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[Letter template from John J. Herrera - 1964-10-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1966-01-05] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1966-01-05]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor John B. Connally recommending Carol Vance as a replacement for Frank Briscoe in the office of the District Attorney of Harris County.
Date: January 5, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1963-08-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Locario Cordova - 1950-12-05] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Locario Cordova - 1950-12-05]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Locario Cordova of Eagle Lake, Texas, dated December 5, 1950. Herrera invites interested persons to form a LULAC Council in Eagle Lake, Texas. Includes a well-written summary of LULAC development in Texas, describing how LULAC has helped improve discriminatory conditions in other areas.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to Whom It May Concern - 1953-01-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lloyd G. Rust, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1978-04-05] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1978-04-05]

Letter from Eduardo Morgo, then current president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to Roberto Ornelas, past president of LULAC, dated April 5, 1978. Morga explains in the letter the issues he has with Ornelas, Joseph R. Benites, and the way LULAC was run under their leadership. The letter was copied to LULAC memebers.
Date: April 5, 1978
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., to Robert Canino - 1979-07-05] (open access)

[Letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., to Robert Canino - 1979-07-05]

Copy of letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. dated July 5, 1979, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter states that Robert Canino has been ratified as LULAC State Director for Florida and requests a complete roster.
Date: July 5, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1979-07-05] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1979-07-05]

League of United Latin American Citizens envelope addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked July 5, 1979.
Date: July 5, 1979
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., to Lefty Cavazos - 1979-07-05] (open access)

[Letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., to Lefty Cavazos - 1979-07-05]

Letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Lefty Cavazos, LULAC Council #60, dated July 5, 1979. The letter informs Cavazos of the emergency meeting of the LULAC National Board and requests a preliminary financial report from Council #60.
Date: July 5, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Rubén, 1946-
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. to the LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-05] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. to the LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-05]

Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, directed to the National Executive Board regarding the whereabouts of the LULAC Commemorative Book. The memo is dated September 5, 1979.
Date: September 5, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from LULAC National Office to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-05] (open access)

[Memorandum from LULAC National Office to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-05]

Memorandum from League of United Latin American Citizens National Office directed to "All National Executive Board Members" regarding new council applications from Florida. The memo is dated September 5, 1979.
Date: September 5, 1979
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-05-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1955-05-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to Alonso S. Perales - December 5, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to Alonso S. Perales - December 5, 1951]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to Alonso S. Perales, refuting Perales's views on the article "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grand Valley of Texas".
Date: December 5, 1951
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-05] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-05]

Carbon copy of a letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales regarding a past due account owed by Herrera to the Estate of John H. Barron. Prince also gives an update on the pending Federal Communications Commission decision for granting the application to Houston.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: Prince, D. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-05] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-05] (open access)

[Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-05]

Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas from Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia, written on September 5, 1954.
Date: September 5, 1954
Creator: Cisneros, Abel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roberto Ornelas to John J. Herrera - February 5, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Roberto Ornelas to John J. Herrera - February 5, 1968]

Letter from Roberto Ornelas to John J. Herrera on February 5, 1968, thanking Herrera for his service as a board member of Jobs for Progress, Incorporated.
Date: February 5, 1968
Creator: Ornelas, Roberto
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-05] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arturo Vasquez to all LULAC Councils - 1955-07-05] (open access)

[Letter from Arturo Vasquez to all LULAC Councils - 1955-07-05]

Letter to All League of United Latin American Citizens Councils from Arturo Vasquez, National Treasurer July 5, 1955. Vasquez requests Councils of LULAC to come together and pay their fines and make sure that all financial matters are in order before the end of his service as Treasurer. Vasquez mentions that if financial matters are not in order, that the council will not be recognized at the National Convention.
Date: May 5, 1955
Creator: Vasquez, Arturo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-05] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-05]

League of United Latin American Citizens envelope addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked December 5, 1976.
Date: December 5, 1976
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-05] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-05]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of leetter from John J. Herrera to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President. Herrera refers to enclosed clippings about LULAC Texas State Director Ruben Bonilla and expresses concerns over Bonilla's public use of his LULAC position in partisan politics.
Date: August 5, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History