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[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to John J. Herrera - 1939-08-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe advises Herrea to contact Houston City Secretary H. C. Jacobs about Herrera's reinstatement in the water department.
Date:
August 22, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Highlights at San Jacinto Day celebration here
Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.
Date:
April 22, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-07-22]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera, asking him about the resolution and whether it was adopted. Castañeda wished to have a copy of it in its final form. Written in pencil at the bottom left corner: "apologize."
Date:
July 22, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1945-02-22]
Letter to Carlos E. Castañeda, Regional Director, President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice, from John J. Herrera on the discrimination seen in Wharton County, Texas, against Mexican Americans.
Date:
February 22, 1945
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera from United States Senator (New Mexico) Dennis Chavez dated April 22, 1946. Senator Chavez declines the invitation to speak at the 1946 Convention as he is in the midst of a primary campaign.
Date:
April 22, 1946
Creator:
Chavez, Dennis, 1888-1962
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Brother Lulaker - 1947-12-22]
Carbon copy of letter to "Brother Lulaker" from John J. Herrera, Texas Regional Organizer dated December 22,1 947. This is on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and appears to be a general letter sent out to the members of the Texas LULAC Councils inviting them to the installation of officers for Houston Council No. 60 and informs members of the installation of officers for the new Texas City LULAC Council and the possibility of the new Galveston LULAC Council.
Date:
December 22, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1947]
1947 Harris County poll tax receipt number 73795 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 22, 1948
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for Olivia C. Herrera, County of Harris - 1947]
1947 Harris County poll tax receipt number 73794 for Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 22, 1948
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1948-04-22]
Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg, Attorneys at Law. Herrera inquires if there have been any new developments in regards to the FCC application filed by Felix H. Morales.
Date:
April 22, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-22]
Letter from Manuel G. Castaneda, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated September 22, 1948. This is a notification that the San Antonio Council has declined the request to host a regional convention and passes on a recommendation to contact the Corpus Christi Council for help.
Date:
September 22, 1948
Creator:
Castañeda, Manuel G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from President San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2 to Regional LULAC Convention - 1949-01-22]
Letter from the President of San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2, to the Regional Convention of LULAC dated January 22, 1949. This is a certification of 7 delegates from the San Antonio LULAC Council who will represent the council at the Regional Convention in Houston, Texas, on January 29 and 30, 1949. This document was attested to by George de la Garza, Secretary of the San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2.
Date:
January 22, 1949
Creator:
San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Granville Elder - 1949-11-22]
Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Postmaster Granville Elder on behalf of Francisco H. Gabino.
Date:
November 22, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1950-03-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Harris County Sheriff. Herrera writes a recommendation for Texas Foster as a deputy sheriff.
Date:
March 22, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Herrera - 1950-03-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Herrera of Huntsville, Texas, dated March 22, 1950. Jesse Herrera appears to be incarcerated in the Huntsville prison and this is a letter of encouragement from John.
Date:
March 22, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22]
Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
KLVL (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Whitt to John J. Herrera - 1950-05-22]
Letter from Homer Whitt, Whitt Printing Company of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of May 9,1950, regarding printing LULAC placards. Whitt quotes prices and quantities and also refers Herrera to some some Houston firms that could produce windshield stickers as Whitt Printing does not print them.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
Whitt, Homer
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notecard from Mrs. Felix Morales to John Herrera - 1950-05-22]
Notecard from Mrs. Felix Morales to John Herrera. Mrs. Morales is asking for a signature and $5 payment to accompany the contract. This is regarding a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station for her husband.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
Morales, Felix, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-11-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated November 22, 1950. Details of reorganization of Texas City LULAC Council on November 19, 1950. Herrera reports that a new council was organized and installed in Palacios, Texas, on the same date, November 19, 1950. It lists the new officers of the Palacios Council and credits Fred Garcia for contacting prospective members and organizing the new council in only one week's time.
Date:
November 22, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - January 22, 1951]
Signed carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 22, 1951. The letter provides notification of a new LULAC Council organized in Eagle Lake, Texas on January 21, 1951. Herrera lists provisional officers and members. Herrera next visited Palacios, Texas, and presented the charter to the new Palacios LULAC Council. Herrera also confirms delivery of charter to the Wharton Ladies LULAC Council.
Date:
January 22, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC District Eight Convention delegate badge]
LULAC District 8 Convention delegate ribbon dated April 22, 1951, Palacios, Texas.
Date:
April 22, 1951
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC District Eight Convention member badge]
LULAC District 8 Convention member ribbon dated April 22, 1951, Palacios, Texas.
Date:
April 22, 1951
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC District Eight Convention visitor badge]
LULAC District 8 Convention visitor ribbon dated April 22, 1951, Palacios, Texas.
Date:
April 22, 1951
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Herrera to Frank Klitzner - 1951-08-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from attorney John J. Herrera to Frank Klitzner of the Los Angeles County Probation Office providing a character reference for Manuel Villasenor, age 26. Herrera says that he has known Villasenor for twelve years and describes Villasenor's family, his history of petty crimes in Houston, his time in the military, and Herrera's opinion that Villasenor needs assistance for a lack of mental adjustment.
Date:
August 22, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]
Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
Date:
January 22, 1952
Creator:
Hernandez, Jose F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History