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[Affidavit from John J. Herrera - 1954-07]
An affidavit from John J. Herrera to Lt. General I. D. White. Herrera provides information related to the hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros. The document is not signed, notarized; it is dated in July, 1954.
[Affidavit from Mateo Camarillo]
Document signed by Mateo Camarillo who was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 1, in Fort Bend County. Camarillo had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas. The document was signed by Mateo Camarillo and Domingo Torres.
[Affidavit from Mateo Camarillo]
Document signed by Mateo Camarillo who was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 1, in Fort Bend County. Camarillo had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas. The document was signed by Mateo Camarillo and Domingo Torres.
[Affidavit from Matilde Cisneros - 1954]
An affidavit from Matilde Cisneros, mother of Private Abel Cisneros. The purpose of the affidavit was to petition the United States Army for a dependency discharge for her son, Abel Cisneros. The document is not signed.
[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, Affirmative Action Conference - May 13, 1977]
Agenda for League of United Latin American Citizens California State Office Affirmative Action Conference held on Friday, May 13, 1977. Article "Latino group's council approves plan to impeach former leader Joseph Benites," written by Bonnie Bartak and published in The Arizona Republic on February 19, 1977.
[Agenda for trip to Mexico, October 5, 1951]
Agenda for a trip to Mexico from October 5-13, 1951. Sightseeing plans on agenda mention visiting Mexico City, Acapulco, Guadalajara, Veracruz. Includes meeting with the Mayor and City Officials of Mexico City at City Hall, and introduction to President Miguel Alemán Valdés.
[Agenda of Impeachment Hearing - 1977-09-24]
Agenda for Impeachment Hearing held in Los Angeles, California, on September 24, 1977. John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor will present the charges.
[Agenda of LULAC Affirmative Action Conference, May 13, 1977]
Agenda for Affirmative Action Conference held on Friday, May 13, 1977 and hosted by League of United Latin American Citizens, California State Office.
[Agenda of LULAC's Day of Outing, August 17, 1952]
Agenda of LULAC's Day of Outing held Sunday, August 17, 1952, on picnic grounds off of Beaumont Highway.
[Agenda of the 26th Annual LULAC State Convention, May 13, 14, and 15, 1977]
Agenda for 26th Annual LULAC State Convention held at Stardust Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, and hosted by the Arizona State LULAC Office. The agenda details events for the convention beginning on Friday, May 13, to Sunday, May 15. The document also includes a pre-registration form.
[Agenda of the Affirmative Action Conference, May 13, 1977]
Agenda for the Affirmative Action Conference held on Friday, May 13, 1977 and hosted by League of United Latin American Citizens, California State Office.
[Agenda of the Affirmative Action Conference, May 13, 1977]
Agenda for the Affirmative Action Conference held on Friday, May 13, 1977 and hosted by the League of United Latin American Citizens, California State Office.
[Agenda of the LULAC at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, 1972]
Three page agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, June 29 - July 2, 1972.
[Agenda of the LULAC District Eight Convention, May 15, 16, and 17, 1977]
Agenda for the District Eight Convention held at Ramada Inn details the events of the three day convention held from Friday, April 15, to Sunday, April 17, 1977.
[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 Impeachment Proceedings, September 24, 1977]
Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings in Los Angeles, California on September 24, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joe Velez.
[Agenda of the LULAC National Executive Board Meeting, July 14, 1979]
Agenda for a League of United Latin American Citizens National Executive Board Meeting, printed on LULAC letterhead. The meeting was held at Ramada Inn in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 14, 1979.
[Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting, August 10, 1952]
Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting held August 10, 1952, in Austin, Texas.
[Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting, January 16-18, 1953]
Agenda for LULAC Supreme Council Meeting held in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on January 17 and 18, 1953.
[Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting, January 16-18, 1953]
Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting held in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on January 17 and 18, 1953.
[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 regarding petition, Augustine Picaso vs.Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas - 1951-12-03]
Agreement regarding petition of Augustine Picaso versus Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas, dated December 3, 1951. This is the rendering of final agreement following the hearing of the above petition before the Commissioner of Education of the State of Texas, J. W. Edgar. It was agreed that segregation practices in Nixon Independent School District shall cease with regards to children of Latin-American descent.
All Residents of Galveston
Two-page list of residents of Galveston, giving the names and street addresses for each. The first page is titled "All Residents of Galveston" and has check-marks made in pencil next to most of the addresses. The second page is titled "U.S. Citizens All Residents of Galveston."
[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]
Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
[Amendment to the LULAC National Constitution, Section 1, Article X]
Amendment To The League of United Latin American Citizens National Constitution, Section 1, Article X, resolving the issue of paying for the purchase of the LULAC National Home through an increase in membership dues.
[Amendment to the LULAC National Constitution, Section 5, Article 7, page one]
Amendment to the League of Latin American Citizens National Constitution, Section 5, Article 7, page 1. Amendment submitted by Council 397, El Paso, Texas, Carlos Sanche, President. Amendment Committee: Richard Telles, Chairman, I. H. Aguirre and E. A. Martinez. This article of the constitution bars any currently elected public official from running for or holding an officer's position in LULAC.
[Amendment to the LULAC National Constitution, Section 5, Article 7, page two]
Amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens National Constitution, Sec. 5, Article 7, page 2. Amendment submitted by Council 397, El Paso, Texas, Carlos Sanche, President. Amendment Committee: Richard Telles, Chairman, I. H. Aguirre and E. A. Martinez. This article of the constitution bars any currently elected public official from running for or holding an officer's position in LULAC.
[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29]
Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times, published on June 29, 1964, containing a political cartoon entitled "On the Beach."
[Annotated information for obtaining a photo identification card]
Notecard provides information regarding the location and required documents for obtaining a photo identification card. Two addresses and one phone number have been struck out by hand. On the back is a handwritten note: "COLLATAREHL [sic] TO POST / Post Texas Identification / BOND -> MEANS -> Gauranty [sic] pays your bond / TO-RELEASE Garantee [sic]"
[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 formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]
Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
[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]
Anonymous, undated letter referencing a case of molestation by Latin-American "thugs." It mentions ex-servicemen willing to form vigilante committees to handle the situation.
[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 of Defendant , Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-15]
Legal document "Answer of Defendant, LULAC Building Board of Trustees" from the Superior Court of the State of California, City and County of San Francisco, to LULAC, San Francisco Chapter, dated April 15, 1976. The LULAC San Francisco Chapter is denying all allegations in the complaint against them regarding a lease agreement with Cogswell Polytechnical College. This document is verified by Rachel Arce, and officer of the San Francisco LULAC Chapter.
[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.
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, E & J Travel Bureau, Inc. vs. League of United Latin American Citizens]
Documents include Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement by John J. Herrera and an Affidavit by Manuel Gonzales, both regarding the case of E & J Travel Bureau, Inc. vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
[Anti-Goldwater cartoon]
Anti-Goldwater cartoon printed on a half piece of paper reading "Goldwater = Gold for the Rich / Water for the Poor and a kick in the [drawing of a sad donkey] for the Middle Class."
[Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate for Demetrius Navarro]
Completed form from Wildred Navarro, Sr. requesting a certified copy of the birth certificate for his son Demetrius Navarro.
[Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate for Geraldine Navarro]
Completed form from Wildred Navarro, Sr. requesting a certified copy of the birth certificate for his daughter Geraldine Navarro.
[Application for Order, Velez vs Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]
Document titled, Application for Order Shortening Time, Change of Hearing Date on Order to Show Cause Re Contempt and Order thereon." The application was submitted in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al., on September 8, 1977, by Eulalio Frausto, Attorney for Defendant Eduardo Morga, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo. The order is signed by W. Howard Hartley, Judge of the Superior Court.
[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.
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