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[Escuche! La Hora bautista, el programa favorito del pueblo]
Flyer advertising the Spanish-language Baptist radio show, La hora bautista with Reverend James L. Novarro, broadcast daily at 4:45pm on KLVL Houston. The flyer describes Novarro as a preacher, friend, counselor and philanthropist. It includes a black and white photograph of Novarro with an open Bible at a microphone. -
[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. -
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 -
A Moment of Prayer
Newspaper clipping with photograph and caption in which Reverand James L. Novarro thanks Houstonians for their help in the disaster relief caravan that assisted those affected by Hurricane Alice. The image shows James L. Novarro standing in front of a group of people. Both Angeline Morales and Felix Morales of Radio Station KLVL appear in the photograph. -
An Important Clarification
Affidavit signed by Esther López indicating that she was coerced to slander Reverend James L. Novarro's character. López mentions three specific members of the congregation, but also states there are many people in Houston who want to destroy Reverend Novarro.Tags James L. Novarro -
El Sol Celebrates 22 Years
News clipping that describes the bilingual Hispanic newspaper, El Sol, and its history. El Sol was established in 1965 and was the longest running bilingual newspaper in the US Southwest.Tags El Sol de Houston -
Facts and Figures about the Latin American Baptist Radio Program
This flyer gives important information about La Hora Bautista [The Baptist Hour] radio program. The program began its daily broadcast on December 1st,1950. At the time the flyer was created, the program was in range of 3,000,000 Spanish speakers with 3,000 daily listeners. -
Flood Relief
News clipping that describes the relief items sent by the Houston Baptists and other organizations to areas in Mexico and Texas impacted by Hurricane Alice in 1954. The relief effort was led by James L. Novarro, who organized Houston Baptists and the provision of money, food items, and other needed supplies. -
Gracias From El Presidente
News clipping that reports the President of México, Adolfo Ruiz Cortines' thanks to the people of Houston for their assistance in disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Alice. The donated provisions reached thousands of people in and around the Rio Grande Valley after Hurricane Alice devestated the area in 1954. 70,000 lbs. of supplies were unloaded and sorted by volunteers. Three hundred (300) families recieved supplies. The president also thanked key figures who were influential in the amount of aid sent to Mexico, including Angeline Morales (wife of Felix Morales) and her son, Joe Morales. -
KLVL Coverage Map
This map shows the range of KLVL, the radio station that aired La Hora Bautista [The Baptist Hour] Radio Program. The program extended as far south as Matagorda Island, Texas and as far east as Lake Charles, Lousiana.