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[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04]
Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.
Date:
November 4, 1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
Date:
April 25, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
Date:
April 25, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll
Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Navarro, J. F.; Guerra, D. & Rodrigues, J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera - 1967-01-12]
Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera, dated January 12, 1967. Segura Procelle sends Herrera a copy of an interview with Herrera, and asks after the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
January 12, 1967
Creator:
Segura Procelle, Raúl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]
Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera, dated March 3, 1967. Casas reminiscences on his political campaign 20 years before, and tells Herrera about his real estate business. Casas asks for news of acquaintances and the political scene in Texas.
Date:
March 3, 1967
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Aquayo, Guillermo R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-09-27]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, giving the schedule of football games at Baylor Stadium.
Date:
September 27, 1963
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]
Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date:
February 15, 1960
Creator:
Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]
Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date:
June 13, 1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-10]
Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz regarding the use of his services to help a Mrs. Frame in adopting a child, describing his areas of expertise and fee distribution.
Date:
July 10, 1961
Creator:
Ruiz, Alberto Briceño
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
Date:
January 13, 1968
Creator:
Harper, Alberto Garibi, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa to John J. Herrera - 1967-12]
Letter to John J. Herrrea from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa wishing him a happy New Year. Envelope included with letter.
Date:
December 1967
Creator:
Hinojosa, Cesar Lazo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Peña, Jr., Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Peña, Jr., Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Diaz Ordaz - 1965-03-27]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico, March 27, 1965. Herrera discusses former President JOhn F. Kennedy and current President Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as other Texas politicians.
Date:
March 27, 1965
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Atilano Contreras Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1966-03-10]
Letter from attorney Atilano Contrera Martinez to John J. Herrera requesting Ernesto Jimenez Herrera's death certificate.
Date:
March 10, 1966
Creator:
Martinez, Atilano Contreras
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Jimenez Herrera's attorney - 1966-03]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Jimenez Herrera's attorney in response to an earlier letter requesting his death certificate. The letter indicates that on account of Ernesto's death, the lawyer's services will not longer be required.
Date:
March 1966
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Enriquez and Manual Urbina to Esteban Flores - 1966-08-02]
Letter from Peter Enriquez and Pastor Manual Urbina of the Magnolia Temple Baptist Mission to Reverend Esteban Flores, dated August 2, 1966. Enriquez and Urbina report on the progress at the Magnolia Temple.
Date:
August 2, 1966
Creator:
Enriquez, Peter & Urbina, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Peter Enriquez and Manual Urbina to Esteban Flores and D. E. Sloan - 1966-08-02]
Letter from Peter Enriquez and Pastor Manual Urbina of the Magnolia Temple Baptist Mission to Reverend Esteban Flores. Enriquez and Urbina write that they are looking forward to Flores's upcoming visit to Magnolia Temple. Letter from Enriquez and Pastor Urbina of the Magnolia Temple Baptist Mission to Reverend D. E. Sloan, dated August 2, 1966. Enriquez and Urbina write that they are looking forward to Sloan's upcoming visit to Magnolia Temple.
Date:
August 2, 1966
Creator:
Enriquez, Peter & Urbina, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in County Jail]
Photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History