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[Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card for Douglas M. Herrera]
Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card issued to Douglas M. Herrera on January 15, 1964. The selective service number assigned to Douglas M. Herrera is 41-61-42-68, Class II-S, and valid through October 15, 1964.
Date:
January 15, 1964
Creator:
United States. Selective Service Board (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-10-15]
Letter from Douglas Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated October 15, 1969. The letter, mailed from University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas, details the new house Douglas has found near campus. Douglas also wishes his father luck on an upcoming speech and discusses the ways he believes the Latino minority can elevate itself in society through peaceful means and expresses concern over the tactics of the Brown Power Movement.
Date:
October 15, 1969
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Carmen Anita - December 15, 1970]
Christmas card from Carmen Anita dated December 15, 1970. The front cover of the card has a color illustration of a winter scene including a snow topped church. The interior of the card has the printed text, "Alegre Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo".
Date:
December 15, 1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15]
Sympathy card sent to the Herrera family from J.B. Casas and family, dated February 15, 1964. The front of the card is a color illustration of the Virgin Mary with the words "With Deepest Sympathy" printed on the bottom right corner. The interior of the card has a black and white illustration of doves and a fountain with the quote "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted...Matthew 5:4". The text of the card reads, "With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow may the thought that others keep you in their prayers ease your heart and give you strength."
Date:
February 15, 1964
Creator:
Casas, J.B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-11-15]
Open letter to IBM from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") contending that fellow service personnel were deliberately sabotaging equipment.
Date:
November 15, 1962
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-06-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany the cashier's check for $50 on behalf of Felix Tijerina. Included is a copy of the cashier's check.
Date:
June 15, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas - 1960-06-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas, United States District Clerk, on behalf of colleague Rudolph Fielder upon his application to practice in federal court.
Date:
June 15, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks regarding support for John Connally during the upcoming general elections.
Date:
August 15, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-15]
Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey, Senator, United States, thanking Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera for their helpful work in President Lyndon Johnson's campaign. Humphrey mentions that he has enclosed a photo-booklet as a memento of the campaign under separate cover.
Date:
December 15, 1964
Creator:
Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15]
Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera. Kilgore writes about Dr. Hector Garcia's son's tragic accident and his sympathies for Dr. Garcia's loss.
Date:
August 15, 1962
Creator:
Kilgore, Joe M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Brooks to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-15]
Courtesy letter from Jack Brooks, Chairman, Government Activities Subcommittee, and member of the Judiciary Committee operations, to John J. Herrera regarding Herrera's visit to Brooks in Washington, D.C.
Date:
February 15, 1965
Creator:
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-12-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, suggesting that Kern hire as deputy sheriffs of Harris County at least two "Latin Americans of Mexican descent," with a good knowledge of Spanish and English.
Date:
December 15, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia - 1958-01-15]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson wishing John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia luck in their new law practice in Houston, and welcomes them to send him advice and suggestions.
Date:
January 15, 1958
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shearn Smith to John J. Herrera - 1968-12-15]
Letter from Shearn Smith thanking John J. Herrera for his help garnering public support to get Smith re-elected as Judge of the 61st Court.
Date:
December 15, 1968
Creator:
Smith, Shearn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris S. Schwartz to John J. Herrera - 1966-09-15]
Letter from Morris S. Schwartz informing John J. Herrera of his appointment as a member of Local Board No. 294 of the United States Selective Service System, in Houston, Texas, by the President of the United States, and what documents Herrera would need to submit to qualify.
Date:
September 15, 1966
Creator:
Schwartz, Morris S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15]
Notice of Setting informing John J. Herrera and another attorney of the court date in the matter of the marriage of Jennie Bell Eagleton and Henry John Eagleton.
Date:
May 15, 1970
Creator:
Grohman, James
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John H. Herrera to Chief of Police Roy Chisum on behalf of John Edward Guzman's family, complaining about and requesting a cessation to bringing their son, John Edward Guzman, in for questioning without basis.
Date:
January 15, 1973
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Police Chief Roy Chisum - 1973-01-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John H. Herrera to Chief of Police Roy Chisum on behalf of John Edward Guzman's family, complaining about and requesting a cessation to bringing their son, John Edward Guzman, in for questioning without basis.
Date:
January 15, 1973
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15]
Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.
Date:
November 15, 1974
Creator:
Juarez, Ruth B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Gulf Coast Community Services to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-15]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Gulf Coast Community Services.
Date:
September 15, 1977
Creator:
Gulf Coast Community Services
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]
Invoice on account of The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas, sent to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1950. This invoice is for a letter to Mrs. Jackson dated August. 11, 1950. The cost was 10 cents per line, totaling $16.20.
Date:
August 15, 1950
Creator:
Fort Bend Reporter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Governor Allan Shivers to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]
Letter from Texas Governor Allan Shivers to John J. Herrera dated August 15, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of August 8,1950. Governor Shivers expresses his appreciation for Herrera's support and extends an invitation for Herrera to stop by the Executive Department for a visit when Herrera is next in Austin.
Date:
August 15, 1950
Creator:
Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to B. W. Payne - 1950-08-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Houston Chief of Police B. W. Payne dated August 15, 1950. This is a reference letter for Rufus L. Ramirez who would like to apply to be a policeman for the City of Houston. Ramirez is one-half inch short of the height requirement, and Herrera feels his personal and military qualifications should be considered.
Date:
August 15, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical information on Dr. Martin Hames Bickham]
Magazine article clipped from unknown magazine with biographical information about Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham. Scholar who studied social problems of American communities.
Date:
April 15, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History