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[Letter from Lou Nora Spiller to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-27]
Letter to John J. Herrera written by Lou Nora Spiller on behalf of Senator Ralph Yarborough assuring Herrera that his letter had been received and directed to the Senator for his attention, as had the photograph sent to be autographed. Spiller also offers assistance for Herrera's trip to Washington, D.C. with his family, advising him to make a reservation for touring the FBI and mentions sending other tourist materials separately. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Spiller, Lou Nora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-07]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis G. Jasso for United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas and assuring Herrera that Jasso would receive consideration. At the start of the letter, Herrera has been crossed out and "John" written in by the Senator. The letter is typed on letterhead for the United States Senate Committee on Commerce.
Date:
July 7, 1961
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1962-08-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking him for his hospitality during John J. Herrera's recent visit to Washington. Herrera assures Yarborough that he will cherish the books Yarborough gave him and has referred to them several times already.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra H. Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-18]
Letter from Sandra Padilla thanking John J. Herrera for the note appended to one of his letters to Senator Ralph Yarborough sending greetings to the office staff.
Date:
May 18, 1962
Creator:
Padilla, Sandra H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough in which Herrera pledges his support and thanks Yarborough on behalf of the LULACs for Yarborough's attendance of their reception on November 21, 1963, which President John F. Kennedy and his wife had attended. Herrera requests that Yarborough procure two flags which had been flown over the Capitol for two of the Houston Councils to receive. Herrera promises to send a copy of the December 1963 LULAC News which was dedicated to the late President Kennedy and in which Yarborough was frequently mentioned.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-02-17]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough accompanying the payment for the two flags procured for the Houston-area League of United Latin American Citizens councils.
Date:
February 17, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1962-02-12]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for sending him a copy of the resolution passed by the LULAC Convention as well as Herrera's support in Yarborough deciding not to enter the race for governor. The letter originally accompanied a copy of Yarborough's statement on that matter.
Date:
February 12, 1962
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to M. M. Hale - 1965-05-10]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough recommending to United States Marshal M. M. Hale a Jesus E. Garcia for a Deputy Marshal. The letter notes a blind carbon copy sent to John J. Herrera, who is presumably the one alluded to who gave a high recommendation of Garcia to Yarborough.
Date:
May 10, 1965
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
Date:
February 2, 1961
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sandra Padilla - 1962-07-09]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Sandra Padilla, a secretary in Senator Ralph Yarborough's office, thanking her for her letter and asking if she could arrange an appointment for Herrera with the Senator during his upcoming trip to Washington.
Date:
July 9, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1968-10-02]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated October 2, 1968, accompanying a letter Casey had received from the Legislative Counsel regarding Judge Alfred J. Hernandez.
Date:
October 2, 1968
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barefoot Sanders to Bob Casey - 1968-10-01]
Letter from Barefoot Sanders, Legislative Counsel to the President, to Congressman Bob Casey, dated October 1, 1968. Sanders writes that the White House will consider Judge Alfred J. Hernandez for an ambassador post.
Date:
October 1, 1968
Creator:
Sanders, Barefoot, 1925-2009
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated February 21, 1966, to accompany a message from President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date:
February 21, 1966
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to Michael Herrera, dated June 13, 1966. Casey encloses a letter from Cleburne Maier, who had recently interviewed Jesus E. Garcia. The position Garcia interviewed for does not have a current vacancy, but Maier was impressed with Garcia and suggests that he take the Federal Service Entrance Examination.
Date:
June 13, 1966
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Maier, Cleburne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1965-04-02]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1965, expressing appreciation of Herrera's friendship.
Date:
April 2, 1965
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera noting that a compilation of tax cases compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation is enclosed for use in Herrera's law library.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
Date:
June 8, 1961
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis Jasso for the position of U. S. marshal. Casey writes that he does not have a say in such positions, and recommends Herrera write to Senator Ralph Yarborough and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date:
July 11, 1961
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1964-09-03]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated September 3, 1964, asking for Herrera's support in Casey's campaign for re-election.
Date:
September 3, 1964
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1966-01-28]
A letter from Congessman Bob Casey to President Lyndon B. Johnson, dated January 28m 1966, Casey writes on John J. Herrera's behalf asking the President to proclaim the week of February 13th through the 19th as National LULAC Week.
Date:
January 28, 1966
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-15]
Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated February 15, 1966. De la Garza references a message that President Lyndon Johnson sent to the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
February 15, 1966
Creator:
De la Garza, E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated January 23, 1961, and printed on Bonilla, Davis & De Ases letterhead. The letter solicits support from Herrera for Bonilla's candidacy for State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
January 23, 1961
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr. - 1961-03-01]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr., dated March 1, 1961. The letter indicates that Herrera forwarded Espinosa's previous letter to William D. Bonilla, the new State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
March 1, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1961-03-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla, dated March 1, 1961. Herrera congratulates Bonilla on his election as State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera refers to an enclosed letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr.
Date:
March 1, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History