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[Letter from Lew to Mr. Byrd Williams - November 6, 1955]
Letter from "Lew" at Stewart Studios in Bay City, Texas to Byrd Williams of Fort Worth, requesting that Williams share tips about his customer service practices in his photography career, from which Lew intends to write an article.
Date:
November 6, 1955
Creator:
Stewart, Lew
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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 Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date:
April 19, 1955
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28]
Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera promising to work on Krueger with regards to his program and Abel Cisneros. Lane also says he will be taking a job with furniture manufacturers and work West Texas as his territory, though he is considering making a bid for Representative one more time. Lane mentions that the lack of money in politics was a large contribution to the end of his political career.
Date:
December 28, 1955
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15]
Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated April 14, 1955. The letter thanks Herrera for his support of the successful "Fair Play" campaign.
Date:
April 15, 1955
Creator:
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 & Hofheinz, Dene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter - 1955-04-07]
Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, informing members of the annual San Jacinto Day celebration. The letter includes an application and instructions for reservations for the event. The letter is printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, letterhead and dated April 7, 1955.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas. San Jacinto Chapter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-05-05]
Letter to Ralph Guzman from John J. Herrera thanking Guzman for his visit to Houston, and inviting him to the LULAC National convention from June 10th to 12th. Herrera mentions that the housing case will be ready to file soon.
Date:
May 5, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1955-05-05]
Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin stating that Herrera is glad to hear that the report of Latin Americans in Texas prisons was found satisfactory, and that Herrera and Ralph Guzman had interviewed the plaintiffs and compiled the information needed for the case.
Date:
May 5, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955?-05-12]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera regarding some information that Guzman would like to discuss with John Herrera regarding a prison case. Guzman mentions that the firm's attorneys are preparing the groundwork for filing the case, and requests Herrera's help to obtain as many statements from plaintiffs as possible to show the system's policy of segregation of Hispanic American prisoners was present throughout the entire penal system.
Date:
1955?-05-12
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-29]
Western Union telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera, stating that "Al" is gone on another case, and that Guzman will be seeing "Al" on Tuesday.
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
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 Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera - December 27, 1955]
Letter from Ed Idar, Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera to make a five minute radio tape to address the poll tax rallies in January in each of the three Valley counties.
Date:
December 27, 1955
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will D. Davis to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-04]
Letter from Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, to Ben C. Connally. The letter mentions John J. Herrera's request for a time extension to work on a lawsuit. Re: CA 9009 - Ben Rios, et al vs O. B. Ellis, et al.
Date:
August 4, 1955
Creator:
Davis, Will D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]
Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Connally, Ben C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-12]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to Ben C. Connally. Letter mentions visit to Harlem Prison Farm by John J. Herrera in April 1955. In re: Civil Action No. 9009, Rios et al v. Ellis et al.
Date:
August 12, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-19]
Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. The letter accompanied a check to pay for Herrera's expenses.
Date:
July 19, 1955
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera. Letter is written on stationary from Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California.
Date:
August 17, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will D. Davis to V. Bailey Thomas - 1955-07-18]
Letter from Will D. Davis, Assistant Attorney General, to V. Bailey Thomas. Letter mentions that copies of the Defendants' Motions to Dismiss and To Make a More Definite Statement were forwarded to John J. Herrera.
Date:
July 18, 1955
Creator:
Davis, Will D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Judge Ben C. Connally. The letter describes Herrera's history and involvement with the Alienza Hispano-Americano.
Date:
August 14, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Attorney A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin describes a batch of documents enclosed with his letter, including copies of legal documents and checks to pay for fees.
Date:
June 24, 1955
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-08-18]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman. Letter mentions enclosed copies of answer made to Judge Ben C. Connally and Connally's decision.
Date:
August 18, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12]
Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin mentions the enclosures sent with his letter and requested that Herrera telephone him at his home. Document also contains hand written notes under the typed text.
Date:
August 12, 1955
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-26]
Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera. Mrs. De La Rosa thanks Herrera for visiting her husband at Harlem Camp #1 in Richmond.
Date:
May 26, 1955
Creator:
de la Rosa, Pete, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History