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[Bills of Sale of a Slave Named Nancy, June 18, 1838]

Description: Bills of sale of a slave named Nancy. The initial bill was written by notary William Christy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jacob Sevy is selling Nancy, approximately 15, to John Covington Thomas of Gainsville, Alabama, for $1,200. Handwritten bills are added explaining that John C. Thomas sells Nancy to James Chessher in August 1838 for $3,000, who in turn sells her to Stephen Jackson of Jefferson County, Texas, in 1840 for $1,000. A separate paper is included with a description of this document.
Date: June 18, 1838
Creator: New Orleans (La.)
Partner: Museum of the Gulf Coast

Andrew Jensen's Naturalization Papers

Description: Certificate of naturalization provided to Andrew Jensen after he became a citizen of the United States. Some biographical information is provided as well as additional standard signatures and bureaucratic fine print. There are two stamps on the back of the certificate, both of which appear to be written in Danish.
Date: June 1, 1918
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States]

Description: Discharge paper given to Andrew J. Jensen from the Army of the United States. The document states that Andrew was honorably discharged from his position of mechanic by reason of demobilization. Andrew's physical description follows, along with signatures from a commanding officer. Further biographical information is given on the back. Additionally, a piece of paper has been stapled on the back that was signed by the clerk of the county court in Wharton authenticating the document.
Date: 1919-06-26/1940-06-24
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1939-06-19]

Description: Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated June 19, 1939. The amendment serves to extend the corporation's territorial limits from "the State of Texas," as indicated in the original charter, to "the United States of America." It is signed by officers of LULAC as well as a notary public.
Date: June 19, 1939
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1939-06-19]

Description: Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated June 19, 1939. The amendment serves to extend the corporation's territorial limits from "the State of Texas," as indicated in the original charter, to "the United States of America." It is signed by officers of LULAC as well as a notary public.
Date: June 19, 1939
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Judgment, Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District - 1948-06-15]

Description: Judgment of the case of Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District of Bastrop County, et al., regarding segregation of Mexican Americans in schools of Texas. This judgment was declared in the No. 388 Civil District Court of the United States, Western District of Texas by Judge Ben H. Rice.
Date: June 15, 1948
Creator: Rice, Ben H.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Judgment, Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District - 1948-06-15]

Description: Judgment of the case of Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District of Bastrop County, et al., regarding segregation of Mexican Americans in schools of Texas. This judgment was declared in the No. 388 Civil District Court of the United States, Western District of Texas by Judge Ben H. Rice.
Date: June 15, 1948
Creator: Rice, Ben H.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Judgment, Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District - 1948-06-15]

Description: Judgment of the case of Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District of Bastrop County, et al., regarding segregation of Mexican Americans in schools of Texas. This judgment was declared in the No. 388 Civil District Court of the United States, Western District of Texas by Judge Ben H. Rice.
Date: June 15, 1948
Creator: Rice, Ben H.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Angelita Cisneros]

Description: An affidavit from Angelita Cisneros in which she states she is a dependent of Private Abel Cisneros and is making a request for a dependency discharge. The document is neither signed nor notarized.
Date: June 1954
Creator: Cisneros, Angelita
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Dolores L. Cisneros - June, 1954]

Description: An affidavit from Dolores L. Cisneros, the wife of Private Abel Cisneros. The purpose of the affidavit was to procure a dependency discharge for her husband. The document contains the signature of Mrs. Cisneros. The name of the Wharton County Notary Public and the exact date in June, 1954 were left blank.
Date: June 1954
Creator: Cisneros, Dolores L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-30]

Description: An affidavit from Dolores Cisneros, the wife of Private Abel Cisneros. Dolores listed the family's monthly living expenses and provided information about her medical condition. The document was signed and notarized on June 30, 1954.
Date: June 30, 1954
Creator: Cisneros, Dolores L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]

Description: Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Date: June 24, 1961
Creator: Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]

Description: Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Date: June 24, 1961
Creator: Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Resolution, LULAC Foundation Bylaws - 1976-06]

Description: Resolution to the LULAC Foundation Bylaws establishes inclusion of the LULAC Foundation as part of the League of United Latin American Citizens entity, to be presided over by a board comprised of members - a majority of which are also Supreme Council Members - and the foundation will be accountable to the Supreme Council. The resolution is signed by M. Gonzales and indicates approval on June 1976 by the National Supreme Council.
Date: June 1976
Creator: Morga, Eduardo & Aguirre, Hank
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Resolution, LULAC Foundation - June, 1976]

Description: Resolution regarding the LULAC Foundation, signed and submitted by Eduardo Morga and Hank Aquirre. The resolution establishes inclusion of the LULAC Foundation as part of the League of United Latin American Citizens entity to be presided over by a board comprised of members a majority of of which are also Supreme Council Members, and the foundation is accountable to the Supreme Council. The resolution is signed by M. Gonzales and indicates approval on June 1976 by the National Supreme Council.
Date: June 1976
Creator: Morga, Eduardo & Aquirre, Hank
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Notice of Taking Deposition, Banco Internacional vs. LULAC - 1976-06-14]

Description: Document filed by the plaintiff, Robert B. Donfeld, a Notice of Taking Deposition in the matter of Banco Internacional versus the League of United Latin American Citizens, received by Manuel H. Garcia on June 14, 1976, regarding a deposition on July 15, 1976.
Date: June 14, 1976
Creator: Donfield, Robert B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Articles of Impeachment against Joe Velez - June 7, 1977]

Description: Articles of Impeachment against Joe Velez, California State Director of LULAC on June 7, 1977, citing dereliction of duty and misappropriation of funds. Supporting documentation is attached and includes phone records, newspaper articles, collection notices and invoices.
Date: June 7, 1977
Creator: Sedillo, Paul
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-06-07]

Description: Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 7, 1977, signed by Herrera and notarized by Jackie Magura. The deposition serves to file charges against Joe Velez.
Date: June 7, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10]

Description: Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 10, 1977. In the deposition, Herrera officially files charges against Joe Velez and list the charges and supporting reasons.
Date: June 10, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit and Certificate, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-06-22]

Description: Affidavit and Certificate from Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated June 22, 1977.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Hardy, Ray
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Deposition by Ray Hardy, American Express vs LULAC - 1977-06-22]

Description: Deposition by Ray Hardy in the case American Express vs LULAC, dated June 22, 1977. In the document, it is stated that the case is still pending in the District Court of Harris County, 157th Judicial District. The document also contains copy of a receipt to John J. Herrera in the amount of $2.00.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Hardy, Ray
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Legal documents in support of a lawsuit filed by Joe Velez vs John Herrera, Eduardo Morga, et al]

Description: Summons naming John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, and Does I through X as defendants in a civil suit with Jse Velez as the plaintiff; document naming League of United Latin American Citizens California State Council Board and LULAC as Does I and II respectively; temporary restraining order against the suspension of Velez from his LULAC office; complaint injunction for the lawsuit; document verifying Velez as the plaintiff; section of the LULAC Constitution, By-Laws and Protocol pr… more
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Potack, Richard
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Summons for John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al, to appear at Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo - June 22, 1977]

Description: Summons from Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, Richard Potack, Attorney, for defendants John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, and Manuel Gonzales dated June 22, 1977. The plaintiff in this case is Joe Velez.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: California. Superior Court (San Mateo County).
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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