[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07] (open access)

[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]

Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Elisa de la Vara. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without de la Vara's input as she has not responded to the request for information.
Date: December 7, 1976
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07] (open access)

[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]

Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Pete Villa. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Villa has not responded to the request for information.
Date: December 7, 1976
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07] (open access)

[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]

Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Fidel Davila. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Davila has not responded to the request for information.
Date: December 7, 1976
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07] (open access)

[Mailgram from Ray A. Gano to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-12-07]

Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray . Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Fred Ochoa. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without his input as Ochoa has not responded to the request for information.
Date: December 7, 1976
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram to Manuel Gonzales from Ray A. Gano and letter from Joseph R. Benites to Ray A. Gano - 1976-12-07] (open access)

[Mailgram to Manuel Gonzales from Ray A. Gano and letter from Joseph R. Benites to Ray A. Gano - 1976-12-07]

Mailgram addressed to Manuel Gonzales and dated December 7, 1976. The message confirms a mailgram from Ray A. Gano, Abrazar Project Task Force Chairman, to Joseph R. Benites. The message indicates that the audit of the LULAC Abrazar Project is being compiled without input from Benites as he has not responded to the request for information. The letter from Joseph R. Benites to Ray A. Gano indicates that Benites has no information to give for the audit.
Date: December 7, 1976
Creator: Gano, Ray A. & Benites, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC National Executive Board Meeting program, October 7-8, 1977] (open access)

[LULAC National Executive Board Meeting program, October 7-8, 1977]

Program for the League of United Latin American Citizens National Executive Board Meeting held in Arlington, VA, on October 7 and 8, 1977. The program details the seminar schedule and special events.
Date: 1977-10-07/1977-10-08
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Workshop Schedule at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - October 7-9, 1976] (open access)

[Workshop Schedule at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - October 7-9, 1976]

List of workshops offered at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. on October 7-9, 1976.
Date: September 7, 1976
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. perales regarding the guardianship proceedings of the Cisneros matter. Herrera writes that he had a talk with Mrs. Mansfield, and her attorney is taking care of the matter of changing her name from Mrs. Fajardo to Mrs. Manfield. If she likes her name to be unchanged, Herrera could get the papers signed and send them to her. Herrera also mentions that he would get the file on Macario Garcia up to date and send it to her.
Date: April 7, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1948-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1948-04-07]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C.Garcia, congratulating Garcia and his team for his victory as a member of the San Antonio Independent School District. On behalf of the LULACs in Houston and Galveston, Herrera wishes to organize a reception for Garcia in Houston, and asks Garcia a suitable date for the occasion.
Date: April 7, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
L.U.L.A.C pays homage to Sugar Land war hero (open access)

L.U.L.A.C pays homage to Sugar Land war hero

Clipping from The Houston Post about a LULAC meeting held to honor Staff Sgt. Macario Garcia. Garcia received the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945, from President Harry Truman. Post photograph features Robert E. Smith ; Sergeant Macario Garcia ; and John J. Herrera.
Date: September 7, 1945
Creator: Gregory, Martha
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-07] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-07]

Letter from Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera, acknowledging the notes and clippings from the Houston Post sent to Taylor by Herrera.
Date: October 7, 1964
Creator: Taylor, Antonio J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martin Dies, Jr. to John J. Herrera- 1969-07-07] (open access)

[Letter from Martin Dies, Jr. to John J. Herrera- 1969-07-07]

Letter from Martin Dies, Jr., Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera, stating that Herrera's resolutions on Senator Ruiz are being prepared and Dies, Jr. will send them when they have been completed.
Date: July 7, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, 1900-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-09] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-09]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated January 7, 1971 and mailed from Puebla, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. The letter states that Douglas M. Herrera has been relieved of his position at the County Clerk's Office. He explains that he has returned to school to take education courses in the hopes of qualifying to teach.
Date: January 7, 1971
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-03-07] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-03-07]

Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated March 7, 1971, which details Douglas's recent readings, an Alpha Brain Waves course, his plans to watch the Fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, as well as his potential plans for school and work.
Date: March 7, 1971
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1969-01-07] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1969-01-07]

Letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated January 7, 1969, confirming his safe arrival at the University of the Americas, his new university job, and the house in which plans to live.
Date: January 7, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07]

Letter dated April 7, 1975, from Larry W. Hayes, President of Sons of the Republic, San Jacinto Chapter, printed on organizational letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family "to attend the celebration commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto" and includes the details of the events.
Date: April 7, 1974
Creator: Hayes, Larry W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to M. L. Fay Woolley - 1946-03-07] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to M. L. Fay Woolley - 1946-03-07]

Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to M. L. Fay Woolley, Constable of Harris County, on behalf of Ruben Cisneros.
Date: March 7, 1946
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roberson L. King to John J. Herrera - 1959-05-07] (open access)

[Letter from Roberson L. King to John J. Herrera - 1959-05-07]

Letter from Roberson L. King, Institute Director of Texas Southern University, thanking John J. Herrera for his assistance with a project related to Criminal Administration at the university.
Date: May 7, 1959
Creator: King, Roberson L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Garza Ramos to John J. Herrera - November 7, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Garza Ramos to John J. Herrera - November 7, 1968]

Letter to John J. Herrera from a public notary, Mario Garza Ramos, in Matamoros in Mexico, formally giving Herrera authority on behalf of Ana García de Barguiarena and Roberto Barguirena Menchaca with regards to a 1968 Volkswagen car with Mexican registration for their younger son, Roberto Barguiarena García.
Date: November 7, 1968
Creator: Ramos, Mario Garza
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright - 1965-09-07] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright - 1965-09-07]

Letter from Jim Wright notifying the receiver that Wright will be visiting Houston in connection with signing of his book, "You and your Congressman" next week.
Date: September 7, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-07] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-07]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his support and the "generous expression authorized by [Herrera's] Regional Convention." The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date: February 7, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to R. L. Phinney - 1966-03-07] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to R. L. Phinney - 1966-03-07]

Letter from John J. Herrera to the District Director of Internal Revenue, R. L. Phinney, requesting confirmation as to whether the Federal Lien filed in volume 49, page 65, had been paid.
Date: March 7, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan (open access)

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
[Letter from Lloyd Wright to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-07] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Wright to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-07]

Letter from Lloyd Wright, pastor and general manager of a school in Belize, asking John J. Herrera for his help in legally migrating to the US. Wright mentions that he has a son who was born in New York since the last time he and Herrera discussed his obtaining a visa. The letter is printed on letterhead for Bethel Primary School.
Date: September 7, 1976
Creator: Wright, Lloyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History