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[Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, Judgement Against the Defendant, Transcript of Judgement Docket: Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC] (open access)

[Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, Judgement Against the Defendant, Transcript of Judgement Docket: Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC]

Legal documents regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens includes: Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, Judgement Against the Defendant, and Transcript of Judgement Docket. Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, dated November 29, 1976, is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera. Judgement Against the Defendant and Transcript of Judgement Docket are both dated September 18, 1975, and the judgement is signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
Date: November 29, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.; O'Connor, Sandra Day, 1930- & Palmer, Wilson D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Original Answer, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC - 1976-11-11] (open access)

[Defendant's Original Answer, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC - 1976-11-11]

Defendant's Original Answer regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, signed and submitted by John J. Herrera and dated November 11, 1976.
Date: November 11, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Manuel H. Garcia - 1978-11-28] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Manuel H. Garcia - 1978-11-28]

Letter handwritten on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated November 28, 1978. The letter is from Manuel Gonzales to Manuel H. Garcia, attorney. The letter discusses the lawsuit against LULAC by Banco Internacional. The letter also refers to an enclosed letter from Eduardo Pena, LULAC National President, and a copy of LULAC's Articles of Incorporation.
Date: November 28, 1978
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mail gram from Manuel Gonzales to Ed Pena - 1978-11-13] (open access)

[Mail gram from Manuel Gonzales to Ed Pena - 1978-11-13]

Copy of a mailgram from Manuel Gonzales to Ed Pena, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated November 13, 1978. In the telegram, Gonzales urges Pena as the current president to contact LULAC's attorney regarding the court date for the suit against LULAC by Banco Internacional. Testimony will be needed at the trial.
Date: November 13, 1978
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Plaintiff's Original Petition and Exhibit A, American Express vs LULAC - 1976-11-05] (open access)

[Plaintiff's Original Petition and Exhibit A, American Express vs LULAC - 1976-11-05]

Plaintiff's Original Petition and Exhibit A in the case of American Express vs LULAC, signed and submitted by the law offices of Joseph A. Porto. Exhibit A includes a balance statement from American Express for the account of Joe Velez and a deposition given by M. L. Diamond.
Date: November 5, 1976
Creator: Porto, Joseph A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Greyhound Busbill for package from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-10] (open access)

[Greyhound Busbill for package from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-10]

Greyhound Busbill for a package sent from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera, dated November 10, 1976.
Date: November 10, 1976
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of article by John J. Herrrera, "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", Houston Chronicle - 1983-11-21] (open access)

[Draft of article by John J. Herrrera, "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", Houston Chronicle - 1983-11-21]

Draft of an article by John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on November 21, 1983. The article, titled "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", recounts Kennedy's trip to Houston and the brief time Herrera was able to spend with him. It also describes how Herrera and his family heard the news of Kennedy's assassination the following day.
Date: November 21, 1983
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09]

Page 1 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09]

Page 2 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1945-11-14] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15]

Letter from Carlos E. Castañedato John J. Herrera urging Herrera to keep in contact with Latin Americans in Houston and its vicinity, and let them know that Castañeda and Herrera will help them if they are discriminated against in any manner.
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for facts on the segregation of Mexicans in public housing. Sánchez also asks Herrera about the status of the retrial of the Pete Hernández case.
Date: November 8, 1954
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector Garcia - 1956-11-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector Garcia - 1956-11-26]

Letter from John J. Herrera replying to Hector Garcia's letter, stating that Herrera will contact other American G.I. Forum members in Houston for the convention issue of G.I. Forum for 1954 and other issues that he had asked for. Herrera has one issue which is battered and dirty. However, Garcia is welcome to use it.
Date: November 26, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera -1956-11-19] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera -1956-11-19]

Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera, requesting him to send copies of the magazine issues for the GI Forum Convention held in Houston from July 16-18, 1954.
Date: November 19, 1956
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06] (open access)

[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06]

Document contains the sworn statement from Ernest Rosales. Rosales describes the events related to a fight and a shooting. Statement is notarized by John J. Herrera.
Date: November 6, 1957
Creator: Rosales, Ernest
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Arthur Perry to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-01] (open access)

[Telegram from Arthur Perry to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-01]

Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson. The Army had approved the hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros on October 27, 1954.
Date: November 1, 1954
Creator: Perry, Arthur C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to all local LULAC Councils and national, regional and district officers - 1954-11-18] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to all local LULAC Councils and national, regional and district officers - 1954-11-18]

Letter from Frank Pinedo to all local League of United Latin American Citizens Councils and national, regional and district officers, asking local Councils to conduct local fundraisers in order to support the economic growth of the organization. "Sponsor money-raising activities to help the National office meet its increased expenditures."
Date: November 18, 1954
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils - 1954-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils - 1954-11-01]

Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, Junior Director, to All Men's and Ladies Councils instructing the Junior Councils that there must division of Districts and Supervisors appointed. The letter includes active councils and districts in the states of Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Vasquez gives further instructions on the duties of Junior District Supervisor.
Date: November 1, 1954
Creator: Vasquez, Emily Rimmer
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1955-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1955-11-01]

Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1955, requesting Herrera's presence at the LULAC Area Reunion meetings at El Campo on November 5 and 6. Laurel informs Herrera that there will be a banquet and a dance on Saturday night.
Date: November 1, 1955
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Ochoa to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from Virginia Ochoa to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-16]

Letter from Miss Virginia Ochoa, Secretary of Women's League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 22 to John J. Herrera dated November 16,1954. Ochoa thanks Herrera for allowing the use of his office for meetings regarding the "Rey Feo Charity Fiesta." There is a handwritten note on the front of the letter that reads: "Martin Perez 3915 Ranch" There is a handwritten note on the back of the letter as well that reads: "10,000"
Date: November 16, 1954
Creator: Ochoa, Virginia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose O. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1956-11-02] (open access)

[Letter from Jose O. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1956-11-02]

Letter from Jose O. Garza, District Governor, District Number 13 to John J. Herrera dated November 2, 1956. Garza expresses to Herrera his distaste of combining the name of LULAC with politics. Garza explains to Herrera that some "printed leaflets" that were sent out with "yours and Mr. Felix Tijerinas's point of views" did the opposite of what LULAC represented, which was create a separation from the Anglo community instead of an integration and equality. "This is the frequent and calculated way that you use the word "LATINOS" [...] This classification that you give our people only serves to weaker the bonds we seek to tie with our anglo conpatriots." Garza goes on to say, "Inasmuch as we encourage our members to partake of politics as individuals, we will not partake of any politics as an organization."
Date: November 2, 1956
Creator: Garza, Jose O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC National Educational Service Centers Incorporated Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 5, November - December 1976 (open access)

LULAC National Educational Service Centers Incorporated Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 5, November - December 1976

Newsletter of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. discussing the news, activities, and other topics related to postsecondary educational opportunities for Hispanic and disadvantaged young people. This issue includes articles about Colegio Cesar Chavez, affirmative action, and President Jimmy Carter administration's positions on education reform.
Date: November 1976
Creator: Boras, Jacqueline
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-10] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-10]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales, dated November 10, 1976. The letter refers to enclosed papers which need to be signed and notarized.
Date: November 10, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales regarding expenses for the Supreme Council Meeting, dated November 17, 1976.
Date: November 17, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History