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[Agenda of the meeting of Supreme Council of LULAC, February 11, 1977] (open access)

[Agenda of the meeting of Supreme Council of LULAC, February 11, 1977]

Agenda for the meeting of Supreme Council of League of United Latin American Citizens held at Rice Rittenhouse Hotel on Friday, February 11, 1977. The agenda includes articles of impeachment against Joesph R. Benites. The bottom portion of the page has been ripped showing the agenda only until 5:00 pm.
Date: February 11, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]

List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of John M. Herrera] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11] (open access)

[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]

Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certification of LULAC Charter, March 11, 1977] (open access)

[Certification of LULAC Charter, March 11, 1977]

Document confirms certification of the League of United Latin American Citizens charter on June 15, 1931. The certification is signed by Mark White, Secretary of State of Texas, and dated March 11, 1977.
Date: March 11, 1977
Creator: White, Mark, 1940-2017
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certification of LULAC Charter, March 11, 1977] (open access)

[Certification of LULAC Charter, March 11, 1977]

Document confirms certification of the League of United Latin American Citizens charter on June 15, 1931. The certification is signed by Mark White, Secretary of State of Texas, and dated March 11, 1977.
Date: March 11, 1977
Creator: White, Mark, 1940-2017
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Credentials certification letter from Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number One to LULAC Credentials Committee - 1949-01-11] (open access)

[Credentials certification letter from Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number One to LULAC Credentials Committee - 1949-01-11]

Onionskin paper copy of credentials certification letter from George J. Galvez, Secretary, and Elias Licona, President, of Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number 1 to LULAC Credentials Committee dated January 11, 1949. This certifies that Hector de Pena was appointed as delegate to the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in Houston, Texas, on January 29 and 30, 1949.
Date: January 11, 1949
Creator: Galvez, George J.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966] (open access)

[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]

Carbon copy of a document from the White House dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: White House (Washington, D.C.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966] (open access)

[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]

Document from the White House, dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: White House (Washington, D.C.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John Young to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-11] (open access)

[Envelope from John Young to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-11]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from John Young, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, postmarked February 11, 1966.
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: Young, John Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting card from Sylvia Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-11] (open access)

[Greeting card from Sylvia Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-11]

Greeting card that accompanied a check to further pay down court fees owed to John J. Herrera by Sylvia Gonzalez.
Date: March 11, 1977
Creator: Hernandez, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC (open access)

In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC

Copy of an article from the Laredo Times covering the pickets at the Laredo Civic Center during the annual local LULAC Council banquet, published on June 11, 1967. The article includes a photograph of the crowds picketing in front of the banquet hall and also contains handwritten notes demanding that the Laredo, Texas LULAC Council be censured by the National LULAC assembly for their lack of support during the rally.
Date: June 11, 1967
Creator: Gray, Walter
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment against defendant, E & J Travel Bureau vs. Joseph R. Benites, et al., 1975-09-11] (open access)

[Judgment against defendant, E & J Travel Bureau vs. Joseph R. Benites, et al., 1975-09-11]

Final judgment against LULAC in the case of E & J Travel Bureau, a California corporation, dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. Joseph R. Benites, et ux, et al, declared by Sandra D. O'Connor, on September 11, 1975.
Date: September 11, 1975
Creator: O'Connor, Sandra Day, 1930-
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted (open access)

'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted

Newspaper clipping from the Brownsville Herald of Brownsville, Texas, dated March 11, 1952. The article is entitled "Latinos' Traits Pamphlet Blasted." The article covers discussions held at an assembly of Latin Americans at Mission, Texas, on the pamphlet published by the University of Texas, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard. The assembly condemned the features of the pamphlet.
Date: March 11, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-11] (open access)

[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-11]

Letter from John J. Herrera's brother, Albert B. Herrera, wishing John and his family a Merry Christmas. The letter is signed B. B., Juanita, and Junior. The letter is accompanied by a booklet entitled, "The Great Questions", a Christian faith-based publication, as well as the addressed envelope that contained the aforementioned contents.
Date: December 11, 1976
Creator: Herrera, Albert B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beatrice Valera to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Beatrice Valera to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-11]

Letter from Beatrice Valera, a student at Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 11, 1953. This is an Invitation to Herrera to be a guest speaker at Jefferson Davis High School's graduation dance held at the Paladium Nite club on May 31, 1953. Details about the evening's program are included.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: Valera, Beatrice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis Jasso for the position of U. S. marshal. Casey writes that he does not have a say in such positions, and recommends Herrera write to Senator Ralph Yarborough and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: July 11, 1961
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-11]

Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County to John J. Herrera regarding filling a position for Mr. Munoz in his office.
Date: January 11, 1950
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda to Alonso S. Perales in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Castañeda discusses the special election for the State Senate and the possibility of John J. Herrera running as a candidate. Castañeda provides details for obtaining votes and financial support for Herrera's campaign.
Date: April 11, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christie Caradonio to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from Christie Caradonio to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-11]

Letter from Christie Caradonio, Catering Manager at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera confirming reservations for a meeting room for a LULAC event.
Date: January 11, 1977
Creator: Caradonio, Christie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christie Caradonio to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from Christie Caradonio to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-11]

Letter from Christie Caradonio, Catering Manager at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera confirming reservations for a meeting room for a LULAC event.
Date: January 11, 1977
Creator: Caradonio, Christie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History