[Church service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Photograph of Church service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Photograph of the altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A priest is blessing the communion.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe]

Photograph of the procession carrying the decorated photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Nuns, adults and children can be seen in the photograph.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a procession of children for Our Lady of Guadalupe]

Photograph of the procession carrying a huge decorated photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Girls dressed in white are in front. Men and women are following behind.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Hunter McLean to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-06] (open access)

[Letter from William Hunter McLean to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-06]

Letter from the Chairman of the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaign, William Hunter McLean, thanking John J. Herrera for his support of President Lyndon Johnson. The letter is typed on Campaign letterhead.
Date: October 6, 1964
Creator: McLean, William Hunter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-06]

Letter from Governor John B. Connally to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his recommendation of Jimmie Duncan for a position.
Date: September 6, 1967
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962] (open access)

[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations covering the current news, noting an important meeting in February to select delegates for the convention. There are several reminders to members to pay poll taxes and member dues. John J. Herrera, along with Rafael Moreno, are specifically thanked for their efforts with the LULAC Hour on KLVL urging listeners to pay poll taxes.
Date: February 6, 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date: April 6, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Sam and Pauline Bondi to O. V. Anderson - 1964-04-06] (open access)

[Promissory Note from Sam and Pauline Bondi to O. V. Anderson - 1964-04-06]

Promissory note in which Sam and Pauline Bondi promise to pay $2050.00 plus interest to O. V. Anderson, April 6, 1964.
Date: April 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-06]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera dated February 6, 1966, regarding a letter from Henry H. Wilson, Jr., Administrative Assistant to the President, concerning the proclamation of National LULAC Week.
Date: February 6, 1966
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 6, 1951. This acknowledges the change of dates for the Regional LULAC Convention and confirms that amended proclamations will be sent to the active LULAC Councils. Rodriguez also confirms that he will speak at the convention.
Date: January 6, 1951
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-06]

Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas, Eighth District, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 6, 1951. This letter acknowledges receipt of the copy of Herrera's letter to Congressman Graham Arthur Barden concerning changes in the Federal Child Labor Law. Thomas indicates his willingness to speak to Barden on the issue.
Date: September 6, 1951
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1951-11-06] (open access)

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1951-11-06]

Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated November 6, 1951. Laurel requests plans for the reorganization of LULAC councils; he mentions a highly publicized divorce in Juarez, Mexico, in which Herrera represented one of the parties; and Laurel asks for legal advice on a question of property ownership in connection with the Bay City LULAC Council.
Date: November 6, 1951
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-06] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-06]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo of Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated March 6, 1952. Pinedo invites Herrera to attend the new member installation for the Austin LULAC Council on March 16, 1952.
Date: March 6, 1952
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jesse Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas dated November 6, 1952. Inquiry regarding hiring Gonzalez's band to play for a LULAC benefit dance in Houston during December 1952.
Date: November 6, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-06] (open access)

[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-06]

Letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated January 6, 1953. Cover letter for copy of letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
Date: January 6, 1953
Creator: Giese, Leerie R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]

Envelope from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Gonzalez, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06] (open access)

[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06]

Document contains the sworn statement from Ernest Rosales. Rosales describes the events related to a fight and a shooting. Statement is notarized by John J. Herrera.
Date: November 6, 1957
Creator: Rosales, Ernest
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson - 1971-12-06] (open access)

[Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson - 1971-12-06]

Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson about an upcoming meeting.
Date: December 6, 1971
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]

Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Vela, Manuel G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06] (open access)

[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]

Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
Date: January 6, 1977
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06] (open access)

[Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]

Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings on letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
Date: January 6, 1977
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History