[Telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1949-03-25]

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Western Union telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez, Secretary, to John J. Herrera dated March 25, 1949. This was to advise Herrera that Mr. Cortez was in the hospital and unable to attend the meeting on March 27, probably the installation ceremonies for the Houston Junior LULACS.

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Rodriguez, L. S., Mrs. March 25, 1949.

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  • Main Title: [Telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1949-03-25]
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Western Union telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez, Secretary, to John J. Herrera dated March 25, 1949. This was to advise Herrera that Mr. Cortez was in the hospital and unable to attend the meeting on March 27, probably the installation ceremonies for the Houston Junior LULACS.

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2 p. ; 15 x 21 cm.

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LULAC: John J. Herrera Correspondence and Documents, 1949

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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.

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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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  • March 25, 1949

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Rodriguez, L. S., Mrs. [Telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1949-03-25], letter, March 25, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249963/: accessed December 14, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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