[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20]

Draft of speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto celebration on April 20, 1968. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
Date: April 20, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The fight for democracy (open access)

The fight for democracy

Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda regarding several complaints received against the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Also, the Region X of FEPC has been completely reorganized.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake Jacobsen to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-20] (open access)

[Letter from Jake Jacobsen to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-20]

Letter from Jake Jacobsen to John J. Herrera informing Herrera about a telegram received by Senator Price Daniel. The telegram was from the Commanding General at Fort Bliss regarding the hardship discharge application for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date: August 20, 1954
Creator: Jacobsen, Jake
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of LULAC members and officers - 1975-01-20] (open access)

[List of LULAC members and officers - 1975-01-20]

List of LULAC members and officers, featuring fifteen members from Houston, Jacinto City and Spring, Texas along with eight officers including Manuel Trigo, Jr., President.
Date: January 20, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Olivares to Carla Hill - 1976-07-20] (open access)

[Letter from Jose F. Olivares to Carla Hill - 1976-07-20]

Letter from Jose F. Olivares to Carla Hill, dated July 20, 1976, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC District No. 15, letterhead. The letter requests a list of all housing projects under the LULAC name in the past 20 years and refers to an enclosed, incomplete list of projects. A copy of the letter was sent to John J. Herrera. The bottom of the letter contains a handwritten note that reads, "Dear Johnny: I look forward to working with you -- and hope you can meet in Kerrville on the 31st. Regards from my dad."
Date: July 20, 1976
Creator: Olivares, Jose F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speed letter from John H. Herrera to Maria Olivas - 1976-08-20] (open access)

[Speed letter from John H. Herrera to Maria Olivas - 1976-08-20]

Speed letter from John H. Herrera to Maria Olivas, dated August 20, 1976, and regarding Herrera's protest against Leo Cardenas' candidacy for State Director of Colorado.
Date: August 20, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-20] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-20]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera, dated October 20, 1954, responding to Herrera's letter about a driver's license situation as well as expenses accrued during the Hernandez case. Pinedo expresses to Herrera that The American G.I. Forum would be holding a "special" meeting to speak about the expenses of Gus C. Garcia, and Herrera during the case of the United States Supreme Court vs. Pete Hernandez.
Date: October 20, 1954
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]

Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Adame, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC Gram to Brendan T. Byrne - 1976-10-20] (open access)

[LULAC Gram to Brendan T. Byrne - 1976-10-20]

LULAC Gram to the Governor of New Jersey, Brendan T. Byrne, dated October 20, 1976. The message endorses the proposal by League of United Latin American Citizens to change the name of the Newark International Airport to the Roberto Clemente International Airport.
Date: October 20, 1976
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of Legal Advisor of LULAC, John J. Herrera to Supreme Council of LULAC, August 20, 1977 (open access)

Report of Legal Advisor of LULAC, John J. Herrera to Supreme Council of LULAC, August 20, 1977

Report gives an account of the current legal matters and cases affecting League of United Latin American Citizens as well as the impeachment proceedings against Joe Benites.
Date: August 20, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report of Legal Adviser of LULAC, John J. Herrera, to Supreme Council of LULAC - August 20, 1977] (open access)

[Report of Legal Adviser of LULAC, John J. Herrera, to Supreme Council of LULAC - August 20, 1977]

Report of Legal Adviser of LULAC, John J. Herrera, to the Supreme Council of LULAC, dated August 20, 1977. Herrera reviews the legal problems which League of United Latin American Citizens is currently facing nationally.
Date: August 20, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from LULAC to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-20] (open access)

[Envelope from LULAC to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-20]

Envelope from League of United Latin American Citizens in Washington D. C., addressed to John J. Herrera, LULAC Legal Advisor, and postmarked September 20, 1977.
Date: September 20, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20] (open access)

[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20]

Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera's help in seeking a promotion as a judge. Miller also informs Herrera that Mr. Fred Hooey has been appointed by Governor John Connally as Judge of the new Criminal Court of Harris County, Texas.
Date: July 20, 1965
Creator: Miller, George E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1969-07-20] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1969-07-20]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his parents, John J. and Olivia C. Herrera, dated July 20, 1969 and mailed from Ketchikan, Alaska to Houston, Texas. Douglas informs his parents of a new job he has acquired on a salmon fishing boat and comments on the moon landing.
Date: July 20, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration - 1960-04] (open access)

[Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration - 1960-04]

Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration held on April 20-21, 1960. The cover of the program has an aerial image of San Jacinto State Park with the title and dates printed to the left. Pages two and three of the program list the program events by date and time as well as the committee chairmen and pageant judges. Pages four and five list the princesses, their flag, and the group they represent. Page six of the program lists the escorts for the princesses. Page seven lists: San Jacinto State Park Commission, San Jacinto Museum of History Association, Color Guard, Parade Marshall, and Parade Participants. The back cover of the program has an illustration of the six flags over Texas and the statue of Sam Houston on horseback.
Date: 1960-04-20/1960-04-21
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera - 1945-01-20] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera - 1945-01-20]

Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera dated January 20, 1945. The letter requests completed membership forms for Herrera's sons to become junior members of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: McVea, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas (open access)

Abstract of Title to Part of Block 4 of "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, SSBB, in Harris County, Texas

Abstract of title to part of block 4 of the "Westview Addition" to the City of Houston, including the General Warranty Deeds, Assignment of V/T & D/T, Agreement, Right-of-Way Deed, Quit-Claim Deed, Release of Interest, Release of V/T, Release of V/L, Assignment of M/L, Release of M/L for the property area.
Date: July 20, 1944
Creator: Texas Abstract Company Incorporated
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Elliott to John J. Herrera - 1959-10-20] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Elliott to John J. Herrera - 1959-10-20]

Letter from Bill Elliott, a Harris County Judge, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Gil C. Garza, Jr.
Date: October 20, 1959
Creator: Elliott, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Bukowski to Miron Love - 1962-03-20] (open access)

[Letter from L. M. Bukowski to Miron Love - 1962-03-20]

Letter from Dr. L. M. Bukowski to Judge Miron A. Love recommending that John J. Herrera stay out of court for so long as he is under treatment for "low blood pressure and extreme nervousness."
Date: March 20, 1962
Creator: Bukowski, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960] (open access)

[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960]

Original receipt from Houston Lighting & Power Company for John J. Herrera, dated July 20, 1960. Herrera is noted for making a payment of $36.54.
Date: July 20, 1960
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20] (open access)

[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20]

Copy of the judgment for John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera, ruling against defendant Herrera and setting the amount for damages and interest rate of repayment. The document has been signed by Herrera, but no one else, nor is a judge's name attached.
Date: February 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20]

Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera, concerning the immigrant visa for Francisco Javier Lopez Molinero.
Date: July 20, 1965
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History