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Amerikanische Jagd- und Reiseabenteuer: aus meinem Leben in den westlichen Indianergebieten.

Description: This German text recounts the author's adventures traveling the western United States over a sixteen-year period. The author describes his encounters with Native Americans and the natural environment, especially the animals he hunted. The book also includes illustrations made by the author during his travels.
Date: 1858
Creator: Armand, 1806-1889
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from John Nielsen to Christine Olson]

Description: Black and white postcard that has on its front side a portrait of a man identified as John Nielsen. He is wearing a heavy jacket with a sweater, a shirt, and a tie underneath. His right forearm is poised in front of his torso. On the back side is a note written in pen by John to his friend Christine. Because of some discontinued text, it appears that the postcard has been cut down to size. The text that has been left intact reads, "Los Angeles Cal, December 27, 1913. Dear Friend- I will s… more
Date: December 27, 1913
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Six Small Portraits of a Young Girl]

Description: Set of six black and white portraits of a young girl, identified as Elenor Nielsen. She has on a light-colored v-neck top. Her hair is a short, curly bob with bangs. There are six different poses; four of them involve a wide-brimmed hat, a coat, or a bouquet of flowers. The other two poses feature Elenor simply smiling at the camera.
Date: July 2, 1928
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Strip of Two Portraits of a Young Woman]

Description: A pair of black and white portraits, positioned side by side on a single strip, of a young girl posed against a black background. She is identified as Elenor Nielsen. She has short, curly hair with bangs. Her attire is light-colored and features a v-neck. In the first picture on the left, the girl is faced forward and has a small cluster of flowers positioned below her neck. In the second picture on the right, her head is turned 3/4 of the way toward the camera. A larger floral bouquet is… more
Date: July 7, 1928
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John D. Gonzalez - 1949-01-12]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John D. Gonzalez of Los Angeles, California, dated January 12, 1949. This is an invitation to California LULAC members to attend the Texas Regional Convention on January 29 and 30, 1949 in Houston, Texas. Herrera also mentions his health problems and a possibility that he might consider moving to California if advised to do so for health reasons.
Date: January 12, 1949
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 Rudy M. Briones - 1950-09-21]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Rudy Briones, 2nd R.T.B. Plt. 23, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California, dated September 21, 1950. This is replying to Briones request for help in getting a discharge from military service. Herrera advises Briones to remain in the Marine Corp, and offers other personal advice.
Date: September 21, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Don R. Samson to John Herrera - 1951]

Description: Letter from Don R. Samson, chief of the Los Angeles County Probation Office, to attorney John J. Herrera requesting a reference for Manuel Villasenor, age 26, who was convicted of petty theft. The letter requests that Herrera provide information about his relationship to Villasenor and opinions regarding his mental and physical condition, family situation, and other relevant information.
Date: 1951
Creator: Samson, Don R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from George J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-02]

Description: Letter from George J. Garza, LULAC National President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First Vice-President, dated January 2, 1951. Refers to the Wharton Ladies LULAC Council charter delayed in mailing. Also references contact with Manuel Esqueda, the LULAC Regional Governor for California, and a proposed trip to California.
Date: January 2, 1951
Creator: Garza, George J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Description: Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Okrand, Fred
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law of Los Angeles, California, dated April 28, 1951. Herrera asks for pertinent facts of a case referred by Okrand in order to proceed with further investigation.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John Herrera to Frank Klitzner - 1951-08-22]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from attorney John J. Herrera to Frank Klitzner of the Los Angeles County Probation Office providing a character reference for Manuel Villasenor, age 26. Herrera says that he has known Villasenor for twelve years and describes Villasenor's family, his history of petty crimes in Houston, his time in the military, and Herrera's opinion that Villasenor needs assistance for a lack of mental adjustment.
Date: August 22, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Santa Ana LULAC News, Volume 4, Number 1, October 1952]

Description: Four-page newspaper LULAC NEWS of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council 147 of Santa Ana, California, Volume 4, Number 1, dated October, 1952. Contains by-laws of Santa Ana, California, LULAC Council Number 147 and editorial column urging members to be sure and vote in the upcoming election.
Date: October 1952
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-03]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, editor of the LULAC News, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 3, 1952. Originally enclosed with the letter was a copy of the LULAC NEWS of Santa Ana, California, which included that council's by-laws. Rodriguez is questioning the by-laws as they appear to include "secession" statements concerning LULAC.
Date: November 3, 1952
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gene Yuseum to Ernesto Equea - 1953-03-24]

Description: Letter from Gene Yusem of the William Morris Agency of Beverly Hills, California to Ernesto Equea of LULAC in Houston, Texas, dated March 24, 1953. Cover letter and instructions for completing contract covering the appearance of Lina Romay for LULAC in Houston, Texas on April 12, 1953.
Date: March 24, 1953
Creator: Yusem, Gene
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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