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- [Advertisement of a baseball game between Prison All Stars and Southern Select]
- Advertisement for a baseball game between the Prison All stars (a team selected from the best players of the Texas Prison system) and Southern Select (All Mexican team of Houston) at the Prison Stadium in Huntsville, Texas on Sunday, August 9, 1942. Entertainment by Prison Military Band. The game starts at 2:00 p.m. General admission is 25 cents (federal tax included). At head of poster, "Double-Header".
- [Affidavit of Support from Manuel Urbina]
- Affidavit submitted by Manuel Urbina, and witnessed by Alfonso Pena, in Webb County, Texas. The affidavit states that Urbina is able to support his wife, Irene Salce de Urbina, and their children, and he would like them to live with him in the United States, as they are currently residing in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- [Agenda of Meeting of Committees for LULAC National Convention]
- Agenda of the meeting of committees planning the LULAC National Convention to be held in Houston, Texas. There are ten agenda items and five committees handling different aspects of the convention planning.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting, September 14-15, 1957]
- Agenda for the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting from September 14-15, 1957, at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel in Houston, Texas.
- [Agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville, October 1, 1981]
- Document detailing the terms of a loan agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville. Hetrick will pay the Darville $1,600 over a period of 16 months, with no interest.
- American Legion Post 472 Color Guard & Drill Team Roster
- Roster for the color guard and drill team for the American Legion Post #472.
- [Application for War Ration Book by Frank Latlip]
- War Ration Book Application card completed by Frank Latlip, Senior. It was mailed from El Paso, Texas on May 29, 1943. It is stamped: "No. 888908 CW"
- Aurelio "Leo" Reynosa: "A tribute to great achievement"
- Flyer from Leo's Mexican Restaurant detailing the biography of founder Aurelio "Leo" Reynosa, who fought with revolutionary Pancho Villa as a young man. Reynosa later came to Houston, Texas and opened his diner in 1942. The image on the front is of Reynosa (on left) and a compatriot, both in military costume. The photograph was taken in 1914, when Reynosa was 14 or 15 years old.
- [Balance sheet for 1966 LULAC Convention]
- Account balance sheet for the planning of the 1966 LULAC National Convention in Houston, Texas.
- [Big Bonus saving stamps]
- Four big bonus saving stamps from the Big Bonus Stamp Company.
- [Biographical dates of Manuel Urbina]
- Short document detailing the biographical dates of Manuel Urbina, including his birth and marriage dates and the number of years he served as a minister in various cities.
- [Biographical sketch of Manuel Urbina]
- Biographical sketch of Manuel Urbina released by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, Division of Communication, September, 1966. The document includes brief biographical details, education, and experience.
- [Bishop C.E. Bryne visits Our Lady of Guadalupe School]
- Photograph of Bishop C.E. Brine of Galveston, Texas visiting Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Houston, Texas.
- [Boys basketball team, Holding Institute, San Antonio, Texas]
- Photograph of the Boys Basketball Team at the Holding Institute, San Antonio, Texas. Team for the years 1923-24. In the center, a player is holding a ball marked 1924. First row, left to right: Captain Ralph W. Emerson ; Lafitto Jesus Kawas ; Manuel Garcia ; Corrado Alvarado ; Hidalgo Ramos. Second row, left to right: Eloi Leal ; Roberto Goreno ; Solomon Masso ; Alfredo Barrero ; Fidelio Guerero.
- Breve Reseña Biografica del Extinto Rev. Manuel Urbina, 1899-1967
- Report on the life and legacy of Reverend Manuel Urbina who passed away on August 14, 1967. The report is written by Urbina's widow, Irene Salce de Urbina.
- Burnham Executive van (with or without power tailgates)
- Design of a 22 foot executive van featuring: With and without 4000 lb power tailgates ; Tire size - 900 x 20 ; Aero-Logistic tie-offs in walls and floors ; nylon strapping - 3500 lb test; cubic capacity - 1300 cu. ft. All the drawings have indicated the exact measurements in height, length and width.
- [Card with message for ration book holders]
- Document containing a message to ration book holders, with explanation about the legal prices of food items. Contains a "simple pledge-- I will accept no rationed foods without giving ration stamps. I will never pay more than legal prices."
- [Cargo train going through the plains]
- Photograph of a cargo train going through the plains.
- [Carlos Antonio Rios at market]
- Photograph of Carlos Antonio Rios at a small market. Rios is wearing a brown polo and jeans, with a camera hanging from his neck and a camera case slung on his right shoulder. Behind Rios, a market stall titled "J & A Electronics" displays several stereos systems. Many people can be seen wandering through the market.
- Carr will speak to LULACs
- Newspaper clipping stating that State Attorney General Waggoner Carr will speak at the 1966 LULAC convention.
- [Christmas card sent by Esther - 1932]
- Christmas card sent by Esther from Houston dated Christmas Eve, 1932. The printed text of the card reads: "To wish you all happiness / at Christmas and throughout / the coming year."
- [Clipping of Win Post Tourney openers]
- Section of the Houston Post covering the Post Tourney. Includes Post Tourney Calendar and Tournament Box Scores, and names of the teams and their performance. Also includes an article by Frank Morris, "Mexicans Field Sensationally behind Beltran."
- [Clipping photograph of the Southern Select]
- Newspaper clipping from the Houston Post of a group photograph of the Southern Select club players. Front row, left to right: Pedro Zammarron ; Jake York ; Johnny Salinas ; L. Garcia ; Fred Peche ; Hilbert Mora ; Raymond Perez ; Ike Camargo. Back row, from left to right: Ramon Sustiata ; Ramon Luna ; Wesley Tofolla ; Alfonso Molina ; Tommy Garcia ; Duri Vidal ; Herman Castillo ; Mike Zepeda ; Lupe Munoz ; Joe Beltran.
- [Club Azteca at the Houston Ship Channel]
- Photograph of the members of Club Azteca at the Houston Ship Channel. Club Azteca was an athletic club that played both soccer and football. Top row, left to right: Manuel Rodriguez ; Benny Lee ; Doroteo Vasquez ; Jose Parrea ; Felipe Davillos ; Jose Villaseñor ; Victor Linon ; Augustine Castillo. Bottom row, left to right: Frank Parillas ; Augustine Vazquez ; Peto Arrispo ; Vincente Castillo ; Juan Reyes ; Aron Villanueva ; Moses Velasquez.
- [Contact sheet of Site of Orcoquisac and La Placita Market]
- Contact sheet of images on a roll of film shot of Site of Orcoquisaz and La Placita Market in Houston, Texas, identified on the back with handwritten notes. The first row of images are of a grassy area edged by trees; the second and third rows of images include grassy areas, water and a lake, surrounded by trees. The fourth row includes images of water edged by trees, and two of men (identified as Kevin Ladd and Harry) standing in grassy areas; one of the men is holding an object and gesturing to his left. The fifth row includes two images of water surrounded by trees; the third image includes a building with a sign that says "La Placita Farmer's Market" with additional advertisements in English and Spanish, and a man is walking on the sidewalk next to the business. The final three images include storefronts of businesses that have signs in Spanish.
- [Contract for Statuary for Audelia Gabino's grave, 1929]
- Contract for a monument for Francisco (Frank) Gabino's mother, Audelia, who died on December 29, 1928. Houston Monument Company was contracted to build a granite statue and base for $420.
- Convention Booklet Report, June 1, 1966
- Report on the advertisements in the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens Convention Booklet. The first column is the page number, the second column the advertiser, and the third column is the price paid for the advertisement.
- [Coronation of Mexico Bello Queen]
- Photograph of coronation ceremony of Mexico Bello Queen. Men, left to right: Dr. Luis Vensor ; Mario Lozano ; Jose Valdez ; Fernando Salas ; Mexican Consul Barrera ; Jose Buentello ; E.J. Garcia ; Dr. Angel Leyva ; Armando Morton ; Fernando Sepulveda. Women, left to right: Juanita Gutierrez ; Dolores Gutierrez ; Carmen Euerte ; Cynthia Garcia ; Queen Bertha Macias ; Miss Brett ; Elvira Luna ; Mimi Ypina ; Eloise Gonzalez.
- [Court document suggesting means to curb juvenile delinquency]
- Written recommendation to the Harris County grand jury regarding measures to curb juvenile delinquency. Dated July 7, 1944 and submitted by John J. Ruiz, D.A. Fraser, John J. Herrera and Philip J. Montalbo.
- [Detail of the mural, The Rebirth of Our Nationality]
- Photograph detail of Leo Tanguma's "The Rebirth of Our Nationality", a mural spanning a building on Canal Street in Houston, Texas. The brightly colored mural depicts multiple figures reaching toward each other. At the top of the mural: "To become aware of our history is to become aware of our singularity." The work was completed in 1973 during the Chicano mural movement.
- [Divorce/custody paper for Mario Medellin and Guadalupe Fernandez]
- Divorce paper for Mario Medellin and Guadalupe Fernandez. They lived together for five years as common law husband and wife. This is also a custody paper stating that Mario Medellin will take custody of their three-year old daughter, Veronica Medellin. It is undated.
- [Document No. X by Manuel Urbina, October 7, 1947]
- Report, titled Document No. X, on the community in Angleton, Texas, and efforts to convert Hispanic Americans.
- Farm Security
- Photograph of workers lined up outside Dillon & Dexter Pecan Factory, in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book Four]
- War Ration Book Four that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. Felicitas Latlip's address is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book One]
- War Ration Book One that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. Felicitas Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book Three]
- War Ration Book Three that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. Felicitas Latlip's address is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [Felicitas Latlip's War Ration Book Two]
- War Ration Book Two that belonged to Felicitas Latlip. John Felicitas's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [First Communion class at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]
- Photograph of the students of the First Communion class of the Guadalupe Church on May 15, 1949. All the children are dressed in white.
- [Follow-up court document suggesting means to curb juvenile delinquency]
- Written recommendation to the Harris County grand jury regarding measures to curb juvenile delinquency. This is a follow up to the written recommendation dated July 7, 1944.
- [Form letter from Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-15]
- Form letter to different companies regarding the 37th National LULAC convention from June 23-26, 1966 at the Rice Hotel in Houston. The national convention co-chairman, Toby P. Hernandez, asks if they would like to provide pencils, scratch pads, book matches, etc., with their company name monogrammed. Also, Hernandez asks the companies if they would they like to put an advertisement in the convention booklet.
- [Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book Four]
- War Ration Book Four that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip, Sr's address is recorded. The booklet contains no ration stamps.
- [Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book One]
- War Ration Book One that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains 2 unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book Three]
- No Description Available.
- [Frank Latlip, Senior's War Ration Book Two]
- War Ration Book Two that belonged to Frank Latlip, Sr. Frank Latlip's address and physical description is recorded. The booklet contains many unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- [Girls basketball team, Holding Institute, San Antonio, Texas]
- Photograph of the girls basketball team, San Antonio Texas. In the center, a player is holding a basketball marked, "HH 24". Back row, from left to right: Juana Gomez ; Mary Dobbs ; Myrtie Jones, Captain ; Eula Hill ; Mary Nixon. Middle row, from left to right: Anita Alarcon ; Wilson ; Carmen Rodriguez ; Francisco Perez ; Ema Trevino. Front row, from left to right: Consuelo de Leon ; Noemi Cavazos ; Celia Osuna.
- Good Neighbor Teen-age Basketball League All Stars
- Clipping from the magazine El Puerto Volume 1, Number 2, Houston, Texas, Oct. 1959. Contains a colored picture of the "Good Neighbor Teen-age Basketball League" before their final game of the season with the "Medias Negras" from Piedras Negras, Coah, Mexico. The league played at Piedras Negras Labor Day.
- [Graduation photograph of Primitivo L. Niño]
- Photograph of Primitivo L. Niño in his graduation cap and gown. Mr. Niño was a graduate of Rice Institute in 1928.
- [Group of children in Guadalupe Church yard]
- Photograph of a group of children who were instructed by the catechists for their first communion.
- [Group outside of Lone Star Bag and Bagging Company]
- Photograph of a group of workers outside of the Long Star Bag & Bagging Company.
- [Group portrait on porch of Rusk Settlement]
- Photograph of a group of twenty-eight men, women and children on the porch of Rusk Settlement. A sign above the group reads: "Rusk Settlement. 301 Gable Street. A Community Chest Agency. Visitors Welcome."