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[Note by John J. Herrera about mariachi music at meeting with John F. Kennedy]
Note written by John J. Herrera, on the occasion of John F. Kennedy's visit at the Rice Hotel at Houston. The note reads: "Coming in Main Ball Room Rice "Notice Mexican Mariachis in Background singing "Jacqueline, Jacqueline."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note by John J. Herrea about John F. Kennedy's assassination]
Note by John J. Herrera based on the book "The death of a President," by William Manchester.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note by John J. Herrera about meeting with John F. Kennedy]
Note by John J. Herrera about his discussion with President John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson at a LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) event at the Rice Hotel, Houston. Herrera writes "Talking Latino politics with J.F.K. - my proudest moment!"
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]
Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]
Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report submitted by John J. Herrera - 1964]
Typed paragraph in which John J. Herrera summarizes which people he was able to get in contact with in coordinating the Texas Viva Johnson campaign.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cost bill for Latin American Campaign
Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill for the Latin American Campaign materials, including letter mailings and radio and television segments. The bill is typed on John J. Herrera's law office letterhead, but Mike Herrera is given as the primary contact.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card listing names and addresses for LULAC and WOW officers]
Card is addressed to Dr. William D. Decker and lists the names and addresses for the President, Vice President, and Secretary of LULAC, as well as the Secretary for WOW "Moreles" Camp Number 3365. It had been stapled to a list which included all the persons listed on the card.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign card for John B. Connally for Governor]
Campaign card for John B. Connally's campaign for Texas Governor. The back of the card gives five bullet points about Connally's history and credentials. Text is printed in blue and red.
Date:
196X
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Information]
Information regarding the next convention for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), and plans to interview all candidates for state office and determine whom would receive their official endorsement. The document provides an explanation for debate rules and voting procedures, as well as hotel room reservations and registration fees.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
System:
The Portal to Texas History
All Residents of Galveston
Two-page list of residents of Galveston, giving the names and street addresses for each. The first page is titled "All Residents of Galveston" and has check-marks made in pencil next to most of the addresses. The second page is titled "U.S. Citizens All Residents of Galveston."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News update on John B. Connally's first statewide television appearance]
Slip of pink paper briefly announces John B. Connally's first statewide television appearance in October with instructions to check local papers for further details.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for a radio broadcast endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor]
Text of a speech to be broadcast to a radio audience decrying Governor Allan Shivers's lack of attention to the Latino population in Texas and other corruptions and giving support to Judge Ralph Yarborough.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]
Campaign speech for the radio by John J. Herrera.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History