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[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1968-10-13]
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 13, 1968. Douglas describes watching the Olympic Games in Mexico, and his plans to move to a different apartment near the Mexican university he is attending. The letter switches from Spanish to English. Douglas explains, “I guess I’ve murdered the family tongue enough for one letter so I’ll revert to a bit of jolly ole English.”
Date:
October 13, 1968
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blanton, Jr. to reception - 1966-03-13]
This invitation, printed on cream card stock, reads, "Mr. & Mrs. George Q. Buch cordially invite you to a reception honoring Mr. & Mrs. William N. (Bill) Blanton, Jr. on Sunday afternoon March 13, 1966 from four until six o'clock, Willowisp Country Club 13003 Settegast"
Date:
March 13, 1966
Creator:
Buch, George Q.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Terry Serna to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-16]
Postcard to John J. Herrera from Terry Serna that reads: "Hi Johnny! Still in the convention mood. Having a ball before returning to the grind! Terry Serna." The front of the postcard has the image of of a waterfall with people in the foreground. The image is identified on the back of the postcard as "Cascada La Cola De Caballo, Horsetail Falls near Monterrey. Monterrey, N. L., Mexico"
Date:
July 13, 1962
Creator:
Serna, Terry
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Tom Puente to John J.Herrera - 1955-08-13]
Postcard from Tom Puente to John Herrera dated August 13, 1955 and postmarked Chicago, Illinois. The front of the postcard is a color illustration of a cowboy on a horse looking at at a woman walking away. The text above reads: "Reckon yer new in these parts Lady - ya oughta wear somethin' under them chaps!" The back of the postcard has the handwritten message, "Hello Johnnie, Sorry I didn't get to see you again while I was here in Houston. Hope to see you next year. Regards to all our friends for me. P.S. Rusty havn't wretten to me for a while, 1642 E 53rd St. Apt. 304, Tom Puente."
Date:
August 13, 1955
Creator:
Puente, Tom
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]
Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date:
June 13, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. E. Pradillo to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-13]
Letter from A. E. Pradillo responding to John J. Herrera's request for information regarding details of the upcoming "Quizz [sic] of Two-Cities." The letter is on New Orleans Association of Commerce letterhead.
Date:
May 13, 1946
Creator:
Pradillo, A. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. St. John Garwood to John J. Harrera - 1948-12-13]
Letter from W. St. John Garwood to John J. Herrera asking for the outcome of a case involving Mr. Garcia and a statement of Herrera's fee.
Date:
December 13, 1948
Creator:
Garwood, W. St. John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Mills - 1951-02-13]
Letter from J. W. Mills, Clerk of the Harris County District Courts, certifying the remission of bond forfeiture in Scire Facias No. 1005, for which John J. Herrera had been the guarantor, and that Scire Facias No. 1003 was still pending.
Date:
February 13, 1951
Creator:
Mills, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]
Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
Date:
December 13, 1965
Creator:
Hannay, Allen B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]
Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
Date:
December 13, 1965
Creator:
Hannay, Allen B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory note from Robert L. Tatum for John J. Herrera - 1963-12-13]
Signed statement in which Robert L. Tatum swears to pay John J. Herrera $100 within 90 days.
Date:
December 13, 1963
Creator:
Tatum, Robert L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anthony J. Maniscalco to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-13]
Letter to John J. Herrera from attorney Anthony J. Maniscalco providing a summary of Herrera's mortgage payments during 1964.
Date:
January 13, 1965
Creator:
Maniscalco, Anthony J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
Date:
January 13, 1968
Creator:
Harper, Alberto Garibi, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill to create two new district courts in Harris County, in light of the severe backlog of cases they were experiencing. Herrera recommends Judge Wendell A. Odom to be appointed to one of the courts, listing his good qualities.
Date:
April 13, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince, in Washington, D. C. Herrera provides more information regarding the radio station application submitted by Felix H. Morales. Herrera outlines the concerns that should be emphasized when filing a protest for a hearing with the Federal Communications Commission.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward M. Kennedy to John J. Herrera - 1966-09-13]
Letter from Edward Kennedy, member, Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his résumé for consideration for the appointment to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Date:
September 13, 1966
Creator:
Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-08-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas, asking Thomas if he could try to help Herrera's son's sister-in-law to get a job in government service.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore - 1962-08-13]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore. Herrera expresses his appreciation for Kilgore's hospitality during Herrera's recent visit to Washington. Herrera is sad to give Kilgore the news of the sudden death of the son of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, who was killed in a car accident.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-08-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright requesting a position in Wright's office for his wife's sister, Gloria Arriaga. Arriaga speaks English and Spanish fluently, and Herrera believes she would be able to provide help to Wright.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13]
Letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera to accompany a medallion commemorating the Chamizal agreement, which settled the territory issue brought on by a shift in the Rio Grande. Johnson expresses his solidarity with the Mexican-American community's hope for a brighter future. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
Date:
November 13, 1967
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill by the House of Representatives to create two more criminal district courts in Harris County in light of their severe backlog of cases. Herrera also suggests Judge Jimmie Duncan to be appointed to one of the courts. The letter is typed on paper with the Law Offices of John J. Herrera letterhead. "COPY" is stamped across the page in red. A handwritten note reads: "'For the record' The original to this letter was NOT sent!"
Date:
April 13, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Sylvia Gonzalez. Both sides of the envelope include the note "Do not fold photo."
Date:
November 13, 1974
Creator:
Gonzalez, Sylvia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-13]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Leo N. Duran requesting his help in locating a man wanted in Nueces County who was possibly in Houston.
Date:
March 13, 1970
Creator:
Duran, Leo N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13]
Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.
Date:
November 13, 1974
Creator:
Hosey, Jean E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History