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[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-08-02]
Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to his parents, John J. and Olivia C. Herrera. The image on the front of the postcard is a portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson from the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas. Douglas is visiting Austin on business and stopped by the presidential library with his son Michael.
Date:
August 2, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-08-19]
Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated August 19, 1967. Douglas describes conditions on base and the new commanding officer, the new camera he purchased, and his need for new glasses.
Date:
August 19, 1967
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Tom Puente to John J.Herrera - 1955-08-13]
Postcard from Tom Puente to John Herrera dated August 13, 1955 and postmarked Chicago, Illinois. The front of the postcard is a color illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking at at a woman walking away. The text above reads: "Reckon yer new in these parts Lady - ya oughta wear somethin' under them chaps!" The back of the postcard has the handwritten message, "Hello Johnnie, Sorry I didn't get to see you again while I was here in Houston. Hope to see you next year. Regards to all our friends for me. P.S. Rusty havn't wretten to me for a while, 1642 E 53rd St. Apt. 304, Tom Puente."
Date:
August 13, 1955
Creator:
Puente, Tom
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charles Castro - 1949-08-12]
Letter from John J. Herrera informing Charles Castro that the case against Castro's nephew had been dismissed.
Date:
August 12, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mariano N. Rodriguez - 1949-08-12]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera advising his client, Mariano N. Rodriguez, that his two previous cases of burglary and felony theft will not be brought up unless he gets into any future trouble.
Date:
August 12, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Herrera to Frank Klitzner - 1951-08-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from attorney John J. Herrera to Frank Klitzner of the Los Angeles County Probation Office providing a character reference for Manuel Villasenor, age 26. Herrera says that he has known Villasenor for twelve years and describes Villasenor's family, his history of petty crimes in Houston, his time in the military, and Herrera's opinion that Villasenor needs assistance for a lack of mental adjustment.
Date:
August 22, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Scire Facias No. 918, August 3, 1959
Scire Facias Number 918 for the State of Texas versus Woodrow Griffin, Principal, and John J. Herrera, Surety, regarding the forfeiture of the bond guaranteed by Herrera.
Date:
August 3, 1959
Creator:
State of Texas
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks regarding support for John Connally during the upcoming general elections.
Date:
August 15, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-08-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright requesting a position in Wright's office for his wife's sister, Gloria Arriaga. Arriaga speaks English and Spanish fluently, and Herrera believes she would be able to provide help to Wright.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-08-05]
Letter from Jim Wright replying to a letter from John J. Herrera, with a copy sent to Al Hernandez, Municipal Court Judge. Wright requests Herrera to give him the name of the new LULAC Council, so that he can get a flag to be flown over the Capitol. Wright is writing the closing remarks of his Lubbock speech at the bottom of this letter.
Date:
August 5, 1965
Creator:
Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1965-08-05]
Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez, with a copy to John J. Herrera, congratulating Hernandez for being elected as National President of LULAC.
Date:
August 5, 1965
Creator:
Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]
KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. Buster Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Includes disclaimer that the following broadcast is a paid commercial bought by friends of C. V. "Buster" Kern, in behalf of Kern's candidacy for Harris County Sheriff.
Date:
August 25, 1948
Creator:
KLEE (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
Date:
August 25, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-08-12]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson reflecting on his history with Herrera from the past year. Johnson mentions that the Senate had just passed the Atlantic Pact and were beginning hearings on the arms program, and he asks for any suggestions Herrera might have for him. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date:
August 12, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Jay Foster to Lyndon B. Johnson, page 2 - 1949-08-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of the second page of a letter from T. Jay Foster to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in reply to an earlier letter offering assistance. Foster explains the need for a local radio station for the City of Pasadena, the application for which was being "bandied about." Foster mentions that John J. Herrera is the attorney handling the application. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of Henson, Coleman, Foster & Walker.
Date:
August 29, 1949
Creator:
Foster, T. Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Jay Foster to Lyndon B. Johnson, page 1 - 1949-08-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of the first page of a letter from T. Jay Foster to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in reply to an earlier letter offering assistance. Foster explains the need for a local radio station for the City of Pasadena, the application for which was being "bandied about." Foster mentions that John J. Herrera is the attorney handling the application. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of Henson, Coleman, Foster & Walker.
Date:
August 29, 1949
Creator:
Foster, T. Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Larry E. Wadler - 1969-08-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Larry E. Wadler, Judge of the Municipal Court, asking to be allowed to post bond while he cleared up the traffic ticket he received in July, the hearing for which Herrera missed.
Date:
August 9, 1969
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12]
Copy of Judgment No. 883,327 for Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal, ruling both plaintiff and defendant to have been negligent in the cause of a car collision and that neither wins anything from the other. John J. Herrera is the attorney for the Neals.
Date:
August 12, 1974
Creator:
District Court (189th Judicial District)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan
Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.
Date:
August 7, 1975
Creator:
Houston Chronicle
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-02]
Envelope from Felix E. Salinas, sent from his firm, the Law Office of Martinez, Salinas, Nino & Rodriguez, to John J. Herrera. Handwritten on back of envelope: "Tell him to make it before 1 am because Landing is getting [?] Jonie call [?] at 14645546"
Date:
August 2, 1972
Creator:
Salinas, Felix E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas - 1977-08-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas recommending David Garza upon his application to practice law.
Date:
August 29, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas - 1977-08-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter of recommendation from Angel Fraga on behalf of law student David Garza, who would be sitting the bar examination soon.
Date:
August 29, 1977
Creator:
Fraga, Angel Z.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. Hausler - 1942-08-14]
Letter to Mr. Hausler, Personnel Superintendent at the Brown Ship Yard in Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera dated August 14, 1942. Written on LULAC letterhead, the letter is concerning "discrimination against workers of Mexican extraction." John J. Herrera is writing to inquire if Mr. Hausler is aware of these practices.
Date:
August 14, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Hausler to John J. Herrera - 1942-08-17]
Letter to John J. Herrera from E. L. Hausler, Personnel Director at the Brown Shipbuilding Company in Houston, Texas dated August 17, 1942. This is a reply to concerns about discrimination in hiring practices with an invitation to visit the site.
Date:
August 17, 1942
Creator:
Hausler, E. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History