Language

[Agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville, October 1, 1981] (open access)

[Agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville, October 1, 1981]

Document detailing the terms of a loan agreement between Ray D. Hetrick and Richard and Patricia Darville. Hetrick will pay the Darville $1,600 over a period of 16 months, with no interest.
Date: October 1, 1981
Creator: Hetrick, Ray D.; Darville, Richard & Darville, Patricia
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal documents include Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding the case, American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated April 1, 1977.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal documents: Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, regarding the case American Express vs. LULAC. Documents are dated April 1, 1977, and are signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Both documents are submitted and signed by John J. Herrera. The affidavit is signed by a notary public and dated April 1, 1977.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convention Booklet Report, June 1, 1966 (open access)

Convention Booklet Report, June 1, 1966

Report on the advertisements in the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens Convention Booklet. The first column is the page number, the second column the advertiser, and the third column is the price paid for the advertisement.
Date: June 1, 1966
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement:  American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement: American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens includes Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, and Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement. Defendant's Amended Answer regarding is dated April 1, 1977, and signed by John J. Herrera.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform (open access)

Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform

Editorial written by John J. Herrera suggesting that some of the systemic problems with the Harris County penal code be addressed. Using the issue of Harris County jail overcrowding to illustrate his point, Herrera recommends that the penal code be revised to better screen convicted criminals and expedite criminal cases to move offenders through the system more efficiently.
Date: January 1, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Statement for Felix H. Morales] (open access)

[Financial Statement for Felix H. Morales]

Financial Statement prepared for Felix H. Morales for September 1947. The statement lists Morales' assets as $40,194.27, total liabilities as $7,085 and net worth as $33,109.27.
Date: September 1, 1947
Creator: Morales, Felix H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Document contains First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Porto, Joseph A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens] (open access)

[Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens]

Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens to Sponsor a Road Show and Dance by Gonzalo Moya. This document was written to detail and elaborate on a monetary donation received from Felix Tijerina, Texas Regional Governor of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to organize and fund a Road Show and Dance for the purpose of raising funds for an Educational Program.
Date: March 1, 1955
Creator: Tijerina, Felix, 1905-1965
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to Tom Kreneck - 1987-06-01] (open access)

[Letter from Angel Fraga to Tom Kreneck - 1987-06-01]

Letter from Angel Z. Fraga to Dr. Tom Kreneck at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center dated June 1, 1987, on letterhead. The letter indicates that Fraga has forwarded a copy of a speech by John J. Herrera. The enclosed speech was given on June 22, 1975, at the first anniversary of the three Hispanic City Judges appointed by Mayor Hofheinz. The enclosure also includes copies of four photographs with captions of the event.
Date: June 1, 1987
Creator: Fraga, Angel Z.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01] (open access)

[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]

Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
Date: August 1, 1955
Creator: Connally, Ben C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carter Wesley to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-01] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Wesley to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-01]

Letter from Carter Wesley, Editor of the Houston Informer, to John J. Herrera dated February 1, 1949. Carter is acknowledging receipt of a copy of the LULAC News sent by Herrera. Carter is impressed by the magazine and wants to subscribe. He also acknowledges the similarities of the segregation issues faced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: February 1, 1949
Creator: Wesley, Carter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03] (open access)

[Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03]

Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1955
Creator: Guerrero, Elias
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-10-01] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-10-01]

Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Prince explaines that the Federal Communications Commission will continue to delay decisions about clear channel assignments. The delay is due to the failure of the U. S. Court ruling on certain cases similar to Morales'.
Date: October 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]

Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas, dated April 1, 1947. Prince is responding to Herrera's telegram from March 31st and explains the process for amending the application for Mr. Morales' application. Prince advises that there is a possibility of a hearing for the new proposed radio frequency.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to  John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]

Letter from D. F. Prince from the Law Offices of Vesey, Prince, & Clineburg in Washington, D. C., to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Herrera to make a thorough investigation of Charles L. Belfi to determine whether or not he was qualified to serve as General Manager of a radio station. Prince thinks Herrera should also authorize John H. Barron to proceed on the new frequency because of the conflict with Mexia.
Date: April 1, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-01] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-01]

Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, stationed in Vietnam dated May 1, 1967. Douglas discusses his father's speeches at a San Jacinto Day celebration, a soccer game in the "dome", and enjoying the care packages sent.
Date: May 1, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugene J. Pitman to Ray Hardy - 1979-03-01] (open access)

[Letter from Eugene J. Pitman to Ray Hardy - 1979-03-01]

Letter from attorney Eugene J. Pitman to district clerk Ray Hardy accompanying a Notice of Intent to take the deposition of the defendant, which Pitman asks be filed with other documents pertaining to the case Zdenka A. Mohr, et al vs. John F. Silva, et al. John J. Herrera received a carbon copy of the letter.
Date: March 1, 1979
Creator: Pitman, Eugene J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-01] (open access)

[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-01]

Letter to John J. Herrera from G. J. Garza, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #12 of Laredo, Texas dated May 1, 1946. This letter discusses Council #12 room reservations for the 1946 LULAC Convention.
Date: May 1, 1946
Creator: Garza, G. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. McMillan to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-01] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. McMillan to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-01]

Letter from J. D. McMillan to Eduardo Morga, dated July 1, 1977, and printed on Exxon Company Letterhead. The letter congratulates Morga on his election to LULAC National President, encloses a book, "Goodbye, Garcia. Adios," and indicates plans to donate $10,000.
Date: July 1, 1977
Creator: McMillan, J. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History