[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. The letter refers to discrimination on the part of the School Superintendent in Columbus, Texas, and asks for Herrera's assistance in planning the action League of United Latin American Citizens will be taking.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961, and typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead. In the letter, Bonilla refers to the issue of discrimination in schools in Columbus, Texas, and the committee being sent to Herrera's office on November 4, 1961.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05] (open access)

[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]

Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 5, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 8, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-31] (open access)

[Envelope from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-31]

Envelope from John Marzola to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on October 31, 1961.
Date: October 31, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten in ink on lined paper and dated November 17, 1961. Marzola commends Herrera for the letter against Marley Giddens but defends Mrs. Clayton who Marzola says is innocent in the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27]

Letter from John Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 27, 1961. Marzola asks if Herrera will attend a meeting in Columbus, Texas, on December 3rd and informs him of the meeting that took place on November 19th. The envelope addressed to Herrera from Marzola is postmarked in Columbus, Texas, on November 27, 1961.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marley Giddens to John J. Herrera - 1961-12-07] (open access)

[Letter from Marley Giddens to John J. Herrera - 1961-12-07]

Letter from Marley Giddens, Columbus Independent School District Superintendent, to John J. Herrera, dated December 7, 1961. In the letter, Giddens thanks Herrera for their meeting and further explains the events leading up to the incident at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: December 7, 1961
Creator: Giddens, Marley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - January 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - January 22, 1951]

Signed carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 22, 1951. The letter provides notification of a new LULAC Council organized in Eagle Lake, Texas on January 21, 1951. Herrera lists provisional officers and members. Herrera next visited Palacios, Texas, and presented the charter to the new Palacios LULAC Council. Herrera also confirms delivery of charter to the Wharton Ladies LULAC Council.
Date: January 22, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Torres, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-10] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Torres, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-10]

Letter from Frank Torres, Jr. of Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 10, 1958. Torres thanks Herrera for his letter and invitation to a banquet. Torres also writes of his intent to work with families at Eagle Lake, Texas.
Date: March 10, 1958
Creator: Torres, Frank, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

P.L. 94-171 County Block Map (2010 Census): Waller County, Index

Index map for Waller County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:92,115.
Date: January 12, 2011
Creator: United States. Bureau of the Census.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, October 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, October 3, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing travel plans and potential communication problems.
Date: October 3, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1955]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner regarding oil activity in Colorado County.
Date: December 1, 1955
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, December 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, December 23, 1954]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul discussing oil leases.
Date: December 23, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, May 16, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, May 16, 1955]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul discussing a new hospital in Sugar Land and philanthropic donations.
Date: May 16, 1955
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, August 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, August 9, 1955]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul discussing oil leases.
Date: August 9, 1955
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, November 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul, November 17, 1955]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul discussing oil leases with Texaco.
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to Thomas L. James, November 16, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to Thomas L. James, November 16, 1955]

Letter from Walter F. Woodul to Thomas L. James discussing Sam Bashara.
Date: November 16, 1955
Creator: Woodul, Walter F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John H. Herrera to Chief of Police Roy Chisum on behalf of John Edward Guzman's family, complaining about and requesting a cessation to bringing their son, John Edward Guzman, in for questioning without basis.
Date: January 15, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John H. Herrera to Chief of Police Roy Chisum on behalf of John Edward Guzman's family, complaining about and requesting a cessation to bringing their son, John Edward Guzman, in for questioning without basis.
Date: January 15, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History