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Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas (open access)

Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas

Abstract of title to part of block 4 of the "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, including the General Warranty Deeds, Assignment of V/T & D/T, Agreement, Right-of-Way Deed, Quit-Claim Deed, Release of Interest, Release of V/T, Release of V/L, Assignment of M/L, Release of M/L for the property area.
Date: July 20, 1944
Creator: Texas Abstract Company Incorporated
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952] (open access)

[Appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]

Onionskin paper copy of appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
Date: July 20, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952] (open access)

[Appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]

Onionskin paper copy of appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
Date: July 20, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952] (open access)

[Appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]

Onionskin carbon copy of the appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
Date: July 20, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Automobile insurance invoice, Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company] (open access)

[Automobile insurance invoice, Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company]

Automobile insurance invoice for John J. Herrera from Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company. Policy insures a 1971 Chevrolet for 6 months effective November 11, 1978.
Date: October 20, 1978
Creator: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Automobile insurance policy, Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company] (open access)

[Automobile insurance policy, Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company]

Automobile insurance policy statement for John J. Herrera from Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company. Policy insures a 1971 Chevrolet for 6 months effective November 11, 1978.
Date: October 20, 1978
Creator: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20]

Draft of speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto celebration on April 20, 1968. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
Date: April 20, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from LULAC to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-20] (open access)

[Envelope from LULAC to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-20]

Envelope from League of United Latin American Citizens in Washington D. C., addressed to John J. Herrera, LULAC Legal Advisor, and postmarked September 20, 1977.
Date: September 20, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Ray Hardy to John J. Herrera - 1971-12-20] (open access)

[Envelope from Ray Hardy to John J. Herrera - 1971-12-20]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from the office of District Clerk Ray Hardy.
Date: December 20, 1971
Creator: Hardy, Ray
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Government leaders coming here for Garza reception (open access)

Government leaders coming here for Garza reception

Clipping appearing in the Houston Press by staff writer, Noe Perez, on the reception to be given to the LULAC State director, Joe Garza, at the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas. Among the attendees will be President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson. The article also mentions the possibility that Jacqueline Kennedy may talk in Spanish during the trip to Texas.
Date: November 20, 1963
Creator: Perez, Noe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960] (open access)

[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960]

Original receipt from Houston Lighting & Power Company for John J. Herrera, dated July 20, 1960. Herrera is noted for making a payment of $36.54.
Date: July 20, 1960
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation telegram from the State Democratic Executive Committee to a Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963-11-20] (open access)

[Invitation telegram from the State Democratic Executive Committee to a Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963-11-20]

Invitation telegram sent by the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 22, 1963 at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin, Texas. The invitation was sent to Mr. and Mrs. John Herrera.
Date: November 20, 1963
Creator: Democratic Party (Tex.). State Executive Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20] (open access)

[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20]

Copy of the judgment for John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera, ruling against defendant Herrera and setting the amount for damages and interest rate of repayment. The document has been signed by Herrera, but no one else, nor is a judge's name attached.
Date: February 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Resolution] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera from A.L. Wirin, informing Herrera that Wirin has undertaken a number of Civil Liberties cases for the Alianza Hispano Americana, which has opened a Civil Liberties Department. Wirin suggests that The Alianza might be willing to undertake some housing segregation cases, and also cases of segregation of Mexican prisoners in or near Houston.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Elliott to John J. Herrera - 1959-10-20] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Elliott to John J. Herrera - 1959-10-20]

Letter from Bill Elliott, a Harris County Judge, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Gil C. Garza, Jr.
Date: October 20, 1959
Creator: Elliott, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda regarding several complaints received against the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Also, the Region X of FEPC has been completely reorganized.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. D. Peck to Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera - 1950-03-20] (open access)

[Letter from D. D. Peck to Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera - 1950-03-20]

Letter from D. D. Peck, Voters League in Houston, Texas, to Houston Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera dated March 20, 1950. This letter addresses complaints against, and John J. Herrera's defense of, Mexican Americans and immigration issues in Houston.
Date: March 20, 1950
Creator: Peck, D. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]

Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Adame, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-20] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-20]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera, dated October 20, 1954, responding to Herrera's letter about a driver's license situation as well as expenses accrued during the Hernandez case. Pinedo expresses to Herrera that The American G.I. Forum would be holding a "special" meeting to speak about the expenses of Gus C. Garcia, and Herrera during the case of the United States Supreme Court vs. Pete Hernandez.
Date: October 20, 1954
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20] (open access)

[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20]

Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera's help in seeking a promotion as a judge. Miller also informs Herrera that Mr. Fred Hooey has been appointed by Governor John Connally as Judge of the new Criminal Court of Harris County, Texas.
Date: July 20, 1965
Creator: Miller, George E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Darrell Hay to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-20] (open access)

[Letter from H. Darrell Hay to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-20]

Letter from H. Darrell Hay to John J. Herrera (including envelope) requesting Herrera's assistance in filing a suit against the attorney who represented Hay in his murder trial who had promised, after Hay was convicted to prison, to send Hay's possessions to his wife at the attorney's own expense. The attorney then did not forward the possessions on and was subsequently asking for compensation to do so, for which Hay could not pay.
Date: October 20, 1977
Creator: Hay, Herbert Darrell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera - 1945-01-20] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera - 1945-01-20]

Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera dated January 20, 1945. The letter requests completed membership forms for Herrera's sons to become junior members of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: McVea, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Ivey Gonzalez - 1952-12-20] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Ivey Gonzalez - 1952-12-20]

Carbon copy of a letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Publicity Director, to Ivey Gonzalez, Superintendent of the Wichita Falls Police Department Identification Bureau, dated December 20, 1952. Rodriguez inquires about reviving the LULAC Council in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Date: December 20, 1952
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History