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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. -
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Salt of the Earth (1954 film poster)
Poster promoting the theatrical premiere of the 1954 American film Salt of the Earth at a (now demolished) theater on 86th Street in Manhattan. Mexican actress Rosaura Revueltas, who played the leading role, is shown. The poster had four "pages", as it was folded and two-sided, this is the "front" side. -
Pullman Company train ticket from Los Angeles to San Antonio dated 28 September 1945
The Pullman Company passenger's check from Los Angeles to San Antonio, dated 28 September 1945. Section 9, car 66 for two people. -
Affidavit sworn by Amada Quesnot to Alonso S. Perales
Affidavit sworn by Amada Quesnot that states that her 5 year-old son, Eugene Edward Quesnot, was refused medical attention at the M&S Clinic in San Antonio, Texas because he was of Mexican descent. -
To Perales, From Manuel Ramírez Perez, February 13, 1944
Letter from Manuel Ramírez Pérez to Alonso S. Perales summarizing the instances in which he has been denied service for being Mexican. -
To [Alonso S. Perales], From [Manuel] Ramírez Pérez, February 13, 1944.
Attachment belonging to a letter from Manuel Ramírez Pérez to [Alonso S. Perales] listing the various counties and cities in Texas in which public establishments discriminate against people of Mexican descent. Additionally, Pérez names Dodson Cafe and Steak House Cafe as two of the restaurants in Sinton, Texas that refuse service to individuals of Mexican descent. -
Letter from the Sociedad mutualista obrera mexicana to Angelina Morales
Letter from Sociedad mutualista obrera mexicana to Angelina Morales about becoming the president for the Círculo femenino. -
Envelope addressed to Sr. [Mr.] Alonso S. Perales, postmarked May 1930
Envelope addressed to Sr. [Mr.] Alonso S. Perales from Leo G. Ramirez in Sugarland, TX, postmarked May 1930. This envelope cannot be definitively matched to any of the letters in the Alonso S. Perales Collection.
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Envelope addressed to H [Honorable] Alonso S. Perales,Att [Attorney] at Law, postmarked 2 October 1939
Envelope addressed to H [Honorable] [Alonso] S. Perales from Oswaldo V. Ramirez in Mission, Texas, postmarked 2 October 1939. Damaged envelope (tear on recto). This envelope cannot be definitively matched to any of the letters in the Alonso S. Perales Collection.Tags Sobres (de carta)