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Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Viva Johnson Club Groups of Harris County, Texas

Description: Meeting minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of the Viva Johnson Club Groups of Harris County, Texas. At the meeting were two guest speakers, John J. Herrera and James De Anda. James De Anda explained that the groups would work under the National Democratic headquarters and not under the Local Democratic headquarters, but with them. Some temporary co-chairmen were named pending naming a permanent chairmen. The minutes were submitted by John J. Herrera, Temporary Co-Chairman.
Date: September 27, 1964
Creator: Viva Johnson Club
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[National LULAC Week Proclamation, 1966]

Description: National LULAC Week Proclamation written by the League of United Latin American Citizens, recognizing the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and proclaiming the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week.
Date: 1966
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
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[Organization and System of Operation and financial statements for LULAC National Home, Inc. - 1964-11-30]

Description: Organization and System of Operation and financial statements for LULAC National Home, Inc. compiled on November 30, 1964. Includes a list of property management duties, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and bank reconciliation statement for the Villa Del Norte Aparments Phase I Project.
Date: November 30, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
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P.A.S.O. News, [Spring 1962]

Description: Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations, PASO, announcing upcoming meeting dates and places and urging members to support PASO's endorsed candidates. PASO also recognize members' participation in election conventions and praise Dr. George Sanchez for endorsing their candidate Don Yarbrough despite normally opposing PASO.
Date: 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[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)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet

People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen

Description: Newspaper article chastising both white and black racists for their jubilation at President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement that he would not be running for re-election. The author also criticizes (and defends Johnson against) "the young," the "super-hawks," and the "doves" and decries the levels of hate directed at Johnson.
Date: April 2, 1968
Creator: Royko, Mike
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping

[Petition from the League of United Latin American Citizens to Albert Thomas, United States Congressman]

Description: Petition copy, unsigned, from the League of United Latin American Citizens to the Honorable Albert Thomas, member of the United States Congress, Eighth Congressional District of Texas to assist LULAC in procuring a proper site to be dedicated as a State Park in honor of Lorenzo De Zavala, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Date: 1965
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
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[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Information]

Description: Information regarding the next convention for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), and plans to interview all candidates for state office and determine whom would receive their official endorsement. The document provides an explanation for debate rules and voting procedures, as well as hotel room reservations and registration fees.
Date: 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
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[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Memorandum - January 19, 1962]

Description: Detailed Convention Memorandum to all members of PASO explaining the purpose and procedure of the upcoming convention and instructions for hotel reservations and registration fees. The final two items urge members to organize an active PASO group in their communities if one did not already exist and reminds them to pay their poll taxes in order to vote. The memo is signed by Ed Idar, Jr. A handwritten note reads: "Paso a Paso Para adelante!"
Date: January 19, 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
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