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[Graves of Adolph and Sophia Filter]

Description: Black and white photograph of two graves with a large, stone grave marker in between. The graves belong to Adolph and Sophia Filter. There are floral wreaths at the head of each grave. The tombstone between has a cross at its top. There are trees visible in background of the picture.
Date: August 1948
Creator: Fox Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Gillespie County Historical Society

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-08-11]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging receipt of the revised text of the FEPC resolution. Herrera covers the occasion honoring Fernando Salas, the first Latin-American to serve on a Harris County Grand Jury, and a meeting with the new members of LULAC. Herrera would like Carlos Castañeda to come to Houston so that they may discuss the complaints Herrera has received about layoffs affecting Latin Americans, Mexican Americans, and African Americans.
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]

Description: Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-08-14]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help and cooperation in making effective the work of the committee regarding Latin Americans in Houston. Castañeda states that he had referred Carter Wesley to see Herrera and discuss the matter with Herrera.
Date: August 14, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-30]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera, enclosing a copy of the Senate Bill S 2048, which will prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry. He is also enclosing a copy of pamphlet on "How the FEPC Operates."
Date: August 30, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-01]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging John J. Herrera's letter from July 28th. Castañeda states that he will send a revised copy of a LULAC resolution and a copy of a speech he made in El Paso. He requests Herrera to tell whoever has complaints of discrimination in employment, classification, or promotion in Houston to write to Castañeda directly of their case, or to Herrera can forward them to Castañeda. Includes LULAC resolution titled, "One for all and all for one."
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-04]

Description: Letter sent to Felix H. Morales from D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Prince advises Morales that if he is considering purchasing an existing station, he will be required to file another application. Prince provides Morales with information about the standard filing process. Prince also notes that many radio stations have difficulties making the same profits they saw during the war.
Date: August 4, 1948
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-24]

Description: Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales. Prince acknowledges Morales' August 21st letter in which Morales inquired about the cost of applying for an AM radio station in Houston. Prince provides an estimate for legal charges from $2500 to $3500 plus incidental expenses. Prince also provides an estimate for Mr. Barron, which would be between $10,000 to $12,000. Prince advises Morales of the risks of proceeding with the amended application and suggests he seek the assistance of John J. Herrer… more
Date: August 24, 1948
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Photograph of People Learning a Hymn]

Description: Photograph of a group of people sitting outdoors at a picnic table with open books. One woman stands behind them with open hymnal instructing. According to accompanying information, the group is learning a new hymn in English at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.
Date: August 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of the Making of Blue-Prints]

Description: Photograph from overhead of a craft project. A woman's hands and skirt are visible in the top of the frame. The craft is described as blue-prints and are leaf outlines on dyed paper. It is being done at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.
Date: August 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of Blue-Prints]

Description: Photograph from overhead of a completed craft project. The craft is described as blue-prints and is the outline of leaves on dyed paper. The prints are laying on a wood bench. Tennis shoes are visible at the bottom of the frame. The craft is being done at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.
Date: August 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of Boys in Lake]

Description: Photograph of boys playing in a lake near the shore. They are dressed in shorts and are in the water up to their calves. The opposing shore is visible in the background and is covered by a forest. According to accompanying information, they are at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas.
Date: August 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Photograph of People Playing Baseball]

Description: Photograph of people playing baseball on a dirt road in a clearing. Two girls and two boys play while one man sits on the side. The hills in the background are covered by forests. According to accaompanying infromation, they are at a Pioneer Conference in Austin, Texas. The inscription on the slide reads "Those who didn't swim played ball."
Date: August 1949
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Boy Scouts Field Day in El Campo, Texas]

Description: Black and white photograph of a large group of boys that make up a chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. According to the title written on the photograph, they are all cub scouts from Wharton County and they are posing for a portrait to commemorate a summer field day. Positioned in front of the side of a wooden cabin, they are arranged in four rows with the first row seated with their legs crossed and the second row seated on a bench. Four adult scout leaders are present; one is sitting on t… more
Date: August 23, 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Notice of Classification

Description: Notice of classification document sent out by the Local Board in Wharton, Texas, to Ejner Larsen Wind in Danevang. The front side lists the registrant name as well as a stamp of approval and a signature by a member of the Local Board (name is partially visible but a hard crease halfway down the middle of the postcard has rendered it difficult to read). It ends with fine print concerning the right to appeal. On the back, there is postage information.
Date: August 8, 1942
Creator: United States. Government Printing Office.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[St. Ansgar's Church After 1945 Storm]

Description: Photograph of the front facade of St. Ansgar's Church in Danevang, Texas. According to accompanying information, the photograph was taken shortly after a 1945 hurricane destroyed the church. Left standing is the main entry to the church. This structure is surrounded by different construction materials - roofing, large wooden poles, walls and siding - piled up in large heaps. A few small trees are scattered around the church. To the left of this destruction, in the foreground of the image, is a … more
Date: August 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

1945 Storm

Description: Copy negative of hurricane damage after a storm in Danevange, Texas, which is located in Wharton County. In the image, a building is knocked over on it's side against the telephone office. The other two buildings pictured are missing roof shingles and boards.
Date: August 28, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Committee on Legal Education and Admissions, Houston Bar Association - 1949-08-31]

Description: Recommendation letter for Alfred J. Hernandez from John J. Herrera, to the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions, Houston Bar Association, for Hernandez's admission to becoming an attorney and counselor of law.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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