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[Speech by John J. Herrera]

Description: Pages four through twenty-four of a speech written by John J. Herrera some time between May 1949 and the end of 1959. It appears to be a committee report after research about Spanish-speaking people in Texas. Herrera focuses on three major problem areas around which most of the other problems are clustered: 1. Communication ; 2. Education ; and 3. Employment. Herrera also discusses possible approaches to changing existing conditions.
Date: 1949-05/1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Recollections of Boerne and Kendall County

Description: A book of histories, stories, documents, images, letters, and lists relevant to Kendall County's growth and development. The contents focus on the people, geography, and topography of the area. The book also features accounts from eyewitnesses and experts.
Date: 1949/1999
Creator: Gray, Edith A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Texas Almanac, 1949-1950

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 638.
Date: 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1949-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia, about the LULAC scholarship fiesta to be held on May 25th. Herrera asks Garcia to speak at the event on the topic of "Education for Latin Americans in Texas." Herrera says that Garcia's presence will greatly help to draw crowds and thus raise money to help for scholarships for the young generation of Latino Americans.
Date: May 18, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

The Message, Volume 3, Number 22, March 1949

Description: Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the Purim pageant and religious and day school students' academic success.
Date: March 11, 1949
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Message, Volume 4, Number 10, December 1949

Description: Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses the Hebrew and religious schools' Chanukah events.
Date: December 30, 1949
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Message, Volume 3, Number 27, May 1949

Description: Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue lists the religious and Hebrew schools' honor roll students.
Date: May 20, 1949
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Preston E. Smith to I. H. Kempner, April 5, 1949]

Description: Letter from Preston E. Smith to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for arranging a visit to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and expresses support for increased funding. As Chair of the Sub-Committee on Higher Education, Smith details a proposed budget increase to accommodate additional students and acknowledges efforts to secure funding for the medical school.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: Smith, Preston E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Grady Hazelwood, April 19, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Grady Hazelwood discussing the importance of securing federal grants for medical education in Texas. He urges Senator Hazelwood to support legislation that would increase funding to medical schools and hospitals, highlighting the need for high-quality teaching staff and facilities. Additionally, the letter references a circular about supporting medical aid in China, emphasizing the global and local importance of robust healthcare support systems.
Date: April 19, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]

Description: Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner expressing his support for Kempner's appeal for increased funding for medical education. Lee Morris believes that medical schools are important to rural areas and that the country understands this need more than city folks. He concludes the letter by saying he will reach out to their Senator and Representative to advocate for Kempner's request.
Date: April 7, 1949
Creator: Morris, Lee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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