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[Schedule for "The 1980's: A Decade of Challenges for the Mexican American" - February 12, 1979]

Description: The printed schedule details the event, "The 1980's: A Decade of Challenges for the Mexican American", held on February 12, 1979, and hosted by the North Houston LULAC Council 688 in commemoration of League of United Latin American Citizens' 50th Anniversary.
Date: February 12, 1979
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 29.76468034388632 -95.35909871719662
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Program for a tribute and benefit in honor of John J. Herrera - 1986-10-09]

Description: A program of a tribute and benefit honoring John J. Herrera held at Gabriel's on October 9, 1986. The front cover of the program has a photograph of John J. Herrera and the title, "Tribute al lic. John J. Herrera for a lifetime in defense of civil rights." The interior of the program lists the information for the event including planned entertainment, refreshments, and reservations.
Date: October 9, 1986
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Program for La Mujer de la Capital event]

Description: Program for LULAC La Mujer de la Capital event, "La Representante Barbara Jordan," held circa 1977. Program includes several prominent speakers including Mayor Fred Hofheinz, Ben T. Reyes, and honoree Congresswomen Barbara Jordan. Program also includes the LULAC Code and Aims and Purposes.
Date: unknown
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Martin Luther King Event

Description: Photograph of three women and a man standing in a group in front of a brick wall with a bulletin board. Printed text on back: "Robert McKinley Gilmore, right, associate professor at Prairie View A&M University, was the guest speaker at Lee College's 'A Man For All People' tribute to the late Martin Luther King. From left are Delores Owens, chairman of the event; Vivian Blevins, Lee College president; and Letha Gilmore, wife of the speaker."
Date: January 22, 1988
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Lee College

[People in Lee College Cafeteria]

Description: Photograph of people at the opening of Lee College in cafeteria, seated at tables and standing around the room. At the back of the room, there appears to be a salad bar and a serving line that are partially visible, and some of the people on the right side of the image are standing in line.
Date: October 21, 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Lee College
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[News Clip: Houston mayor]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: November 18, 1981
Duration: 37 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07]

Description: Letter dated April 7, 1975, from Larry W. Hayes, President of Sons of the Republic, San Jacinto Chapter, printed on organizational letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family "to attend the celebration commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto" and includes the details of the events.
Date: April 7, 1974
Creator: Hayes, Larry W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Earl Leus to parade invitees - 1969-03-26]

Description: Letter from Earl Leus, the Parade Chairman of the Parade committee of the San Jacinto Day Foundation, March 26, 1969. The letter calls for participants in the Pasadena San Jacinto Day Parade on April 19, 1969. It details the route of the parade as well as the theme, "Trails to San Jacinto". The second page of the letter lists parade rules and has an application for participation.
Date: March 26, 1969
Creator: Leus, Earl
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Robert A. Sartwelle to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1969]

Description: Letter from Robert A. Sartwelle, President of San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and printed on organizational letterhead. The body of the letter informs the recipient of the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto program to be held on April 21, 1969 and gives the details of the event.
Date: 1969
Creator: Sartwelle, Robert A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-22]

Description: Letter from Dr. Nikki R. van Hightower, Women's Advocate, to John J. Herrera thanking him for his invitation to the Image Civil Rights Scholarship function, which she missed due to the late arrival of his letter. The letter is printed on City of Houston letterhead for Mayor Fred Hofheinz.
Date: November 22, 1977
Creator: van Hightower, Nikki R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Reverend P. F. Flores to Roberto Ornelas - 1980-08-29]

Description: Letter from Reverend P. F. Flores to Roberto Ornelas explaining that Flores will not be able to attend the "roasting" of John J. Herrera. Flores expresses his gratitude toward Herrera for devoting Herrera's time to help teach Mexican-American children that were boycotting a segregated school in Pearland.
Date: August 29, 1980
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1980-09-11]

Description: Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia congratulating John J. Herrera on being honored. Garcia praises Herrera for his accomplishments in defending Mexican-American civil rights and for his bravery in fighting discrimination. Garcia notes that he will not be able to attend the event in person.
Date: September 11, 1980
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Banquet New Names

Description: List of invitees (or attendees) for John J. Herrera Testimonial Banquet. Document includes names, titles, employers, and occupations.
Date: 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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