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[Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP, April 5, 1986]
Newsletter from Lyda Keefe to WASP about Helen Schaefer, people she met, Barbara Heinrich, the upcoming meeting in Sweetwater, and other WASP. On the front is a photograph of a group of WASP and a note about Dora Dougherty and Didi Moorman.
Date:
April 5, 1986
Creator:
Keefe, Lyda Dunham
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date:
December 21, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Telegram from Kenneth R. Hyman to John J. Herrera - 1946-07-02]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Kenneth R. Hyman. Hyman gives notice that he would be in his office to discuss matters.
Date:
July 2, 1946
Creator:
Hyman, Kenneth R.
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 Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr., dated May 24, 1961. Bonilla informs Espinosa, Jr. of his schedule and indicates that the letter has been copied to John J. Herrera.
Date:
May 24, 1961
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date:
November 16, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 17, 1961, and copied to Frank M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
November 17, 1961
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-17]
Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera, typed and dated January 17, 1963. The letter refers to judicial appointments in Bexar County.
Date:
January 17, 1963
Creator:
Montablo, Philip J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-10]
Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera urging Herrera to to write a letter or telegram to Governor John B. Connally endorsing Montablo for appointment to the 166th District Court of Bexar County. The letter is typed on "Law Offices Philip J. Montablo" letterhead and dated October 10, 1963.
Date:
October 10, 1963
Creator:
Montablo, Philip J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-10]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera, dated December 10, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 of Chicago, Illinois and seeking legal advice concerning the matter.
Date:
December 10, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Commanding Officer 2595th Base Service Squadron - 1950-11-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Commanding Officer, 2595th Base Service Squadron, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, dated November 9, 1950. This is a request to release Private first class (Pfc.) Albert O. Garza on a three-day pass so that he can serve in a color guard for the Armistice Day Parade in Houston, Texas, on November 11, 1950.
Date:
November 9, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Gus Gonzales and Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1951-01-04]
Onionskin paper carbon copies of letters from John J. Herrera dated January 5, 1951. The front page is a draft of a letter to Mrs. Gus Gonzales, President of the Wharton Texas Ladies LULAC Council. This letter is a notification that the charter for their new council has been received and is ready for presentation. The back page contains a draft of a second letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Secretary Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas. This is a notification that the date of the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in January, 1951 in Houston, Texas, has been changed to January 27 and 28, 1951. It is also an invitation to Jacob Rodriguez to speak after the speech of welcome at the convention.
Date:
January 4, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 6, 1951. This acknowledges the change of dates for the Regional LULAC Convention and confirms that amended proclamations will be sent to the active LULAC Councils. Rodriguez also confirms that he will speak at the convention.
Date:
January 6, 1951
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1951-05-25]
Letter from Pete Cantu, Secretary, San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated May 25, 1951. Cantu thanks Herrera for helping make their 1951 Feria De Las Flores a success in funding their local student scholarships.
Date:
May 25, 1951
Creator:
Cantu, Pete
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated January 21, 1952. Garcia discusses the ramifications of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard.
Date:
January 21, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1952-01-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia dated January 24, 1952. Original letter contained checks enclosed from Wharton, Fort Bend, and Houston Ladies LULAC Councils.
Date:
January 24, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1952-04-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel C. Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas, dated April 24, 1952. Herrera references the LULAC organization being represented at the San Jacinto Day celebration. Herrera also seeks input on his candidacy for LULAC National President.
Date:
April 24, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18]
Letter from Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 18, 1952. Perales requests data on voters in Harris County, voters of Latin-American extraction in the county, and how many elected and appointed public officials in Houston and Harris County are of Latin-American descent.
Date:
April 18, 1952
Creator:
Perales, Alonso S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales - 1952-06-12]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas, dated June 12, 1952. The letter is regarding Herrera's bid for the presidency of LULAC. Herrera discusses some of the voting issues of Texas and New Mexico LULAC councils and mentions that Gonzales will be making the nominating speech for Herrera at the National LULAC Convention, with George Lopez of Wharton, Texas, seconding the nomination. And also, in a short note, the letter mentions the birth of Herrera's daughter Cathy Luz.
Date:
June 12, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-07-30]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez of San Antonio, Texas, dated July 30, 1952. Herrera discusses a request for LULAC Council rosters, and shares travel plans to visit various LULAC council installations and meetings.
Date:
July 30, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-19]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Publicity Director, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated October 19, 1952. Discusses financial difficulties facing the LULAC newspaper, the LULAC NEWS.
Date:
October 19, 1952
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jesse Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas dated November 6, 1952. Inquiry regarding hiring Gonzalez's band to play for a LULAC benefit dance in Houston during December 1952.
Date:
November 6, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-12-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera discusses events at various LULAC Council and mentions his plans to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce committee to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican Government.
Date:
December 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History