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[Biography of Joe Morales]
Document containing a short biography of Joe Morales, son of Felix H. Morales. The document is not dated but covers events in Morales' life up to thirty-five years of age.
[Birth announcement and photograph]
Photograph of a baby girl with dark hair, visible from the chest up. An accompanying page has two baby footprints and a lock of hair. Text in the upper-left corner says: "Name: Baby Girl Louvier, Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz, Date: 6-21-45 at 8:51 p.m."
[Birth Certificate for Richard Pantoja]
Photostatic copy of the 1954 birth certificate for Richard Pantoja certified by the local registrar H. B. Garrett.
[Birthday card]
Birthday card designed by Kwik Kopy, from daughter to "Pop" (presumably John J. Herrera).
[Birthday card from B.B., Juanita, & Jr. to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera from his brother's family. The note is signed by "B.B." and wishes Herrera well and urges him to consider attending the Fall Gospel Men's Meetings.
[Birthday card from Buddy Hancock]
Birthday card depicting Abraham Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois. Signed by Buddy Hancock.
[Birthday card from Buddy Hancock and Hollis Waldt to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card signed "Buddy Hancock & Hollis Waldt." The cover of the card is a painting of the historic Capitol building at Williamsburg, Virginia, and a summary of the building's history is given inside the card.
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]
A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
[Birthday card from Jackie]
Birthday card signed by "Jackie."
[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera from his friend "Lee." There is a short handwritten message appended to the pre-printed message on the card.
[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera ("Juanito") from his friend Lee.
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12]
Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".
[Bishops' Committee for the Spanish Speaking Newsletter, Number 25, August 1953]
Newsletter Number 25 of the Bishops' Committee for the Spanish Speaking of Houston, Texas, dated August 1953. Handwritten note indicates "read at convention, November, 1953," but does not show which article was read.
[Blank card for Viva Johnson phone numbers]
Blank cards printed at the top with "Viva JOHNSON Phone Numbers."
[Blank letterhead for Governor John B. Connally]
Blank sheet of letterhead for the Governor John B. Connally Harris County Campaign Headquarters.
Boletin a los clubes y sociedades Mexicanas de Houston, Texas
Bulletin announcing the recipients of a $250.00 scholarship.
[Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31]
Bond notice warning John J. Herrera from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff. The notice warns Herrera to return the bond lest he be blacklisted.
Bonilla says state must provide better education for minorities
Newspaper clipping about that Rubén Bonilla, Head of the League of United Latin American Citizens, responding to the statistics from the Texas Education Agency. Bonilla says that the Texas schools may soon have white populations in the minority over Mexican American and African American students. It will be necessary for the Texans to adjust their way of life to provide for the economic needs of a growing minority population.
[Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]
The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
[Brief of Jimmy Dale Barker, Defendant-Appellee]
Signed copy of the brief of Jimmy Dale Barker, defendant-appellee in the case United Bonding Insurance Company vs. Rodney Leon Alexander, et al, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
[Broadcast Schedule for Senator Lyndon B. Johnson]
Broadcast schedule giving the times and radio stations on which Senator Lyndon B. Johnson would be making a broadcast each week. At the bottom of the page, a list of television stations for his monthly appearance in that format is given.
The broadening concept of history teaching in Texas
Speech written by Carlos Eduardo Castañeda that lays out the importance of teaching history. In this speech Castañeda writes that the early writers of American history have not presented a fair interpretation of the United States's policy towards its neighbors. This has led to a major obstacle to in international relations.
[The broadening concept of history teaching in Texas - proofread copy]
Speech written by Carlos E. Castaneda on the importance of teaching history in Texas. This document is a proofread copy sent to his friend, John J. Herrera. In this speech Castañeda emphasizes the importance of history teaching in Texas to lay the true facts of American history regarding our policy towards our neighbors.
[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.
[Bulletin from National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils - 1951]
Special Bulletin from the National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils, with handwritten date of 1951. The subject of this bulletin is "National Convention Additional Information." The bulletin focuses on delegate certification prior to the 1951 LULAC National Convention. The bulletin also covers details of reception and room reservations for the convention.
Bulletin, State Bar of Texas, Volume 1, Number 3, December, 1963
Bulletin of the State Bar of Texas, Vol. 1, No. 3, December 1963. Discussions on the proposed revisions of the Cannons of Ethics. The bulletin has been sent to John J. Herrera with U.S. paid postage.
[Bumper sticker for Jimmy Carter for President]
Bumper sticker supporting President Carter. The text is white on a dark green background. Fine print states that this bumper sticker was not authorized by the 1976 Democratic Presidential Campaign Committee and that it is available from Futura Press in Austin.
[Bumper sticker for John Connally for Governor]
Bumper sticker endorsing John B. Connally for Governor. "John" is written inside a star on a blue background with a check-mark under his name. The overall color scheme is red, white, and blue.
[Bumper sticker for the re-election of Senator Ralph Yarborough]
Bumper sticker with red and white text on dark blue background supporting a second term for Ralph Yarborough in the U.S. Senate. The top line reads, "Vote Texan - Vote Democratic - Vote Ralph."
[Business card for J. B. Casas]
Business card for J. B. Casas, realtor for A. M. Galaz's real estate company.
[Business card for John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law]
Business card for John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law. Address is listed as Office C. 4-7491, 710 Scanlan Building, Houston, Texas.
[Business card for Kenney J. Fromm]
Business card for Kenney J. Fromm, Sales Representative, Pan American World Airways System, Houston, Texas.
[Business card, John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law]
Business card for John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law, lists his office in the Scanlan Building, contact information, and his associate, Maxwell C. Wright.
[Business card of Benjamin Lopez, Junior]
Business card of Benjamin Lopez, Jr., Agent of Emken-Linton Burial Association in Texas City, Texas. Handwritten notes on the back list the name, address, and phone numbers of Alfred J. Hernandez of Houston, Texas.
[Business card of John J. Herrera, Attorney At Law - 1949]
Business card of John J. Herrera, Attorney At Law, with handwritten date of 1949. The reverse side of the card contains handwritten notes.
[Business card of John J. Herrera, Counselor at Law]
Business card of John J. Herrera, Counselor at Law, Suite 707 Scanlan Building, Houston, Texas 77002.
[Business card of Rudy J. Pena]
Business card of R. J. (Rudy) Pena of San Antonio, Texas taped to white paper.
[Business Reply Envelope addressed to Sainz & Turigliatto]
Photocopy of a business reply envelope addressed to Sainz & Turigliatto, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, 2474 North Tucson Boulevard, Tuscon, Arizona 85716.
[By-Laws of LULAC Foundation and Articles of Incorporation Documents - 1973]
A working copy of the by-laws of LULAC Foundation and a copy of the Articles of Incorporation from 1973.
[Calculations for total lawsuit]
Notes calculating amount of money claimed in a lawsuit as well as a list of names of other employees with comments.
La Caliente Tortillas
Article about tortilla warming on gas heaters. The article details an incident where a Mexican American called "Pedro" was burned when lighting a gas heater to warm a tortilla, leading Tom Watson to turn off the gas and end the practice of heating tortillas in Ore Storage. Contains handwritten notes.
[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.
[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]
Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]
Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
[Campaign card for John B. Connally for Governor]
Campaign card for John B. Connally's campaign for Texas Governor. The back of the card gives five bullet points about Connally's history and credentials. Text is printed in blue and red.
[Campaign flyer for L. Chris Diaz Carlo for Eastern Seaboard Vice-President of LULAC]
Campaign flyer for L. Chris Diaz Carlo for Eastern Seaboard Vice-President of League of United Latin American Citizens. The flyer features a picture of Diaz Carlo, an endorsement from the mayor of Miami, Maurice Ferri, and an open letter from Diaz Carlo on the reverse.
[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]
Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.
[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President - 1953]
Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President at the National Convention held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 12-14, 1953.
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