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[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 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 Tony Campos to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-01]
Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Frank Pinedo's re-election as National President. Campos is Pinedo's campaign manager and is asking Herrera to give the supporting or closing nomination speech. "In your hands you have the future of LULAC." Campos also writes to catch up and let Herrera know of how he is doing in Lubbock, Texas. "I am doing o.k. I got two secretaries. Not bad, eh Johnny [...] You know yourself Johnny...that when the people of Mexican descent need us, sometimes we have to sacrifice our personal life in order to help those who mostly need help."
Date:
June 1, 1955
Creator:
Campos, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]
Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date:
June 6, 1955
Creator:
Vela, Manuel G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Felix Tijerina - 1955-06-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Felix Tijerina, League of United Latin American Citizens Texas Regional Governor, expressing his feelings towards Tijerina. "I harbor no ill-feelings towards you, Brother Oscar Laurel, any member of the Houston Lulac Council or any Lulac member [...] I was honor bound to support Brother Frank Pinedo and that I did it under the dictates of my conscience." Herrera goes on to express his loyalty to LULAC and reinforces that the ultimate goal is to make a successful leading Organization for "our" people in the United States.
Date:
June 14, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sam Olvera - 1955-06-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Sam Olvera from John J. Herrera thanking Olvera for presenting Herrera with a diamond pin for LULAC Past National President pin. Herrera expresses that he spoke on behalf of Frank Pinedo at the LULAC election in Galveston and was "honor-bound to follow the dictates of my conscience." Herrera writes that he supports both the elected National President Oscar Laurel and Texas Regional Governor Felix Tijerina.
Date:
June 14, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Oscar M. Laurel - 1955-06-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Oscar Laurel congratulating him on his election as National President of LULAC. Herrera apologizes for not congratulating Laurel at the moment that the counts were completed and he had been elected. Herrera explains, "I know that you understand why I had to help Brother Pinedo under the circumstances [...] a man must follow the dictates of his conscience." Herrera also expresses to Laurel that Laurel can count on Herrera for sincere cooperation and in any other way that Herrera can assist Laurel throughout his administration.
Date:
June 14, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos - 1955-06-04]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos, District Governor, District I discussing candidates for the candidates running for National President of LULAC. Herrera writes that he supports Felix Tijerina as his council had been instructed to vote for Felix but his loyalty would be to Frank Pinedo. Herrera congratulates Campos on the formation of two councils and expresses his desire to see Campos at the National Convention.
Date:
June 4, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15]
Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his loyal support and for the nominating speech he made at the National Convention. Pinedo also writes to Herrera about his thoughts on the election of the new National President. "I am disappointed but have concluded that I was beat by the manuevering an machinations of the Laredo group at the Convention [...] but since Laredo won't do anything for our League I am looking forward to the day when we can recapture our organization."
Date:
June 15, 1955
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-27]
Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for the congratulatory letter. Laurel accepts that Herrera supported who he needed to support during the election, but is glad to count Herrera as a supporter during his administration.
Date:
June 27, 1955
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel R. Field to Pennsylvania LULAC Members - 1955-06-14]
Letter from Angel R. Field, State President, to Pennsylvania League of United Latin-American Citizens Members requesting members to attend a meeting that was held June 19, 1955 at the home of Andres Flores AMVETS Post 171, Malloy Place, Johnstown, PA. The letter lists an agenda and informs members to think about the agenda items and to offer comments at the meeting.
Date:
June 14, 1955
Creator:
Field, Angel R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Valadez to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-28]
Letter from Stanley Valadez, Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens Pennsylvania to John J. Herrera requesting information about activities in the Southwest. Valadez suggests that LULAC be established as a national organization. Valadez mentions in the letter the enclosure of a copy of a letter sent out to members to inform of LULAC activities in Pennsylvania.
Date:
June 28, 1955
Creator:
Valadez, Stanley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel R. Field to Pennsylvania LULAC Members - 1955-06-14]
Letter from Angel R. Field, State President, to Pennsylvania League of United Latin-American Citizens Members requesting members to attend a meeting that was held June 19, 1955 at the home of Andres Flores AMVETS Post 171, Malloy Place, Johnstown, PA. The letter lists an agenda and informs members to think about the agenda items and to offer comments at the meeting.
Date:
June 14, 1955
Creator:
Field, Angel R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - June 13, 1955]
A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated June 13, 1955. Carswell advises the Board of his interest in Subject No. 108,345 informing them that he is a good cook and of the shortage of cooks in Abilene because of the town's rapid growth. Carswell requests that the Board recommend parole based on the good record of Subject and the opportunity for a good job.
Date:
June 13, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge, June 24, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to F. P. Loughridge discussing details of a conference that will meet to discuss the consolidation of the Smithville and Texas Central Districts.
Date:
June 24, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to A. F. Winkel, June 23, 1955]
Letter from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to A. F. Winkel listing cases to be discussed at the consolidation conference, as well as a discharge case.
Date:
June 23, 1955
Creator:
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Schrum to L. H. Bailey, June 23, 1955]
Letter from J. M. Schrum to L. H. Bailey discussing sale of cattle.
Date:
June 23, 1955
Creator:
Schrum, Jake M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 20, 1955]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing oil and gas contract in Brooks County.
Date:
June 20, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 6, 1955]
Letter to Cecile from her father about data he sent, stock, and personal matters.
Date:
June 6, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George M. Humphrey, June 10, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to George M. Humphrey discussing the appointment of a Collector of Customs for the Treasury Department.
Date:
June 10, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, June 2, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing a Texas freight case in the Supreme Court.
Date:
June 2, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ed Leach, June 16, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ed Leach discussing Imperial Sugar Company spending.
Date:
June 16, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, June 23, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing the potential to contact National Stevedoring Operators, Inc. for their services.
Date:
June 23, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner, June 21, 1955]
Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner discussing Louviere's return from Europe to discuss business matters.
Date:
June 21, 1955
Creator:
Louviere, William H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History