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[Photograph of Velina Yllescas Forrein]
Photograph of a young Hispanic American woman dressed in a long skirt and a shirt, coat and tie.
Date:
January 17, 1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Letter from Kenneth Krahl to John J. Herrera - 1944-02-17]
Letter from Kenneth Krahl, secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera, printed on organizational letterhead and dated February 17, 1944. The letter extends an invitation to join the Sons of the Republic of Texas to Herrera's two brothers in the armed services.
Date:
February 17, 1944
Creator:
Krahl, Kenneth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four young men posing at Hennessey Park]
Photograph of four men posing at Hennessey Park. Left to right: Joe Roy; Rudy Martinez; Eddie "Chuchu" Ramirez, and "Little Simon" Rodriguez.
Date:
December 17, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1945]
1945 Harris County poll tax receipt number 84004 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 17, 1946
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1945]
1945 Harris County poll tax receipt number 84005 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 17, 1946
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-02-17]
Letter sent to Felix H. Morales by D. F. Prince of Washington, D. C. Prince informes Morales that his application was in direct conflict with another application filed in Mexia, Texas. Prince also advises Morales that the matter may need to go through a hearing if no other frequency could be found for the Mexia station.
Date:
February 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]
Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date:
March 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-17]
Letter sent by D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera. Prince provides an update about the application submitted by Mr. Morales and the Petition to Amend and Remove from Hearing Docket submitted to the FCC. Prince also provides a timeline for the application process.
Date:
April 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Robert Meja to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-17]
Western Union telegram from Robert Meja, Corresponding Secretary for Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number One, to John J. Herrera, Regional Governor for LULAC, dated October 17, 1948. The Corpus Christi area declines to host the Regional Convention but pledges to attend such convention wherever it may be held.
Date:
October 17, 1948
Creator:
Meja, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Munguia and A. Salinas to Regional LULAC Governor, Houston, Texas - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Gilbet Munguia, Treasurer LULAC Council 242, and A. Salinas, District Number 2 Secretary, to Regional Governor dated January 17, 1949. This was to certify the credentials of Gabe Garcia to attend the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in Houston, Texas, on January 29 and 30, 1949.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Munguia, Gilbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his kind letter, explaining that his part in getting a proper burial for Felix Longoria was small. Johnson expresses his hopes that he would always justify Herrera's confidence in him. The letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raul Perez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Raul Perez, President of LULAC Council No. 24 of Kingsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regi8onal Governor, dated January 17, 1949. This is concerning hotel reservations for Kingsville LULAC delegates who will attend the Regional Convention in Houston.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Perez, Raul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gamewell D. Gantt, Jr. to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1949-02-17]
Letter from Gamewell D. Gantt, Jr., Secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated February 17, 1949. The letter informs members of the meeting to be held on March 2, 1949 at the Junior League. It briefly describes the itinerary and reservation instructions.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
Gandtt, Gamewell D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1950-06-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera dated June 17, 1950. The salutation is "Dear Brother" and appears to have been written to fellow LULAC members regarding the results of the LULAC election of officers. It is also an invitation to attend a LULAC banquet to be held June 15, 1950 in Houston. On the reverse is a handwritten list of names, possibly the intended recipients of the letter.
Date:
June 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1950-07-17]
Letter from Ramon Sandoval, LULAC Galveston Council, to John J. Herrera, dated July 17, 1950. Sandoval requests help selling tickets to the LULAC fundraising dance to be held July 29, 1950, at the Buccaneer Hotel in Galveston.
Date:
July 17, 1950
Creator:
Sandoval, Ramon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-10-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1950. This is a congratulatory letter on Morrison's appointment as Chief of Police of Houston, written on behalf of LULAC and the Latin American citizens of Houston.
Date:
October 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-10-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1950. This is a congratulatory letter on Morrison's appointment as Chief of Police of Houston, written on behalf of LULAC and the Latin American citizens of Houston.
Date:
October 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J.Herrera to Milton L. Polakoff - 1950-10-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Milton L. Polakoff, of Universal Security Mutual Life Insurance Company and also LULAC District 8 Governor, dated October 17, 1950. Mentions a few insurance related issues, as well as a personal request from Herrera that Polakoff attend the upcoming LULAC Supreme Council meeting in Laredo, Texas.
Date:
October 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez - 1950-11-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez of Rosenberg, Texas, dated November 17, 1950. Acknowledges Hernandez' attendance at a LULAC meeting in Wharton County, Texas. Also includes an invitation to attend a LULAC meeting and dance in Palacios, Texas.
Date:
November 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Morrison to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-17]
Letter from L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police of Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated November 17, 1950. Morrison egrets that Rufus L. Ramirez does not meet the qualifications to enter Police Training School.
Date:
November 17, 1950
Creator:
Morrison, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of Officer Nominations for Houston LULAC Council Number Sixty - 1950-11-17]
List of officer nominations for Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated November 17, 1950. Listed are all the candidates for each officer's position nominated for the year 1951.
Date:
November 17, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1951]
1951 Harris County poll tax receipt number 193730 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 17, 1952
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History