LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas

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Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC And The Latin-American in Texas." Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Notably the most pressing issue for LULAC has been the immigrant laborers and the ensuing problems of health, education, welfare, housing and employment.

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Herrera, John J. 1940/1959.

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Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC And The Latin-American in Texas." Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Notably the most pressing issue for LULAC has been the immigrant laborers and the ensuing problems of health, education, welfare, housing and employment.

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10 p. ; 36 cm.

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LULAC: Speeches by John J. Herrera, 1940s-50s

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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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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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[Two speeches by John J. Herrera] (Text)

[Two speeches by John J. Herrera]

Pages from two different speeches. First page is related to the speech, LULAC and the Latin American in Texas. Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Pages two through five are related to a speech given at a memorial dedication honoring Spanish-speaking war veterans.

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Herrera, John J. LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas, text, 1940/1959; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250592/: accessed February 7, 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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