The last measure of devotion

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Speech written by Carlos E. Castañeda. This document is a proofread copy sent to Castañeda's friend John J. Herrera. Castañeda writes about the United States where all nationalities and races have been fused with the "fire of liberty and freedom," to make the nation free from want, oppression and injustice. This article has been type-written and contains hand-written edits.

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10 p. ; 27 cm.

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Castañeda, Carlos E. Creation Date: Unknown.

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  • Main Title: The last measure of devotion
  • Alternate Title: Last measure of devotion

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Speech written by Carlos E. Castañeda. This document is a proofread copy sent to Castañeda's friend John J. Herrera. Castañeda writes about the United States where all nationalities and races have been fused with the "fire of liberty and freedom," to make the nation free from want, oppression and injustice. This article has been type-written and contains hand-written edits.

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10 p. ; 27 cm.

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Speeches by Carlos Castañeda, 1940s-1950

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

John J. Herrera Papers

Correspondence and personal items of John J. Herrera, a notable lawyer and civil rights advocate for Mexican Americans. Known for his role in desegregating schools, he fought the exclusion of Spanish-speaking citizens on juries.

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[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-10-28] (Letter)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-10-28]

Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera accepting his invitation to give a speech at the program on November 5. Castañeda mentions the title of his speech: "The Last Measure of Devotion."

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[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-10-28], HPLM_MSS160-b2-f08B-19, ark:/67531/metapth248743

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Castañeda, Carlos E. The last measure of devotion, text, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248719/: accessed June 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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