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[1955 Confirmation Class of the Danevang Lutheran Church]
Color photograph of a group of youth standing outside of the Danevang Lutheran Church which is partially visible behind them. The group is comprised of several girls and a few boys. The girls are all wearing dresses and the boys are wearing suits and have floral boutonnieres pinned to their lapels. A girl in a green dress and a girl in a white dress standing next to her are both holding books in their hands. The door of the building in the background is open.
[Aerial View of Drawbridge]
Aerial photograph of Pleasure Pier Drawbridge. A large ship has just passed through the bridge and it is still drawn. There are cars waiting for the ship to pass, and the town can be seen on the other side of the river. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
[Aerial View of Ship Passing Through Drawbridge]
Aerial photograph of a ship and a town on the edge of a river. The ship is passing through a bridge identified as Please Pier Drawbridge, and cars can be seen waiting for it to pass. The buildings extend into the background.
[Car With King and Queen of Carver School]
Photograph of two children in a convertible car with a sign for the King and Queen of Carver School. The children are wearing crowns and capes, and the girl is holding a bouquet of flowers. A man in a hat and glasses is driving the car.
Confirmation 1955
Color photograph of formally dressed people standing on the lawn of a white building which is visible in the background. The first row is composed of six girls, all of whom are wearing dresses. The back row is made up two boys who are only visible from the neck up.
[Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Complaint for Injunction and Damages, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al. - 1955-07-18]
Document notifying John J. Herrera that the Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, had filed a Motion to Dismiss. The motion was made due to the named plaintiffs not authorizing John J. Herrera to file suit on their behalf. From the case Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants.
[First Annual Baby Contest in Port Arthur]
Photograph of a group of people and babies, from the First Annual Baby Contest in Port Arthur. There is handwriting identifying each person, and the baby on the far left is labeled as the winner of the contest. The baby is wearing a while outfit and bonnet, and is in the lap of a man in a suit. The image is dated March 6, 1955.
[Funeral Program for Bertha Kyle, September 9, 1955]
Funeral program for Mrs. Bertha Kyle. The funeral was held Friday, September 9, 1955 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. E. A. Smith, Minister. She was buried in U. B. F. Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
[Funeral Program for Emma Branch, June 4, 1955]
Funeral program for Mrs. Emma Branch. The funeral was held Saturday, June 4, 1955 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. E. A. Smith. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Funeral Home and she was buried in City Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
[Funeral Program for William Lewis Hegwood, Sr., February 2, 1955]
Funeral program for William Lewis Hegwood, Sr. The funeral was held Wednesday, February 2, 1955 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. E. A. Smith, Minister. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in City Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Group of Men
Photograph of a group of adult men standing in front of a parked automobile. They have been identified from left to right as Christian Brodsgaard, Jimmy Sones, George Adams, J. E. Sones, and Albert Treadwell. They are dressed in casual attire. The man on the far right has an injured left arm and is held close to his chest by a cast. A black stamp on the back of the photograph reads, "This is a Kodacolor Print made by Eastman Kodak Company T. M. Regis. U. S. Pat. OFf. Week Ending June 11, 1955 I R 3."
[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages four through eight]
Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and George Ramirez, #129694. Ellis questioned Ramirez about his involvement in the federal lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Ramirez and notarized July 13, 1955.
[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages fourteen through eighteen]
Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Mateo Camarillo, #129696. Ellis questioned Camarillo about attorney John Herrera and the pending lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Camarillo and notarized on July 13, 1955. Document of a voluntary statement from inmate Ernesto Longorio, #129700. Longorio stated that he did not give permission for his name to used in the segregation lawsuit against the Texas Prison System. The statement is signed and notarized on July 13, 1955.
[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages nine through thirteen]
Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Ben Rios, #129698. Ellis questioned Rios about Attorney John Herrera and the pending lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Ben Rios and notarized July 13, 1955.
[Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages one through three]
Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Abraham Rios, #129699. Rios claimed to have no knowledge of attorney John J. Herrera filing a suit against the Prison System. The document was signed by Rios and notarized July 13, 1955.
[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
[Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens]
Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens to Sponsor a Road Show and Dance by Gonzalo Moya. This document was written to detail and elaborate on a monetary donation received from Felix Tijerina, Texas Regional Governor of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to organize and fund a Road Show and Dance for the purpose of raising funds for an Educational Program.
[Legal Resolution for the Acquisition of a Club House for Use of Members of League of United Latin American Citizens, 1955]
Legal Resolution for the Acquisition of a Club House for Use of Members of League of United Latin American Citizens. The resolution mentions the location of the club house to be acquired for use by LULAC members as a club house with the physical address: 3002-3004 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas. The resolution also states that the money for the purchase of the club house, $15,500.00, is to be loaned to LULAC by Felix Tijerina at the rate of 6% per annum to be paid within five years.
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20]
Letter to John J. Herrera from A.L. Wirin, informing Herrera that Wirin has undertaken a number of Civil Liberties cases for the Alianza Hispano Americana, which has opened a Civil Liberties Department. Wirin suggests that The Alianza might be willing to undertake some housing segregation cases, and also cases of segregation of Mexican prisoners in or near Houston.
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-03]
Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera stating Wirin's satisfaction of the report of the discussions Ralph Guzman had with him in the matter of segregation of Latin Americans in the prisons in Texas. Wirin wishes to give the matter serious consideration.
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Attorney A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin describes a batch of documents enclosed with his letter, including copies of legal documents and checks to pay for fees.
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-06]
Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to send any press items regarding the filing of the Rios v. Ellis case.
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-19]
Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. The letter accompanied a check to pay for Herrera's expenses.
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12]
Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin mentions the enclosures sent with his letter and requested that Herrera telephone him at his home. Document also contains hand written notes under the typed text.
[Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]
Letter from Secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, Adele Landers, to John J. Herrera. The letter indicates that Judge Connally had requested that the powers of attorney be returned back to Herrera.
[Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-10-26]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Adele Landers, secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, acknowledging the receipt of a letter written to Judge Connally on October 25.
[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, League of United Latin American Citizens National Officer, to Frank M. Pinedo, stating that Armendariz no longer wishes to be National Officer of LULAC due to unfair acts committed against members of LULAC. The letter outlines the impeachment of John J. Herrera and David Longoria and mentions the action taken against the LULAC lodge. "It is no longer safe to act on behalf of the Lulac Organization, for the danger of impeachment without a hearing will menace our every action or inaction [...] it pains me greatly to know that our Organization, the Supreme Council, would be guilty of condemning without an opportunity to be heard."
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-16]
Letter from Albert Thomas, Chairman, Independent Offices Appropriations Committee to John J. Herrera, acknowledging Herrera's invitation to visit the new home of LULAC at 3004 Bagby, Houston, Texas. Regarding Herrera's request of a memento of the Liberty ships, Thomas says he will refer it to the Maritime Administration, and Thomas will let Herrera know their response.
[Letter from Angel R. Field to Pennsylvania LULAC Members - 1955-06-14]
Letter from Angel R. Field, State President, to Pennsylvania League of United Latin-American Citizens Members requesting members to attend a meeting that was held June 19, 1955 at the home of Andres Flores AMVETS Post 171, Malloy Place, Johnstown, PA. The letter lists an agenda and informs members to think about the agenda items and to offer comments at the meeting.
[Letter from Angel R. Field to Pennsylvania LULAC Members - 1955-06-14]
Letter from Angel R. Field, State President, to Pennsylvania League of United Latin-American Citizens Members requesting members to attend a meeting that was held June 19, 1955 at the home of Andres Flores AMVETS Post 171, Malloy Place, Johnstown, PA. The letter lists an agenda and informs members to think about the agenda items and to offer comments at the meeting.
[Letter from Arturo Vasquez to all LULAC Councils - 1955-07-05]
Letter to All League of United Latin American Citizens Councils from Arturo Vasquez, National Treasurer July 5, 1955. Vasquez requests Councils of LULAC to come together and pay their fines and make sure that all financial matters are in order before the end of his service as Treasurer. Vasquez mentions that if financial matters are not in order, that the council will not be recognized at the National Convention.
[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]
Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
[Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03]
Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.
[Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to all League of United Latin American Citizens in District Eight in Texas asking all of the members in District Eight to attend the Texas District Eight Convention on May 29, 1955 at the Y.M.C.A. at 1600 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. Adame informs all of the members that there will be a minimal fee and that the attendance of District Eight members is imperative for the continued success of District Eight: "Lulac District Eight in Texas has always been a good district and now is the BEST and the LARGEST in MEMBERSHIP." The convention would host the election of District Governor for District Eight and would have in attendance: Frank Pinedo, Felix Tijerina, Alfred Hernandez and John J. Herrera.
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera - December 27, 1955]
Letter from Ed Idar, Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera to make a five minute radio tape to address the poll tax rallies in January in each of the three Valley counties.
[Letter from F.A. Hernandez to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-03]
Letter from F.A. Hernandez, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 132, to Frank M. Pinedo, asking Pinedo to please "absolve Council No. 132 publicly of any connotation of guilt" in relation to a crime committed by LULAC Council No. 8. According to the letter, LULAC Council 8 Lodge was raided by the Texas Liquor Board, which found the operation of an open saloon at the LULAC lodge. This resulted in a "flow of bad publicity" as well as being "subjected to considerable embarrassment and criticism." Hernandez calls on Pinedo to take swift and "stern corrective measures" to resolve the matter of Council No. 8 to bring order and stability back to other LULAC councils as well as Council No. 132. "We cannot sacrifice our past accomplishments and future goals, because a few deviate from the only known course leading toward our Aims and Purposes."
[Letter from Felix Rios to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-18]
Letter from Felix Rios to John J. Herrera. Rios asks Herrera to send him "Whole works in regard to the National funds."
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez - 1955]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez, New Harlingen League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Vasquez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Harlingnen LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel - 1955-03-28]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel, Secretary of Refugio League of United Latin American Citizens Men's Council, congratulating Laurel on the formation of the Refugio Council. The letter also gives information on deadlines on fees and general guidance.
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Frank M. Pinedo, May 10, 1955 asking Herrera to be chair a seminar on "Social Welfare" at the LULAC National Convention in Galveston. Pinedo gives Herrera details on the agenda for his presentation and requests a response on whether Herrera can participate.
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes, New Braunfels League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Reyes and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of New Braunfels LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza, Floresville League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Garza and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Floresville LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino, Refugio Ladies League of United Latin American Citizens Council, welcoming Trevino and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Ladies Council of Refugio LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15]
Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his loyal support and for the nominating speech he made at the National Convention. Pinedo also writes to Herrera about his thoughts on the election of the new National President. "I am disappointed but have concluded that I was beat by the manuevering an machinations of the Laredo group at the Convention [...] but since Laredo won't do anything for our League I am looking forward to the day when we can recapture our organization."
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-13]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Alianza Hispano-Americana-sponsored test of the prison farm segregation, and giving clues as how to prepare for arguments from the opposition.
[Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-05]
Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera. Lujan invites John J. Herrera, along with his wife Olivia, as guests of honor to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Installation of Officers Banquet. Lujan states that he has lined up Frank M. Pinedo, Rogers Kelley and Joe Kilgore as speakers.
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