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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-03-09]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough by John J. Herrera informing Yarborough of a possible banquet to be held in Houston in honor of Senator Henry B. Gonzalez, Albert U. Trevino, and other Latin American leaders in honor of their victory in Bexar County. Herrera inquires what days in March Yarborough could be in town to attend the banquet, which could also function as a fundraising event for him.
Date:
March 9, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date:
April 15, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera to accompany a letter sent to Yarborough after his conference with the Department of the Army. Yarborough assures Herrera that he will continue trying to help Herrera's son. A handwritten note appended to the bottom assures Herrera that Yarborough is not quitting and knows they are both accustomed to fighting on.
Date:
June 4, 1957
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Forrest I. Rettgers to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-06-03]
Letter from Lt. Colonel Forrest I. Rettgers informing Senator Ralph Yarborough that Pfc. John M. Herrera's application for early release to attend summer school had been denied. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Department of the Army, Office of the Secretary of the Army. The letter was stamped by Yarborough's office with the date it was received.
Date:
June 3, 1957
Creator:
Rettgers, Forrest I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1957-01-07]
Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane relaying to John J. Herrera the situation with a Mr. Franks paying for court costs, which Herrera would be handling, in relation to an unspecified "note."
Date:
January 7, 1957
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George I. Sánchez - 1957-12-12]
Letter from John J. Herrera to George Sánchez regarding Gus, a mutual acquaintance. Gus is staying with Herrera at Herrera's home since being discharged from the hospital and his health is improving. The law firm of Herrera and Garcia has moved to a new place. Herrera is seriously considering a run for the legislature and will have Gus take care of his law business and his speech making. Gus and Herrera would like to go to Austin to discuss the Harris County political situation with Sánchez .
Date:
December 12, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1957-12-10]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, asking if Gus was working with Herrera, and to let him know Nora's address. Sánchez also wants to know if Patrick Malan of the American Civil Liberties Union met Herrera in Houston.
Date:
December 10, 1957
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip J. Montalbo - 1957-06-14]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip J. Montalbo, dated June 14, 1957. In the letter, Herrera addresses Montalbo's recent letter to LULAC members and his views on House Bill 231.
Date:
June 14, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1957-07-17]
Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera, typed on League of Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 17, 1957.
Date:
July 17, 1957
Creator:
Tijerina, Pete
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip J. Montalbo - 1957-06-14]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip J. Montalbo, dated June 14, 1957. In the letter, Herrera addresses Montalbo's recent letter to LULAC members and his views on House Bill 231.
Date:
June 14, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to Felix Tijerina - 1957-09-18]
Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia to Felix Tijerina, copied to John J. Herrera, and dated September 18, 1957.
Date:
September 18, 1957
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Grace Tully, February 15, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Grace Tully thanking Tully for attending the Democratic Dinner in San Angelo.
Date:
February 15, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. B. Walls, March 13, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. B. Walls assuring her that he will support the bill that concerns the sale of beer in grocery stores.
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.
Date:
February 12, 1957
Creator:
Wilhite, L. E. & Wilhite, Mrs. L. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing the State Archives Building proposed under House Bill 429.
Date:
February 22, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. H. Leo Tucker, January 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. H. Leo Tucker assuring that he will support legislation that would remove two discriminations against married women, "Separate Acknowledgement" and "The Management and Control of Separate Property".
Date:
January 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland, January 30, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Whitney C. Rowland discussing pay increases for engineers employed by the State Highway Department. He assures that supporters of the bill will have a fair hearing when it comes before the Appropriation Committee.
Date:
January 30, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957]
Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 299, a bill that would affect the chain store tax law. Mr. Weatherred explains how the current law is unfair to small drive-in ice and food stores and how the bill would change this without changing the laws for the larger chain stores.
Date:
April 15, 1957
Creator:
Weatherred, Preston A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul G. Peurifoy, February 19, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Judge Paul G. Peurifoy enclosing a copy of and discussing HCR 13 [not included], a resolution requiring the Texas Legislature to initiate a study of the state constitution.
Date:
February 19, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Sterling L. Price, April 26, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to the Reverend Sterling L. Price responding to a letter from Price concerning his legislative service.
Date:
April 26, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Wagley to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1957]
Letter from W. S. Wagley to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his gratitude for the passage of SJR 4.
Date:
March 30, 1957
Creator:
Wagley, W. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank P. Sturdivant to Truett Latimer, January 11, 1957]
Letter from Frank P. Sturdivant (Col. USAF) to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for his invitation to the inauguration of Governor Price Daniel, which he has to decline.
Date:
January 11, 1957
Creator:
Sturdivant, Frank P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History