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LULACTION, April - May 1977 (open access)

LULACTION, April - May 1977

The April-May 1977 issue of LULACTION, the magazine of League of United Latin American Citizens, is titled "1976-77: The Men at the Helm." The magazine includes black and photographs on the cover and accompanying many of the articles. Several of the articles discuss the controversy with Coors Brewing Company.
Date: 1977-04/1977-05
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tribute to John F. Kennedy] (open access)

[Tribute to John F. Kennedy]

Handwritten tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Presidente Johnson durante toda su vida se ha preocupado, interesado, y extendido su ayuda a los americanos de descendencia mexicana y espaƱola (open access)

El Presidente Johnson durante toda su vida se ha preocupado, interesado, y extendido su ayuda a los americanos de descendencia mexicana y espaƱola

Document describing the ways President Lyndon Johnson has, over the course of his political career, helped and promoted Mexican and Hispanic Americans. The article advocates re-electing President Johnson his Vice Presidential nominee, Hubert Humphrey.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy] (open access)

[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]

Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy] (open access)

[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]

Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]

Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date: 1960
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; PeƱa, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04] (open access)

[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04]

Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.
Date: November 4, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Regulo Riviera and draft of an article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner] (open access)

[Letter to Regulo Riviera and draft of an article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner]

The front is a letter addressed to Regulo Riviera of the US Consulate in Monterey, Mexico, regarding the visa application of a student. The letter is partially written in short-hand. On the back is the draft of the short article for the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaigner describing the contributions of Latin Americans.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, page five] (open access)

[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, page five]

Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers] (open access)

[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers]

Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, pages two and three] (open access)

[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, pages two and three]

Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers over radio station KLVL (open access)

Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers over radio station KLVL

Text of speech in Spanish on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers to be broadcast on the radio station KLVL during the 6:15-6:30 pm time slot.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers (open access)

Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers

Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Script for John Connally Spots KLVL (open access)

Script for John Connally Spots KLVL

Onionskin carbon copy of a script for a radio broadcast segment for Spanish station KLVL promoting John Connally. The first part of the script is labeled for a one minute segment; subsequent sections are for thirty seconds. The script is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of John J. Herrera.
Date: 196X
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Script
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Script for campaign segment for William A "Bill" Blakley] (open access)

[Script for campaign segment for William A "Bill" Blakley]

Rough draft of a speech in support of William A. "Bill" Blakley and the Democratic Party in general. The text has been typed on paper with Herrera's letterhead, which appears halfway down the page. Handwritten corrections have been added.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor] (open access)

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of jobs for Latinos under Governor Connally, and cites a quote from President Harry Truman about the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor] (open access)

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of schools for the children of migrant workers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor] (open access)

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of state-level positions filled by Latinos during Connally's administration.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25] (open access)

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25] (open access)

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua espaƱola en la nomina federal] (open access)

[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua espaƱola en la nomina federal]

Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Publicity Division
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Re-elija a Price Daniel Gobernador de Texas Liderato Comprobado (open access)

Re-elija a Price Daniel Gobernador de Texas Liderato Comprobado

Campaign pamphlet for the Governor Price Daniel's re-election campaign. The cover of the pamphlet features a picture of Price Daniel, and on inner pages are quotes from leaders in the Latino American community praising Governor Daniel and his efforts to help Latino Americans.
Date: unknown
Creator: Reelija al Gobernador El Mejor para Texas
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]

Campaign speech for the radio by John J. Herrera.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of radio speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas] (open access)

[Draft of radio speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]

Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough. John J. Herrera had approved and recommended Governor Allan Shivers four years ago, after the sudden death of Beauford Jester. However, since Governor Shivers assumed office, Herrera feels that Shivers has done nothing to help Latin Americans in Texas. For that reason, Herrera is now supporting Ralph Yarborough.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History