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[Memorandum from Lupe Aguirre to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-07]
Memorandum from Lupe Aguirre, Chairperson of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #11041 - Organizing Committee for October Board meeting, directed to "All National Executive Board Members." The memo is dated September 7, 1979, and the subject is "Preliminary Information on upcoming National Executive Board Meeting."
[Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Industry Circular, Number 79-10, August 7, 1979]
Industry circular signed by Director G. R. Dickerson for all federal firearms licensees that clarifies "straw man transactions" in relation to the purchase of firearms purchases (those which are conducted by a third party besides the seller and the buyer). Document is printed on Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms letterhead. A copy of the envelope shows it had been sent to Esther Imports, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
[Envelope from Ray A. Gano to John J. Herrera - 1979-06-07]
Envelope postmarked June 7, 1979, addressed to John J. Herrera on printed stationary of the League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead from Ray A. Gano, LULAC National Vice President.
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to John J. Rhodes - 1979-06-07]
Letter from Ray A. Gano to Congressman John J. Rhodes, dated June 7, 1979, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter states Gano has heard of Rhodes' plans to retire and urges him to reconsider stating that "the Hispanic's want you to stay".
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]
Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Elisa de la Vara. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without de la Vara's input as she has not responded to the request for information.
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]
Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Pete Villa. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Villa has not responded to the request for information.
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]
Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Fidel Davila. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Davila has not responded to the request for information.
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]
Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray . Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Fred Ochoa. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Ochoa has not responded to the request for information.
[Mailgram to Manuel Gonzales from Ray A. Gano and letter from Joseph R. Benites to Ray A. Gano - 1976-12-07]
Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Joseph R. Benites. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without input from Benites as he has not responded to the request for information. The letter from Joseph R. Benites to Ray A. Gano indicates that Benites has no information to give for the audit.
[Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-05-07]
Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President. The letter, dated May 7, 1976, reports receipt of "the Summons and Complaint in connections with the Banco Internacional case."
[Money orders from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-07]
Copies of two money orders from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens. One for $51.00 and one for $10.00.
[Money orders from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-07]
Copies of two money orders from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens. One for $51.00 and one for $10.00.
[1929 Club Members of Fox Hunt Hollies]
Color photograph of the 1929 Club Members of the Fox Hunt Hollies, a musical performance group, singing at the Texas Folklife Festival in September of 1975. Three women and two men are wearing historical dress from the 1920's, including flapper dresses, beaded headbands, and polka-dotted bow ties. Each member of the group is playing a ukulele.
[1929 Club Members of Fox Hunt Hollies at the Texas Folklife Festival]
Color photograph of the 1929 Club Members of the Fox Hunt Hollies, a musical performance group, singing at the Texas Folklife Festival in September of 1975. Three women and two men are wearing historical dress from the 1920's, including flapper dresses, beaded headbands, and polka-dotted bow ties. Each member of the group is playing a ukulele.
[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07]
Letter dated April 7, 1975, from Larry W. Hayes, President of Sons of the Republic, San Jacinto Chapter, printed on organizational letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family "to attend the celebration commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto" and includes the details of the events.
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-09]
Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated January 7, 1971 and mailed from Puebla, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. The letter states that Douglas M. Herrera has been relieved of his position at the County Clerk's Office. He explains that he has returned to school to take education courses in the hopes of qualifying to teach.
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-03-07]
Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated March 7, 1971, which details Douglas's recent readings, an Alpha Brain Waves course, his plans to watch the Fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, as well as his potential plans for school and work.
[Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-06-07]
Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 7, 1977, signed by Herrera and notarized by Jackie Magura. The deposition serves to file charges against Joe Velez.
[Payee endorsement signature of John J. Herrera on two money orders]
Copy of the payee endorsement signature of John J. Herrera on two money orders payable to the order of Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens.
Speech to Municipal LULAC Council # 696
Speech by John J. Herrera given to Municipal LULAC Council # 696, on September 7, 1976, welcoming this new council to the League of United Latin American Citizens. Hererra, as the recently appointed National Legal Adviser of LULAC, speaks of the current crisis in LULAC in the form of law suits against LULAC and the pressing matter of an illegal alien problem in this country and in Texas.
300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan
Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1979-08-07]
League of United Latin American Citizens envelope is addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked August 7, 1979.
[LULAC National Executive Board Meeting program, October 7-8, 1977]
Program for the League of United Latin American Citizens National Executive Board Meeting held in Arlington, VA, on October 7 and 8, 1977. The program details the seminar schedule and special events.
[Memorandum from LULAC National Office to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-07]
Memorandum from League of United Latin American Citizens National Office directed to "All National Executive Board Members" regarding new council applications in Texas. The memo is dated September 7, 1979.
[Workshop Schedule at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - October 7-9, 1976]
List of workshops offered at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. on October 7-9, 1976.
[Status Report: Arts Committee - February 1976]
Report for the Arts Committee of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. for February 7, 1976. The committee is trying to contact recent winners of chapter scholarships to determine whether they need additional financial aid.
[Deposition of Eduardo Morga - 1976-07-07]
Deposition given by Eduardo Morga, LULAC National President - Far West Region, dated July 7, 1976, and notarized by Linda C. Hebenstreit. The deposition explains Morga's intentions to file charges of misconduct and mismanagement against Jose Benites and Fidel Davila.
[Deposition of Eduardo Morga - 1976-07-07]
Sworn deposition of Eduardo Morga, dated July 7, 1976, and notarized by Linda C. Hebenstreit. In the deposition, Morga indicates his intention of filing charges against Joe Benites and his reasoning for doing so.
[Memorandum from Eduardo Morga to LULAC National Executive Board - 1977-09-07]
Memorandum from Eduardo Morga directed to League of United Latin American Citizens National Executive Board and dated September 7, 1977. The subject of the memorandum is "Upcoming National Executive Board Meeting-Washington D.C." and includes a tentative agenda for the meeting.
[Articles of Impeachment against Joe Velez - June 7, 1977]
Articles of Impeachment against Joe Velez, California State Director of LULAC on June 7, 1977, citing dereliction of duty and misappropriation of funds. Supporting documentation is attached and includes phone records, newspaper articles, collection notices and invoices.
[Alfred M. Soderstrom Dressed as Viking]
Photograph of Alfred M. Soderstrom at the 1975 Texas Folklife Festival. Dressed as a Viking, he prepares bif-bostok at the Swedish booth. His tunic is green, his tights are red, and he is wearing a viking helmet. Large brown bags are stacked on the right.
[Band Performing at Festival]
Photograph of Dallas Roy, guitarist with the Jackie Callier and Rambling Aces Band, playing in the Cajun Country section at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. He is standing in front of a microphone and appears to be singing while playing the guitar. Other musicians are in the back playing the accordion and the guitar. There are several speakers set up around the band. The musicians in the band are all wearing red and white tops with white vests and caps. Festival participants are visible in the background.
[Band Performing Music]
Photograph of the Opa Band of the New Braunfels Wurst Association performing music at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. Accordionist, Ed Kadlecek, is standing and playing the accordion in front of a microphone. The other band members are playing a variety of instruments, including the trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, accordion, and drums.
[Beekeeping Exhibit]
Photograph of Albert Youngblood, beekeeper from Pearsall, in the South Texas Honey Growers Exhibit at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. He is holding a wire mesh frame and is scraping off what appears to be beeswax caps over a large metal drum.
[Booth Selling Cajun Souvenirs]
Photograph of a booth selling Cajun souvenirs at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. W.T. Oliver (right), co-chairman of Cajun Country, is standing in front of the booth, shaking hands with a festival participant. Several participants are behind the booth, selling crawfish pins for $1.75 and Cajun t-shirts for $2.50.
[Boys in Corn Crib]
Photograph of two young boys in the corn crib in the "Corn Shuckin'" area at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. The young boys are kneeling on the ground which is covered in corn husks. A cardboard box is on the ground in front of them, and one boy appears to be taking out an ear of corn from the box.
[Child Sitting on an Ox]
Photograph of a young festival participant siting on one of the oxen used to pull log wagons at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. Holding on to the ox is J.W. Broom, representative of Woodville Dog Wood Festival. Pennant flags are stretched above them and festival booths are visible in the background.
[Children's Toyland and Barnyard]
Photograph of the Children's Toyland and Barnyard at the 1975 Texas Folklife Festival. There is a large wooden tent-like structure through which a young girl is running. Hay covers the ground. Several other children are playing in the area. A man is standing in the foreground looking at the children.
[Couple Dancing to Music]
Photograph of Jim Braud and his partner dancing in the Cajun Country section at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. The couple is dancing on the designated dance floor; they are both wearing similar white vests and dark slacks. Other festival participants are visible in the background.
[Cowboys Giving Out Free Cowboy Kisses]
Photograph of chuck wagon cook, Tom Perini, leaning over a counter to give a festival participant a free cowboy kiss at the food booth in Cattle Drive Corral during the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. The gentleman is wearing a denim shirt, cowboy hat, and leather chaps. The woman is wearing a light floral blouse and dark pants. Other festival participants are visible in the background.
[Festival Participants Drying Off]
Photograph of chuck wagon cooks drying off in their food booth following a rain shower from Hurricane Delia at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. Tom Perini is on the left and Robert Williams is on the right. The gentlemen, wearing denim shirts, cowboy hats, and leather chaps, are standing with their arms around each other. A green tarp covers the food booth.
[Festival Participants Falling in the Mud]
Photograph of festival participants following a rain shower from Hurricane Delia on opening day of the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. Several people, including chuck wagon cooks, Tom Perini (left) and Robert Williams, are falling into the puddles and mud, causing water to splash up. Festival booths are visible around them.
[Festival Participants Walking Through the Mud]
Photograph of festival participants following a rain shower from Hurricane Delia at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. The people are holding on to each other as they walk, through the puddles and mud, back to their booth in Cattle Drive Corral. Tom Perini is pictured in the center. The gentlemen are wearing denim shirts and leather chaps, while the women are wearing colorful shirts and slacks.
[German Folk Dancers Performing]
Photograph of the Cameron German Folk Dancers performing at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. The dancers are partnered off and are clasping hands. The men are wearing lederhosen and the women are wearing red and yellow skirts. They are performing on a parking lot as festival participants watch.
[High School Band Performing]
Photograph of the New Braunfels High School German Polka Band, directed by Joe Rogers, performing music at the second annual Texas Folklife Festival. The band is performing on the back of a flatbed trailer. The band members are playing a variety of instruments, including the saxophone, clarinet, and drums. The have music stands and microphones in front of them; festival participants are visible all around.
[Irene Stephan at the Texas Folklife Festival]
Color photograph of Irene Stephan from McAllen, Texas, demonstrating classical Japanese dance at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the girl is wearing a traditional kimono with a red and white checkered belt. A crowd of people are watching the dance around the square of concrete.
[Irene Stephan Performing Japanese Dance ]
Photograph of Irene Stephan at the 1975 Texas Folklife Festival. She is demonstrating a classical Japanese dance while wearing a white kimono with pale pink and yellow flowers on it. Her hair is pulled back and has flowers in it. She is outside on a low wooden stage. People are visible in the background. Irene Stephan is from McAllen, Texas.
[Irene Stephan Performing Japanese Dance]
Photograph of Irene Stephan at the 1975 Texas Folklife Festival. She is demonstrating a classical Japanese dance while wearing a white kimono with pale pink and yellow flowers on it. Her hair is pulled back and has flowers in it. She is outside on a low wooden stage. People are visible in the background. Irene Stephan is from McAllen, Texas.
[Irene Stephan Performing Japanese Dance]
Photograph of Irene Stephan at the 1975 Texas Folklife Festival. She is demonstrating a classical Japanese dance while wearing a white kimono with pale pink and yellow flowers on it. She is also wearing a mask and holding a fan and knife. Her hair is pulled back and has flowers in it. She is outside on a low wooden stage. People are visible in the background. Irene Stephan is from McAllen, Texas.
[Laredo Bayanihan Dancers Performing the Binasuan Dance]
Photograph of the Laredo Bayanihan Dancers, from St. Augustin School, at the 1975 Texas Folklife Festival. The dancers are all male and are performing the Binasuan (or glass) dance on an outdoor stage. The dancers are dressed in white long-sleeved shirts, colored pants, and multicolored scarves. They are barefoot and balancing glasses on their heads in various positions. Spectators are visible in the background.
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