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Ferree, wetbacks' friend, jailed on contempt charge
Newspaper clipping of article about Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas, who was jailed on contempt charges when he wrote a letter to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission complaining that the court had been prejudiced in their decision to sentence Roberto Jiminez to a 10-year sentence.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]
Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date:
June 6, 1955
Creator:
Vela, Manuel G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-04-12]
Letter from J.B. Casas to John J. Herrera. Casas philosophizes and discusses his problems to his friend, Herrera.
Date:
April 12, 1962
Creator:
Casas, J.B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1964-11-10]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas, congratulating Thomas on his victory. Herrera has enclosed two letters which his friend, Arthur E. Uresti, had for Thomas at the All American Council at Houston on November 1.
Date:
November 10, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]
A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
Date:
April 21, 1969
Creator:
Dies, Martin, Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas - 1967-03-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas, his friend, informing Casas of the progress of Herrera's children and family. Postscript by Minnie Blue.
Date:
March 8, 1967
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Harvey B. Kocher - 1960-05-27]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Harvey Kocher on behalf of Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes upon Rocamontes's application to be the Latin American representative for Pearl Beer Distributor.
Date:
May 27, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The last measure of devotion
Speech written by Carlos E. Castañeda. This document is a proofread copy sent to Castañeda's friend John J. Herrera. Castañeda writes about the United States where all nationalities and races have been fused with the "fire of liberty and freedom," to make the nation free from want, oppression and injustice. This article has been type-written and contains hand-written edits.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]
Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
Date:
November 8, 1962
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC News, Volume 13, Number 5, November 1946
The LULAC NEWS, Volume 13, Number 5, dated November, 1946 is a 24-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in Laredo, Texas. Articles were submitted by LULAC Councils about council activities, including Ladies Councils.
Date:
November 1946
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historiography and coat of arms for Herrera family]
A report on the history and origin of the surname Herrera. The report includes an image of the coat of arms.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Halbert, Nancy L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1950-05-04]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff of Harris County, Texas, reporting about Robert (Bob) Garcia, Special Latin American Deputy, abusing his authority among the Latin Americans.
Date:
May 4, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Santa Ana LULAC News, Volume 4, Number 1, October 1952]
Four-page newspaper LULAC NEWS of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council 147 of Santa Ana, California, Volume 4, Number 1, dated October, 1952. Contains by-laws of Santa Ana, California, LULAC Council Number 147 and editorial column urging members to be sure and vote in the upcoming election.
Date:
October 1952
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Beware of the Hypocrites..."
Campaign brochure documenting Congressman Bob Casey's congressional voting record on civil rights issues. The pamphlet equates Casey and Barry Goldwater.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
22nd District Get-Out-The-Vote Committee
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC News, Volume 27, Number 3, February 1965
LULAC Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 3, February 1965. This newsletter includes articles about the achievements of LULAC Council Number 12, the Boy Scouts of America's "Break Through For Youth" program and the Mexican American Community Subcommittee meeting with Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC) officials.
Date:
February 1965
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IBM, The Ruthless Giant
Preface and introduction to a paper written by a former IBM employee expressing his thoughts on the retirement and firing policies of the company.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Rudy M. Briones - 1950-09-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Rudy Briones, 2nd R.T.B. Plt. 23, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California, dated September 21, 1950. This is replying to Briones request for help in getting a discharge from military service. Herrera advises Briones to remain in the Marine Corp, and offers other personal advice.
Date:
September 21, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resume of John J. Herrera
Resume of John J. Herrera describing his background information, including both his military service and his education, his memberships and activities in civic organizations, his political activities, his leisure activities, professional activities, employment record, supplemental information, and references.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963
The LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963 is a 12-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in El Paso, Texas. This is the JFK Memorial Edition of the paper remembering the life of John F. Kennedy and mourning his passing. It includes an article about Kennedy's last hours written by John J. Herrera as well as a letter addressed to Jacqueline Kennedy expressing LULAC's condolences. The newspaper includes many pictures of Kennedy at LULAC events.
Date:
November 1963
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-02-06]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, Executive Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, on behalf of Armando Carles-Peralta, former Consul General of Panama, recommending Carles-Peralta and suggesting his services with regards to the impending Panama elections.
Date:
February 6, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1954-08-12]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter John J. Herrera wrote to Senator Price Daniel regarding Private Abel Cisneros. Herrera provides information about the hardship caused by Pvt. Cisneros being drafted into the Army.
Date:
August 12, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lord to John J. Herrera - 1975-10-09]
Letter from Robert Lord congratulating and praising John J. Herrera on his successful interview on Channel 13.
Date:
October 9, 1975
Creator:
Lord, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1954-08-12]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter John J. Herrera wrote to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson regarding Private Abel Cisneros. Herrera provides information about the hardship caused by Pvt. Cisneros being drafted into the Army.
Date:
September 12, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History