Felix Tijerina, Sr. Family Papers 1941-1975.

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Felix Tijerina, Sr. Family Papers 1941-1975.

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The collection contains papers such as correspondence, publications, articles, minutes, and programs that detail the varied activities of Felix and Janie Tijerina. Material on the "Little School of the 400" represents a large portion of the collection. Other areas covered include the restaurant business, civil rights, LULAC, the Republican party, the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, and the Rotary Club.

9.3 linear feet : including 16 document boxes.

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