Photograph of a class of children sitting at tables. The children are facing the camera, and there are papers on two of the tables. A man is standing in the corner of the room to the left of a window. According to accompanying information, the photograph was taken in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following is written on the back "C. Ch. - D. S."
- [Class of children]
- Photograph of a class of children sitting at tables. The children are facing the camera, and there are papers on two of the tables. A man is standing in the corner of the room to the left of a window. According to accompanying information, the photograph was taken in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following is written on the back "C. Ch. - D. S."
- [Class of children]
- Photograph of a class of children sitting at tables. The children are facing the camera, and there are papers on two of the tables. A man is standing in the corner of the room to the left of a window. According to accompanying information, the photograph was taken in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following is written on the back "C. Ch. - D. S."
- [Class of children]
- Photograph of a class of young children working at tables. The children are sitting at two different tables, and some are looking at the camera. An adult is standing behind a little boy at the back table, in front of the window. According to accompanying information, the photograph was taken in Corpus Christi. The following is written on the back: "C. Ch - D. S."
- [The congregation at Divino Salvador]
- Photograph of the congregation at Divino Salvador. They are sitting in the pews of the church, and there are children sitting in small chairs in the aisle. The choir is at the front of the sanctuary. There are three windows behind them and a sign above that says "Bien Venidos." The pulpit is in front of the choir. A man is coming through the door on the left, and the congregation seems to be looking in his direction. The following information is written on the back: "At Presbytery Divino Salvador, c. c. Fall 1952."
- [Convention at Divino Salvador]
- Photograph of a church convention. The following information is written on the back: "Divino Salvador (Corpus Ch) 1952 Convention." There are four cars parked in front of the church, and a group of people are gathered under a tent to the left of the building. The church is white with a cross above the entrance.
- [Convention at Divino Salvador]
- Photograph of a convention at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1952. This information is written on the back of the photograph. There are four cars parked in front of the church, and a group of people is gathered under a tent to the left of the building. More people are talking by the car on the far left. The church is white with a cross above the entrance.
- [Convention at Divino Salvador]
- Photograph of a convention at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. There are two tents set up outside of the church, and people have gathered for the convention. There are tables and chairs under the tents where people are having refreshments. The church is a white building, there are houses are in the background. According to the information on the back, the convention took place in 1952, and the two women walking from the tent are identified as Mrs. Magdalena Denham and Mrs. M. L. Lopez, Jr.
- [Couple and their Baby at a Presbyterian Congregation]
- Photograph of a couple holding a young child and standing at the pews at a church congregation. Both of the people are facing toward the right-hand side of the image. Across the aisle from them on the right, more people are standing the same way and holding open bibles. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Robstown".
- [El Divino Salvador]
- Photograph of a congregation in front of El Divino Salvador. The church is a white building with an enclosed entry way. The congregation is gathered in front. The man standing with his back to the camera in the middle of the group has been identified with an arrow as J. C. Palacio. The following is written at the top of the photograph: "Enero 1950 El Divino Salvador E. D."
- [Divino Salvador boy scouts]
- Photograph of boy scouts and their leader at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. They are standing in two rows saluting. There are houses visible in the background.
- [Divino Salvador boy scouts]
- Photograph of the Divino Salvador boy scouts and two men in Corpus Christi, Texas. They are standing outside, and the corner of a building can be seen on the right. There are houses and a car in the background. Some of the scouts are wearing their hats and/or bandannas. The man in the suit to the left is holding a bible.
- [Divino Salvador boy scouts]
- Photograph of the Divino Salvador boy scouts and their leader in Corpus Christi, Texas. There are eight boys, most of them wearing at least part of the boy scout uniform. The group is looking at something on the ground, and some of them are kneeling on the ground. The leader is also kneeling and holding a hat. The corner of a building is visible on the right, and there are houses and a car in the background.
- [Divino Salvador boy scouts]
- Photograph of the Divino Salvador boy scouts and their leader in Corpus Christi, Texas. The group is kneeling on the ground posing for the camera, except for the boy on the far left. The corner of a building is visible on the right, and a car is in the background. The man on the right is wearing sunglasses and holding a hat.
- [Divino Salvador Church]
- Photograph of a group of women meeting in the Divino Salvador Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following information is written on the back: "Part of the group that met for an all-day bi-district meeting, Nov., 1950." One woman is standing next to a table at the front facing the other women who are sitting in the pews. There is also a woman sitting at the piano to the right.
- [Divino Salvador Church]
- Photograph of the Divino Salvador Church in Corpus Christi. It is dark outside, and there are people coming out of the church. The church is a white building with a cross above the entrance and trees around it. The following information is written on the back: "Corpus Christi Divino Salvador Church Presbytery meeting Fall 1953 [1952?]."
- [Divino Salvador Kindergarten]
- Photograph of the Divino Salvador Kindergarten class in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are posing in front of a fence along with two women and a man who is kneeling on the front row. There is a field behind them, and there are houses in the background. The date on the back of the photograph is October 1950.
- [Divino Salvador Kindergarten]
- Photograph of the Divino Salvador Kindergarten class in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children are posing in front of a fence along with two women and a man who is kneeling on the front row. There is a field behind them, and there are houses in the background. The date on the back of the photograph is October 1950.
- [Divino Salvador Kindergarten]
- Photograph of a group of kindergartners at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children and two women, possibly teachers, are sitting in the pews. There are doors at the back of the room. The back dates the photograph to October 1950.
- [Divino Salvador Kindergarten]
- Photograph of the kindergarten class at Divino Salvador in Corpus Christi, Texas. The children and two women, possibly teachers, are sitting in the pews. A third woman and a man are standing at the back The back dates the photograph to 1950.
- [Divino Salvador kindergartners going home]
- Photograph of the children of the Divino Salvador kindergarten ready to go home for the day. This information is given on the back. The children are in a car that is parked in front of the church. A man is standing outside of the car facing away from the camera. The back dates the photograph to October 1950.
- [Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25]
- Envelope from Junior LULAC's of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951.
- [Envelope from LULAC Council Number 1, Corpus Christi, Texas]
- Envelope from LULAC Council Number 1, P. O. Box 1844, Corpus Christi, Texas.
- [Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
- Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
- [Funeral Program for Lenora Miller, August 1, 1990]
- Funeral program for Mrs. Lenora Miller, born April 28, 1917 and died July 30, 1990. The funeral was held August 1, 1990 at Emmanuel AME Church, officiated by Reverend Michael W. Gibson. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Seaside Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.
- [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.
- [Half of a Church on a Trailer]
- Photograph of half of a church building on a trailer in a field in Corpus Christi, Texas. There are houses in the background. The following is written on the top of the photograph: "La primera mitad llegó a su destino. 2238 Belton st." "Mar. 1949 Studer S. A. Tex" is printed at the bottom.
- [Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana in Corpus Christi]
- Photograph of a congregation in front of the Iglesia Presbiteriana Mexicana in Corpus Christi, Texas. The church is a large building with stained glass windows. The congregation is standing on the sidewalk, and many of the children are sitting down in front. The name of the church is on the building twice, underneath the windows at the corner. The following is written on the photograph: "Iglesia de Corpus Christi 1947." The following is written on the back: "see: file folder J. G. Cavazos correspondence of 5/6/1947 G. W. Crofoot to Rev. J. G. Cavazos." There is no indication of whether or not these two men are actually in the photograph.
- [Large Congregation Standing in Front of a Church]
- Photograph of a large Hispanic congregation in front the entrance to a Presbyterian church. There are several young children standing together at the front of the group. The congregation spans from the far left-hand side of the image to past the edge of the right-hand side. There is a sidewalk leading up to the front doors of the church on the right, and a large focal window in the middle. The front of the church is made of jagged stone, and a wood-slatted section is visible on the left-hand side. There is a handwritten note on the back of the image that reads, "Robstown. Lat.-Am. congregation in front of 1st. Presby. Ch., J.G.M. Ramsey pastor (not in picture)".
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
- [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."
- [Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Joe Garza - 1966-02-12]
- Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Joe Garza, dated February 12, 1966, declining an invitation to speak at the LULAC Annual Banquet in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 19, 1966.
- [Letter from Belen Robles to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1965-01-12]
- Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to President Lyndon B. Johnson, dated January 12, 1965, regarding the observance of LULAC Week and seeking his endorsement of the National LULAC Week Proclamation. Also includes a list of Congressmen that should receive a copy of the proclamation.
- [Letter from Bob Cruz to all Texas LULAC Councils - 1949-11-25]
- Letter from Bob Cruz, Texas LULAC Regional Governor, to all Texas Councils of LULAC dated November 25, 1949. This is a call for a Regional Convention to be held in Corpus Christi on January 28 and 29, 1950. It also contains requests for monthly reports, plans for local Christmas programs, and meeting dates of local councils.
- [Letter from Bob Cruz to Texas LULAC Councils - 1949-11-25]
- Letter from Bob Cruz, LULAC Texas Regional Governor, to all Texas Councils of LULAC dated November 25, 1949. This is a notification of the upcoming Regional Convention to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 28 and 29, 1950. Cruz asks for hotel reservation requests, resolutions and recommendations to be presented, and monthly reports of local council activities. On the reverse side of this letter is a typed draft of a telegram from John J. Herrera, Acting Texas Regional LULAC Governor, asking for a program of the convention and conveying hotel reservation requests.
- [Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16]
- Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera, describing a possible overlap in the Joe Velez Bankruptcy case and that of the American Express vs. LULAC case.
- [Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera - June 16, 1977]
- Page one of a letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera. The letter describes a possible overlap in the Joe Velez bankruptcy case and that of the American Express vs. LULAC case.
- [Letter from Carlos F. Truan to John J. Herrera - 1964-08-17]
- Letter from Carlos F. Truan to John J. Herrera, dated August 17, 1964, regarding the LULAC 10-Point Program and referencing an enclosed letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow.
- [Letter from Eduardo Morga to Yolanda Peronis - 1977-09-02]
- Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Yolanda Peronis, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
- [Letter from Elias Licona to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-28]
- Letter from Elias Licona, Chairman of "Joe Garza for President General Committee", to John J. Herrera, dated May 28,1948. This is a request for Herrera to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for the position of President General of LULAC at the national convention.
- [Letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla - 1964-10-09]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla, dated October 9, 1964, regarding the operation of the Villa Del Norte Apartments.
- [Letter from George J. Galvez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-12]
- Letter from George J. Galvez, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 1, Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated January 12, 1949. This is a request to disregard previous copies of credential letters sent in error.
- [Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15]
- Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs, Director of Sales at the Shamrock Hilton to William D. Bonilla on December 15, 1964, regarding the potential opportunity to host the LULAC National Convention at the hotel in 1966.
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, with handwritten date of 1952. This letter is in reference to the pamphlet "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley" and the controversy surrounding the misstatements accredited to some League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) members.