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[Affidavit signed by Ernesto Herrera - 1948-12-07]

Description: Notarized affidavit regarding two tracts of land owned by Ernesto Jimenez Herrera. One lot is in the Houston Suburban Estates subdivision and the other two lots are in the City Gardens subdivision. Herrera does not claim any of these properties as his homestead. Instead he is leasing his business property at 124 Preston Avenue.
Date: July 12, 1948
Creator: Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

Cortez new Lulac President

Description: Newspaper clipping from "San Antonio Light" announcing Raoul A. Cortez as the new LULAC President-General and names of other office bearers of LULAC. Cortez pledged to fight against segregation of Latino Americans in public schools. San Antonio was selected for the 1949 convention for the LULAC sessions.
Date: June 14, 1948
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping

[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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document

[KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]

Description: KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. Buster Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Includes disclaimer that the following broadcast is a paid commercial bought by friends of C. V. "Buster" Kern, in behalf of Kern's candidacy for Harris County Sheriff.
Date: August 25, 1948
Creator: KLEE (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-18]

Description: Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates the radio talks by Herrera made in support of Kern during the recent campaign for the Sheriff's office. Personal note written at the bottom of the letter to John J. Herrera: "Sorry you didn't get to the birthday party. Hope to see you soon, Johnny."
Date: September 18, 1948
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-04]

Description: Letter sent to Felix H. Morales from D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Prince advises Morales that if he is considering purchasing an existing station, he will be required to file another application. Prince provides Morales with information about the standard filing process. Prince also notes that many radio stations have difficulties making the same profits they saw during the war.
Date: August 4, 1948
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-24]

Description: Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales. Prince acknowledges Morales' August 21st letter in which Morales inquired about the cost of applying for an AM radio station in Houston. Prince provides an estimate for legal charges from $2500 to $3500 plus incidental expenses. Prince also provides an estimate for Mr. Barron, which would be between $10,000 to $12,000. Prince advises Morales of the risks of proceeding with the amended application and suggests he seek the assistance of John J. Herrer… more
Date: August 24, 1948
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Frank A. Martinez to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-01-29]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Raoul A. Cortez, Regional Governor of Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in San Antonio, Texas, dated January 29, 1948 from Frank A. Martinez, Secretary of the San Angelo, Texas, LULAC. This is a request to charter or revive a LULAC organization in San Angelo, listing the proposed officers and members. The letter references a $5.00 charter fee that is included. Martinez also requests use of the previous LULAC organization's council number … more
Date: January 29, 1948
Creator: Martinez, Frank A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. perales regarding the guardianship proceedings of the Cisneros matter. Herrera writes that he had a talk with Mrs. Mansfield, and her attorney is taking care of the matter of changing her name from Mrs. Fajardo to Mrs. Manfield. If she likes her name to be unchanged, Herrera could get the papers signed and send them to her. Herrera also mentions that he would get the file on Macario Garcia up to date and send it to her.
Date: April 7, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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