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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. -
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) -
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 -
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) -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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