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[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
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[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
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-10-19]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda informing Castañeda about the change of dates to hold the ceremony for the fallen Latin Americans soldiers from Houston in World War II. This will be held at the City Auditorium on Sunday, November 5th instead of the 12th of November. Herrera has asked the churches hosting the ceremony to have a service on that Sunday, honoring the men and women in service. Representatives of Latin American Clubs , Army and Navy officials, and the American Legi… more
Date: October 19, 1944
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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[Letter from Felix H. Morales to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-19]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Felix H. Morales sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince. Morales comments on the conflict with the application for a Standard Radio Station at Mexia, Texas. He outlines the favorable aspects of having a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Morales also pleads his case for having the Houston radio station application being approved before the application for Mexia.
Date: February 19, 1947
Creator: Morales, Felix H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Joe Ramos - 1947-11-19]

Description: Letter from Joe Ramos, a member of the Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens Council. He is asking for an update concerning the Texas City Council's request for a charter. The letter is addressed to "Dear Sir" and mentions that they had previously communicated with Mr. John Herrera about the charter.
Date: November 19, 1947
Creator: Ramos, Joe
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[Letter from Raul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-19]

Description: Letter from Raul Padilla, Secretary of Texas City LULAC Council Number 150, to John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, dated November 19, 1948. The Texas City Council voted in favor of having the Regional Convention in Houston. It is also reported that the school children in Crystal City, Texas, have been segregated in six or seven schools.
Date: November 19, 1948
Creator: Padilla, Raul
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[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza - 1950-10-19]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. This letter was in reply to allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing. It was reporting that the Galveston LULAC Council was still active, still participating.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon
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[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-19]

Description: Letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, undated. This letter included a carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. The letter from Sandoval to Garza contains confidential background information concerning allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon
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[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
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[Attachment to letter from John J. Herrera to J.C. Machuca - 1954-01-19]

Description: Attachment to a letter from John J. Herrera to the Honorable J.C. Machuca where at the request of Machuca, Herrera summarizes his accomplishments as National President of LULAC. This attachment includes mention of the increase in the expansion of the organization as well as council formation, widespread increase in LULAC awareness, LULAC's involvement with the fight against the Pecos Texas School segregation and collaboration with other Latin American organizations.
Date: January 19, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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