Two woman in costume and crowns. On the left is a woman with fair skin and on the right woman with dark skin, possibly May 1966.
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The published announcement of María Teresa winning the paegent. María Teresa is pictured throughout this collection.
Several women in costume. May be a pageant, possibly related to benefit society. The label reads: "Crowning of Queen, Note: Mayor Louie Welch"
Cover of Gaceta Mexicana with black and white photograph of Señorita Elena Santander. There is a a sticker or label at the bottom that reads "Future Mrs. Curtis Farrington."
Bellezas Mexicanas. Gaceta Mexicana, Vol 1 Num 3.
Announcement of beauty competition with images of the contestants.
International Antifascist Solidarity (U.S. Section) (S.I.A.)
http://usldhrecovery.uh.edu/exhibits/show/fighting-fascist-spain--the-ex
[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.
Volante para el programa de radio en español, La hora bautista con el Reverendo James L. Novarro, que se transmitió a diario a las 4:45pm en la estación KLVL de Houston. El volante describe a Novarro como predicador, amigo, consejero y filántropo. Incluye una fotografía en blanco y negro de Novarro con la Biblia y un micrófono.
KLVL Radio Statio Public Relations Department
To Lic. Alonzo [Alonso] S. Perales, From Octavio R. García, Julio 23, 1939
Discrimination against Mexican Americans
Race discrimination--public establishments
Letter from Octavio R. Garcia to Alonso S. Perales regarding the unsanitary conditions in a public school designated for Mexican-American children and the school board members' refusal to fulfill their promises to give them a new building and other accomodations.
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.
To Lic Alonzo S. Perales, From [ Juan and Emilio Flores Jr.], February 27, 1944
Letter from Juan Garces and Emilio Flores Jr. to Alonso S. Perales informing him that Manda's Cafe in Runge, Texas refuses service to people of Mexican descent.