[Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer for LULAC, to Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated July 26, 1951. Falcon accepts an invitation to speak at upcoming National LULAC Convention on August 11, 1951.
Date: July 26, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ofelia Mendoza to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez - 1953-01-26] (open access)

[Letter from Ofelia Mendoza to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez - 1953-01-26]

Carbon copy of letter from Ofelia Mendoza, Field Consultant for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, New York, to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez of Wharton, Texas, dated January 26,1953. Mendoza asks for Mrs. Gonzalez's opinions on Planned Parenthood Federation literature and whether this service would be advantageous to the Latin American families in the area.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: Mendoza, Ofelia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector Garcia - 1956-11-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector Garcia - 1956-11-26]

Letter from John J. Herrera replying to Hector Garcia's letter, stating that Herrera will contact other American G.I. Forum members in Houston for the convention issue of G.I. Forum for 1954 and other issues that he had asked for. Herrera has one issue which is battered and dirty. However, Garcia is welcome to use it.
Date: November 26, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-26] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-26]

Letter from Mrs. Pete De La Rosa to John J. Herrera. Mrs. De La Rosa thanks Herrera for visiting her husband at Harlem Camp #1 in Richmond.
Date: May 26, 1955
Creator: de la Rosa, Pete, Mrs.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1954-08-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1954-08-26]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia, in August, 1954. Herrera enclosed copies of correspondences with Senator Price Daniel.
Date: August 26, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]

League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
Date: February 26, 1955
Creator: Garza, Joe
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes - 1955-03-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Philip Reyes, New Braunfels League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Reyes and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of New Braunfels LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 26, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-10-26] (open access)

[Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-10-26]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Adele Landers, secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, acknowledging the receipt of a letter written to Judge Connally on October 25.
Date: October 26, 1955
Creator: Landers, Adele
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-26] (open access)

[Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-26]

Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, to John J. Herrera dated June 26, 1950. Information about the installation of the Falfurrias, Texas, Junior LULAC Council on July 2, 1950.
Date: June 26, 1950
Creator: Salinas, Blas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Susan Lopez - 1950-06-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Susan Lopez - 1950-06-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-president, to Susan Lopez, President, LULAC Ladies Council of Falfurrias, Texas, dated June 26, 1950. Herrera acknowledges receipt of Lopez's letter of June 24, 1950, inviting Herrera to attend the installation of the Junior LULAC Council of Falfurrias and Herrera responds that he will attend if his presence is needed.
Date: June 26, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-08-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-08-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated August 26, 1950. Houston LULAC Council voted not to help co-sponsor the September LULAC News issue with the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date: August 26, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waldo E. Ximenes to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-26] (open access)

[Letter from Waldo E. Ximenes to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-26]

Letter from Waldo E. Ximenes, LULAC Executive Secretary, to John J. Herrera, Acting LULAC Regional Governor, dated January 26, 1950. This was an acknowledgment of the receipt of a certified check for charter fees, which were no longer required, and thus the amount was credited towards payment of dues.
Date: January 26, 1950
Creator: Ximenes, Waldo E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1955] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1955]

1955 Harris County poll tax receipt number 226353 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 26, 1956
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1957] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1957]

1957 Harris County poll tax receipt number 30438 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date: January 26, 1956
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26] (open access)

[Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor, LULAC News, dated May 26, 1953. This letter is a follow-up on a suggestion made at LULAC Supreme Council meeting to negotiate with Hal Purser of Houston, Texas, to take over publishing the LULAC News in July, 1953. It contains pertinent questions about circulation numbers, advertising rates, and addressograph plates.
Date: May 26, 1953
Creator: DeAnda, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 26, 1953. Rodriguez sends an invitation to Herrera to attend Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City September 12-17, 1953. An interview with Mexican President Ruiz Cortines is on the agenda. Travel details and costs are also discussed.
Date: August 26, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberto Cadena to John J. Herrera - 1954-03-26] (open access)

[Letter from Alberto Cadena to John J. Herrera - 1954-03-26]

Letter to John J. Herrera from District Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens, Alberto Cadena, reminding John of a LULAC meeting that was to be held in Beaumont on the 28th day of March at the K.C. Hall. Cadena expresses his sincere desire for Herrera to attend the meeting.
Date: March 26, 1954
Creator: Cadena, Alberto C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History