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[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; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
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
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
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.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll (open access)

Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll

Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.
Date: 1965
Creator: Navarro, J. F.; Guerra, D. & Rodrigues, J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-19] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-19]

Letter with envelope from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo, Director General, Mexican Government Tourist Bureau, to John J. Herrera dated September 19, 1951. The letter is an invitation to Herrera.
Date: September 19, 1951
Creator: del Rio y Cañedo, Francisco
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02] (open access)

[Letter from Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02]

Letter from Professor Efrain G. Dominguez, Consul Adscrito, Consul General's office of Mexico, San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 2, 1952. Dominguez writes to Herrera, who is scheduled to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican government.
Date: December 2, 1952
Creator: Dominguez, Efrain G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz] (open access)

[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]

Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
Date: April 15, 1953
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera - 1967-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera - 1967-01-12]

Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera, dated January 12, 1967. Segura Procelle sends Herrera a copy of an interview with Herrera, and asks after the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: January 12, 1967
Creator: Segura Procelle, Raúl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]

Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Vela, Manuel G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Angel Colon to members of LULAC - 1976-10-23] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Angel Colon to members of LULAC - 1976-10-23]

Letter from Manuel Angel Colon, dated October 23, 1976. The governor of New Jersey has announced the renaming of the International Airport in Newark. Colon, on behalf of LULAC, has submitted the suggestion of the Roberto Clemente International Airport.
Date: October 23, 1976
Creator: Colon, Manuel Angel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo - 1974-08-02] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo - 1974-08-02]

Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo, offering a position as Director General of La Cronica de Texas Newspaper. Details of the offered salary and benefits are provided.
Date: August 2, 1974
Creator: Lozano, Manuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]

Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera, dated March 3, 1967. Casas reminiscences on his political campaign 20 years before, and tells Herrera about his real estate business. Casas asks for news of acquaintances and the political scene in Texas.
Date: March 3, 1967
Creator: Casas, J. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16] (open access)

[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]

Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
Date: September 16, 1960
Creator: Aquayo, Guillermo R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-09-27] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-09-27]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, giving the schedule of football games at Baylor Stadium.
Date: September 27, 1963
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera about Herrera's recent rejection of a high-paying job.
Date: unknown
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]

Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date: February 15, 1960
Creator: Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-19] (open access)

[Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-19]

Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera, dated October 19, 1977. Garcia writes that he is proud that Herrera accepted the position of legal counsel for IMAGE de Tejas.
Date: October 19, 1977
Creator: Garcia, Jose G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel M. Ortiz to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-08] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel M. Ortiz to John J. Herrera - 1943-09-08]

Letter from Manuel M. Ortiz to John J. Herrera, from a scrapbook. Ortiz sends Herrera his congratulations and wishes for good luck. The envelope is attached to the same scrapbook page, right below the letter.
Date: September 8, 1943
Creator: Ortiz, Manuel M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-04-13] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-04-13]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated April 13, 1971 and mailed from Merida, Yucatan, to Houston, Texas. Douglas wishes Herrera a happy birthday and describes his travels in Mexico and plans to visit the Mayan temples.
Date: April 13, 1971
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1968-10-13] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1968-10-13]

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 13, 1968. Douglas describes watching the Olympic Games in Mexico, and his plans to move to a different apartment near the Mexican university he is attending. The letter switches from Spanish to English. Douglas explains, “I guess I’ve murdered the family tongue enough for one letter so I’ll revert to a bit of jolly ole English.”
Date: October 13, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from the Galverro family to the John J. Herrera family] (open access)

[Christmas card from the Galverro family to the John J. Herrera family]

The front of the card has a color illustration of holly and Christmas bells with the text "Merry Christmas" in the top right corner. the interior of the card contains the text "To wish you the best at Christmas and all through the year". The handwritten note says, "We wish you with much affection Blanca, Paty, Blanca y Freddy S. Galvorro."
Date: unknown
Creator: Galvorro, Blanca; Galvorro, Paty & Galvorro, Freddy S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13] (open access)

[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]

Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date: June 13, 1964
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History