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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-07-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Presidential Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, explaining his history of campaigning for the Kennedys and his involvement in Latin American politics in Texas, and asks if it could be arranged for his family to visit the White House while they were in Washington visiting his son.
Date:
July 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-13]
Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Dr. George J. Garza. Connally promises to consider Herrera's endorsement.
Date:
November 13, 1963
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera, page two - 1962-02-13]
Second page of a letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera giving Herrera updates on Texas politics. Idar, Jr. mentions that John B. Connally and Will Wilson "fell flat on their faces" during their committee interviews, but speaks positively of Price Daniel's comportment. Dr. George Sanchez is mentioned as defying the majority and attempting to split their group.
Date:
February 13, 1962
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1962-08-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking him for his hospitality during John J. Herrera's recent visit to Washington. Herrera assures Yarborough that he will cherish the books Yarborough gave him and has referred to them several times already.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough in which Herrera pledges his support and thanks Yarborough on behalf of the LULACs for Yarborough's attendance of their reception on November 21, 1963, which President John F. Kennedy and his wife had attended. Herrera requests that Yarborough procure two flags which had been flown over the Capitol for two of the Houston Councils to receive. Herrera promises to send a copy of the December 1963 LULAC News which was dedicated to the late President Kennedy and in which Yarborough was frequently mentioned.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-13]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for the pleasure of his company at a banquet and refers to him as "a living representative of more than one historical age" due to Herrera's connections and involvement in Texas and the Southwest.
Date:
June 13, 1955
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to Michael Herrera, dated June 13, 1966. Casey encloses a letter from Cleburne Maier, who had recently interviewed Jesus E. Garcia. The position Garcia interviewed for does not have a current vacancy, but Maier was impressed with Garcia and suggests that he take the Federal Service Entrance Examination.
Date:
June 13, 1966
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Maier, Cleburne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-13]
Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated September 13, 1976. De la Garza references Herrera's interest in immigration legislation and includes print-outs of related bills from that session of Congress.
Date:
September 13, 1976
Creator:
De la Garza, E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]
Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1947-03-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Manuel Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas. The letter is in regards to Felix H. Morales who filed an Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Gonzalez to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to Pete Tijerina - 1964-07-13]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to Pete Tijerina, dated July 13, 1964, regarding an adopted Resolution concerning Gus C. Garcia.
Date:
July 13, 1964
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1964-07-13]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated July 13, 1964, regarding travel and administrative plans.
Date:
July 13, 1964
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Johnny Perez - 1950-12-13]
Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Johnny Perez, President of Palacios LULAC Council Number 184, dated December 13, 1950. Informs that the Palacios Council charter was received and asks to make arrangements for formal presentation of the charter.
Date:
December 13, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Spiner and Pritchard Attorneys at Law to John J. Herrera - 1951-08-13]
Envelope from Spiner and Pritchard, Attorneys at Law of Houston, Texas, to John Herrera, dated August 13, 1951.
Date:
August 13, 1951
Creator:
Spiner and Pritchard, Attorneys at Law
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Santos to Paul Gil - 1952-10-13]
Letter from Pauline Santos of Elgin, Texas, to Paul Gil of Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1952. Santos relates dates and names of people discriminated against at three different business establishments.
Date:
October 13, 1952
Creator:
Santos, Pauline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ricardo Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1952-07-12]
Letter from Ricardo Molinez of LULAC Council Number 146 of McAllen, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 13, 1952. Molinez congratulates Herrera on his recent election to LULAC National President. Molinez requests help in issue of Frank Ferree being held in contempt of court, includes a petition signed by citizens of Harlingen, Texas, addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Date:
July 13, 1952
Creator:
Martinez, Ricardo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-13]
Letter from Julian Castillo (signed "Julius"), Secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 13, 1953. Castillo invites Herrera to attend the Fort Bend County Round Up with Council Number 188 members.
Date:
January 13, 1953
Creator:
Castillo, Julian
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-13]
Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC and J. R. Autolease vs. LULAC.
Date:
October 13, 1977
Creator:
Jordan, Gary K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas H. Kreneck to Shirley Greenly Macias - 1987-04-13]
Letter from Thomas H. Kreneck, Ph.D., of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center to Shirley Greenly Macias, Assistant Editor of the Texas Bar Journal. The letter, dated April 13, 1987, is printed on HMRC letterhead. Kreneck is communicating, on behalf of the Herrera family, the information needed to complete the memorial in the Texas Bar Journal.
Date:
April 13, 1987
Creator:
Kreneck, Thomas H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to John J. Herrera - 1938-12-13]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Oscar Holcombe thanking Herrea for circulating petitions on Holcombe's behalf during Holcombe's recent, successful mayoral campaign in Houston.
Date:
December 13, 1938
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13]
Letter from Percy Foreman to John Herrera about discrimination against a sizable portion of Mexican American citizens in Harris county. He requests the names of Mexican American citizens who are qualified voters in Harris County so that they can be eligible for selection as Grand Jurors or Grand Jury Commissioners.
Date:
May 13, 1944
Creator:
Foreman, Percy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-13]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Alianza Hispano-Americana-sponsored test of the prison farm segregation, and giving clues as how to prepare for arguments from the opposition.
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1947-03-13]
An onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas. Herrera seeks assistance for Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History