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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. Hausler - 1942-08-14]
Letter to Mr. Hausler, Personnel Superintendent at the Brown Ship Yard in Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera dated August 14, 1942. Written on LULAC letterhead, the letter is concerning "discrimination against workers of Mexican extraction." John J. Herrera is writing to inquire if Mr. Hausler is aware of these practices.
Date:
August 14, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1943-09-14]
Letter to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda from John J. Herrera, thanking Castañeda for sending Herrer's license to practice law. Herrera mentions that he will work for the victims of discrimination against Hispanic Americans and African Americans.
Date:
September 14, 1943
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]
Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.
Date:
August 14, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-08-14]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help and cooperation in making effective the work of the committee regarding Latin Americans in Houston. Castañeda states that he had referred Carter Wesley to see Herrera and discuss the matter with Herrera.
Date:
August 14, 1945
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1945-11-14]
Telegram sent from Alonso S. Perales through Western Union informing John J. Herrera to tell all organizations that the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC) will be closing. Perales urges Herrera to organize efforts to write to President Harry Truman, Senators Alben W. Barkley, Wallace White, and W. Lee O'Daniel, and John Connally, urging for action on Senate Bill 101. The bill covered the "return of uses to states," and would leave minority groups without protection against discrimination.
Date:
November 14, 1945
Creator:
Perales, Alonso S., 1898-1960
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Federal Communications Commission Order for Construction, for Roy Hofheinz and W. N. Hooper, March 14, 1947]
An order granted by the FCC for a construction permit pertaining to the application of Roy Hofheinz and W. N. Hooper, doing business as Texas Star Broadcasting Company.
Date:
March 14, 1947
Creator:
United States. Federal Communications Commission.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-14]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Herrera has been instructed by Felix H. Morales to send a copy of a letter from Kenneth R. Hyman. He also sends a copy of a book called "Latin Americans in Texas."
Date:
March 14, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date:
April 14, 1947
Creator:
Barron, John H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date:
April 14, 1947
Creator:
Barron, John H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cortez new Lulac President
Newspaper clipping from "San Antonio Light" announcing Raoul A. Cortez as the new LULAC President-General and names of other office bearers of LULAC. Cortez pledged to fight against segregation of Latino Americans in public schools. San Antonio was selected for the 1949 convention for the LULAC sessions.
Date:
June 14, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-14]
Letter from Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane asking if John J. Herrera knows any good Latin doctors in Houston or San Antonio, as Lane has realized that there no Latin doctors in his county and many Spanish-speaking residents therefore did not seek medical help, as they did not speak English. The letter is typed on letterhead for The County of Wharton.
Date:
May 14, 1949
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Editorial from the Wharton Spectator by Mary Lee Shannon]
Editorial article titled "Frankly speaking" written by the editor, Mary Lee Shannon, expressing her opinion on the "Mexican problem" in Wharton County.
Date:
October 14, 1949
Creator:
Shannon, Mary Lee
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-10-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated October 14, 1950. This is a confirmation of receipt of the Pasadena, Texas, LULAC Council charter. Herrera also states that he will attend the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting in Laredo, Texas, on October 21 and 22, 1950.
Date:
October 14, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-10-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated October 14, 1950. This is a reference letter for Texas Foster who is applying for the position of Police Patrolman.
Date:
October 14, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Robert B. Cruz - 1950-10-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Robert B. Cruz, LULAC Texas Regional Governor, dated October 14, 1950. This is an inquiry about the site of the Texas Regional Convention in January 1951, specifically to ask if Houston has been chosen.
Date:
October 14, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur R. Gomez to Houston LULAC, page one - 1951-09-14]
Page one of a letter from Arthur R. Gomez of Houston, Texas to LULAC of Houston, Texas, dated September 14, 1951. This is a thank-you letter to Houston LULAC for setting up a scholarship honoring Gomez's brother, Roy Gomez, who died in the service of his country.
Date:
September 14, 1951
Creator:
Gomez, Arthur R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur R. Gomez to Houston LULAC, page two - 1951-09-14]
Page two of a letter from Arthur R. Gomez of Houston, Texas to LULAC of Houston, Texas, dated September 14, 1951. This is a thank-you letter to Houston LULAC for setting up a scholarship honoring Gomez's brother, Roy Gomez, who died in the service of his country.
Date:
September 14, 1951
Creator:
Gomez, Arthur R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to George J. Garza - 1951-12-14]
Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., Assistant Director of the American Council of Spanish Speaking Persons, to George J. Garza, President of LULAC, dated December 14, 1951. This is a request for LULAC's mailing list so that the ACSSP can communicate with the LULAC members.
Date:
December 14, 1951
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Ibarra to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-14]
Letter from Julian Ibarra, President of the LULAC Council Number 106 of D'Hanis, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated March 14, 1952. Ibarra offers congratulations on the recent Texas Regional LULAC Convention, with his regrets for not attending. The letter includes a brief report on the status of the D'Hanis LULAC Council Number 106.
Date:
March 14, 1952
Creator:
Ibarra, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Council Officers - 1952-08-14]
Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr., LULAC National Treasurer, to all officers of LULAC Councils, dated August 14, 1952. Informs councils that national dues are due and rosters need to be sent in. This letter is unsigned.
Date:
August 14, 1952
Creator:
Gomez, Gilbert, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Council Officers - 1952-08-14]
Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr., LULAC National Treasurer, to all officers of LULAC Councils, dated August 14, 1952. The letter informs councils that national dues are due and rosters need to be sent in. This letter contains an original signature.
Date:
August 14, 1952
Creator:
Gomez, Gilbert, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P.Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-14]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., Chairman of Board of Directors, American GI Forum, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 14, 1952. Garcia inquires about LULAC's involvement in the Pecos School Board issue. Garcia also congratulates Herrera for his work as LULAC National President.
Date:
November 14, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1953-03-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Civil Service Director Roy Floyd inquiring on behalf of Manuel Ramirez, Jr. about the possibility of Ramirez being re-hired by the city in one of the available vacancies.
Date:
March 14, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate from the League of United Latin American Citizens to James DeAnda]
Certificate from the League of United Latin American Citizens given to James DeAnda for serving as the National Executive Secretary during 1953. Signed John J. Herrera, National President.
Date:
June 14, 1953
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History