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Felix Tijerina, "His work was his monument"

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of eulogy for Felix Tijerina by John J. Herrera, 1965. Eulogy highlights the personal and professional accomplishments of Felix Tijerina and includes specifics of the funeral arrangments.
Date: 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Rites Wednesday for John Herrera

Description: Newspaper article published in the Houston Post on October 14, 1986. The article, titled "Rites Wednesday for John Herrera", announces Herrera's recent passing, contains a brief obituary, and lists information regarding the memorial services.
Date: October 14, 1986
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Civil Rights activist Herrera to be honored

Description: An article published in the Houston Chronicle on October 4, 1986 and written by Maureen Bayless Balleza. The article, "Civil right activist Herrera to be honored", describes the life and career of John J. Herrera and lists information regarding a benefit to be held in his honor.
Date: October 4, 1986
Creator: Balleza, Maureen Bayless
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Rites set for local Hispanic leader John Herrera

Description: Article, "Rites set for local Hispanic leader John Herrera", published in the Houston Chronicle on October 14, 1986. The article gives a brief obituary and list information regarding the memorial services for John J. Herrera. A photograph of John J. Herrera is included.
Date: October 14, 1986
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Johnny...My Friend

Description: Eulogy written by Guillermo Aguayo in honor of John J. Herrera and titled, "Johnny...My Friend". The eulogy describes Herrera's passion for civil rights even after his stroke and leading up to his death.
Date: unknown
Creator: Aguayo, Guillermo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]

Description: Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia

Description: Eulogy for Macario Garcia, written by John J. Herrera and presented at Macario's burial ceremonies at the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Garcia at died on December 24, 1972. Herrera's eulogy draws comparisons between Garcia and President Harry Truman, who died only 37 hours after Garcia. Truman had awarded Garcia the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945.
Date: December 27, 1972
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 29.930438696206192 -95.45150269999999
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Resolution to Thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-01-30]

Description: Resolution from LULAC Houston Council Number 60 to the Texas Councils of LULAC submitted January 30, 1949. This resolution is to thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson for his help in arranging for a military funeral for Felix Longoria at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Date: January 30, 1949
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Resolution to Thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-01-30]

Description: Resolution from LULAC Houston Council Number 60 to the Texas Councils of LULAC submitted January 30, 1949. This resolution is to thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson for his help in arranging for a military funeral for Felix Longoria at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Date: January 30, 1949
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Remembrance Card for Mary A. Carroll]

Description: Remembrance card for Mary A. Carroll printed on dark cardstock with gold engraving. There is an illustration of a woman with a Bible in front of a large cross, with light streaming from clouds above. Text on the right reads, "In Loving Remembrance of Mrs. Mary A. Carroll, Died April 6, 1899. Age 33 yrs. 9 mos. 15 days." There is a poem in the lower-left corner that reads: "'Tis hard to break the tender cord/ When love has bound the heart,/ 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words:/ "We must f… more
Date: 1899
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Funeral of Juan Valentine Ramirez]

Description: Photograph of the funeral of Juan Valentine Ramirez. who died at the age of 19, in Magnolia Park. From left to right: Juanita Sanchez Rodriguez, Ramirez's fianceé ; Mrs. Isabel Angela Ramirez, Ramirez's mother ; Pedro Goza ; Antonio Flores. Juan Valentine Ramirez was a saxophone player.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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