[Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944]

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Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera. Postcard features an image of the United States Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. Caption on the front of the postcard reads: "U. S. Supreme Court, Showing Library of Congress, Washington, D.C."

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2 p. : col. ill. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. July 26, 1944.

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  • Main Title: [Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944]
  • Alternate Title: [Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - 1944-07-26]

Description

Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera. Postcard features an image of the United States Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. Caption on the front of the postcard reads: "U. S. Supreme Court, Showing Library of Congress, Washington, D.C."

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2 p. : col. ill. ; 9 x 14 cm.

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Letters of Recommendation and Documents Related to John J. Herrera becoming an Attorney, 1940s

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Caption on back of postcard: "The Supreme Court Building, on Capitol Hill, which was constructed at a cost of $11,000,000., is a magnificent building of white marble designed and proportioned in accordance with its dignity as the home of the Supreme Court of the United States. The inscription above the Corinthian columns on the portico at the top of the stairway reads "Equal Justice Under The Law."

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Texas Cultures Online

Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

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John J. Herrera Papers

Correspondence and personal items of John J. Herrera, a notable lawyer and civil rights advocate for Mexican Americans. Known for his role in desegregating schools, he fought the exclusion of Spanish-speaking citizens on juries.

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  • July 26, 1944

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[Postcard from Jesse to John J. Herrera - July 26, 1944], postcard, July 26, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248472/: accessed May 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library.

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