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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-05-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel recommending his friend Phil J. Montalbo be appointed to one of the four new district courts in Harris County, on the virtues of his education, community service, and the respect it would garner from the Latin American community to have one of their members so recognized. The letter is stamped with the word COPY in red.
Date:
May 11, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, expressing his support of Johnson and informing Carter of an upcoming meeting of the Democrats of Harris County to pledge support to Johnson, as well. Herrera states that he will try to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as well.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis Jasso for the position of U. S. marshal. Casey writes that he does not have a say in such positions, and recommends Herrera write to Senator Ralph Yarborough and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date:
July 11, 1961
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1964-12-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank Valdez, dated December 11, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago, Illinois. An envelope addressed to Frank M. Valdez from the Law Offices of John J. Herrera is attached.
Date:
December 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John Young to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-11]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from John Young, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, postmarked February 11, 1966.
Date:
February 11, 1966
Creator:
Young, John Andrew
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]
Carbon copy of a document from the White House dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
Date:
February 11, 1966
Creator:
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. - 1966-02-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., dated February 11, 1966, inviting Carlos Riviera to be one of the speakers at the LULAC Week banquet on February 18, 1966, in Houston, Texas.
Date:
February 11, 1966
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Sutherland to John J. Herrera - May 11, 1951]
Letter from Tom Sutherland to John J. Herrera, dated May 11, 1951. Sutherland asks Herrera for assistance in contacting Texas State Senators concerning upcoming vote on a Compromise Amendment by Chambers, which would give "aliens old age assistance."
Date:
May 11, 1951
Creator:
Sutherland, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted
Newspaper clipping from the Brownsville Herald of Brownsville, Texas, dated March 11, 1952. The article is entitled "Latinos' Traits Pamphlet Blasted." The article covers discussions held at an assembly of Latin Americans at Mission, Texas, on the pamphlet published by the University of Texas, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard. The assembly condemned the features of the pamphlet.
Date:
March 11, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Reyna to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-11]
Letter from Raymond Reyna of Victoria, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 11, 1953. Reyna asks for an appointment to discuss the case of Manuel Perez, who was charged with a murder in Port Lavaca.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Reyna, Raymond
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Original Answer, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC - 1976-11-11]
Defendant's Original Answer regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, signed and submitted by John J. Herrera and dated November 11, 1976.
Date:
November 11, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certification of LULAC Charter, March 11, 1977]
Document confirms certification of the League of United Latin American Citizens charter on June 15, 1931. The certification is signed by Mark White, Secretary of State of Texas, and dated March 11, 1977.
Date:
March 11, 1977
Creator:
White, Mark, 1940-2017
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certification of LULAC Charter, March 11, 1977]
Document confirms certification of the League of United Latin American Citizens charter on June 15, 1931. The certification is signed by Mark White, Secretary of State of Texas, and dated March 11, 1977.
Date:
March 11, 1977
Creator:
White, Mark, 1940-2017
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Plaintiff's Original Petition, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-11]
Plaintiff's Original Petition, dated September 11, 1975, regarding the case E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The document was signed and submitted by Gary K. Jordan as Attorney for the Plaintiff.
Date:
September 11, 1975
Creator:
Jordan, Gary K.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Vargas to John J. Herrera - 1979-03-11]
Letter from Jack Vargas to John J. Herrera, dated March 11, 1979, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter invites Herrera to the 5th Annual LULAC Banquet and instructs him on the need for prior reservations.
Date:
March 11, 1979
Creator:
Vargas, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. to the LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-11]
Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, directed to the National Executive Board regarding LULAC Week. The memo is dated September 11, 1979.
Date:
September 11, 1979
Creator:
Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-05-11]
Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President. The letter discusses the need to get in touch with Joe Benites, William Bonilla, and other LULAC members regarding the Banco Internacional case.
Date:
May 11, 1976
Creator:
Garcia, Manuel H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-08-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging receipt of the revised text of the FEPC resolution. Herrera covers the occasion honoring Fernando Salas, the first Latin-American to serve on a Harris County Grand Jury, and a meeting with the new members of LULAC. Herrera would like Carlos Castañeda to come to Houston so that they may discuss the complaints Herrera has received about layoffs affecting Latin Americans, Mexican Americans, and African Americans.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda to Alonso S. Perales in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Castañeda discusses the special election for the State Senate and the possibility of John J. Herrera running as a candidate. Castañeda provides details for obtaining votes and financial support for Herrera's campaign.
Date:
April 11, 1947
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Goldsum, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-11]
Letter from John Goldsum, Jr. acknowledging the receipt of a letter concerning Private Abel Cisneros. Goldsum indicated he would advise John J. Herrera when a reply had been received from the Commanding General at Camp Gordan.
Date:
October 11, 1954
Creator:
Goldsum, John, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-05-11]
Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard assuring the latter that Burdick would be addressing Ballard's concerns about his retirement income shortly. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the IBM Director.
Date:
May 11, 1971
Creator:
Burdick, W. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC
Copy of an article from the Laredo Times covering the pickets at the Laredo Civic Center during the annual local LULAC Council banquet, published on June 11, 1967. The article includes a photograph of the crowds picketing in front of the banquet hall and also contains handwritten notes demanding that the Laredo, Texas LULAC Council be censured by the National LULAC assembly for their lack of support during the rally.
Date:
June 11, 1967
Creator:
Gray, Walter
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History