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Civil Rights activist Herrera to be honored (open access)

Civil Rights activist Herrera to be honored

An article published in the Houston Chronicle on October 4, 1986 and written by Maureen Bayless Balleza. The article, "Civil right activist Herrera to be honored", describes the life and career of John J. Herrera and lists information regarding a benefit to be held in his honor.
Date: October 4, 1986
Creator: Balleza, Maureen Bayless
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burtis M. Dougherty to John J. Herrera - 1980-02-04] (open access)

[Letter from Burtis M. Dougherty to John J. Herrera - 1980-02-04]

Letter from Burtis M. Dougherty for James P. Turner of the Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. to John J. Herrera. Dougherty asks Herrera to send a copy of the court's order in Delgado vs. Bastrop ISD and the order issued by the Commissioner of Education.
Date: February 4, 1980
Creator: Dougherty, Burtis M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Standard Homeowners Policy issued by Texas Farmers Insurance Company] (open access)

[Texas Standard Homeowners Policy issued by Texas Farmers Insurance Company]

Texas Standard Homeowners Policy issued by Texas Farmers Insurance Company to John J. Herrera and Olivia C. Herrera
Date: January 4, 1979
Creator: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm D. McLean to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-04] (open access)

[Letter from Malcolm D. McLean to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-04]

Letter from Malcolm D. McLean, a professor of Spanish and history at the University of Texas at Arlington, offering John J. Herrera a chance to order McLean's upcoming book. McLean explains that he spoke with someone earlier in the month who was a descendent of Francisco Ruiz, who features in the book prominently, but neglected to note that man's name and address.
Date: October 4, 1977
Creator: McLean, Malcolm D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04] (open access)

[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04]

Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center addressed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and postmarked August 4, 1977.
Date: August 4, 1977
Creator: Fair Oaks Community Center
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-04] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-04]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera, LULAC Legal Advisor, handwritten on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated May 4, 1977. The letter refers to enclosed documents pertaining to the impeachment of Joe Velez.
Date: May 4, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray E. Santos to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-04] (open access)

[Letter from Ray E. Santos to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-04]

Letter from Ray E. Santos, M.D. thanking John J. Herrera for his letter to Senator Peyton McKnight on Santos's behalf in his pursuit to be appointed Regent of Texas Tech University.
Date: May 4, 1977
Creator: Santos, Ray E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, April 4, 1977] (open access)

[Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, April 4, 1977]

Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, postmarked on April 4, 1977.
Date: April 4, 1977
Creator: Greenway Bank and Trust
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Barlow - 1977-03-04] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Barlow - 1977-03-04]

Letter from Jim Barlow, District Clerk of McLennan County, includes a Hearing List for March 4, 1977. This list indicates that Arizona Travel Bank Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens is on the docket in the 19th Court.
Date: March 4, 1977
Creator: Barlow, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Domingo Lopez - 1977-03-04] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Domingo Lopez - 1977-03-04]

Letter from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Domingo Lopez, Beaumont Council #645, dated March 4, 1977. The letter advises Lopez of recent legal action regarding LULAC and indicates that Gonzales plans to attend the District Convention on April 17.
Date: March 4, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-04] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-04]

Letter from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor, dated March 4, 1977. The letter requests a copy of the settlement check in the Milwaukee Convention lawsuit to be sent to Mario Perez.
Date: March 4, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Ginn to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1977-02-04] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Ginn to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1977-02-04]

Letter from J. G. Ginn, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, informing members of a dinner celebrating Texas Independence Day to be held in partnership with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas on March 4, 1977, at Trinity Episcopal Church. The letter is printed on organization letterhead and is dated February 4, 1977.
Date: February 4, 1977
Creator: Ginn, J. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales - 1977-02-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales - 1977-02-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales on February 4, 1977, citing the reasons why LULAC has chosen to impeach Joseph R. Benites and inviting Gonzales to attend the impeachment proceedings.
Date: February 4, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Certification of documents, American Express vs. LULAC - February 4, 1977] (open access)

[Official Certification of documents, American Express vs. LULAC - February 4, 1977]

Official Certification of documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens by Texas Secretary of State Mark White is dated February 4, 1977. The certification indicates documents were sent, but unable to be delivered, to LULAC's agent, Roberto Ornales.
Date: February 4, 1977
Creator: White, Mark, 1940-2017
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official certification of documents, American Express vs. LULAC - February 4, 1977] (open access)

[Official certification of documents, American Express vs. LULAC - February 4, 1977]

Official certification of documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens by Texas Secretary of State Mark White is dated February 4, 1977. The certification indicates documents were sent, but unable to be delivered, to LULAC's agent, Roberto Ornales.
Date: February 4, 1977
Creator: White, Mark, 1940-2017
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred G. Leal to John J. Herrera - 1975-12-04] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred G. Leal to John J. Herrera - 1975-12-04]

Letter from Alfred G. Leal to John J. Ferrera asking Herrera for a letter of recommendation for a position in the Municipal Court, City of Houston.
Date: December 4, 1975
Creator: Leal, Alfred G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete V. Villa  to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04] (open access)

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04]

Letter from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC to John Herrera, dated May 4, 1972 extending an invitation to Herrera to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.
Date: May 4, 1972
Creator: Villa, Pete V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truman E. Roberts to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-04] (open access)

[Letter from Truman E. Roberts to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-04]

Letter from Judge Truman E. Roberts thanking John J. Herrera for his support during the judge's re-election campaign. A handwritten note reads "Thanks for everything."
Date: June 4, 1970
Creator: Roberts, Truman E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1970-05-04] (open access)

[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1970-05-04]

Letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for attending the San Jacinto Day observance in Houston and participating in the program.
Date: May 4, 1970
Creator: Smith, Preston, 1912-2003
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-11-04] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-11-04]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated November 4, 1969. In the letter, Douglas tells his father about upcoming midterm exams, a planned trip to Acapulco, and asks about seeing his family for Christmas.
Date: November 4, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas - 1968-01-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas - 1968-01-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas, informing Casas that Herrera will be in Santa Monica for the coming SER Board of Directors meeting on January 12, 1968. Herrera asks Casas to inform his friend Wilie Aguayo that Herrera hopes to spend the weekend with them.
Date: January 4, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Felix H. Morales - 1967-12-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Felix H. Morales - 1967-12-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Felix H. Morales, December 4, 1967, regarding his decision to relinquish his role as Director of the KLVL LULAC Radio Program.
Date: December 4, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Alvarez - 1967-12-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Alvarez - 1967-12-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Alvarez, December 4, 1967, regarding his decision to relinquish his role as Director of the KLVL LULAC Radio Program.
Date: December 4, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04]

Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina, February 4, 1967, regarding the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the need to set up a meeting with Chicano lawyers to address issues associated with Mexican-American causes in Texas.
Date: February 4, 1967
Creator: Hernandez, Alfred J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History