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[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-01]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging John J. Herrera's letter from July 28th. Castañeda states that he will send a revised copy of a LULAC resolution and a copy of a speech he made in El Paso. He requests Herrera to tell whoever has complaints of discrimination in employment, classification, or promotion in Houston to write to Castañeda directly of their case, or to Herrera can forward them to Castañeda. Includes LULAC resolution titled, "One for all and all for one."
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
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[Letter from Pauline R. Kibbe to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1944-09-01]

Description: A blind carbon copy sent to John J. Herrera of a letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez of The Pan American from Pauline R. Kibbe, Executive Secretary of the Good Neighbor Commission of Texas dated September 1, 1944. This letter was written in response to an article in The Pan American reprinting an editorial in the Houston Post about discrimination in Texas. The Good Neighbor Commission plan "Community Organization for Inter-American Understanding" is referenced.
Date: September 1, 1944
Creator: Kibbe, Pauline R.
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[Invoice to Fred Rosales from Manuel G. Vela]

Description: Invoice to Fred Rosales, Secretary, LULAC Council No. 60 from Manuel G. Vela, Treasurer, League of United Latin American Citizens dated June 1, 1946. This is a request for payment of outstanding membership fees, and advertisement fees. It has handwritten notes from John J. Herrera listing expenses and to indicate paid in full.
Date: June 1, 1946
Creator: Vela, Manuel G.
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[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]

Description: Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas, dated April 1, 1947. Prince is responding to Herrera's telegram from March 31st and explains the process for amending the application for Mr. Morales' application. Prince advises that there is a possibility of a hearing for the new proposed radio frequency.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
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[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]

Description: Letter from D. F. Prince from the Law Offices of Vesey, Prince, & Clineburg in Washington, D. C., to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Herrera to make a thorough investigation of Charles L. Belfi to determine whether or not he was qualified to serve as General Manager of a radio station. Prince thinks Herrera should also authorize John H. Barron to proceed on the new frequency because of the conflict with Mexia.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera requests Dr. Castañeda to write a letter of support for a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Herrera also inquires if Dr. Castañeda could make himself available to testify as a witness in an upcoming hearing with the FCC.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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[Letter from Carter Wesley to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-01]

Description: Letter from Carter Wesley, Editor of the Houston Informer, to John J. Herrera dated February 1, 1949. Carter is acknowledging receipt of a copy of the LULAC News sent by Herrera. Carter is impressed by the magazine and wants to subscribe. He also acknowledges the similarities of the segregation issues faced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: February 1, 1949
Creator: Wesley, Carter
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