[Certificate of baptism for Ignacio Bocanegra] (open access)

[Certificate of baptism for Ignacio Bocanegra]

Document certifying Ignacio Bocanegra's baptism in September 1895, at Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, in Monterrey, Mexico.
Date: July 9, 1906
Creator: De Jesús Galván, Armando
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Lopez family]

Photograph of the Lopez family. Mr. and Mrs. Lopez are seen standing. Their daughter is sitting on a chair, and their son is standing.
Date: April 9, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09]

Page 1 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09]

Page 2 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Mail Bag, Houston Press - 1941-06-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Mail Bag, Houston Press - 1941-06-09]

Copy of a letter to the editor written by John J. Herrera regarding the discrimination faced by Latin-Americans in Texas and the United States. Herrera believes that if the United States provides opportunities and equal treatment for all races and nationalities, it will influence other countries to do the same and foster good working relationships with foreign countries, namely those in Latin-America.
Date: June 9, 1941
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Eustacio Alderete]

Photograph of Eustacio "Tatcho" Alderete.
Date: November 9, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Advertisement of a baseball game between Prison All Stars and Southern Select]

Advertisement for a baseball game between the Prison All stars (a team selected from the best players of the Texas Prison system) and Southern Select (All Mexican team of Houston) at the Prison Stadium in Huntsville, Texas on Sunday, August 9, 1942. Entertainment by Prison Military Band. The game starts at 2:00 p.m. General admission is 25 cents (federal tax included). At head of poster, "Double-Header".
Date: August 9, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-05-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-05-09]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince acknowledges receipt of Prince's latest communication to advise that the FCC granted the petition to amend to 1510 kc. Herrera also inquires on behalf of Felix H. Morales about the possibility of using the call letters (KMOR) and about contacting the lawyers for the Mexia station in regards to covering expenses incurred in amending the application.
Date: May 9, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-05-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-05-09]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince acknowledging receipt of Prince's latest communication to advise that the FCC granted the petition to amend to 1510 kc. Herrera also inquires on behalf of Mr. Morales about the possibility of using the call letters (KMOR) and about contacting the lawyers for the Mexia station in regards to covering expenses incurred in amending the application.
Date: May 9, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-07-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-07-09]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Herrera inquires about the call letters for Felix H. Morales's proposed station. Herrera informs Prince about Morales' concerns for the approval of his radio station permit.
Date: July 9, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raul Perez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-09] (open access)

[Letter from Raul Perez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-09]

Letter from Raul Perez of the Kingsville, Texas LULAC Office of District Governor, to John J. Herrera, Regional Governor dated January 9, 1949. The Kingsville Council is requesting more information about the upcoming Regional Convention.
Date: January 9, 1949
Creator: Perez, Raul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Meza to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-09] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Meza to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-09]

Letter from Robert Meza, Corresponding Secretary of LULAC Council Number 1 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated January 9, 1949. This letter originally had enclosures of delegate credentials for the Corpus Christi Council delegates named in the letter.
Date: January 9, 1949
Creator: Meza, Robert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason (open access)

Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason

Printed version of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's speech discussing cloture and the proportions of population representation in the Senate, part of a filibuster to present a rules change that would allow a minority of Senators to block legislation.
Date: March 9, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Roster of National LULAC Officers, 1949-1950 term] (open access)

[Roster of National LULAC Officers, 1949-1950 term]

Roster of LULAC National Officers, 1949-1950 Term dated October 9, 1949. This is a working copy with handwritten notes and notations.
Date: October 9, 1949
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Roster of National LULAC Officers, 1949-1950 term] (open access)

[Roster of National LULAC Officers, 1949-1950 term]

Roster of LULAC National Officers, 1949-1950 Term dated October 9, 1949. This is a working copy with handwritten notes and notations.
Date: October 9, 1949
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Committee for Admittance to the Bar - 1950-02-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Committee for Admittance to the Bar - 1950-02-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to the Committee for Admittance to the Bar of the United States District Court on behalf of R. E. Calvert.
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt - 1950-05-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt - 1950-05-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt of Whitt Printing Company in San Antonio, Texas, dated May 9, 1950. This letter apparently accompanied a rough copy of a LULAC placard that was to be printed. Herrera asks for quotes and delivery times. Herrera also inquires about making automobile stickers of the LULAC shield.
Date: May 9, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eliseo Montoya to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-09] (open access)

[Letter from Eliseo Montoya to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-09]

Letter from Eliseo Montoya of the Pasadena, Texas, LULAC Council Number 180, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated August 9, 1950. This is a request for a copy of the Charter for the Pasadena LULAC Council.
Date: August 9, 1950
Creator: Montoya, Eliseo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Commanding Officer 2595th Base Service Squadron - 1950-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Commanding Officer 2595th Base Service Squadron - 1950-11-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Commanding Officer, 2595th Base Service Squadron, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, dated November 9, 1950. This is a request to release Private first class (Pfc.) Albert O. Garza on a three-day pass so that he can serve in a color guard for the Armistice Day Parade in Houston, Texas, on November 11, 1950.
Date: November 9, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José Maldonado to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from José Maldonado to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-09]

Letter from José Maldonado, M.D., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, to John J. Herrera dated November 9, 1950. Maldonado sends his regrets that he cannot attend a LULAC meeting in Wharton, Texas.
Date: November 9, 1950
Creator: Maldonado, José
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Exhibit A" Corrected Copy 39-6662, December 9, 1950] (open access)

["Exhibit A" Corrected Copy 39-6662, December 9, 1950]

Document from Texas Governor Allan Shivers granting the remission of bond forfeiture judgement against John J. Herrera.
Date: December 9, 1950
Creator: Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Floyd Martin to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-09] (open access)

[Letter from Floyd Martin to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-09]

Letter from Floyd Martin, Manager, World Trade Department, Houston Chamber of Commerce, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, Houston LULAC Council, dated April 9, 1951. Letter originally included material about Pan American Day to be held April 14, 1951 and requested that information be passed on within the LULAC organization.
Date: April 9, 1951
Creator: Martin, Floyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe G. Resweber to John J. Herrera - 1951-08-09] (open access)

[Letter from Joe G. Resweber to John J. Herrera - 1951-08-09]

Letter from Joe G. Resweber, Position Two Councilman of the City of Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated August 9, 1951. This letter replies to Herrera's request for the Parks Department to clean up a city block used for a playground.
Date: August 9, 1951
Creator: Resweber, Joe G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Resolutions adopted by American GI Forum of Texas] (open access)

[Resolutions adopted by American GI Forum of Texas]

Document of the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors Meeting in Edinburg, Texas of the American GI Forum of Texas.
Date: December 9, 1951
Creator: American G.I. Forum
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History