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[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date:
April 21, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The fight for democracy - proofread copy]
Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
Date:
April 21, 1943
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Blades to John J. Herrera - November 21, 1944]
Letter regarding a meeting of the Committee on Admission of the Bar for the purpose of passing on John J. Herrera's applications to practice in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. The letter was addressed to four applicants: John J. Herrera, Harold Ramsey Allison, William A. Ballard, and Buford T. Morris, Jr.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Blades, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-03-21]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera informing Herrera of Castañeda's visit to Houston on March 24th in order to interview the complainants and get all the facts concerning the work conditions at the New Gulf company.
Date:
March 21, 1945
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1945-03-21]
Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if he could host a meeting with the complainants of the Shell and Sinclair oil companies. Ellinger asks if Herrera could request Mike Gonzalez to be present at the meeting.
Date:
March 21, 1945
Creator:
Ellinger, W. Don
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1949-01-21]
Letter from John J. Herrera, Texas Regional Governor of LULAC and Advisor, Harris County March of Dimes Committee to "Whom It May Concern" dated January 21, 1949. This letter was to introduce members of Houston LULAC selected to solicit funds from other LULAC members, businesses and individuals on behalf of the Harris County March of Dimes Campaign.
Date:
January 21, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ben Coren, Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas - 1949-01-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Ben Coren of the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas, dated January 21, 1949. This is a request for rooms to be reserved for LULAC delegates to the LULAC Regional Convention to be held in Houston, Texas.
Date:
January 21, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-21]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated May 21, 1949. Garcia is unable to come to Houston on May 25 to meet with the Council, which apparently is having difficulties with young members who are ready to criticize but unwilling to work.
Date:
May 21, 1949
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Rudy M. Briones - 1950-09-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Rudy Briones, 2nd R.T.B. Plt. 23, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California, dated September 21, 1950. This is replying to Briones request for help in getting a discharge from military service. Herrera advises Briones to remain in the Marine Corp, and offers other personal advice.
Date:
September 21, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1951-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1951, marking the 115th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. He describes the battle as being between "freemen" and "the minions of despotism" and reminds the audience of the twenty-seven Mexican Texans who fought for Texas freedom.
Date:
April 21, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera, dated January 21, 1952. This is a cover letter for items sent under separate cover, copies of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard, and a letter written to Judge J. T. Canales.
Date:
January 21, 1952
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated January 21, 1952. Garcia discusses the ramifications of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard.
Date:
January 21, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-21]
Letter from Julian Castillo of Richmond, Texas, Secretary of the LULAC Council in Rosenburg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 21, 1952. The letter addresses issues about council members not receiving records from past officers. Also comments on some members monopolizing council meetings.
Date:
March 21, 1952
Creator:
Castillo, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1952-06-21]
Certificate from the League of United Latin American Citizens awarded to John J. Herrera on June 21, 1952. Awarded in appreciation of his service as LULAC National Organizer during 1951-1952.
Date:
June 21, 1952
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Joseph Rios to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-21]
Letter from Joseph Rios, President of Pan American College, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 21, 1953. Rios acknowledges M. A. Urbina of Pan American College will be speaking at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Rios, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Collins to Matthew H. Kelly - 1953-03-21]
Carbon copy of letter from John Collins, C.S.B., of the Basilian Fathers Mexican Mission Center in Rosenberg, Texas to Rev. Matthew H. Kelly of Austin, Texas, dated March 21, 1953. This was a cover letter for enclosures about Planned Parenthood information.
Date:
March 21, 1953
Creator:
Collins, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech delivered by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1953-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1953. Herrera compares the volunteers from numerous countries that fought for Texas Independence to the United Nations fighting together for freedom in Korea.
Date:
April 21, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Lynn to Price Daniel - 1953-05-21]
Letter from David Lynn, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C., to Senator Price Daniel dated May 21, 1953. This letter certifies that the enclosed flag was flown over the United States Capitol. A handwritten note, initialed by John J. Herrera, states that the flag was presented to the Ft. Worth LULAC Council Number 231.
Date:
May 21, 1953
Creator:
Lynn, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.C. Machuca to John J. Herrera - 1954-01-21]
Letter to John J. Herrera from J.C. Machuca extending Machuca's congratulations to Herrera for being sworn in by the Supreme Court of the United States granting him the right to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States. Machuca acknowledges and appreciates Herrera's cooperation and collaboration on providing documents that Machuca requested in a previous letter and expresses that they will be turned over to Director of Publicity, Mr. Luciano Santoscoy. Machuca promises a prompt return of a publicity picture that was sent to Machuca in a previous correspondence from Herrera.
Date:
January 21, 1954
Creator:
Machuca, J.C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Monument - 1954-04-21]
Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1954-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the 108th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera speaks on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presents an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History