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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.
Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas
Abstract of title to part of block 4 of the "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, including the General Warranty Deeds, Assignment of V/T & D/T, Agreement, Right-of-Way Deed, Quit-Claim Deed, Release of Interest, Release of V/T, Release of V/L, Assignment of M/L, Release of M/L for the property area.
Acceptance of Invitation to Membership, The Sons of the Republic of Texas
Form for Acceptance of Invitation to Membership into the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
[Achievements of Houston LULAC Council Number Sixty -1950]
Achievements for Houston LULAC Council Number 60 for the year of 1950. The list is broken down by month and events.
[Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27]
Self-addressed card for Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc. for John J. Herrera to use to verify his receipt of two copies of briefs for a case printed and delivered by that company.
[Address list of LULAC Presidents of Houston Councils, 1966]
Handwritten address list of Presidents of Houston LULAC Councils, 1966.
Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
[Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Texas]
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Texas
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
[Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising]
Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising. "As your MESSENGERS TO These Influential and Civic-Working Voters, Use The Houston Times With 81 Separate Local Newspapers Each One Edited by the Reader's Own Pastor." The advertisement also boasts, "ONLY 3 1/2 Cents Per Paper"; "LEAD Your Race from the Start."
[Advertisement of a baseball game, Alamos versus Magnolia Park]
Baseball game to be played between "Alamos" (formerly Leones of Houston) vs. "Magnolia Park" on Sunday, March 29, 1931 at 3 p.m. at Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas. No entrance fee.
[Affidavit and Certificate, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-06-22]
Affidavit and Certificate from Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated June 22, 1977.
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales - 1957-11-06]
Witness testimony giving Ernest Rosales's account of the night of November 1, 1957, describing Rosales and his friends being engaged in a fight with some other men, during which shots were fired. Second page of testimony is not included here.
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06]
Document contains the sworn statement from Ernest Rosales. Rosales describes the events related to a fight and a shooting. Statement is notarized by John J. Herrera.
[Affidavit signed by Ernesto Herrera - 1948-12-07]
Notarized affidavit regarding two tracts of land owned by Ernesto Jimenez Herrera. One lot is in the Houston Suburban Estates subdivision and the other two lots are in the City Gardens subdivision. Herrera does not claim any of these properties as his homestead. Instead he is leasing his business property at 124 Preston Avenue.
[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 first reunion de veteranos de la Revolucion Mexicana, 1910-1917]
A flyer with the afternoon’s agenda - including video interviews, speeches, and awards - of first reunion de veteranos de la Revolucion Mexicana, 1910-1917. Mrs. Pancho Villa and three men who rode with Villa are interviewed in the videos, including Aurelio "Leo" Reynosa, Rafael Lorenzana Reyna, and Jesus M. Gonzalez. Included with the flyer is a souvenir bookmark from the reunion.
[Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, February 11-12, 1977]
Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas, on February 11-12, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joseph Benites.
[Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, February 12, 1977]
Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joseph Benites.
[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.
[Agenda of the LULAC Texas State Convention, May 12-15, 1977]
Agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens Texas State Convention held at the Hilton Inn on May 12-15, 1977 in Houston, Texas.
[Agenda of the meeting of Supreme Council of LULAC, February 11, 1977]
Agenda for the meeting of Supreme Council of League of United Latin American Citizens held at Rice Rittenhouse Hotel on Friday, February 11, 1977. The agenda includes articles of impeachment against Joesph R. Benites. The bottom portion of the page has been ripped showing the agenda only until 5:00 pm.
[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.
[Alamo Furniture Company baseball team]
Photograph of the Alamo Furniture Company's baseball team, taken in the late 1920s. Top row (left to right): Jessie Chavez, Frank Gabino's nephew ; unknown ; unknown ; Lupe Garcia ; unknown ; Jessie Aldaco ; Henry Perry ; Francisco Gabino, sponsor ; Ignacio Rodriguez, Gabino's nephew ; Arturo Rodrieguez. The man on top of the automobile with the dog is Steve Alfaro. The man in the background is Ruben Munguia, the owner of the Alamo Furniture shop. Mr. Francisco (Frank) Gabino sponsored the team for many years. They played in town and out of town.
American Legion Post 472 Color Guard & Drill Team Roster
Roster for the color guard and drill team for the American Legion Post #472.
[Los Amigos Glee Club and Jones Center Serenaders]
Photograph of the members of the musical groups, Los Amigos Glee Club and Jones Center Serenaders. Twenty four men and eight women, standing and sitting on a stage. Several hold instruments, including guitars and a bass.
[Ann Miller welcomed to Houston by Mayor Roy Hofheinz]
Photograph of actress Ann Miller with Houston by Mayor Roy Hofheinz.
[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]
List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
[Announcement for LULAC Council 688 Second Annual Seminar - February, 1977]
Announcement for LULAC Council 688 Second Annual Seminar to be held on February 16 at the Ramada Inn at 7:30 pm. Agenda for the event includes the following three speakers: Dr. Lupe Quintanilla, Honorable Judge Abe Ramirez, and Luis Cano.
[Announcement of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 dance]
An announcement on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead for their dance to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1945 with honored guest Macario Garcia, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Other special invited guests included the Mexican Consul,the Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission, the mayor of Houston, Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez (another Congressional Medal of Honor winner), and other LULAC delegations from San Antonio and Laredo.
[Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations]
Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations. Churches listed as participants are Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, Trinity East Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The announcement also lists the Members of the Council: Ministers Association of Greater Houston, Rabbinical Association of Houston, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, United Church Women of Houston, Jewish Community Council, Young Women's Christian Association, Council of Churches of Greater Houston, Houston Commission on Interracial Cooperation. This document also includes information on a radio station that elaborates on "community life" on KCOH 143 with Dr. H.A. Bullock, Texas Southern University, Moderator.
[Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations]
Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations. Churches listed as participants are Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, Trinity East Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The announcement also lists the Members of the Council: Ministers Association of Greater Houston, Rabbinical Association of Houston, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, United Church Women of Houston, Jewish Community Council, Young Women's Christian Association, Council of Churches of Greater Houston, Houston Commission on Interracial Cooperation. This document also includes information on a radio station that elaborates on "community life" on KCOH 143 with Dr. H.A. Bullock, Texas Southern University, Moderator.
[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06]
Anonymous letter to John J. Herrera regarding issue of having a special police squad for Latin-Americans.
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
Legal documents include Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding the case, American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated April 1, 1977.
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
Legal documents: Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, regarding the case American Express vs. LULAC. Documents are dated April 1, 1977, and are signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Both documents are submitted and signed by John J. Herrera. The affidavit is signed by a notary public and dated April 1, 1977.
[Appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]
Onionskin paper copy of appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
[Appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]
Onionskin paper copy of appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
[Appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]
Onionskin carbon copy of the appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
[Aracely Express sign]
Photograph of Aracely Express sign.
[Aracely Express sign]
Photograph of an Aracely Express sign.
[Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05]
Short article to be sent to the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaigner describing the contributions of Latin Americans to the campaign, naming the chairmen and co-chairmen and who the speakers were at their first mass meeting in Houston.
[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]
Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
[Arturo Rosales standing at podium]
Photograph of Arturo Rosales, Professor of Chicano History at the University of Houston, standing at a podium. Rosales is wearing glasses and a white shirt.
[Assumption Warranty Deed - 1975-03-19]
Sale of Deed from Eloy Gerardo Torres to Rosita Isabel Torres in compliance with an order from the Court of Domestic Relations.
[Audience watching people on stage at Coliseum]
Photograph of an audience watching people on stage at the Coliseum, 1982.
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.
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]
A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
[Azteca Theater]
Photograph of people at the Azteca Theater.
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