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LULAC News, Volume 13, Number 11, May 1947

Description: The LULAC NEWS, Volume 13, Number 11, dated May, 1947 is a 24-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in Laredo, Texas. Articles were submitted by LULAC Councils about council activities. This edition contains an article about John J. Herrera and his run in the Special Senatorial Race in Harris County, Texas, April 19, 1947.
Date: May 1947
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

LULAC News, Volume 22, Number 12, June 1955

Description: LULAC News, Volume 22, Number 12, June 1955. This publication contains information relating to LULAC activities and news affecting the LULAC community. On page 14 of this publication, there is a feature of John J. Herrera titled "John J. Herrera direct descendant of Texas Hero." The article is a single column and shows a picture of John J. Herrera at the San Jacinto monument laying down a wreath in honor of the "great contribution that was made by the Latin Americans of Mexican descent in winni… more
Date: June 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20]

Description: 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.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
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John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page one

Description: Editorial expanding on some of the events mentioned or related to those outlined in John J. Herrera's letter to the editor. In his letter Mr. Herrera seeks support from the United States and Mexico to build a commemorative shrine to General Ignacio Zaragoza, the South Texas Mexican patriot and hero of the Battle of Puebla. The Editor follows with a detailing of several events in Mexican history from the Texas Revolution in 1836 to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1862-1867.
Date: unknown
Creator: Houston Post
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping

P.A.S.O. News, [Spring 1962]

Description: Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations, PASO, announcing upcoming meeting dates and places and urging members to support PASO's endorsed candidates. PASO also recognize members' participation in election conventions and praise Dr. George Sanchez for endorsing their candidate Don Yarbrough despite normally opposing PASO.
Date: 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

LULAC National Educational Service Centers Incorporated Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 3, May - June 1977

Description: Newsletter of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. discussing the news, activities, and other topics related to postsecondary educational opportunities for Hispanic and disadvantaged young people. This issue includes excerpts from "A Chance to Learn" by Dr. Meyer Weinberg and an interview with the President and General Counsel of MALDEF, Vilma Martinez.
Date: May 1977
Creator: Boras, Jacqueline
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