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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Granville Elder - 1949-11-22]
Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Postmaster Granville Elder on behalf of Francisco H. Gabino.
Date:
November 22, 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
[Letter from John J. Herrera to H. C. Manning - 1952-07-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to H. C. Manning of the Education Committee of the Houston Bar Association on behalf of Benjamin J. Canales.
Date:
July 22, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. R. Hinckley to John J. Herrera - 1960-07-22]
Letter from the Customer Service Manager at Houston Lighting and Power Company apologizing to John J. Herrera for the erroneous cessation of his electric service and refunding him for the extra amount Herrera had to pay in order to have power returned.
Date:
July 22, 1960
Creator:
Hinckley, K. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-22]
Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. requesting that John J. Herrera write a letter recommending Thompson for the vacant position at the County Court of Law.
Date:
May 22, 1961
Creator:
Thompson, Dave F., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1950-03-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Harris County Sheriff. Herrera writes a recommendation for Texas Foster as a deputy sheriff.
Date:
March 22, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company Shipment Receipt - 1965-02-22]
Copy of a shipment receipt for the delivery of a dozen typewriter ribbons to John J. Herrera.
Date:
February 22, 1965
Creator:
Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1973-02-22]
Letter from attorney Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera, accompanying a copy of another letter sent to Senator Lloyd Bentsen regarding a piece of re-introduced legislation. Salinas requests Herrera's help in blocking that legislation.
Date:
February 22, 1973
Creator:
Salinas, Felix E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the first anniversary reception of municipal judges, June 22, 1975]
Invitation to the first anniversary reception for Municipal Judges Abraham Ramirez, Jr., Rosemary Saucillo, and Angel Fraga, featuring guest speaker Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz. On the back of the page is a map of where the event will be held.
Date:
June 22, 1975
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-22]
Letter from Dr. Nikki R. van Hightower, Women's Advocate, to John J. Herrera thanking him for his invitation to the Image Civil Rights Scholarship function, which she missed due to the late arrival of his letter. The letter is printed on City of Houston letterhead for Mayor Fred Hofheinz.
Date:
November 22, 1977
Creator:
van Hightower, Nikki R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from President San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2 to Regional LULAC Convention - 1949-01-22]
Letter from the President of San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2, to the Regional Convention of LULAC dated January 22, 1949. This is a certification of 7 delegates from the San Antonio LULAC Council who will represent the council at the Regional Convention in Houston, Texas, on January 29 and 30, 1949. This document was attested to by George de la Garza, Secretary of the San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2.
Date:
January 22, 1949
Creator:
San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Whitt to John J. Herrera - 1950-05-22]
Letter from Homer Whitt, Whitt Printing Company of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of May 9,1950, regarding printing LULAC placards. Whitt quotes prices and quantities and also refers Herrera to some some Houston firms that could produce windshield stickers as Whitt Printing does not print them.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
Whitt, Homer
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notecard from Mrs. Felix Morales to John Herrera - 1950-05-22]
Notecard from Mrs. Felix Morales to John Herrera. Mrs. Morales is asking for a signature and $5 payment to accompany the contract. This is regarding a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station for her husband.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
Morales, Felix, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22]
Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
KLVL (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when
Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."
Date:
August 22, 1976
Creator:
Vara, Richard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1947]
1947 Harris County poll tax receipt number 73795 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 22, 1948
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1947]
1947 Harris County poll tax receipt number 73794 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 22, 1948
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953-05-22]
Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all National, Regional and District Officers of LULAC dated May 22, 1953. The letter includes a six-page listing of LULAC Councils and rosters and encourages LULAC officers and members to attend the National Convention on June 12-14, 1953 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Date:
May 22, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Gilbert Gomez, Jr. - 1953-06-22]
Carbon copy of a letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Gilbert Gomez dated June 22, 1953. It lists the final accounting of outstanding bills due to the LULAC News.
Date:
June 22, 1953
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953-05-22]
Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all national, regional and district officers of LULAC, dated May 22, 1953. The letter reminds officers to attend the upcoming national LULAC Convention on June 12-14, 1953, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Date:
May 22, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Supreme Council Officers and Regional and District Governors - September 22, 1952]
Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to LULAC Supreme Council Officers, and Regional and District Governors, dated September 22, 1952. Proclamation calling for a meeting of the LULAC Supreme Council to be held October 11-12, 1952, in El Paso, Texas. The proclamation includes agenda items that will be discussed.
Date:
September 22, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Presidents and Secretaries of Texas LULAC Councils - 1952-09-22]
Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all presidents and secretaries of Texas LULAC councils dated September 22,1 952. Invitation to attend a meeting to be held October 5, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas. Agenda items are listed.
Date:
September 22, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History