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Stormy Rally Climaxes Austin March
News clipping detailing James L. Novarro's attempt to persuade Mexican Americans at a rally to work within the system and disregard voices spewing hate and lawlessness. The rally supported a $1.25 minimum wage, but support for this cause had lost momentum by this time. -
Mercy Caravan to Flood Area As Houston Pours Out Its Heart
News clipping details how people came together to donate clothing, materials, and what little money they had to help alleviate the effects of Hurricane Alice in communities along the Rio Grande. The article describes people gathering names of homeless victims to inform their families, distribution of aid materials, and the gratefullness of impacted communities. The photograph included, titled "Only Two Pesos," shows Teodora Castros and Angeline Morales (listed as Mrs. Felix Morales) -
A Look at the Reverend James L. Novarro
Article appearing in the1953 October/November issue of Texas Hispanic Magazine featuring a biography of James L. Novarro. This feature describes Novarro's life, his involvement with the Baptist Church and social justice movements, and how he gives back to the Houston community.Tags James L. Novarro -
Long walk provided Chicanos giant step
News clipping from The Post detailing the contributions James L. Novarro made to advance Mexican American civil rights in Texas. Novarro played the role of a leader during "La Marcha," a protest march from Rio Grande City to Austin, Texas in which thousands supported the striking farm workers in their struggle to secure a higher minimum wage.Tags La Marcha (1966) -
Load Tampico Mercy truck
Newspaper clipping pictures Reverend James L. Novarro loading a truck with material aid and describes how Novarro is contributing to the Tampico Disaster Campaign. Through his radio program, Reverend Novarro called on Houstonians to help those in need. -
[Harris county G.I Forum Chapter Officers…]
Card and news clipping with photograph of Harris County G.I. Forum chapter officers, including DC Marquez, Camillo Zapata, Nick Barrera, Herman Castillo, Willie Aguirre, Hector Garcia, and Reverend James L. Novarro. Date 8-22-68 handwritten below the caption. -
Photograph of men loading relief supplies for Tampico, donated by the Gulfgate Fishermans Club
Black and white photograph of James L. Novarro and a group of men loading disaster relief supplies donated by the Gulfgate Fishermans Club onto a truck bound for Tampico, Mexico after Hurricane Alice in 1954. The men load boxes with labels for soap and coffee. -
Photograph of Richard Nixon with Hector Azios, James L.Novarro, Frank Partida, Antonio Gonzalez, Martin Garcia, and Carlos Conde
Black and white photograph of Richard Nixon speaking with notable Mexican Americans Hector Azios, James L. Novarro, Frank Partida, Antonio Gonzalez, Martin Garcia, and Carlos Conde. -
Signed photograph of Reverend James L. Novarro shaking hands with George H. W. Bush
Signed photograph of James L. Novarro shaking hands with George H. W. Bush. The autograph reads: "To Reverend Novarro with best wishes and friendship, George Bush." -
Photograph of Ronald Reagan at presidential podium
Photograph of President Ronald Reagan standing at a podium. Vice President George H. W. Bush is pictured on the right.