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[Letter from Manuel Urbina to Thomas H. Kreneck - 1986-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Urbina to Thomas H. Kreneck - 1986-11-17]

Letter from Manuel Urbina, II, to Thomas H. Kreneck, Director of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, dated November 17, 1986. The letter accompanied Documents No. VII A and VIII A, which had been omitted from a previous donation of Manuel Urbina's documents by his family. Urbina also sends Kreneck copies of photographs of the ceremony at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center.
Date: November 17, 1986
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of article by John J. Herrrera, "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", Houston Chronicle - 1983-11-21] (open access)

[Draft of article by John J. Herrrera, "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", Houston Chronicle - 1983-11-21]

Draft of an article by John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on November 21, 1983. The article, titled "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", recounts Kennedy's trip to Houston and the brief time Herrera was able to spend with him. It also describes how Herrera and his family heard the news of Kennedy's assassination the following day.
Date: November 21, 1983
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the dedication ceremony for Biblioteca at the Magnolia Baptist Church] (open access)

[Program for the dedication ceremony for Biblioteca at the Magnolia Baptist Church]

Program for the dedication ceremony for Biblioteca at the Magnolia Baptist Church, on November 27, 1980. The Biblioteca was dedicated to Rev. Manuel Urbina, who had served at the Magnolia Baptist Church for many years. On the back of the program is a poem by Irene Salce de Urbina.
Date: November 27, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, November 29, 1978] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, November 29, 1978]

Installment statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $93.29.
Date: November 29, 1978
Creator: West Publishing Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, November 29, 1978] (open access)

[Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, November 29, 1978]

Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $609.46 for charges described as Texas cases, state or statutes, and pocket parts.
Date: November 29, 1978
Creator: West Publishing Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Manuel H. Garcia - 1978-11-28] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Manuel H. Garcia - 1978-11-28]

Letter handwritten on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated November 28, 1978. The letter is from Manuel Gonzales to Manuel H. Garcia, attorney. The letter discusses the lawsuit against LULAC by Banco Internacional. The letter also refers to an enclosed letter from Eduardo Pena, LULAC National President, and a copy of LULAC's Articles of Incorporation.
Date: November 28, 1978
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mail gram from Manuel Gonzales to Ed Pena - 1978-11-13] (open access)

[Mail gram from Manuel Gonzales to Ed Pena - 1978-11-13]

Copy of a mailgram from Manuel Gonzales to Ed Pena, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated November 13, 1978. In the telegram, Gonzales urges Pena as the current president to contact LULAC's attorney regarding the court date for the suit against LULAC by Banco Internacional. Testimony will be needed at the trial.
Date: November 13, 1978
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Zermeno about an amendment to the Texas Constitution - 1978-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Zermeno about an amendment to the Texas Constitution - 1978-11-01]

Letter from commander Daniel Zermeno of American Legion Department of Texas to vote on an amendment to the State constitution (Article XIII) about no proxy vote allowed. The letter also explains that it is permissible to hold a position as the Post Officers or Building Corporation Directors or any other post business if one has attended at least 3 post meetings prior to election date.
Date: November 1, 1978
Creator: Zermeno, Daniel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sybil to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-30] (open access)

[Letter from Sybil to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-30]

Letter from Sybil to John J. Herrera, dated November 30, 1977. Sybil invites Herrera and his family to a KPRC television show with John L. Hill on December 3rd.
Date: November 30, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-23] (open access)

[Envelope from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-23]

Envelope postmarked from Dr. Nikki R. van Hightower and the City of Houston to John J. Herrera.
Date: November 23, 1977
Creator: van Hightower, Nikki R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jackie Magura to Anne J. Higgins - 1977-11-23] (open access)

[Letter from Jackie Magura to Anne J. Higgins - 1977-11-23]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter written on John J. Herrera's behalf by his secretary Jackie Magura explaining their encounter two months prior with hitchhiker William "Bill" Edwards, who said he had been robbed of all his possessions while camping in Colorado and was trying to get back to Florida. Magura states that they gave the man $2 so he could get some food, and they did not see him again.
Date: November 23, 1977
Creator: Magura, Jackie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-22] (open access)

[Letter from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-22]

Letter from Dr. Nikki R. van Hightower, Women's Advocate, to John J. Herrera thanking him for his invitation to the Image Civil Rights Scholarship function, which she missed due to the late arrival of his letter. The letter is printed on City of Houston letterhead for Mayor Fred Hofheinz.
Date: November 22, 1977
Creator: van Hightower, Nikki R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from James L. Higgins to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-21] (open access)

[Envelope from James L. Higgins to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-21]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from James L. Higgins. The envelope is stamped with "Return receipt requested" and "Registered No. 66530."
Date: November 21, 1977
Creator: Higgins, James L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary for Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello - 1977-11-16] (open access)

[Obituary for Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello - 1977-11-16]

Obituary for John J. Herrera's sister, Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello, who died on November 16, 1977. She was formerly married to Jose M. Gonzales and was survived by her husband, Peter Muscarello. Includes information about the funeral and burial.
Date: November 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Tejas press release - 1977-11-14] (open access)

[IMAGE de Tejas press release - 1977-11-14]

IMAGE de Tejas press release from November 14, 1977 supporting Frumencio Reyes as a candidate for the Mass Transit Board.
Date: November 14, 1977
Creator: IMAGE de Tejas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-14] (open access)

[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-14]

Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated November 14, 1977.
Date: November 14, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Gary K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Sanchez Navarro, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-14] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Sanchez Navarro, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-14]

Personal letter from Peter Sanchez Navarro, Jr. expressing his appreciation of running into John J. Herrera in court and reminiscing over fond memories.
Date: November 14, 1977
Creator: Navarro, Peter Sanchez, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-13]

Typed letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera thanking him for his work with LULAC Council #60 and his efforts toward achieving civil rights for Mexican Americans.
Date: November 13, 1977
Creator: Diaz, Lorenzo P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance program - 1977-11-12] (open access)

[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance program - 1977-11-12]

IMAGE de Houston first annual civil rights scholarship dance program, held at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom on November 12, 1977. Includes a schedule of the event and lists of dignitaries and sponsors.
Date: November 12, 1977
Creator: IMAGE de Houston
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Rich to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-11] (open access)

[Letter from R. C. Rich to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-11]

Letter thanking John J. Herrera for his purchase of two tickets the Benefit Show for the Houston Police Officers' Association.
Date: November 11, 1977
Creator: Rich, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mary Mandraes - 1977-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mary Mandraes - 1977-11-09]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Mary Mandraes, National Treasurer of League of United Latin American Citizens, dated November 9, 1977. The letter serves as a record of Herrera's bill of expenses for the Supreme Council meeting in Washington D. C.
Date: November 9, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Nikki R. Van Hightower - 1977-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Nikki R. Van Hightower - 1977-11-09]

Letter from John J. Herrera inviting Dr. Nikki Van Hightower to the Image Civil Rights Scholarship function.
Date: November 9, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Houston newsletter, number 11, November 1977] (open access)

[IMAGE de Houston newsletter, number 11, November 1977]

IMAGE de Houston newsletter, no. 11, November 1977. Announcements include the next monthly meeting, the International Women's Year Conference, appointments to the District Attorney's office, and the Civil Rights Scholarship Fund. Updates from the state organization president and regional conference are also provided. A copy of the November 12, 1977 scholarship fund dance program event schedule is also included.
Date: November 1977
Creator: IMAGE de Houston
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, Judgement Against the Defendant, Transcript of Judgement Docket: Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC] (open access)

[Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, Judgement Against the Defendant, Transcript of Judgement Docket: Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC]

Legal documents regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens includes: Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, Judgement Against the Defendant, and Transcript of Judgement Docket. Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request of Relevant Facts, dated November 29, 1976, is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera. Judgement Against the Defendant and Transcript of Judgement Docket are both dated September 18, 1975, and the judgement is signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
Date: November 29, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.; O'Connor, Sandra Day, 1930- & Palmer, Wilson D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History