[Filipino Americans Collaborating]

Photograph of members of the Filipino American Community gathered around a large tapestry. They are sewing onto the large cloth. There are craft supplies, scissors and a pin cushion on the fabric so that they are easily accessible. In the background, they are many people watching them work. Most, if not all, of members of the Filipino American Community shown are women.
Date: 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[El Día de los Muertos Play] (open access)

[El Día de los Muertos Play]

Pamphlet of information about El Día de los Muertos, a play by James E. Garcia. The information included is a brief history about Día de los Muertos and the people behind the play, such as the actors, the director, the choreographer and others.
Date: 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Ed Idar Jr. from John J. Herrera dated December 21, 1955 addressing the political issues with the American GI Forum poll tax drive in the Valley, Texas. "I don't see anything wrong in the efforts of the American Gi Forum conducting this type of civic drive in the Valley. I think it should have been done long ago." Herrera writes that the Latin American people of Mexican descent should all be able to vote and pay the poll tax in preservation and contribution to the "American way of life."
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-09-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-09-09]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated September 9, 1963. In the letter, Herrera indicates his belief that Latin-Americans in Texas do not trust PASO or their leader Albert Peña, Jr.
Date: September 9, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-18] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-18]

Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., State Chairman of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated June 18, 1953. Idar expresses disappointment in Herrera's loss in his bid for re-election as LULAC National president and his feelings regarding the way LULAC was operating at the time. Idar also extends an invitation to Herrera to attend the American GI Forum convention in Ft. Worth on July 31 - August 2, 1953.
Date: June 18, 1953
Creator: Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-09-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-09-09]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated September 9, 1963. In the letter, Herrera indicates his belief that Latin-Americans in Texas do not trust PASO or their leader Albert Peña, Jr.
Date: September 9, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-03-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera writes to ask for assistance with Felix H. Morales and his FCC application for a radio station. Herrera specifically asks for any news clippings or incidences of discrimination against Latin Americans of Mexican descent that could be used in support of the FCC granting the radio station to Houston rather than Mexia.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date: April 6, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gubernatorial candidate John B. Connally, inviting Connally to the LULAC Convention in El Paso, at which Robert F. Kennedy would be a speaker. Herrera suggests that Connally's attendance would help garner the Latin American vote for him in the governor race and would certainly introduce him to all the LULAC delegates and guests.
Date: June 9, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC, labor of love (open access)

LULAC, labor of love

Speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens Week held at Driskill Hotel. The speech, delivered on February 19, 1966, is titled "LULAC, Labor of Love."
Date: February 19, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to readers of American GI Forum News Bulletin - 1953-10] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to readers of American GI Forum News Bulletin - 1953-10]

Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas in Austin, Texas, to readers of their News Bulletin, dated October, 1953. Notification of $1.00 yearly subscription rate being instituted for the News Bulletin as of October 1, 1953.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC, labor of love (open access)

LULAC, labor of love

Speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens Week held at Driscoll Hotel. The speech, delivered on February 19, 1966, is titled "LULAC, Labor of Love."
Date: February 19, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights (open access)

LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights

Newspaper clipping of an article entitled "LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights" by Felton West. The article states that "Mexican-American leaders accused the Carter administration Friday of having 'totally ignored' human rights for Spanish-speaking persons."
Date: unknown
Creator: West, Felton
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John J. Herrera - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter to John J. Herrera - 1955-02-15]

Letter to John J. Herrera, from unspecific League of United Latina American Citizens source, dated February 15, 1955, in regards to the declaration by the Supreme Council that the offices of the National Organizer and the National Chaplain are vacant and inactive. The author of the letter states "I hope that the action taken by the Supreme Council will not keep you from working very closely with me on LULAC matters [...] I would like to appoint you as a Chairman of a National Committee to study ways and means of increasing the educational opportunities that are available to persons of Spanish extraction."
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes, New Braunfels League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Reyes and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of New Braunfels LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 26, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28]

Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera promising to work on Krueger with regards to his program and Abel Cisneros. Lane also says he will be taking a job with furniture manufacturers and work West Texas as his territory, though he is considering making a bid for Representative one more time. Lane mentions that the lack of money in politics was a large contribution to the end of his political career.
Date: December 28, 1955
Creator: Lane, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-01-29] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-01-29]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera typed on State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated January 29, 1962. Bonilla requests that Herrera attend the State Convention to be held in Austin, Texas, on February 2, 3, 4, 1962.
Date: January 29, 1962
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano - 1964-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano - 1964-03-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano, Assistant to the Governor of Texas, concerning getting votes for Governor John B. Connally's Harris County campaign.
Date: March 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15]

Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his loyal support and for the nominating speech he made at the National Convention. Pinedo also writes to Herrera about his thoughts on the election of the new National President. "I am disappointed but have concluded that I was beat by the manuevering an machinations of the Laredo group at the Convention [...] but since Laredo won't do anything for our League I am looking forward to the day when we can recapture our organization."
Date: June 15, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough asking for John J. Herrera's support during the 1956 gubernatorial campaign and urging Herrera to rally more support amongst relatives, friends, and neighbors. The letter is typed on letterhead for Yarborough for Governor Headquarters with the campaign slogan: "It's cleanup time in Texas!"
Date: June 3, 1956
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben Belish to the Board of Legal Examiners - 1942-09-25] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Belish to the Board of Legal Examiners - 1942-09-25]

Recommendation letter for John J. Herrera from Ben Belisch, Manager of the City Cab Company, to the Board of Legal Examiners.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belisch, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement regarding petition, Augustine Picaso vs.Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas - 1951-12-03] (open access)

[Agreement regarding petition, Augustine Picaso vs.Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas - 1951-12-03]

Agreement regarding petition of Augustine Picaso versus Trustees of the Nixon Independent School District of Nixon, Texas, dated December 3, 1951. This is the rendering of final agreement following the hearing of the above petition before the Commissioner of Education of the State of Texas, J. W. Edgar. It was agreed that segregation practices in Nixon Independent School District shall cease with regards to children of Latin-American descent.
Date: December 3, 1951
Creator: Edgar, J. W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History