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[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21]

Description: Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.
Date: April 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter - 1955-04-07]

Description: Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, informing members of the annual San Jacinto Day celebration. The letter includes an application and instructions for reservations for the event. The letter is printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, letterhead and dated April 7, 1955.
Date: April 7, 1955
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas. San Jacinto Chapter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]

Description: League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date: April 29, 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to Mary E. Vega - 1955-04-30]

Description: Letter to Mary E. Vega of Kansas City, Missouri, from Luciano Santoscoy April 30, 1955. Santoscoy thanks Vega for her interest in starting a council in the state of Missouri. Santoscoy informs Vega of the fee each month per member, $.50 a member per month. Santoscoy also lets Vega know that he will be sending more information and a copy of the LULAC News publication.
Date: April 30, 1955
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-23]

Description: Letter from Roderick J. Watts of the Houston Chronicle to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1955 on Houston Chronicle letterhead. The body of the letter reads: "Here are some pictures taken at the San Jacinto Day exercises. I thought you might like to have them. Enjoyed seeing you and your fine little son."
Date: April 23, 1955
Creator: Watts, Roderick J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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
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