[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 Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26] (open access)

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26]

Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated June 26, 1964. Laurel writes that the mother of Gus C. Garcia's children has agreed to the establishment of a scholarship fund in his honor. Laurel requests Herrera's support in setting up the fund and presenting it to other LULAC members at the upcoming convention.
Date: June 26, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC Supreme Council Meeting - 1977-06-26] (open access)

[LULAC Supreme Council Meeting - 1977-06-26]

Minutes from a League of United Latin American Citizens Supreme Council Meeting of June 26, 1977. Eduardo Morga presided over this meeting wherein numerous items of business were brought, including the continuance of John J. Herrera's appointment as Legal Advisor.
Date: June 26, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes from the LULAC Meeting - 1964-03-26] (open access)

[Minutes from the LULAC Meeting - 1964-03-26]

Minutes from LULAC meeting on March 26, 1964. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include the Halloween dance, the use of the Morales Ball Park, and the Houston Chronicle article, "Viva Kennedy."
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Leus to parade invitees - 1969-03-26] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Leus to parade invitees - 1969-03-26]

Letter from Earl Leus, the Parade Chairman of the Parade committee of the San Jacinto Day Foundation, March 26, 1969. The letter calls for participants in the Pasadena San Jacinto Day Parade on April 19, 1969. It details the route of the parade as well as the theme, "Trails to San Jacinto". The second page of the letter lists parade rules and has an application for participation.
Date: March 26, 1969
Creator: Leus, Earl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Lozano to all shareholders of La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - 1974-07-26] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Lozano to all shareholders of La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - 1974-07-26]

Letter from Manuel Lozano, President of La Cronica de Texas, Inc., to all shareholders of the company, stating that due to the loan denied by the Bank of Southwest, and for lack of funds, La Cronica will have to take stringent measures to cope with the situation - to save the life and existence of La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
Date: July 26, 1974
Creator: Lozano, Manuel
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 Eduardo Morga to Joseph Coors - 1977-07-26] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joseph Coors - 1977-07-26]

Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Joseph Coors, Board Chairman of Adolph Coors Brewing Company, dated July 26, 1977. The letter refers to a LULAC boycott of Coors and requests that Joe Benites not be sent to LULAC functions as a Coors representative as he is no longer a member of LULAC.
Date: July 26, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations members - 1962-09-26] (open access)

[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations members - 1962-09-26]

Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Chairman Albert A. Peña, Jr. addresses the organization's members in light of a recent editorial, a copy of which has been enclosed, which disparaged both Peña and the PASO organization. Peña urges members to attend an October meeting in San Antonio to make a solid showing of viability.
Date: September 26, 1962
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
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 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

[Wedding portrait of Juan and Rosita Illescas]

Wedding photograph of Juan and Rosita Illescas. Juan is sitting on a chair dressed in a three-piece black suit and white bow tie. He is wearing white gloves on his right hand, and holding the gloves of his left hand. Rosita, holding white flowers, is dressed in white dress and white shoes. She is wearing a lacy head band, and a long veil, and is standing behind Juan. On the cover of the photograph is a engraving of a bride.
Date: September 26, 1926
Creator: Ronquilla Foto
Object Type: Photograph
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
Humphrey: an excellent choice (open access)

Humphrey: an excellent choice

Photocopy of an editorial from the Saturday Evening Post stating that Hubert Humphrey is an excellent choice for the post of Vice-President to Lyndon Johnson.
Date: September 26, 1964
Creator: Saturday Evening Post
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Sedillo to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-26] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Sedillo to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-26]

This letter is an accompaniment to the articles of impeachment filed against Joe Velez.
Date: July 26, 1977
Creator: Sedillo, Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Sedillo to Eduardo Morga - July 26, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Sedillo to Eduardo Morga - July 26, 1977]

Photocopy of letter from Paul Sedillo, President of LULAC Council 1066, to Eduardo Morga, National President of LULAC, dated July 26, 1977, presenting Articles of Impeachment against Joe Velez, California State Director of LULAC. Attached to the letter is a copy of the Articles of Impeachment notarized on July 30, 1977, citing dereliction of duty and misappropriation of funds.
Date: July 26, 1977
Creator: Sedillo, Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Richard Pantoja] (open access)

[Birth Certificate for Richard Pantoja]

Photostatic copy of the 1954 birth certificate for Richard Pantoja certified by the local registrar H. B. Garrett.
Date: July 26, 1973
Creator: Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, January 26, 1979] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, January 26, 1979]

Installment statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $33.29.
Date: January 26, 1979
Creator: West Publishing Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, October 26, 1978] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, October 26, 1978]

Installment statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $123.29.
Date: October 26, 1978
Creator: West Publishing Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, January 26, 1979] (open access)

[Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, January 26, 1979]

Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $584.12 for charges described as Texas state or statutes.
Date: January 26, 1979
Creator: West Publishing Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, October 26, 1978] (open access)

[Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, October 26, 1978]

Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $539.45 for charges described as Texas cases.
Date: October 26, 1978
Creator: West Publishing Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to John H. Crooker - 1962-07-26] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wright to John H. Crooker - 1962-07-26]

Letter from Jim Wright to John H. Crooker, with a copy to John J. Herrera, stating that Herrera would like to help on the luncheon and asks Crooker to inform Herrera about when he can start.
Date: July 26, 1962
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
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
[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