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[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC - 1972-08-21] (open access)

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC - 1972-08-21]

Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director, to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, August 21, 1972 sending a charter application and fees for the new Bovina LULAC Council of Bovina, Texas.
Date: August 21, 1972
Creator: Bonilla, Tony
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975, regarding the shameful way Herrera was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975.
Date: October 21, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21] (open access)

[Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]

Hand written draft of a letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975. Herrera writes regarding the shameful way he was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975. Written on yellow legal pad paper.
Date: October 21, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Narciso Cano to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-21] (open access)

[Memorandum from Narciso Cano to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-21]

Memorandum from Narciso Cano, National Director, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Legal Advisor, dated July 21, 1976 and printed on LULAC National Educational Service Center letterhead. The memo refers to attached amendments that were passed at the League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention.
Date: July 21, 1976
Creator: Cano, Narciso
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Ed Idar Jr. from John J. Herrera dated December 21, 1955 addressing the political issues with the American GI Forum poll tax drive in the Valley, Texas. "I don't see anything wrong in the efforts of the American Gi Forum conducting this type of civic drive in the Valley. I think it should have been done long ago." Herrera writes that the Latin American people of Mexican descent should all be able to vote and pay the poll tax in preservation and contribution to the "American way of life."
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to Jose F. Olivares - 1977-02-21] (open access)

[Letter from Angel Fraga to Jose F. Olivares - 1977-02-21]

Letter from Angel Fraga to Jose F. Olivares, dated February 21, 1977. Fraga inquires about a League of United Latin American Citizens meeting in Laredo and indicates his confusion on the criticism regarding the impeachment.
Date: February 21, 1977
Creator: Fraga, Angel Z.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1977-04-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1977-04-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens National Legal Advisor, dated April 21, 1977, and directed to "Brother and Sister LULACs." The letter requests financial assistance in paying for the impeachment proceedings against Joe Benites.
Date: April 21, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1965. The cover of the program includes an illustration of the San Jacinto Monument and the title "Observing The 129th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, Under the Aupsices of the San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas." The interior lists the program details by time. The back of the program lists the members of the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Date: April 21, 1965
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969 (open access)

Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969

Booklet from the Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry organized by The San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee on Monday, April 21, 1969. Interior of the booklet details the itinerary of the program as well as the song and pledges which will be used. The back cover lists the members of San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967 (open access)

Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967

Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin lists Rotary Officers and the Board of Directors.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1967, celebrating the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the days events as well as the lyrics to the song, "Texas, Our Texas." Printed on the back of the program is the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. The back of the program also lists members and officers of San Jacinto Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971 (open access)

Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971

Program for the commemoration of the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto held at San Jacinto Battleground Park on April 21, 1971, and hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of Texas. The inside of the program lists the days speeches and events as well as the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas." The back of the programs lists the officers of the hosting organizations.
Date: April 21, 1971
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1954-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1954-04-21]

Program from San Jacinto Day hosted by the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the Republic of Texas on April 21, 1954. The program has a black and white illustration of the San Jacinto monument and lists the speakers and events of the day.
Date: April 21, 1954
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera - 1952-10-21] (open access)

[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera - 1952-10-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to an unspecified party on behalf of Guadalupe Gonzalez Salinas, known to Herrera by the name of Alejandro Santiestevan, recommending him for citizenship.
Date: October 21, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda - 1960-07-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda - 1960-07-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda at the Houston Lighting & Power Company to complain of the power to his house being shut off and Herrera forced to pay the gross amount from his bill to the representative who came to turn the power back on, despite not being in arrears.
Date: July 21, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1960-06-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1960-06-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of reference from John J. Herrera on behalf of Johnny B. Trevino. Herrera mentions that Trevino was the first Houston soldier to return from the Korean prisoner-of-war camp.
Date: June 21, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez accompanying a number of letters being forwarded to Hernandez.
Date: October 21, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of addresses for a letter] (open access)

[List of addresses for a letter]

List of addresses to which to an unknown letter was sent.
Date: May 21, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21]

Thank you letter from W. V. Ballew and W. N. Blanton, Co-Chairmen of Harris County Campaign Headquarters, to members of the Democratic Party reporting on the success of the Johnson-Humphrey campaign and thanking members for their service.
Date: November 21, 1964
Creator: Ballew, W. V. & Blanton, W. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-21] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-21]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that Johnson and Senator John B. Connally have recommended Clifton C. Carter for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. The letter accompanied a biography of Carter, since Herrera had been interested enough in the position to send a recommendation for another candidate.
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer - 1970-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer - 1970-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer, District Attorney of Matagorda County, to accompany the delivery of a book and expressing Herrera's appreciation of working with Salyer on a couple of cases.
Date: March 21, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Lloyd Bentsen - 1973-02-21] (open access)

[Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Lloyd Bentsen - 1973-02-21]

Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Senator Lloyd Bentsen protesting his re-introduction of legislation that would affect the "Exclusionary Rule."
Date: February 21, 1973
Creator: Salinas, Felix E. & Sanchez, Henry V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gabriel Jimenez - 1975-04-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gabriel Jimenez - 1975-04-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Gabriel Jimenez, thanking Jimenez for his recent call and enclosing photographs of Herrera's life.
Date: April 21, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History