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La Caliente Tortillas

Description: Article about tortilla warming on gas heaters. The article details an incident where a Mexican American called "Pedro" was burned when lighting a gas heater to warm a tortilla, leading Tom Watson to turn off the gas and end the practice of heating tortillas in Ore Storage. Contains handwritten notes.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Tin Types

Description: Clipping of heading only for monthly newsletter, Tin Types. This issue is volume IV, number 8.
Date: August 1948
Creator: Tin Processing Corporation
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Tin Types - 1948-09-04]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of Tin Types from John J. Herrera, criticizing the publication's article "La Caliente Tortillas." Herrera points out the discriminatory nature of the article and provides some background on the history of the corn tortilla and details how Mexican culture has influenced America and the world.
Date: September 4, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Galveston - 1934]

Description: 1934 Galveston County poll tax receipt number 14166 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Date of election is listed on the back.
Date: January 31, 1935
Creator: Galveston County (Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-23]

Description: Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 23, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include the Coor's Company boycott, charter applications, and the 1978 LULAC National Convention.
Date: June 23, 1976
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-27]

Description: Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Flagship Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 27, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include a lawsuit against LULAC and Mr. Douglas Clark, ratification of appointments, and procedural issues between the Supreme Council and the Board of Education.
Date: June 27, 1976
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976

Description: Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee. Handwritten next to each resolution is the name of a state or member of LULAC.
Date: 1976-06-24/1976-06-27
Creator: Maestas, Paul J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Blas M. Salinas - 1950-09-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice President, to Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, dated September 15, 1950. This is replying to Salinas' concerns about the Galveston LULAC Council, suggested sites for the Regional LULAC Convention, and the query if "LULAC" has ever been copyrighted.
Date: September 15, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder - 1950-09-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder of Bay City, Texas, dated September 6, 1950. This is a reply to Kidder's letter of September 2, 1950, asking for a donation to pay funeral expenses of an accident victim. Herrera informs Kidder that the family of the accident victim decided to change lawyers and he no longer represents them. Also that he had already donated about $200 worth of free legal services prior to his dismissal as their attorney, which he… more
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-09-07]

Description: Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Advisor, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated September 7, 1950. Salinas is concerned about the disorganization within the Galveston LULAC Council. Salinas asks for recommended sites for the upcoming Regional LULAC Convention. Salinas also inquires if "LULAC" has ever been copyrighted.
Date: September 7, 1950
Creator: Salinas, Blas M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado - 1947-10-02]

Description: Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens from John J. Herrera, Regional LULAC Organizer for Texas dated October 2, 1947. Enclosed with the letter is a carbon copy of the Cashiers Check that was sent with the original letter. This letter is a request to issue a charter for a new Texas City Men's Council of LULAC.
Date: October 2, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated May 11,1955, in regards to Herrera's attendance at the National Convention in Galveston. Herrera agrees to be the chairman to the seminar on "Social Welfare." Herrera requests a copy of the program of speakers and seminars to be announced on the LULAC radio program in Houston.
Date: May 11, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-11]

Description: Letter from G. J. Garza, National LULAC President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated October 11, 1950. The original note included the charter for the new LULAC Council in Pasadena, Texas. Garza asks for information about a proposed site for the Texas Regional Convention and inquires about records concerning the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: Garza, G. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez of Galveston Council 151, asking Martinez to send a Lulac Program so that Herrera can have the events planned announced over the radio station KLVL. Herrera also asks Martinez to have Brother Cliff Lopez, chaplain of the Bryan Council, give the official prayer at the Convention in Galveston. Herrera tells Martinez of his plans to be a moderator at one of the seminars and mentions that it will be a "tight fight for the N… more
Date: May 19, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-08-26]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated August 26, 1950. Houston LULAC Council voted not to help co-sponsor the September LULAC News issue with the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date: August 26, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado, President General, LULAC - 1948-02-26]

Description: Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Santa Fe, New Mexico dated February 26, 1948 from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas. Herrera is asking for Dr. Maldonado's participation in the installation of the new Galveston Council Number 151 on Sunday, March 7, 1948. A delegation from Houston also planned to attend the installation ceremonies in Galveston.
Date: February 26, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]

Description: Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
Date: April 24, 1953
Creator: Azios, A. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Frank M. Pinedo, May 10, 1955 asking Herrera to be chair a seminar on "Social Welfare" at the LULAC National Convention in Galveston. Pinedo gives Herrera details on the agenda for his presentation and requests a response on whether Herrera can participate.
Date: May 10, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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