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[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]

Description: Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
Date: April 15, 1940
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09]

Description: Page 1 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09]

Description: Page 2 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas

Description: 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.
Date: 1940/1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1939]

Description: 1939 Harris County poll tax receipt number 38862 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 29, 1940
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Program of the Eleventh District Medical Association

Description: Program for the Eleventh District Medical Association, held on April 4, 1940 which includes the program for the day. The back of the program includes a list of the Eleventh District Medical Association's Officers; Dr. A. L. Hathcock, Councilor, Dr. R. T. Travis, President, Dr. Sam Barclay, Vice-President, Dr. Clayton Shirley, Secretary.
Date: April 4, 1940
Creator: Eleventh District Medical Association
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

Congregation B'Nai Israel - Galveston, Texas: Confirmation Services

Description: Congregation B'Nai Israel's pamphlet for their Shabuoth service and confirmation service given on June 11, 1940 and June 12, 1940. The confirmation service occurred on Shabuoth Eve at 7:30 o'clock and the Shabuoth morning service commenced at 10:00 o'clock, headed by Rabbi Henry Cohen.
Date: 1940-06-11/1940-06-12
Creator: Congregation B'nai Israel (Galveston, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT
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