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[Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1980-09-11]
Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia congratulating John J. Herrera on being honored. Garcia praises Herrera for his accomplishments in defending Mexican-American civil rights and for his bravery in fighting discrimination. Garcia notes that he will not be able to attend the event in person.
Date:
September 11, 1980
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1963-09-11]
Personal letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera. Ernesto asks John to send him his watch.
Date:
September 11, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-11]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help finding an opportunity to work on Yarborough's staff in Washington.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1975-04-11]
Letter from Fred Hofheinz, Mayor, to John J. Herrera, congratulating Herrera on his birthday and completing 31 years as a practicing lawyer.
Date:
April 11, 1975
Creator:
Hofheinz, Fred
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-11]
Letter from G. J. Garza, National LULAC President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated October 11, 1950. The original note included the charter for the new LULAC Council in Pasadena, Texas. Garza asks for information about a proposed site for the Texas Regional Convention and inquires about records concerning the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date:
October 11, 1950
Creator:
Garza, G. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George J. Galvez and Elias Licona to the LULAC Credentials Committee - 1949-01-11]
Letter from George J. Galvez, Secretary, and Elias Licona, President, LULAC Council Number 1, Corpus Christi, Texas, to the LULAC Credentials Committee, Houston, Texas, dated January 11, 1949. This is a certification that Louis G. Wilmot has been appointed to attend the Regional LULAC Convention on January 29 and 30, 1949 in Houston, Texas.
Date:
January 11, 1949
Creator:
Galvez, George J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1969-03-11]
Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera. Casas asks Herrera to support and promote Alfred J. Hernandez for the position of Judge either in domestic relations or probate courts.
Date:
March 11, 1969
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-11]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Director of Publicity, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated June 11, 1953. Rodriguez discusses issues concerning LULAC News that might arise at the upcoming National Convention.
Date:
June 11, 1953
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
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 John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-04-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany a $50 check on behalf of Felix Tijerina.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. F. Mireles - 1950-08-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to A. F. Mireles, Managing Editor and Publisher of the El Paso LULAC Bulletin, dated August 11, 1950. A request for information about the postal permission to publish and mail the El Paso LULAC Bulletin, as the Houston LULAC Council is considering publication of a Houston LULAC bulletin.
Date:
August 11, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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 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 Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, informing Herrera that the Democrats of Harris County will be meeting to pledge support for Johnson and continue to work with Latin American organizations across Texas to create unity among Hispanics in the Democratic Party.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eddie Bauer - 1967-07-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera accompanying a check ordering a West Indies Panama and a free catalog from Eddie Bauer.
Date:
July 11, 1967
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated May 11,1955, in regards to Herrera's attendance at the National Convention in Galveston. Herrera agrees to be the chairman to the seminar on "Social Welfare." Herrera requests a copy of the program of speakers and seminars to be announced on the LULAC radio program in Houston.
Date:
May 11, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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
[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 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 John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC - 1972-08-11]
Onionskin paper copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, August 11, 1972 referring to LULAC Charter for Bovina, Texas. A list of 17 members is attached.
Date:
August 11, 1972
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 John J. Herrera to M.E. Walter - 1950-03-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle, M.E. Walter, regarding an article in the "Our City" column concerning the formation of a Latin American Squad. Herrera insists that the so-called "Latin American Problem" is exaggerated and that most Latin Americans are not criminals. Herrera also states that LULAC, which opposes the creation of a Latin American Squad, stands to support the betterment and fair treatment of Latin Americans. The group, Herrera explains, serves as a liaison between Anglo-Americans and all Latin Americans for the purposes of cooperation not agitation.
Date:
March 11, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History