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48th Year History of LULAC
"48th Year History of LULAC" pamphlet printed in 1977. Contains the history of The League of United Latin American Citizens plus photos of groups and buildings.
"Beware of the Hypocrites..."
Campaign brochure documenting Congressman Bob Casey's congressional voting record on civil rights issues. The pamphlet equates Casey and Barry Goldwater.
[Brochure for Governor John B. Connally's Re-election Campaign]
Campaign literature for Governor John B. Connally's re-election, listing his accomplishments from his previous term and quotes from newspapers about his administration. There are black-and-white photos of Connally with his family as well as him waving from the back of a convertible.
[Campaign brochure for Romeo Vera for Texas State Director of LULAC - 1966]
Campaign brochure for Romeo Vera for Texas State Director of the League of United Latin American Citizens, 1966. It includes biographical information, a summary of his qualifications, and his running platform.
[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.
[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962]
The Connally Newsletter issue number 16 lists a number of campaign news updates, requests for support, and talking points against the opposing Republican Party in general and Jack Cox in particular.
[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]
Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
Continuemos Adelante Viva Johnson y Humphrey
Campaign pamphlet for the United States Democratic Presidential candidates for 1964. The cover of the pamphlet features pictures of President Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey and President John F. Kennedy.
[Council Application for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund - 1977]
Council application for the 1977 LULAC National Scholarship Fund for Americans of Spanish Origin. The application contains scholarship guidelines, forms, and procedures.
For the USA vote Democratic Nov. 3
Campaign pamphlet for the United States Democratic Presidential candidates for 1964. The cover of the pamphlet features pictures of President Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.
[Graduation Exercises for John Foster Dulles High School, May 31, 1977]
Graduation program for Dulles High School's Class of 1977 commencement held at Kempner Stadium in Sugar Land, TX, including the schedule, administrators, and list of graduates. Among the graduates is a Lisa Anne Herrera.
History of LULAC : founded February 17, 1929
Booklet, "History of LULAC : founded February 17, 1929." Includes photos of former League of United Latin American Citizens Presidents and photos of groups of buildings dated 1929.
[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance program - 1977-11-12]
IMAGE de Houston first annual civil rights scholarship dance program, held at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom on November 12, 1977. Includes a schedule of the event and lists of dignitaries and sponsors.
[IMAGE de Tejas banquet program - 1977-12-17]
IMAGE de Tejas: A National Organization Concerned with Government Employment for Hispanics banquet program, dated Saturday, December 17, 1977. Installation banquet honoring charter officers and members of Brownsville and McAllen chapters, held at the Hilton Inn Ballroom at McAllen, Texas with Attorney General John L. Hill as the keynote speaker.
Join America's March to Better Citizenship
LULAC Brochure titled, "Join America's March to Better Citizenship," describes the mission of League of United Latin American Citizens and the benefits of membership.
[League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977]
League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program held at Ramada Inn in Houston, Texas, on April 15 - 17, 1977. The cover of the program has a color illustration of the LULAC shield. Printed on the inside cover are "Aims and Purposes," "LULAC Milestones," and "LULAC Code." The program includes letters from District Eight Council Members, meeting agenda, advertisements, and photos of LULAC events.
Leland Olds: The Record vs. The Propaganda
Text of a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in the U.S. Senate, outlining reasons why Leland Olds should not be granted a nomination to the Federal Power Commission.
[LULAC 43rd Annual National Convention Booklet - 1972]
Booklet for the League of United Latin American Citizens 43rd Annual National Convention in Beaumont, Texas June 29-July 2, 1972. The convention is hosted by LULAC Council 394. Includes welcome letter by Pete V. Villa, National President, and welcome letter by Ricardo Ramirez, Convention Chairman. Also includes numerous pages of advertisements.
[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.
[LULAC re-training program information sheet]
LULAC re-training program information sheet containing the program courses and goals.
[Minutes of a state convention of Latin American leaders]
Minutes of the state convention of Latin American leaders creating a Texas pro human relations fund. Included in the minutes is: a listing of the State Executive Committee; a proclamation by Judge J. T. Canales, Temporary State Chairman; the minutes of the meeting held on July 29, 1951; an an address delivered by the Honorable Gus C. Garcia.
[Notice of change of name of a law firm, Prappas, Moncure, Harris & Termini, June 1, 1977]
Notice announcing a change in the partners and therefore firm name from Prappas, Caldwell & Moncure to Prappas, Moncure, Harris & Termini. The members of the law firm are listed as: Dempsey J. Prappas, John L. Moncure, Brantly Harris, James T. Termini, Jack E. Eidman, Jr., Sweeney J. Doehring, Jr., Terrance P. Baggott, B. Edward Williamson, Thomas D. Solomon, and Michael R. Carr.
[Pamphlet for Coram Nobis and Similar Post-Conviction Remedies]
Pamphlet advertising Deputy Clerk Eli Frank's text on Coram Nobis in the context of modern law, with optional 1960 supplement available.
[Pamphlet for League of United Latin American Citizens, National Enterprise Development, Incorporated]
Pamphlet for League of United Latin American Citizens, National Enterprise Development Incorporated (NED), dated 1977. NED "was formed to assist minority businesspersons, especially those of Hispanic origin, who wish to establish a business or who already own businesses but need assistance." Pamphlet includes a brief history of LULAC and lists the Board of Directors and staff of the NED. Pamphlet includes a handwritten telephone number on the cover.
[Pamphlet for LULAC National Scholarship Fund for Americans of Spanish Origin - 1977]
Pamphlet for the 1977 LULAC National Scholarship Fund for Americans of Spanish Origin. The pamphlet contains scholarship participation information.
[Pamphlet for Senator William A. Blakley: "On the GO for Texas"]
Promotional brochure for Senator William "Bill" Blakley with a short biography, editorial endorsements, and list of accomplishments as a Congressman.
[Pamphlet of Corrections for Yearbook]
Pamphlet of Corrections for an unknown Yearbook. This yearbook is likely for a lineage organization as all member additions include the name of their ancestor in the list. Douglas M. Herrera's name was moved from the Senior Member's List to the Junior Member's List.
[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation]
Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation. Contents: How Hispanic American operates -- Corporate structure -- Biographical data of Personnel -- Listing of Business, Civic and Professional, Governmental, Educational, Social Welfare agencies and Foundations.
[PASO endorsement convention booklet - 1968-03-15]
PASO endorsement convention booklet. The convention was held March 15-16, 1962, at the Continental Hotel in Houston, Texas. The cover features a photo of John F. Kennedy and a quote from his inauguration speech, and the interior pages include congratulatory ads from various senators and other political representatives. Booklet also includes an introduction by State PASO Chairman, Roy Elizondo, and a program schedule.
[Prayer card from the Hilton Hotel]
Prayer card distributed by Hilton Hotels with a prayer titled "America on Its Knees."
Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969
Booklet from the Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry organized by The San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee on Monday, April 21, 1969. Interior of the booklet details the itinerary of the program as well as the song and pledges which will be used. The back cover lists the members of San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971
Program for the commemoration of the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto held at San Jacinto Battleground Park on April 21, 1971, and hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of Texas. The inside of the program lists the days speeches and events as well as the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas." The back of the programs lists the officers of the hosting organizations.
[Program for a tribute and benefit in honor of John J. Herrera - 1986-10-09]
A program of a tribute and benefit honoring John J. Herrera held at Gabriel's on October 9, 1986. The front cover of the program has a photograph of John J. Herrera and the title, "Tribute al lic. John J. Herrera for a lifetime in defense of civil rights." The interior of the program lists the information for the event including planned entertainment, refreshments, and reservations.
[Program for La Mujer de la Capital event]
Program for LULAC La Mujer de la Capital event, "La Representante Barbara Jordan," held circa 1977. Program includes several prominent speakers including Mayor Fred Hofheinz, Ben T. Reyes, and honoree Congresswomen Barbara Jordan. Program also includes the LULAC Code and Aims and Purposes.
[Program for League of United Latin American Citizens Banquet Honoring President General George I. Sánchez]
A program for the LULAC banquet honoring President General George I. Sánchez and Licenciado Manuel C. Gonzales on Sunday, January 18, 1942 at the Texas State Hotel Mezzanine in Houston, Texas. The program includes a menu of the dinner and a list of the speeches and speakers. John J. Herrera gave a speech, "The Problems of the Latin American in Houston Territory."
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]
Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]
Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
[Program for San Jacinto Day - 1955-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1955. The front of the program details the day's event by time, and the reverse of the program has the lyrics to the song "Texas, Our Texas."
[Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration - 1960-04]
Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration held on April 20-21, 1960. The cover of the program has an aerial image of San Jacinto State Park with the title and dates printed to the left. Pages two and three of the program list the program events by date and time as well as the committee chairmen and pageant judges. Pages four and five list the princesses, their flag, and the group they represent. Page six of the program lists the escorts for the princesses. Page seven lists: San Jacinto State Park Commission, San Jacinto Museum of History Association, Color Guard, Parade Marshall, and Parade Participants. The back cover of the program has an illustration of the six flags over Texas and the statue of Sam Houston on horseback.
[Program for Texas Inaugural Festivities, January 26, 1965]
Program of events for the Governor's inauguration, starting with a ticket-only Victory Dinner on January 25 and followed by the actual inauguration and inaugural reception on the following day.
[Program for the 14th Anniversary Dinner for LULAC Council 402 - 1978-12-01]
Program for the 14th Anniversary Dinner for LULAC Council 402. The event was held December 1, 1978 at the Holiday Inn Gulf Freeway at Wayside in Houston, Texas. The program includes the LULAC Code and the Official Prayer of LULAC. It also includes a brief history of Council 402, a list of current officers, and its membership.
[Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet - 1967-06-09]
Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet. The Banquet was held on June 9, 1967 at the Laredo Civic Center. The program includes a list of the incoming administration as well as the outgoing administration for Laredo LULAC Council No. 12. The main speaker was John Connally, Governor of Texas. Includes Governor Connally’s signature and an inscriptions to John Herrera.
[Program for the Mexican American Student Bar Association Spring Testimonial dinner]
Program for the Spring Testimonial dinner held by the Mexican American Student Bar Assoc. (MASBA) The evening program begin with a cocktail hour at 6:30 and features speeches by Ruben Bonilla, Ruben Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Garcia, Pedro, "Pete" Dias, Sylvia Garcia, and an awards presentation. The program contains a list of all active MASBA members and biographies for each of the presenters as well as biographies of Andres D. Sarabia and John J. Herrera.
[Program for the Reception and Appreciation Dinner of Roberto Ornelas, National President of LULAC]
Program for the reception and appreciation dinner honoring Roberto Ornelas, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The appreciation dinner was held on October 1, 1967 at 4:00 pm at the Royal Manor in Beaumont, Texas. The program includes the LULAC Code and all committee members for the event. John J. Herrera spoke at the dinner as did other past LULAC National Presidents and two Congressmen.
[Program for the Testimonial Dinner for Judge Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr.]
Program for the Testimonial Dinner for Judge Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr. at the Shamrock-Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Houston, Texas on January 23, 1975.
Programa Oficial de las Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas - Septiembre, 1969
Program for the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas convention held in Houston, Texas, on September 15, 1969. Program titled: "Vivimos bajo el signo de su lucha." Contains schedule and advertisements.
Re-elija a Price Daniel Gobernador de Texas Liderato Comprobado
Campaign pamphlet for the Governor Price Daniel's re-election campaign. The cover of the pamphlet features a picture of Price Daniel, and on inner pages are quotes from leaders in the Latino American community praising Governor Daniel and his efforts to help Latino Americans.
[San Jacinto Day Program]
San Jacinto Day Program listing events and speeches as well as officers of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, and Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter. John J. Herrera is listed as in charge of "laying of wreath honoring Mexican patriots."
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1954-04-21]
Program from San Jacinto Day hosted by the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the Republic of Texas on April 21, 1954. The program has a black and white illustration of the San Jacinto monument and lists the speakers and events of the day.
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
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