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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr. - 1961-03-01]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr., dated March 1, 1961. The letter indicates that Herrera forwarded Espinosa's previous letter to William D. Bonilla, the new State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
March 1, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1961-03-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla, dated March 1, 1961. Herrera congratulates Bonilla on his election as State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera refers to an enclosed letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr.
Date:
March 1, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. The letter refers to discrimination on the part of the School Superintendent in Columbus, Texas, and asks for Herrera's assistance in planning the action League of United Latin American Citizens will be taking.
Date:
November 1, 1961
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961, and typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead. In the letter, Bonilla refers to the issue of discrimination in schools in Columbus, Texas, and the committee being sent to Herrera's office on November 4, 1961.
Date:
November 1, 1961
Creator:
Bonilla, William B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Rogers to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-01]
Letter from Walter Rogers to John J. Herrera, dated February 1, 1966. Rogers conveys his hesitation in contacting President Lyndon B. Johnson directly due to his involvement in war matters.
Date:
February 1, 1966
Creator:
Rogers, Walter, 1908-2001
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Virginia L. Dominguez - 1952-08-01]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Virginia L. Dominguez of Santa Fe, New Mexico, LULAC Second National Vice President, dated August 1, 1952. Herrera issues the charter for the Artesia, New Mexico, Ladies LULAC Council Number 211 and discusses his travel plans for August 1952 in his new position of LULAC National President.
Date:
August 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Claude Fernandez - 1952-08-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Claude Fernandez, LULAC District Governor in Carlsbad, New Mexico, dated August 1, 1952. The letter originally had as an enclosure the charter for the Artesia LULAC Ladies Council Number 211.
Date:
August 1, 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
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Cosme Hinojosa - 1952-12-01]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to the Honorable Cosme Hinojosa, Consul General of Mexico for the State of Texas, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera writes regarding the blacklisting by the Mexican Government of Brazoria County. Herrera requests a record of complaints of discrimination against Brazoria County which he will use during his meeting with Brazoria County. Herrera also requests a representative from the Consul General's office to attend the meeting with him.
Date:
December 1, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John 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 John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera requests Dr. Castañeda to write a letter of support for a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Herrera also inquires if Dr. Castañeda could make himself available to testify as a witness in an upcoming hearing with the FCC.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]
Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas, dated April 1, 1947. Prince is responding to Herrera's telegram from March 31st and explains the process for amending the application for Mr. Morales' application. Prince advises that there is a possibility of a hearing for the new proposed radio frequency.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-10-01]
Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Prince explaines that the Federal Communications Commission will continue to delay decisions about clear channel assignments. The delay is due to the failure of the U. S. Court ruling on certain cases similar to Morales'.
Date:
October 1, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-01]
Letter from D. F. Prince from the Law Offices of Vesey, Prince, & Clineburg in Washington, D. C., to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Herrera to make a thorough investigation of Charles L. Belfi to determine whether or not he was qualified to serve as General Manager of a radio station. Prince thinks Herrera should also authorize John H. Barron to proceed on the new frequency because of the conflict with Mexia.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
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 Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03]
Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.
Date:
March 1, 1955
Creator:
Guerrero, Elias
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 Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1955-11-01]
Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1955, requesting Herrera's presence at the LULAC Area Reunion meetings at El Campo on November 5 and 6. Laurel informs Herrera that there will be a banquet and a dance on Saturday night.
Date:
November 1, 1955
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. McMillan to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-01]
Letter from J. D. McMillan to Eduardo Morga, dated July 1, 1977, and printed on Exxon Company Letterhead. The letter congratulates Morga on his election to LULAC National President, encloses a book, "Goodbye, Garcia. Adios," and indicates plans to donate $10,000.
Date:
July 1, 1977
Creator:
McMillan, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Joe S. Lattimore, March 1, 1945]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Joe S. Lattimore at Baylor University College of Medicine, on March 1, 1945, lamenting the number of hunting seasons he's missed. He says he has a friend who's uncle owns a pasture they can rent out when they get back from the war, and asks Lattimore to go with him.
Date:
March 1, 1945
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige, February 1, 1954]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige discussing income tax status in relation to a court case.
Date:
February 1, 1954
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Jay A. Phillips, June 1, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to Jay A. Phillips discussing an audit report detail the tax refunds that need to be processed.
Date:
June 1, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, May 1, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Mr. Dewey Marsh and his interest in one of the lots in Belknap on Oyster Creek.
Date:
May 1, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, May 1, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the appraised value of a property in block four of the Alkire Lake subdivision. Negotiations with Houston Lighting & Power Company of Houston and Houston Natural Gas Company have been unsuccessful.
Date:
May 1, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History