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Mujeres que pasáis
Estampa celebrativa de la belleza y poderío de la mujer mexicana de todas las clases sociales. -
To [Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc], From Joe Hopkins, June 10th, 1946
Copy of a letter from Joe Hopkins to Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc, informing the Mexican brewing company that a restaurant in Texas they sell beer to discriminates against people of Mexican descent. -
Envelope addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Alonso S. Perales, postmarked 16 September 1943
Envelope addressed to Alonso S. Perales and Marta Perez de Perales from Tomas Hinojosa at Jose A. Montemayor e Hijos Forwarding Agents in Laredo, Texas, postmarked 16 September 1943. Envelope engraved with images of the Warehouse and Office "Montemayor Building," Missouri-Pacific Lines Yards in Laredo, Texas. This envelope cannot be definitively matched to any of the letters in the Alonso S. Perales Collection.Tags Sobres (de carta) -
To [Alonso S. Perales], From John J. Herrera, Attorney-at-Law.
Letter from John J. Herrera to [Alonso S. Perales] regarding the discrimination Sargent Macario Garcia faced in a restaurant where he was refused coffee and hit with a baseball bat on the shoulder during a violent altercation with other customers. Sgt. Garcia was eventually charged with assault for allegedly hitting the female owner of the restaurant. Attorney John J. Herrera writes that he will represent Garcia in court. -
Envelope addressed to Sr. Lic. [Senor Licenciado/Mr. Esq.] Alonso S. Perales, postmarked 4 August 1939
Envelope addressed to Sr. Lic. [Senor Licenciado/Mr. Esq.] Alonso S. Perales from Alejo Hernandez in San Antonio, Texas, postmarked 4 August 1939. This envelope cannot be definitively matched to any of the letters in the Alonso S. Perales Collection.Tags Sobres (de carta) -
Música de Baile
Ad from Hnos. Márquez, S.A. Institución Musical. Éxitos para orquesta: Música de de Baile, una lista de los éxitos musicale que más se escuchan en la actualidad. Printed -
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) -
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. -
Make-up and Fashion Advice Column
Beauty tips for women, involving color matching for fashion and make up tricks. -
To Mr. Alonso S. Perales, From C. A. Harrell, April 18, 1952
Letter from City Manager C.A Harrell to Alonso S. Perales listing establishments that discriminate against people of Mexican descent in Wichita Falls, Texas, including Domestic Egg Palantine, Wichita Laundry, and Pond Laundry.