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[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-03]

Description: Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera stating Wirin's satisfaction of the report of the discussions Ralph Guzman had with him in the matter of segregation of Latin Americans in the prisons in Texas. Wirin wishes to give the matter serious consideration.
Date: May 3, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Instructions and regulations to all school officers of county, city, town and school districts]

Description: Legal document from L.A. Woods, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Texas, giving instructions and regulations to all school officers of County, City, Town and School Districts regarding segregation of students in public schools in the State of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Woods, L. A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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