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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo on League of United Latin American Council Formation in Refugio, Texas. Herrera gives Pinedo further details and names of the first LULAC meeting and names and addresses of the charter members. Herrera also lets Pinedo know that Herrera wants him to be at the installation ceremony along with Felix Tijerina.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15]

Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his loyal support and for the nominating speech he made at the National Convention. Pinedo also writes to Herrera about his thoughts on the election of the new National President. "I am disappointed but have concluded that I was beat by the manuevering an machinations of the Laredo group at the Convention [...] but since Laredo won't do anything for our League I am looking forward to the day when we can recapture our organization."
Date: June 15, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ada R. Pena to Supreme Council members - 1976-12-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ada R. Pena to Supreme Council members - 1976-12-15]

Memorandum from Ada R. Pena, LULAC National President, to Supreme Council members regarding newly appointed positions. The memo is dated December 15, 1976, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The memo requests resumes for submission to the Hispanic Talent Bank and details the information needed on the resumes as well as areas of appointments.
Date: December 15, 1976
Creator: Pena, Ada R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from William Childress to LULAC Supreme Council Members - 1977-03-15] (open access)

[Memorandum from William Childress to LULAC Supreme Council Members - 1977-03-15]

Memo from William Childress, President of LULAC Council 11041 in Washington D. C., directed to LULAC Supreme Council Members and dated March 15, 1977. The memo is regarding proposed 1977 Constitutional Amendments for League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: March 15, 1977
Creator: Childress, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Internal Revenue Service - 1977-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Cabello to Internal Revenue Service - 1977-04-15]

Letter from Manuel Cabello to the Internal Revenue Service, dated April 15, 1977. The letter indicates why the League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees was unable to file tax returns and pay the taxes due. The letter is printed on League of United Latin American Citizens Training and Research Institute letterhead.
Date: April 15, 1977
Creator: Cabello, Manuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray A. Gano to LULAC Brothers and Sisters - 1977-09-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ray A. Gano to LULAC Brothers and Sisters - 1977-09-15]

Letter from Ray A. Gano to LULAC Bothers and Sisters, dated September 15, 1977. The letter outlines Gano's goals as Vice President of the Far West in Los Angeles and announces an upcoming National Executive Board meeting.
Date: September 15, 1977
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frumencio Reyes to Jim McConn - 1978-03-15] (open access)

[Letter from Frumencio Reyes to Jim McConn - 1978-03-15]

Letter to Houston Mayor Jim McConn from Frumencio Reyes applying for the position of Associate Judge at the City's Municipal Courts. Reyes mentions that John J. Herrera, of PASO, who is a good friend of his, will be well qualified for the position of Judge in the City's Municipal Courts, and to consider him for that position.
Date: March 15, 1978
Creator: Reyes, Frumencio
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abraham Kazen, Jr. - 1950-12-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abraham Kazen, Jr. - 1950-12-15]

Letter to Abraham Kazen, Jr., from John J. Herrera requesting Abraham to try to get the $800 due to Herrera from the District Attorney's Office.
Date: December 15, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]

Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date: February 15, 1960
Creator: Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15]

Letter from Charles W. Barrow, Chief Justice, Court of Civil Appeals, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Barrow thanks Herrera for the reception Herrera arranged and conveys his deep appreciation to all.
Date: March 15, 1976
Creator: Barrow, Charles W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-10-15] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-10-15]

Letter from Douglas Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated October 15, 1969. The letter, mailed from University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas, details the new house Douglas has found near campus. Douglas also wishes his father luck on an upcoming speech and discusses the ways he believes the Latino minority can elevate itself in society through peaceful means and expresses concern over the tactics of the Brown Power Movement.
Date: October 15, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Carmen Anita - December 15, 1970] (open access)

[Christmas card from Carmen Anita - December 15, 1970]

Christmas card from Carmen Anita dated December 15, 1970. The front cover of the card has a color illustration of a winter scene including a snow topped church. The interior of the card has the printed text, "Alegre Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo".
Date: December 15, 1970
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15] (open access)

[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15]

Sympathy card sent to the Herrera family from J.B. Casas and family, dated February 15, 1964. The front of the card is a color illustration of the Virgin Mary with the words "With Deepest Sympathy" printed on the bottom right corner. The interior of the card has a black and white illustration of doves and a fountain with the quote "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted...Matthew 5:4". The text of the card reads, "With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow may the thought that others keep you in their prayers ease your heart and give you strength."
Date: February 15, 1964
Creator: Casas, J.B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-11-15]

Open letter to IBM from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") contending that fellow service personnel were deliberately sabotaging equipment.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-06-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany the cashier's check for $50 on behalf of Felix Tijerina. Included is a copy of the cashier's check.
Date: June 15, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas - 1960-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas - 1960-06-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas, United States District Clerk, on behalf of colleague Rudolph Fielder upon his application to practice in federal court.
Date: June 15, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks regarding support for John Connally during the upcoming general elections.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-15] (open access)

[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-15]

Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey, Senator, United States, thanking Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera for their helpful work in President Lyndon Johnson's campaign. Humphrey mentions that he has enclosed a photo-booklet as a memento of the campaign under separate cover.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15] (open access)

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15]

Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera. Kilgore writes about Dr. Hector Garcia's son's tragic accident and his sympathies for Dr. Garcia's loss.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Brooks to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Brooks to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-15]

Courtesy letter from Jack Brooks, Chairman, Government Activities Subcommittee, and member of the Judiciary Committee operations, to John J. Herrera regarding Herrera's visit to Brooks in Washington, D.C.
Date: February 15, 1965
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-12-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-12-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, suggesting that Kern hire as deputy sheriffs of Harris County at least two "Latin Americans of Mexican descent," with a good knowledge of Spanish and English.
Date: December 15, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia - 1958-01-15] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia - 1958-01-15]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson wishing John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia luck in their new law practice in Houston, and welcomes them to send him advice and suggestions.
Date: January 15, 1958
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shearn Smith to John J. Herrera - 1968-12-15] (open access)

[Letter from Shearn Smith to John J. Herrera - 1968-12-15]

Letter from Shearn Smith thanking John J. Herrera for his help garnering public support to get Smith re-elected as Judge of the 61st Court.
Date: December 15, 1968
Creator: Smith, Shearn
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris S. Schwartz to John J. Herrera - 1966-09-15] (open access)

[Letter from Morris S. Schwartz to John J. Herrera - 1966-09-15]

Letter from Morris S. Schwartz informing John J. Herrera of his appointment as a member of Local Board No. 294 of the United States Selective Service System, in Houston, Texas, by the President of the United States, and what documents Herrera would need to submit to qualify.
Date: September 15, 1966
Creator: Schwartz, Morris S.
System: The Portal to Texas History