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- [Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda regarding several complaints received against the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Also, the Region X of FEPC has been completely reorganized.
- [Letter from Mary Duren to Project Director of the Performance Assistance Grant]
- Letter from Mary Duren, executive director of the Texas Composers Forum, to project director of the Performance Assistance Grants organization. She writes to send a check and a Report Form that needs to be sent back to the Forum.
- [Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-10]
- Invitation to John J. Herrera to participate in a conference to be held at the Moorland Branch YMCA, Dallas, on the occasion of the presence of Malcolm Ross, Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Committee in Dallas on February 26th. Invitation sent by W. Don Ellinger, Regional Director of the Committee on Fair Employment Practice in New Orleans.
- [List of names of people invited to the meeting with Malcolm Ross]
- A list of names of people who are invited to meet with Malcolm Ross on February 26, 1945, at a conference at the Moorland Branch YMCA in Dallas, Texas. Sent to John J. Herrera by W. Don Ellinger.
- [Postcard from J. L. Goggans to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-05]
- Postcard to John J. Herrera from J. Goggans, notifying Herrera that he passed the State Bar Examinations.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-01-08]
- Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President to Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera offers to travel to Fort Worth, Dallas and Wichita Falls to help organize LULAC councils for these areas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Luther Holcomb - 1962-09-10]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to replying to Reverend Luther Holcomb, Executive Director of the Greater Dallas Area Council of Churches, accepting his invitation to attend the next meeting of the Advisory Committee of Texas on Civil Rights, to which Holcomb had just named Herrera. Herrera goes on to discuss his knowledge and support of John B. Connally.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera directed to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla, dated August 24, 1976, and printed on John J. Herrera letterhead. The letter is regarding LULAC Special Fund and LULAC National Foundation.
- [Note by John J. Herrea about John F. Kennedy's assassination]
- Note by John J. Herrera based on the book "The death of a President," by William Manchester.
- [Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas - 1965-02-26]
- Letter from John M. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas, Industrial Employment Policy Specialist, concerning job placement for Latin-Americans.
- [Press statement and telegram from Ed Idar, Jr., to E. M. Dealey - 1951]
- Onionskin carbon copy of press statement and telegram from Ed Idar, Jr., State Chairman, American GI Forum of Texas, to E. M. Dealey, Publisher of the Dallas Morning News, with handwritten date of 1951. This press release is a response to a story by Roy Rody in the October 19, 1951 issue of the Dallas Morning News regarding the bracero program and workers.
- [Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice - 1992]
- Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice discussing the use of funds to host an expensive gala at the upcoming National Assembly of The Links, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The Spokane, Washington chapter has collected a $1,200 member assessment under threat of expulsion from Links. Langford has enclosed the check but would like the area and national directors to reconsider the intended use of these funds. She and other members of the Spokane chapter believe it is inappropriate to hold a lavish party at the National Assembly during an economic recession that is taking a toll on so many Americans, and particularly on black families.
- [Resolution, LULAC Council 272, June 1977]
- Resolution submitted by LULAC Council 272 at National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Los Angeles, California, June, 1977.
- [Letter from Dallas P. Lee to Reverend Manuel Urbina - January 5, 1967]
- Letter from Dallas P. Lee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas to Rev. Manuel Urbina thanking him for his service at Magnolia Baptist Church. The letter notes Rev. Urbina's impending retirement and his recommendation of Brother Martinez to be in charge.
- [Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to Western Area Chapter Members - August 25, 1991]
- Memorandum from Edwina Higgins to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States. Higgins reminds them that all active members must pay the $60 assessment. The proceeds of these assessments will be used to host a gala night at the upcoming national assembly in Dallas, Texas. Also, some members will be asked to serve on planning committees; members are free to volunteer for committee service as well. Includes highlighted passages.
- [Calendar of events for 10th Western Annual Conference]
- Memo from Esther Browne to presidents, delegates, and visitors. The memo is regarding a calendar of events for the 10th Western Area Conference.
- [Delegate Report for 10th Western Area Conference]
- Handwritten report for the 10th Western Area Conference.
- [Memo from Esther G. Nelson to delegates and consultants]
- Memo from Esther G. Nelson to area officers, chapter presidents, delegates, alternate delegates, and consultants to the Tenth Western Area Conference. The letter outlines tasks that must be completed.
- [Program for 10th Western Area Conference]
- Program for the Tenth Western Area Conference in Dallas, Texas. The program includes a schedule of events.
- Twenty-Eighth National Assembly Official Reports of The Links, Inc., June-July 1992
- This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1990-1992. It was presented to the 28th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. The theme of this year's conference is "Cherishing the Past, Cultivating the Present, Creating the Future."
- [Blank outline]
- Fragmented outline with headings for educational, social, and other. There is blank space for remarks.
- [Chapter Report to Area Conference of the Links, Incorporated]
- Chapter report to the area conference of the Links, Inc. by the San Antonio Chapter of Links, Inc. The report lists current officers and officers elect. Handwritten notes are included.
- [Sylvia Orozco and Representatives]
- Photograph of six individuals in Dallas, Texas. Sylvia Orozco stands third from the left. The remaining individuals, two of whom are female, are representatives. All are professionally dressed.
- [Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]
- Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, LULAC Past National President, dated July 17, 1977. The letter states that the enclosed resolution was passed at the recent LULAC National Convention. The second page of the letter has a distribution list of people copied on the letter.
- [Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]
- Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, referring to an enclosed distribution list and copy of Resolution #4 that was passed at National Assembly. The letter is dated July 17, 1977.
- [Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston - October 25, 1995]
- Letter from Robert Xavier Rodriguez to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He thanks him for his call and apologizes for not attending one of his plays, as he was busy with events relating to the San Antonio Symphony.
- [Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18]
- Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, Controller at Gittings Texas, to John J. Herrera. The letter is a reminder of an unpaid invoice. The letter is dated April 18, 1977.
- [Letter from Barbara Lord Watkins to Margaret Winn - December 16 1986]
- Letter from Barbara Lord Watkins to Margaret Winn expressing regret that members of the Dallas chapter of The Links, Inc. cannot travel to San Antonio for an African-American arts exhibit, which is sponsored, in part, by the San Antonio chapter of Links. She congratulates the San Antonio chapter for its work in bringing the exhibit to Texas.
- [Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]
- Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
- [Anderson Memorial Church on Carlisle Street Dallas]
- Photograph of Anderson Memorial Church, also known as "El Divine Salvador," on Carlisle Street in Dallas, Texas.
- [Boy Playing a Drum]
- Photograph of a child playing a drum attached to his shoulders. He is standing out-of-doors in a grassy area, in front of trees and bushes. An inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Carlos leads the march at Kindergarten."
- [Children in Mexican Costume]
- Portrait of a group of children in Mexican costume at the Mexican Mission in Dallas. There are five girls and three boys posing for the picture. Two of the boys are wearing sombreros, and girls are wearing dresses. One girl is standing on a balcony in front of a window. The following is written at the top of the photograph: "'Montreat Group'" - Mexican Mission Dallas."
- Dallas Mexican Kindergarten "Birthday Gift" Project
- Photograph of members of the Dallas Mexican Kindergarten wearing traditional Mexican in celebration of the "Birthday Gift Project." The children are standing a playground in front of a swingset. Several boys stand on the swings, while the rest of the children stand in front.
- [Dallas Mexican Troop 100]
- Photograph of Boy Scouts in Dallas, Texas posing in front of a stage with a sign hung behind them that says, "Troop 100." They are all wearing Boy Scout neckerchiefs and they are standing in two rows, with the five in front on the floor and five boys in back standing on the stage. A number of chairs are stacked against the wall behind them, as well as a bicycle. A handwritten note on the photograph above the sign says, "Dallas Mexican."
- [Front View of El Buen Pastor]
- Photograph of the front view of El Buen Pastor. The Church features a light-colored wooden frame and steps that lead to a double-doored entrance. The building separates into two distinct ares to the left and right of the main building. Private residences can be seen in the background.
- [The Good Pastor]
- Photograph of the rear view of the residence of a clergy member in Dallas, Texas. The one story small home has two rectangular windows and a backdoor. Another residence is visible to the right. A car is parked outside the front of the home.
- [Letter from Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston]
- Letter from someone at Our Texas Magazine to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Presumably, a copy of a publication was sent to Houston. It asks if Houston knows of a church with a statue of St. Martin. Though it has been signed at the bottom, the name is difficult to read with certainty.
- [Lunchtime at Dallas Mexican Kindergarten]
- Photograph of three students eating lunch at the Dallas Mexican Kindergarten. Gathered around a small, circular table, a boy sits on the left drinking from a mug. The other two children are also holding their mugs. A pitcher and a plate of food sit on the table.
- [Photograph of a Mexican Presbyterian Church]
- Photograph of a Mexican Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. The building is white and in the style of a Spanish mission. The main doorway is arched, and two small, stained glass windows are on either side. A chain-link fence is in front of the church and a cement stairway leads up to the entryway. Reverend E.S. Rodriguez is standing in front of the church.
- [Photograph of a Mexican Presbyterian Church]
- Photograph of a Mexican Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. The church is white and in the style of a Spanish mission. In the doorway is arched, and two small, stained-glass windows are on either side. A chain-link fence is in front of the building and a cement stairway leads to the entryway. Reverend E.S. Rodriguez is standing in front of the church.
- [Photograph of Children Outside El Buen Pastor Church]
- Photograph of a group of small children in front of an outer wall of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. The girls are wearing dresses and the boys are searing pants and shirts. Several boys are also wearing suspenders. A woman dressed in a pink blouse and sunglasses is standing behind the children. A man is standing to the left of the group. The building behind them is white with wood siding. A sign reading "kindergarten" is affixed to the wall.
- [Photograph of El Buen Pastor Church]
- Photograph of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. It is white with wood siding and a gray shingled roof. The building has two sections connected by a covered walkway. A sign with the church's name is affixed to the outer wall of the left section. The right section has a false front, tower, and an arched entryway. To men dressed in suits are standing in front of the main doors.
- [Photograph of El Buen Pastor Church]
- Photograph of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. The structure is white with wood siding and a gray shingle roof. The building is in two sections connected by a covered walkway. The right section has a false front, tower, and arched entryway. Two men dressed in suits are standing in front of the main doors. A field and other buildings are visible in the distant background.
- [Photograph of El Buen Pastor Church]
- Photograph of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. The structure is white with wood siding and a gray shingle roof. The building is in two sections connected by a covered walkway. The right section has a false front, tower, and an arched entryway. Two men dressed in suits are standing next to the main doors.
- [Photograph of El Buen Pastor Church Sign]
- Photograph of a sign for El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. It is in two sections. The top section contains the name of the church and the bottom section contains a list of services. Both sections are white with a brown, wood frame. The sign is affixed to a wall with white wood siding.
- [Photograph of Lee Hazlewood with Smith Hall Residents]
- Photograph of the residents of Smith Hall at Southern Methodist University. The reverse side of the photo has a handwritten list of those men present, including Lee Hazlewood.
- [Photograph of Mision Presbiteriana Kindergarten]
- Photograph of Mision Presbiteriana Kindergarten. The structure is two stories with beige wood siding. The building stands atop a hill, and a concrete stairway leads to the front door. At the bottom of the hill is a stone wall and two pillars. A man dressed in a dark suit stands in front of the main door.
- [Photograph of Reverend G.M. Armendariz]
- Photograph of Reverend G.M. Armendariz standing in the doorway of an unnamed chapel. Rev. Armendariz is wearing a three-piece suit and tie and is holding a hat. The building behind him is made of white stone. The doors are open, and, to the left of the entryway, is a small metal sign affixed to the outer wall.
- [Photograph of Two Men in Front of El Buen Pastor Church]
- Photograph of El Buen Pastor Presbyterian Church. The church is white with wood siding and a gray shingle roof. A sign with the church's name and the services they offer is affixed to the side of the building. Two men are standing in front of the church dressed in suits.
- [Presbyterian Mexican Mission]
- Photograph of the Presbyterian Mexican Mission in Dallas, Texas. The mission is a white building with two windows in front on either side of the entrance and a white wooden fence in front. There is a sign identifying the building above the entrance. A car is parked in front and is partly visible in the bottom left of the photograph. There are other buildings on either side. The following is written on the back: "Dallas 'Springall Mission.'"