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[Biographical Sketch of John M. Herrera]
Document with biographical information about John M. Herrera's personal life, family, military service, education, career, affiliations, and references.
Date:
February 11, 1935
Creator:
Herrera, John Michael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]
Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
Date:
1940/1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]
Speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
Date:
1940/1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas
Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC And The Latin-American in Texas." Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Notably the most pressing issue for LULAC has been the immigrant laborers and the ensuing problems of health, education, welfare, housing and employment.
Date:
1940/1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date:
April 21, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]
Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
Date:
April 21, 1943
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]
The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
Date:
October 31, 1943
Creator:
Boy Scouts of America
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944]
Dues notice of $2.00 sent to John J. Herrera by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC
Resolution adopted to commend the Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC), Malcolm Ross, and Carlos E. Castañeda for their earnest efforts on behalf of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups.
Date:
June 24, 1944
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Document No. 33682 Part 1499 - Commodities and Services, RMPR 165
Revised Maximum Price Regulation No. 165, dated July 1, 1944. This document covers the services covered by the Office of Price Administration, how the price structures are established and lists the penalties for violations or evasion. Includes a sample form.
Date:
July 1, 1944
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balance statement for Porfirio and Fransisca Vasquez. from L. M. Inkley Company - 1945-10-06]
Card from L. M. Inkley Company printed with a statement balance as of September 30, 1945, for Porfirio and Fransisca Vasquez.
Date:
October 6, 1945
Creator:
L. M. Inkley Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[L. M. Inkley mortgage payments for Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez]
Documents listing the payments made from 1943-1944 on a property bought by Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez as well as payments with interest to be made in 1944-1945.
Date:
October 6, 1945
Creator:
L. M. Inkley Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 dance]
An announcement on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead for their dance to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1945 with honored guest Macario Garcia, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Other special invited guests included the Mexican Consul,the Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission, the mayor of Houston, Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez (another Congressional Medal of Honor winner), and other LULAC delegations from San Antonio and Laredo.
Date:
December 6, 1945
Creator:
The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. B. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-25]
A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from J. B. Gonzales of the Robstown Council dated May 25, 1946. This telegram is regarding room reservations for the Robstown Council delegates.
Date:
May 25, 1946
Creator:
Gonzales, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Armando M. Cortez to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Armando M. Cortez dated May 30,1946. This was to request reservations for LULAC Council #143 delegates.
Date:
May 30, 1946
Creator:
Cortez, Armando M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice to Fred Rosales from Manuel G. Vela]
Invoice to Fred Rosales, Secretary, LULAC Council No. 60 from Manuel G. Vela, Treasurer, League of United Latin American Citizens dated June 1, 1946. This is a request for payment of outstanding membership fees, and advertisement fees. It has handwritten notes from John J. Herrera listing expenses and to indicate paid in full.
Date:
June 1, 1946
Creator:
Vela, Manuel G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated June 6, 1946. This is regarding a reservation at the Rice Hotel for the Garza family during the 1946 LULAC Convention.
Date:
June 6, 1946
Creator:
Garza, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - October 1, 1946]
A Statement of Account with a balance due of $383.75 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera
Date:
October 1, 1946
Creator:
John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notecard listing Texas City LULAC Council members]
Notecard listing Texas City LULAC Council members and their elected positions. Appears to be same list of members mentioned in John J. Herrera's letter of October 2, 1947 to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of League of United Latin American Citizens, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Date:
1947
Creator:
unknown
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - May 28, 1947]
A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
Date:
May 28, 1947
Creator:
John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 1, 1947]
Statement of Account from John H. Barron sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas with a balance due for $906.05.
Date:
July 1, 1947
Creator:
John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - September 10, 1947]
A Statement of Account from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas with a balance due for $906.05.
Date:
September 10, 1947
Creator:
John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Resolution]
Onionskin paper copy of Resolution Number 1 of the League of United Latin American Citizens from the Regional Convention at San Antonio, Texas, held September 20-21, 1947. This is an unsigned carbon copy with signature lines for Ike Martinez, Council #12, and B. D. Serna, Council #56. The resolution was to have each LULAC Council contribute to a School Improvement Fund to carry out measures to improve educational conditions and facilities for children of Latin-American descent in the state of Texas.
Date:
September 20, 1947
Creator:
League United Latin American Citizens
System:
The Portal to Texas History