[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
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to Eduardo Morga - 1978-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from Ray A. Gano to Eduardo Morga - 1978-02-06]

Letter from Ray A. Gano to Honorable Eduardo Morga, National LULAC President, dated February 6, 1978, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens latterhead. The subject of the letter is the National LULAC Convention in Las Vegas. Gano expresses concern over the lack of planning and preparation for the convention and suggests that Arizona's Phoenix Council be put in charge of the event.
Date: February 6, 1978
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez c/o Richard Patock, Attorney - 1977-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez c/o Richard Patock, Attorney - 1977-09-06]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez c/o Richard Patock, Attorney, dated September 6, 1977 and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter advises of charges being brought against Velez to be heard on September 24, 1977.
Date: September 6, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Eulalio Frausto - 1977-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Eulalio Frausto - 1977-09-06]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to Eulalio Frausto, dated September 6, 1977, and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter refers to enclosed information regarding the impeachment hearing of Joe Velez.
Date: September 6, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from LULAC National Office to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-06] (open access)

[Memorandum from LULAC National Office to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-06]

Memorandum from League of United Latin American Citizens National Office is directed to "All National Executive Board Members" regarding new council applications in Texas. The memo is dated September 6, 1979.
Date: September 6, 1979
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
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
UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page one (open access)

UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page one

Page one of a newspaper clipping about the passing of Dr. George Isadore Sanchez y Sanchez Thursday, April 6, 1972.
Date: April 6, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page two (open access)

UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page two

Page two of a newspaper clipping about the passing of Dr. George Isadore Sanchez y Sanchez Thursday, April 6, 1972.
Date: April 6, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
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
[Receipt for Certified Mail addressed to Joseph R. Benites, 1977-01-06] (open access)

[Receipt for Certified Mail addressed to Joseph R. Benites, 1977-01-06]

Receipt for certified mail addressed to Joseph R. Benites, C/O Adolph Coors Co., Golden, Colorado 80401 on January 6, 1977.
Date: January 6, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
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]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings. 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 Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez - 1977-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez - 1977-06-06]

This letter recounts a discussion between Joe Velez between Eduardo Morga regarding Velez's impending impeachment. It enumerates debts accrued by Velez on LULAC accounts and includes a plea by Morga for Velez to rely upon the LULAC constitution for justice.
Date: June 6, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Response to Audit of Older Americans Act Model Project Grants to LULAC -- Programs on Aging, Inc. (open access)

Response to Audit of Older Americans Act Model Project Grants to LULAC -- Programs on Aging, Inc.

Response to Audit of Older Americans Act Model Project Grants to LULAC Programs on Aging, dated July 6, 1976.
Date: July 6, 1976
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press release for League of United Latin American Citizens 1977 National Convention - 1977-02-06] (open access)

[Press release for League of United Latin American Citizens 1977 National Convention - 1977-02-06]

Press release for the LULAC 1977 National Convention to be held in Los Angeles, California at the Biltmore Hotel from June 23 - 26. Frank Galaz is listed as the contact person for the event. LULAC membership is stated to number over 160,000.
Date: February 6, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Willie Aguayo] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Willie Aguayo]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Willie Aguayo. Herrera discusses business and personal matters.
Date: October 6, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to John J. Herrera - 1969-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to John J. Herrera - 1969-05-06]

Letter from the members of the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society thanking John J. Herrera for serving with them on the committee. Includes a report of the details of the committee, including membership, purpose, and scheduled events.
Date: May 6, 1969
Creator: Hayes, Don Bryce
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[El Concilio de la Raza press release - 1977-10-06] (open access)

[El Concilio de la Raza press release - 1977-10-06]

El Concilio de la Raza press release, October 6, 1977. The press release expresses the group's dissatisfaction with the verdict of negligent homicide in the case of Joe Campos Torres, a Vietnam veteran who was beaten and killed by five police officers.
Date: October 6, 1977
Creator: El Concilio de la Raza
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-06]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated June 6, 1970. Douglas describes his safe arrival to the school and the course for which he is enrolled.
Date: June 6, 1970
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-12-06] (open access)

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-12-06]

Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson (and copied to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. and John J. Herrera) explaining what Ballard perceived as conspiracy and sabotage to exclude him from the special benefits opportunity for his retirement. Ballard attempted to change his retirement to an ongoing sick leave with a new retirement date set for December. Ballard concludes with the statement that future correspondence will be through his attorney, John J. Herrera.
Date: December 6, 1971
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06]

Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr., and copied to Charles Biggar, acknowledging their letters of congratulations on his retirement and politely complaining about the small pension he is to receive, particularly in light of the higher prices of necessities.
Date: May 6, 1971
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History