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[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962] (open access)

[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]

Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
Date: October 23, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Gaston to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-23] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Gaston to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-23]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from R. L. Gaston, Sheriff of Fort Bend County, to John J. Herrera, dated October 23, 1961. The letter is regarding County Court Cause #10,131, State vs. Arnulfo J. Serrana. The letter refers to an enclosed check which refunds $10 paid in excess of the $86 fine which was due in this case.
Date: October 23, 1961
Creator: Gaston, R. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Nance to John J. Herrera - 1964-03-23] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Nance to John J. Herrera - 1964-03-23]

Letter from J. M. Nance, Head of the Department of History and Government at Texas A&M University, to John J. Herrera, dated March 23, 1964, regarding permission to use a photograph of Antonio Menchaca in his soon to be published book, Attack and Counterattack: The Texas-Mexican Frontier, 1842.
Date: March 23, 1964
Creator: Nance, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda - 1965-03-23] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda - 1965-03-23]

Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda on March 23, 1965, regarding LULAC income tax qualifications and requesting a letter containing his thoughts on the matter of the suspension of Chicago LULAC Council #300.
Date: March 23, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios - 1951-11-23] (open access)

[Letter from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios - 1951-11-23]

Letter and envelope from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios of Houston, Texas, dated November 23, 1951. Letter originally included a one dollar payment for services rendered. Garza writes to give his regards to John J. Herrera.
Date: November 23, 1951
Creator: Garza, Richard M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes from the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting - 1952-03-23] (open access)

[Minutes from the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting - 1952-03-23]

Minutes of LULAC Supreme Council Meeting held in Pecos, Texas, on March 22-23, 1952. Also included is Exhibit "A", Resolution on the Death of Honorable Ermilo Lozano, Past National President of LULAC.
Date: March 23, 1952
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23]

Letter from Joe Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1952. Garza writes regarding Herrera's possible run for the presidency of LULAC, and provides words of encouragement.
Date: April 23, 1952
Creator: Garza, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Rodriguez-Bascur and Roberto Rocha to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-06-23] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Rodriguez-Bascur and Roberto Rocha to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-06-23]

Letter from Manuel Rodriguez-Bascur, Secretary, and Roberto Rocha, President, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated June 23, 1977. The letter requests the removal of Joe Velez as League of United Latin American Citizens California State Director.
Date: June 23, 1977
Creator: Rodriguez-Bascur, Manuel & Rocha, Roberto
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Earl M. Richards to John J. Herrera - 1954-07-23] (open access)

[Telegram from Earl M. Richards to John J. Herrera - 1954-07-23]

Telegram sent to John J. Herrera on July 23, 1954, from Earl M. Richards at Foote, Cone, & Belding. The telegram reads: "Have passed your fine letter to Steve Wilhelm and others at Grand Prize. Our support and good wishes go to you on election day."
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: Richards, Earl M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda about the outcome of the Shell Oil Company case concerning discrimination against Mexicans and Latin Americans. Castañeda also asks Herrera to contact Mr. Fridge and ask Fridge to send the complete transcript of the hearing. He was curious to know about the recommendations he had written for Herrera's sister-in-law.
Date: January 23, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 23, 1948] (open access)

[Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 23, 1948]

A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
Date: July 23, 1948
Creator: John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince. Herrera is informed about the status of the FCC decisions regarding daytime operations on clear channel frequencies. Prince also indicates that the Morales application was still delayed.
Date: April 23, 1948
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie - 1947-05-23] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie - 1947-05-23]

An onionskin carbon copy of a letter written by John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie, Secretary, Superintendent of Documents, in Washington, D. C. Herrera encloses a check for $0.60 and requests two copies of Part I, "Rules Relating to Organization, Practice and Procedure."
Date: May 23, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1966-06-23] (open access)

[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1966-06-23]

Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Alfred J. Hernandez, date June 23, 1966, regarding the LULAC code and annual meeting.
Date: June 23, 1966
Creator: Penrose, Neville G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Greenberg to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-23] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Greenberg to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-23]

Letter from Jack Greenberg, Director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Incorporated, to Pete Tijerina, January 23, 1967, regarding legal aid in a jury discrimination case. Also contains an offer to build a "cooperative relationship" between the Legal Defense Fund and LULAC.
Date: January 23, 1967
Creator: Greenberg, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-23] (open access)

[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-23]

Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera on May 23, 1967, inviting him to the Installation of Officers Banquet hosted by LULAC Council #12 on June 9, 1967.
Date: May 23, 1967
Creator: Zamora, Arnulfo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22] (open access)

[Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22]

Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to all League of United Latin American Citizens in District Eight in Texas asking all of the members in District Eight to attend the Texas District Eight Convention on May 29, 1955 at the Y.M.C.A. at 1600 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. Adame informs all of the members that there will be a minimal fee and that the attendance of District Eight members is imperative for the continued success of District Eight: "Lulac District Eight in Texas has always been a good district and now is the BEST and the LARGEST in MEMBERSHIP." The convention would host the election of District Governor for District Eight and would have in attendance: Frank Pinedo, Felix Tijerina, Alfred Hernandez and John J. Herrera.
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Adame, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram and articles from Danny Olivas to Pete Tijerina - 1956-10-23] (open access)

[Telegram and articles from Danny Olivas to Pete Tijerina - 1956-10-23]

Copy of a telegram and articles from Danny Olivas to Pete Tijerina dated October 23, 1956 which include a telegram from Olivas to Tijerina: "We are not endorsing the Ike Dick Slate." Above the telegram, there are two articles and a telegram copied onto a piece of paper. One article with Felix Tijerina expressing his support for the Eisenhower-Nixon administration. The other article was John J. Herrera's rebuttal to Tijerina's support of the Eisenhower-Nixon administration: "We have bitterly realized in their past administrations that we were the last to be hired and the first to be hired. We will continue to support the Democratic party and their nominees, Stevenson and Kerauver." Herrera writes: "The great majority of the Latinos do not share his enthusiasm for the Republican Party, as 97 percent of the Latinos work for a living and do not own their business (as Mr. Tijerina does), or are professional people."
Date: October 23, 1956
Creator: Olivas, Danny
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Peres to John J. Herrera - 1959-05-23] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Peres to John J. Herrera - 1959-05-23]

Letter from John J. Peres to John J. Herrera, typed on Port Shipyard letterhead, and dated May 23, 1959. In the letter, Peres explains why he will not be at the convention in Chicago and why he is no longer an active member of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: May 23, 1959
Creator: Peres, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gayle E. Talley to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-23] (open access)

[Letter from Gayle E. Talley to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-23]

Letter from Gayle E. Talley, Credit Manager at Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera, dated May 23, 1977. The letter is regarding a past due balance of $307.39.
Date: May 23, 1977
Creator: Talley, Gayle E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-23] (open access)

[Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-23]

Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 23, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include the Coor's Company boycott, charter applications, and the 1978 LULAC National Convention.
Date: June 23, 1976
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas - 1953-10-23] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas - 1953-10-23]

Recommendation letter from John J. Herrera for Alfred J. Hernandez to practice law in Federal Courts.
Date: October 23, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Testimonial Dinner for Judge Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr.] (open access)

[Program for the Testimonial Dinner for Judge Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr.]

Program for the Testimonial Dinner for Judge Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr. at the Shamrock-Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Houston, Texas on January 23, 1975.
Date: January 23, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History