[Information Sheet about Opportunity Fellowships, John Hay Whitney Foundation]

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Information sheet about Opportunity Fellowships of the John Hay Whitney Foundation, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York. Includes the Purpose, and Information for Applicants about the fellowships. These were open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 22 and 35 with evidence of exceptional promise who have not had the full opportunity to pursue their education or training.

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Information sheet about Opportunity Fellowships of the John Hay Whitney Foundation, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York. Includes the Purpose, and Information for Applicants about the fellowships. These were open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 22 and 35 with evidence of exceptional promise who have not had the full opportunity to pursue their education or training.

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2 p. ; 28 cm.

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LULAC: John J. Herrera Correspondence and Documents as National President, June-December, 1952

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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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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 Robert C. Weaver to John J. Herrera - 1952-09-09] (Letter)

[Letter from Robert C. Weaver to John J. Herrera - 1952-09-09]

Letter from Robert C. Weaver, Director, Opportunity Fellowships, John Hay Whitney Foundation, to John J. Herrera, dated September 9, 1952. Weaver informs Herrera about encouraging Spanish-Americans to apply for Opportunity Fellowships granted to people who are engaged in outstanding work in their community and who need funding for study or training which will help develop their talents.

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Opportunity Fellowships. John Hay Whitney Foundation. [Information Sheet about Opportunity Fellowships, John Hay Whitney Foundation], text, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250263/: accessed August 8, 2026), 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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