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[Graduation Exercises for John Foster Dulles High School, May 31, 1977]

Description: 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.
Date: May 31, 1977
Creator: John Foster Dulles High School (Sugar Land, Tex.)

History of LULAC : founded February 17, 1929

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[IMAGE de Tejas banquet program - 1977-12-17]

Description: 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.
Date: December 17, 1977
Creator: IMAGE de Tejas

Join America's March to Better Citizenship

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977]

Description: 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.
Date: 1977-04-15/1977-04-17
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

Leland Olds: The Record vs. The Propaganda

Description: 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.
Date: 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

[LULAC 43rd Annual National Convention Booklet - 1972]

Description: 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.
Date: 1972
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[LULAC National Executive Board Meeting program, October 7-8, 1977]

Description: 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.
Date: 1977-10-07/1977-10-08
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[Minutes of a state convention of Latin American leaders]

Description: 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.
Date: July 29, 1951

[Notice of change of name of a law firm, Prappas, Moncure, Harris & Termini, June 1, 1977]

Description: 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.
Date: June 1, 1977
Creator: Prappas, Moncure, Harris & Termini

[Pamphlet for League of United Latin American Citizens, National Enterprise Development, Incorporated]

Description: 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.
Date: 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[Pamphlet of Corrections for Yearbook]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown

[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hispanic-American Corporation

[PASO endorsement convention booklet - 1968-03-15]

Description: 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.
Date: March 15, 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO)

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

Description: 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 D… more
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter

Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971

Description: 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.
Date: April 21, 1971
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter

[Program for a tribute and benefit in honor of John J. Herrera - 1986-10-09]

Description: 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.
Date: October 9, 1986

[Program for La Mujer de la Capital event]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
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