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Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.

Description: This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.
Date: 1858
Creator: Armand, 1806-1889
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

Fighting Men of the Indian Wars: A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion

Description: This book "is a compendium of America's Indian Wars and the mountain men, soldiers, cowboys and pioneers who took part in them" (dust-jacket). It includes information about all the major American Indian battles, the lives of notable men who fought in the battles, and the combat techniques employed. The index begins on page 247.
Date: 1991
Creator: O'Neal, Bill
Partner: Panola College

Fighting Men of the Indian Wars: A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion

Description: This book "is a compendium of America's Indian Wars and the mountain men, soldiers, cowboys and pioneers who took part in them" (dust-jacket). It includes information about all the major American Indian battles, the lives of notable men who fought in the battles, and the combat techniques employed. The index begins on page 247.
Date: 2017
Creator: O'Neal, Bill
Partner: Panola College

[Drafts of legal documents for the League of United Latin American Citizens]

Description: Two drafts of a legal document by John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens National Legal Advisor, listing the 1973 amendments to the LULAC Constitution By-Laws and Protocol in regard to legal proceedings against Joe Velez, State Director for LULAC of the State of California.
Date: 197X
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils - 1954-11-01]

Description: Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils instructing the Junior Councils that there must division of Districts and Supervisors appointed. The letter includes active councils and districts in the states of Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Vasquez gives further instructions on the duties of Junior District Supervisor.
Date: November 1, 1954
Creator: Vasquez, Emily Rimmer
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-20]

Description: Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera, dated June 20, 1950. Correspondence from Bickham, Methodist minister, civil rights activist and civil liberties advocate, to set up a meeting with LULAC councils on his trip through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Bickham, Martin Hayes
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[View of a General Motors Building]

Description: Black and white photograph of a tall building at the top of which are the letters "GM". The lower portion of the building is much wider than its vertical skyscraper. Another building to the right is surrounded by evenly-dispersed flagpoles. Directly to the left of the tower is an unidentified object.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[A Building Behind a Barbed Wire Fence]

Description: Black and white photograph of a two-story building that has two towers on either side of the visible facade. A long wall extends from most visible tower, the tower on the right, and continues past the picture plane. A barbed wire fence is in the foreground; the building is still discernible through the wire. Dry patches of grass are at the foot of the fence.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[A Field After Harvest]

Description: Black and white photograph of a large field after a harvest. Baskets and other bins are visibly strewn throughout the field. A few people are standing in the field; some of them are standing together. The shadows of unidentified individuals are cast over the field, left of center.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[View of a Building on a Street Lined with Palm Trees]

Description: Black and white photograph of a paved street and a three-story brick building that has numerous windows on either of its two visible facades. It is surrounded by palm trees, which line the paved street on which the building is located. A few automobiles are parked outside the building. A telephone pole is visible in the center of the picture; its connected telephone wires span to the left and the right.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Men Standing Under Land For Sale Sign]

Description: Black and white photograph of three men standing on the side of a paved road where a sign has been erected that reads, "This tract, 881 acres, for sale." The rest of the sign is indiscernible. Two of the men are standing directly below the sign; the third man is standing to the left, leaning on the sign post with his hand on his hips. Behind them is a thicket of trees.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Building with a Smoking Chimney]

Description: Black and white photograph of two buildings that are situated next to a paved road. One building is a large, brick building that has pointed arched windows and a chimney that is smoking. It has a large rectangular tower at its front. The building in the background is a smaller, darkly-colored house that has three windows and two lattice screens on its visible facade. The shadow of an unidentified individual from the shoulder up is visible in the bottom of the center.
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Agenda, Affirmative Action Conference - May 13, 1977]

Description: 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.
Date: {1977-02-19,1977-05-13}
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr. - 1979-08-29]

Description: Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated August 29, 1979, and directed to "Members, National Executive Board and Appointed Officers." The memo is regarding the appointments of State Directors for the State of Louisiana and the State of Connecticut.
Date: August 29, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Notice of Taking Deposition, Banco Internacional vs. LULAC - 1976-06-14]

Description: Document filed by the plaintiff, Robert B. Donfeld, a Notice of Taking Deposition in the matter of Banco Internacional versus the League of United Latin American Citizens, received by Manuel H. Garcia on June 14, 1976, regarding a deposition on July 15, 1976.
Date: June 14, 1976
Creator: Donfield, Robert B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Stanley Valadez to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-28]

Description: Letter from Stanley Valadez, Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens Pennsylvania to John J. Herrera requesting information about activities in the Southwest. Valadez suggests that LULAC be established as a national organization. Valadez mentions in the letter the enclosure of a copy of a letter sent out to members to inform of LULAC activities in Pennsylvania.
Date: June 28, 1955
Creator: Valadez, Stanley
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Stanley Valadez to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-13]

Description: Letter from Stanley Valadez, Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens Pennsylvania to John J. Herrera requesting information about activities in the Southwest. Valadez suggests that LULAC be established as a national organization. Valadez mentions in the letter the enclosure of a copy of a letter sent out to members to inform of LULAC activities in Pennsylvania. On this letter it states: SECOND REQUEST
Date: July 13, 1955
Creator: Valadez, Stanley
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]

Description: Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Pete Villa. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Villa has not responded to the request for information.
Date: December 7, 1976
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]

Description: Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
Date: November 8, 1962
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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