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'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted

Description: Newspaper clipping from the Brownsville Herald of Brownsville, Texas, dated March 11, 1952. The article is entitled "Latinos' Traits Pamphlet Blasted." The article covers discussions held at an assembly of Latin Americans at Mission, Texas, on the pamphlet published by the University of Texas, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard. The assembly condemned the features of the pamphlet.
Date: March 11, 1952
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to M.E. Walter - 1950-03-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle, M.E. Walter, regarding an article in the "Our City" column concerning the formation of a Latin American Squad. Herrera insists that the so-called "Latin American Problem" is exaggerated and that most Latin Americans are not criminals. Herrera also states that LULAC, which opposes the creation of a Latin American Squad, stands to support the betterment and fair treatment of Latin Americans. The … more
Date: March 11, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Mailgram from John J. Herrera and Angel Fraga to Ray A. Gano - 1977-03-11]

Description: Mailgram from John J. Herrera and Angel Fraga, LULAC National Legal Advisors, to Ray A. Gano, League of United Latin American Citizens State Director, sent on March 11, 1977, care of Sunburst Hotel. The telegram expresses Herrera and Fraga's regrets at not attending the banquet in honor of LULAC National President Manuel Gonzales' testimonial.
Date: March 11, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J. & Fraga, Angel Z.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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