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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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05] (open access)

[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 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.
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Vacancy List for the United States Agency for International Development for Latin America, as of April 4, 1965] (open access)

[Vacancy List for the United States Agency for International Development for Latin America, as of April 4, 1965]

List of vacancies for the United States Agency for International Development for Latin America compiled on April 5, 1965.
Date: April 5, 1965
Creator: United States. Agency for International Development. Bureau for Latin America
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated - 1966-08-05] (open access)

[Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated - 1966-08-05]

Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated on August 5, 1966, regarding the opposing political views of two Past National Presidents, John J. Herrera and William D. Bonilla. John J. Herrera supports Democratic Senatorial nominee, Waggoner Carr, and William D. Bonilla supports Republican Senatorial candidate, John Tower.
Date: August 5, 1966
Creator: Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-05] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-05] (open access)

[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-05]

Letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, to John J. Herrera, in reply to Herrera's request for an appointment as judge of a new domestic relations court for Harris County. Smith asks Herrera to fill out and return an enclosed biographical form for his consideration.
Date: June 5, 1969
Creator: Smith, Preston, 1912-2003
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11] (open access)

[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 Lalo Garcia to John M. Herrera - 1965-06-05] (open access)

[Letter from Lalo Garcia to John M. Herrera - 1965-06-05]

Letter and envelope from Lalo R. Garcia to John M. Herrera.
Date: June 5, 1965
Creator: Garcia, Lalo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - July 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - July 5, 1961]

Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera regarding the choice of Louis G. Jasso as Deputy United States Marshall. Thomas writes that he will speak a word on Jasso's behalf to Senator Yarbororugh and Vice President Johnson who have the recommending authority, and asks Jasso to contact them also.
Date: July 5, 1961
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served (open access)

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 (open access)

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
Columnist attack hurt, Barry says (open access)

Columnist attack hurt, Barry says

Newspaper clipping from Houston Post about Barry Goldwater's remarks the effect of columnists and media during his campaign for President. Goldwater comments that these attach hurt his chances for the White House.
Date: November 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Republican is left in legislature (open access)

One Republican is left in legislature

Newspaper clipping from the Houston Post stating that the Democratic Party has made a clean sweep in the Texas Legislative districts, except for one Republication position in the House. There are no Republicans in the Texas State Senate.
Date: November 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-05] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-05]

letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera enclosing copies of three letters which Wright has written to the members of Congress on behalf of the three men whose cases Herrera brought to Wright's attention. Wright mentions that the decision of these cases rest with the government agencies involved, and not with the members of Congress. In a handwritten personal note written at the bottom of the letter Wright writes that he is sorry for the delay.
Date: June 5, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to Regulo Riviera - July 5, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to Regulo Riviera - July 5, 1965]

Letter from Jim Wright, House of Representatives, 12th District, Texas, to Regulo Rivera, American Consul, American Consulate General, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico with a copy to John J. Herrera, asking help obtaining an immigrant visa for Francisco Javier Lopez Molinero.
Date: July 5, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to Jesus E. Garcia - 1965-07-05] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to Jesus E. Garcia - 1965-07-05]

Letter from Wright to Jesus E. Garcia, with a copy to John J. Herrera. Garcia had expressed an interest to advance in the field of government service. Wright writes that in order to be able to help Garcia, Garcia should send a formal application for the position to Wright's office.
Date: July 5, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to Juan Salinas - 1965-07-05] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to Juan Salinas - 1965-07-05]

Letter from Jim Wright to Juan Salinas, with a copy to John J. Herrera. Salinas expressed an interest to advance in the field of government service. Wright writes that in order to be able to help Salinas, Salinas should send a formal application for the position.
Date: July 5, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-08-05] (open access)

Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-08-05]

Letter from Jim Wright replying to a letter from John J. Herrera, with a copy sent to Al Hernandez, Municipal Court Judge. Wright requests Herrera to give him the name of the new LULAC Council, so that he can get a flag to be flown over the Capitol. Wright is writing the closing remarks of his Lubbock speech at the bottom of this letter.
Date: August 5, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1965-08-05] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1965-08-05]

Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez, with a copy to John J. Herrera, congratulating Hernandez for being elected as National President of LULAC.
Date: August 5, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hill to the State Bar of Texas - 1967-12-05] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Hill to the State Bar of Texas - 1967-12-05]

Letter from John L. Hill asking his fellow members of the State Bar of Texas to help drum up support for his impending run for Texas governor's office.
Date: December 5, 1967
Creator: Hill, John L., 1923-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History