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Concordia University Texas
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UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Rice University Woodson Research Center
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National WASP WWII Museum
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The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
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Moody Medical Library, UT
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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Texas Cultures Online
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John J. Herrera Papers
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Abilene Library Consortium
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Latimer Papers
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Hidden Selections of Houston’s African American and Jewish Heritage
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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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Reginald Moore Sugar Land Convict Leasing System research collection (MS 636)
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Board Meeting and Caucus, Texas Convention, June 14, 2004
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The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
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55th Legislature of Texas
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Austin Papers: Series III, 1837-1889 (1 of 2)
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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date:
June 19, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-18]
Envelope from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens President, to John J. Herrera, postmarked June 18, 1977.
Date:
June 18, 1977
Creator:
Gonzales, Manuel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-06-19]
Letter from Governor Price Daniel to John J. Herrera, apologizing for Daniel's delayed response and thanking Herrera for his recommendation of Phil Montalbo, though someone else received the appointment.
Date:
June 19, 1959
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-15]
Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Judge George Miller for appointment to the new Criminal District Court in Harris County.
Date:
June 15, 1965
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gubernatorial candidate John B. Connally, inviting Connally to the LULAC Convention in El Paso, at which Robert F. Kennedy would be a speaker. Herrera suggests that Connally's attendance would help garner the Latin American vote for him in the governor race and would certainly introduce him to all the LULAC delegates and guests.
Date:
June 9, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lou Nora Spiller to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-27]
Letter to John J. Herrera written by Lou Nora Spiller on behalf of Senator Ralph Yarborough assuring Herrera that his letter had been received and directed to the Senator for his attention, as had the photograph sent to be autographed. Spiller also offers assistance for Herrera's trip to Washington, D.C. with his family, advising him to make a reservation for touring the FBI and mentions sending other tourist materials separately. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Spiller, Lou Nora
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 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 Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough asking for John J. Herrera's support during the 1956 gubernatorial campaign and urging Herrera to rally more support amongst relatives, friends, and neighbors. The letter is typed on letterhead for Yarborough for Governor Headquarters with the campaign slogan: "It's cleanup time in Texas!"
Date:
June 3, 1956
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 Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
Date:
June 8, 1961
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28]
Letter from Joe Flores, Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number 1, to John J. Herrera, dated June 28, 1951. Flores discusses a voting incident during the election of the LULAC National President when Herrera lost the election. Flores relates watching Herrera cast a vote against himself.
Date:
June 28, 1951
Creator:
Flores, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar, Jr. - 1952-06-12]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar, Jr., Chairman, American G. I. Forum of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated June 12, 1952. Herrera outlines the expected votes of various LULAC councils in Texas and New Mexico in Herrera's bid for the position of LULAC National President.
Date:
June 12, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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 Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1952-06-16]
Letter from Jesse Flores, President of LULAC Council Number 184 of Palacios, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Natnional Organizer, dated June 16, 1952. Flores informs John Herrera that the Palacios, LULAC Council delegates to the National Convention will be voting for him in his bid for the presidency of LULAC.
Date:
June 16, 1952
Creator:
Flores, Jesse
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16]
Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera dated June 16, 1977, and printed on Bonilla, Read, Nutto, & Bonilla, Inc. letterhead. The letter is regarding bankruptcy proceedings for Joe Velez and how this relates to the American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens lawsuit.
Date:
June 16, 1977
Creator:
Nutto, William J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan - 1977-06-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan, dated June 14, 1977. The letter is regarding two cases: Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC and J.R. Autolease vs. LULAC. The letter indicates the possibility of a malpractice suit against the attorney for Joseph R. Benites in Arizona.
Date:
June 14, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-09]
Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera regarding settlement documents in the cases: Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC and J. R. Autolease vs. LULAC, dated June 9, 1977.
Date:
June 9, 1977
Creator:
Jordan, Gary K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to John J. Herrera - 1979-06-08]
Letter from Ray A. Gano dated June 8, 1979 and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter informs recipients that, due to family obligations, Gano will not be able to make it to the 50th Anniversary National Convention to be held in Houston. Below the typed text of the letter is a handwritten note to John J. Herrera from Gano. It reads, "Please help us, you are a man of principle and ethics, consider what happened to Arizona during Joe Benites' term - Again we must act to protect the League - I know you can help us and I know you will."
Date:
June 8, 1979
Creator:
Gano, Ray A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Ray A. Gano to John J. Herrera - 1979-06-07]
Envelope postmarked June 7, 1979, addressed to John J. Herrera on printed stationary of the League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead from Ray A. Gano, LULAC National Vice President.
Date:
June 7, 1979
Creator:
Gano, Ray A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera with Legal Order for Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez - 1977-06-16]
Photocopy of a letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera includes a Legal Order for a Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez. The letter is dated June 16, 1977, and indicates American Express is listed as a creditor in the bankruptcy case.
Date:
June 16, 1977
Creator:
Nutto, William J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to Tom Kreneck - 1987-06-01]
Letter from Angel Z. Fraga to Dr. Tom Kreneck at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center dated June 1, 1987, on letterhead. The letter indicates that Fraga has forwarded a copy of a speech by John J. Herrera. The enclosed speech was given on June 22, 1975, at the first anniversary of the three Hispanic City Judges appointed by Mayor Hofheinz. The enclosure also includes copies of four photographs with captions of the event.
Date:
June 1, 1987
Creator:
Fraga, Angel Z.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Mann to John J. Herrera - 1939-06-30]
Letter to John J. Herrea from Houston City Commissioner #2 Frank E. Mann. Mann had received a letter from one of Herrera's associations congratulating the city council on a new wage structure. The new structure has clear minimums and maximums that employees can earn through ability or longevity.
Date:
June 30, 1939
Creator:
Mann, Frank E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-06-26]
Letter sent to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg in Washington, D. C by John J. Herrera. Herrera inquires about having the Mexia station share the $906.05 in expenses that Felix H. Morales incurred by having to amend his radio station application.
Date:
June 26, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History