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[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to Whom It May Concern - 1953-01-05]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas to Whom It May Concern, dated January 5, 1953. Copy of a letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
Date:
January 5, 1953
Creator:
Giese, Leerie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lloyd G. Rust, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-05]
Telegram from Lloyd G. Rust, Jr., Wharton County Attorney, to John J. Herrera, dated January 5, 1953. Rust notifies Herrera of the date and time of the Grand Jury hearing regarding conduct of an Officer Sifford. Rust invites Herrera to be a witness at this hearing.
Date:
January 5, 1953
Creator:
Rust, Lloyd G., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Nahas - 1953-03-05]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Fred Nahas of Radio Station KXYZ in Houston, Texas dated March 5, 1953. Invitation to attend a LULAC meeting on March 19, 1953, joining Houston's Chief of Police, Sheriff, District Attorney, County Judge, District Judges, and editors of local newspapers to discuss solutions to juvenile delinquency problems in the Houston area.
Date:
March 5, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado - 1953-05-05]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. José Maldonado, Chairman of the LULAC Convention Committee, dated May 5, 1953. Letter originally had pictures requested by the committee enclosed. The letter lists candidates for positions of National President and Second National Vice-President.
Date:
May 5, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Miguel E. Trujillo - 1953-06-05]
Copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Miguel E. Trujillo, LULAC Regional Governor of Santa Fe, New Mexico, dated June 5, 1953. Herrera discusses the final draft of the convention program and the large number of LULAC councils that plan to send delegates.
Date:
June 5, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-05]
Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera asking Herrera to reply to the questions asked by Fred Okrand and send them before Wirin's trip to Houston, so that the suit can be filed when Wirin is in Houston.
Date:
February 5, 1954
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Ed Idar, Jr., page one - 1954-05-05]
Letter to Ed Idar, Jr. from an unknown source, informing Idar that John J. Herrera announced that he would be a candidate to the Legislature for "place 5 from Harris County." The author of the letter states that Herrera was convinced to run by "a group of businessmen, including Jewish and Negro Leaders." The letter also explains Herrera's platform to run for Legislature: "jury service for women, no sales tax, no tax increase of any kind, and he is very to backing up on the wetback problem as is possible within state Jurisdiction." Copies of the letter were sent to Hector P. Garcia and Chris Alderete.
Date:
May 5, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-05]
Handwritten letter from Private Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera in which Cisneros provides an update on his application status.
Date:
October 5, 1954
Creator:
Cisneros, Abel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-05]
Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera. Lujan invites John J. Herrera, along with his wife Olivia, as guests of honor to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Installation of Officers Banquet. Lujan states that he has lined up Frank M. Pinedo, Rogers Kelley and Joe Kilgore as speakers.
Date:
March 5, 1955
Creator:
Lujan, J. R.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of recorded conversation between O. B. Ellis and Abraham Rios - 1955-07-05]
Transcript copy of a recorded conversation between Mr. Ellis and Abraham Rios on July 5, 1955. Document was to certify that the content was true and correct. Last page did not contain a signature from Mr. Rios and was not notarized.
Date:
July 5, 1955
Creator:
Ellis, O. B.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of recorded conversation between O. B. Ellis and Ben Rios - 1955-07-05]
Transcript copy of a recorded conversation between Mr. Ellis and Ben Rios on July 5, 1955. Document is to certify that the content is true and correct. Last page does not contain signature from Mr. Rios and is not notarized.
Date:
July 5, 1955
Creator:
Ellis, O. B.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11]
Open letter in recommendation by John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera. The letter was possibly sent to Ralph Yarborough, Bob Casey, Albert Thomas, Dennis Chavez, Jim Wright, Gus C. Garcia, Albert Peña, Dr. Hector Peña, and Woodrow Seals.
Date:
January 5, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]
Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.
Date:
November 5, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Magnolia Baptist Temple general report, October 5, 1962]
A general report from the Magnolia Baptist Temple to the Union Baptist Association regarding the past 2 years and 7 months of the activities of the Baptist Mission under the leadership of Reverend Manuel Urbina. It describes the improvements of his leadership and the future plans of the organization.
Date:
October 5, 1962
Creator:
Magnolia Baptist Temple
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Susie Cole, April 5, 1963]
Funeral program for Mrs. Susie Cole. The funeral was held April 5, 1963 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Funeral Home and he was buried in City Cemetery No. 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
April 5, 1963
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1963-08-05]
Letter to George J. Garza, not signed and dated August 5, 1963. The letter refers to the recent LULAC convention and expresses concerns over the role of the organization PASO in the Latin-American community in Houston.
Date:
August 5, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-05]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera about the problems Herrera is having with a case.
Date:
November 5, 1963
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for George Johnson, March 5, 1964]
Funeral program for Rev. George Johnson, born March 29, 1914 and died February 29, 1964. The funeral was held Thursday, March 5, 1964 at Antioch Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. J. J. Rector. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Funeral Home and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
March 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served
Newspaper clipping from the Houston Chronicle reporting a publishing error that said that cold beer was served at the Don Yarborough campaign headquarters. This was denied by Rex Braun, Harris County Campaign Manager for Yarborough.
Date:
May 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Harris County Democratic vote
Clipping from an unidentified newspaper of the semi-official Democratic primary returns compiled by County clerk, R.E. Turrentine.
Date:
May 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05]
Short article to be sent to the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaigner describing the contributions of Latin Americans to the campaign, naming the chairmen and co-chairmen and who the speakers were at their first mass meeting in Houston.
Date:
October 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter template from John J. Herrera - 1964-10-05]
Draft of a letter written by John J. Herrera addressed to "My fellow Democrat" intended to accompany materials for the Viva Johnson campaign and a request for the reader to send him a dollar to become a member of the Viva Johnson Club.
Date:
October 5, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History