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[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 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
[Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25]
Envelope from Junior LULAC's of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951.
Date:
July 25, 1951
Creator:
Junior LULACs of Corpus Christi, Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Josie Falcon to John Herrera - 1951-07-25]
Letter from Josie Falcon, President of Junior LULAC Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951. Falcon invites Herrera to speak at their third annual national convention on August 11, 1951.
Date:
July 25, 1951
Creator:
Falcon, Josie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer for LULAC, to Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated July 26, 1951. Falcon accepts an invitation to speak at upcoming National LULAC Convention on August 11, 1951.
Date:
July 26, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23]
Letter from Joe Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1952. Garza writes regarding Herrera's possible run for the presidency of LULAC, and provides words of encouragement.
Date:
April 23, 1952
Creator:
Garza, Joe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, with handwritten date of 1952. This letter is in reference to the pamphlet "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley" and the controversy surrounding the misstatements accredited to some League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) members.
Date:
1952?
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-27]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 27, 1952. Garcia discusses a tape recording of his meeting with Adlai Stevenson in his campaign for president, as well as other recordings about the need to vote for the Democratic ticket.
Date:
October 27, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P.Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-14]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., Chairman of Board of Directors, American GI Forum, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 14, 1952. Garcia inquires about LULAC's involvement in the Pecos School Board issue. Garcia also congratulates Herrera for his work as LULAC National President.
Date:
November 14, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
Date:
April 15, 1953
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 27, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing school board meetings in relation to the Imperial Sugar Company and revisions to their educational tax payments.
Date:
April 27, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Clyde Aylesworth, April 15, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to Clyde Aylesworth discussing details for a lease on land that could be traded. Acres, time duration, royalties, gas purchasing, and other terms and conditions for the lease are listed.
Date:
April 15, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Carolyn T. Hutchinson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1953]
Letter from Mrs. Carolyn T. Hutchinson to Truett Latimer requesting that he oppose House Bills 484, 796, and 813 in order to protect the standards of pharmacist licensing in Texas.
Date:
March 31, 1953
Creator:
Hutchison, Carolyn T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, November 30, 1955]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H Kempner discussing the highway improvement being done by the South Texas Construction Company on US Highway 59.
Date:
November 30, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 25,1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James about the proposed highway construction on US 59.
Date:
November 25, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to J. F. Collier, January 21, 1955]
Letter from Thomas L. James to J. F. Collier of the American Canal Company discussing the lease of land.
Date:
January 21, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer, March 1, 1953]
Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer discussing his support of House Bill 156, regarding allowing junior colleges to offer classes for bachelor degrees.
Date:
March 1, 1953
Creator:
Harvin, E. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Harvin, March 2, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. L. Harvin discussing his support of House Bill 156, regarding allowing junior colleges to offer classes for bachelor degrees, and looking forward to meeting in Austin to discuss Del Mar College.
Date:
March 2, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1953]
Letter from E. L. Harvin to Truett Latimer inviting him to visit Del Mar College while he is in Corpus Christi with other representatives.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Harvin, E. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Forsyth, May 25, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Gordon Forsyth discussing enjoying their meeting in Corpus Christi and requesting they visit again if Gordon is ever in Abilene.
Date:
May 25, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer discussing first his pride in Latimer and then mentioning how, on Latimer's suggestion, McLaughlin's preacher has begun urging the congregation to write their representatives about the Horse Racing Bill.
Date:
February 3, 1953
Creator:
McLaughlin, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John McLaughlin, January 30, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John McLaughlin requesting he get his acquaintances to write their representatives about their opinions on a horse racing bill coming to vote.
Date:
January 30, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, August 27, 1952]
Letter from John McLaughlin to Truett Latimer, congratulating him on his run-off victory in his race for representative.
Date:
August 22, 1953
Creator:
McLaughlin, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Delmar Sullivan, 1953]
Letter from Ruth Delmar Sullivan to other women of the House and Senate discussing the suggested dress code for upcoming events on May 2nd and 3rd in Corpus Christi. Ruth's name is circled in blue pencil at the bottom of the letter with the name and address of Gordon Forsyth handwritten beneath it. "Breaker's Hotel" is written to the right of her name.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Sullivan, Ruth Delmar
System:
The Portal to Texas History