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[H.R. 8713, 94th Congress, 1st session - 1975]

Description: H.R. 8713, Report No. 94-506, of the 94th Congress, 1st session introducted by Peter W. Rodino on July 17, 1975 and reported with an amendment on September 24, 1975. "A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes."
Date: July 17, 1975
Creator: United States. Congress. House.

[Affidavit from Abel Cisneros - 1951-07-10]

Description: Statement from Abel Cisneros, President of Wharton County LULAC Council Number 170, notarized by Isabel S. Rivera, dated July 10, 1951. This statement is concerning a discriminatory incident in which three men of Mexican descent were refused service on grounds of their race.
Date: July 10, 1951
Creator: Cisneros, Abel

[Notarized statement from Jesus Chavez, State of Texas vs. Frank Deanda]

Description: Notarized statement of Jesus Chavez sworn before Notary Public Minerva H. Garcia on August 23, possibly 1951. This was a certification that payment was received from Frank DeAnda in full payment of damages to Chavez's truck. Chavez also asks for dismissal of his case against Frank DeAnda.
Date: 1951?
Creator: Chavez, Jesus

[Notarized statement from Jesus Chavez, State of Texas vs. Frank Deanda]

Description: Notarized statement of Jesus Chavez sworn before Notary Public Minerva H. Garcia on August 23, possibly 1951. This was a certification that payment was received from Frank DeAnda in full payment of damages to Chavez's truck. Chavez also asks for dismissal of his case against Frank DeAnda.
Date: 1951?
Creator: Chavez, Jesus

[Agreement regarding petition, Augustine Picaso vs.Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas - 1951-12-03]

Description: Agreement regarding petition of Augustine Picaso versus Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas, dated December 3, 1951. This is the rendering of final agreement following the hearing of the above petition before the Commissioner of Education of the State of Texas, J. W. Edgar. It was agreed that segregation practices in Nixon Independent School District shall cease with regards to children of Latin-American descent.
Date: December 3, 1951
Creator: Edgar, J. W.

[Petition for clemency for Roberto Jimenez sent to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles]

Description: Unsigned, undated copy of petition asking for clemency be granted to Roberto Jimenez of Harlingen, Texas sent to The Honorable Board of Pardons and Paroles in Austin, Texas. Jimenez was convicted on May 13, 1952 and sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary. The petitioners feel the sentence was too severe and give character references to back up their plea.
Date: unknown

[Defendant's Original Answer, J. R. Autolease, Inc. vs. LULAC - 1977]

Description: Legal document regarding the lawsuit, J. R. Autolease, Inc. vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, submitted by John J. Herrera and titled "Defendant's Original Answer." The document is signed by John J. Herrera. The document has not been notarized and has not been signed by Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President.
Date: 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Defendant's Original Answer, unsigned, J. R. Autolease, Inc. vs. LULAC - 1977]

Description: Legal document regarding the lawsuit, J. R. Autolease, Inc. vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, submitted by John J. Herrera and titled "Defendant's Original Answer". The document has not been signed by John J. Herrera. The document has not been notarized and has not been signed by Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President.
Date: 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Legal documents pertaining to American Express vs. LULAC]

Description: Legal documents pertaining to American Express versus League of United Latin American Citizens includes: Certificate from Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, Plaintiff's Original Petition, Client Affidavit, Exhibit A bank statement, Default Judgement.
Date: unknown

[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Description: Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Official Certification of documents, American Express vs. LULAC - January 21, 1977]

Description: Official Certification of documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated January 21, 1977, and signed by Mark White, Secretary of State, State of Texas. The certification indicates documents forwarded to Roberto Ornales as a representative of LULAC which were returned: "moved, not forwardable".
Date: January 21, 1977
Creator: White, Mark, 1940-2017

[Letter from Joseph A. Porto with Affidavit and Motion for Summary Judgement - 1977-03-22]

Description: Letter from Joseph A. Porto, dated March 22, 1977, directed to Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, and Alfred J. Hernandez, Attorney for Defendant. The letter refers to the enclosures, Affidavit in Support of Attorney's Fees and Motion for Summary Judgement, regarding American Express versus League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: March 22, 1977
Creator: Porto, Joseph A.

[Notice of Trial Date with envelope, American Express vs. LULAC - 1980-08-13]

Description: Notice of trial date sets the case of American Express vs. LULAC on the general docket of the 234th Judicial District of Texas on September 22, 1980. The notice is dated August 13, 1980, and lists Smith, Berg & Associates as attorneys for the plaintiff and John J. Herrera as attorney for the defense. The envelope is from Porto, Trueheart & Associates to John J. Herrera and sent via certified mail.
Date: August 13, 1980
Creator: Texas. District Court (234th Judicial District)

[Client Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1976-11-05]

Description: Client Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated November 5, 1976. The affidavit is given and signed by M. L. Diamond in the State and County of New York.
Date: November 5, 1976
Creator: Diamond, M. L.

[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Description: Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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