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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Graham Arthur Barden - 1951-08-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Graham Arthur Barden - 1951-08-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer of LULAC, to Graham Barden, Chairman, Committee on Child Labor and Education, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., dated August 31, 1951. It is also copied to Texas Congressman Albert Thomas. LULAC opposes any change in the Federal Child Labor Laws. Texas ranchers and agricultural interests are trying to change the law to allow children of school age to work in the cotton fields during school hours.
Date: August 31, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from San Antonio LULAC Councils to 1952 New Year's Eve Ball] (open access)

[Invitation from San Antonio LULAC Councils to 1952 New Year's Eve Ball]

Invitation from San Antonio, Texas LULAC Councils Number 2 and 187 to their New Year's Eve Ball on December 31, 1952.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maury Maverick to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-31] (open access)

[Letter from Maury Maverick to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-31]

Letter from Maury Maverick of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 31, 1952. A personal holiday greeting and congratulations to Herrera for his work in LULAC.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Maverick, Maury
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2] (open access)

[Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2]

Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2 members in good standing as of December 31, 1952 prepared by Felix J. Cerda, Treasurer.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Cerda, Felix J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Texian, Volume 1, Number 3, March 31, 1954] (open access)

[The Texian, Volume 1, Number 3, March 31, 1954]

A copy of Vol. 1 No. 3 of The Texian that was mailed to John J. Herrera. The newsletter is published by Sons of the Republic of Texas and includes a letter from the president of Sons of the Republic of Texas as well as lists of new chapters and members.
Date: March 31, 1954
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to George J. Garza - 1952-01-31] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to George J. Garza - 1952-01-31]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to George J. Garza thanking him for his encouragement and support from LULAC in view of the criticisms received by him from some individuals.
Date: January 31, 1952
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]

League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed for Lot 12, Block 15 of Forest River Estates, October 31, 1959] (open access)

[Deed for Lot 12, Block 15 of Forest River Estates, October 31, 1959]

Record of sale for the deed of a property in Forest River Estates, transferring the lot from Homes, Inc. of San Antonio to Brigido Becerra, filed in Volume 6928, page 209 of the Deed Records.
Date: October 31, 1959
Creator: Harris County (Tex.) Clerk Office
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31] (open access)

[Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31]

Bond notice warning John J. Herrera from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff. The notice warns Herrera to return the bond lest he be blacklisted.
Date: July 31, 1956
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss - 1956-12-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss - 1956-12-31]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss of the District Attorney's Office reiterating his declaration that he has refused to defend Texas J. Foster in an upcoming case.
Date: December 31, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jerry Pierce to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-31] (open access)

[Letter from Jerry Pierce to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-31]

Letter from Jerry Pierce, Chairman of the Americanism Committee from American Legion Post 52 in Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated January 31, 1950. This letter is to publicize a Citizenship Training course to be held by the American Legion Post 52 preparing veterans and their wives who are non-U.S. citizens for full American citizenship. Classes were to be held at San Jacinto High School.
Date: January 31, 1950
Creator: Pierce, Jerry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding invitation for Maria del Rosario and Procopio Herrera] (open access)

[Wedding invitation for Maria del Rosario and Procopio Herrera]

Wedding invitation for the daughter of Mrs. Adelaida Flores Uda. de Barraza and Mr. Procopio Herrera Quintana and the son of Mrs. Tomasita Rodriguez de Herrera. The invitation for the wedding of Maria del Rosario and Procopio indicates that the wedding was held in the Mexican city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa at the Basilica del la Immaculada Concepcion on January 31, 1955.
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1954] (open access)

[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1954]

1954 Harris County poll tax receipt number 194210 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 31, 1955
Creator: Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Collins - 1953-03-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Collins - 1953-03-31]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Rev. John Collins of the Basilian Fathers Mexican Mission Center in Rosenberg, Texas dated March 31, 1953. Herrera writes regarding copies of Planned Parenthood literature about birth control that were mailed to Rev. Kelly by Ofelia Mendoz of Planned Parenthood. Herrera refutes the use of his name in Mendoz's letter, and disavows any endorsement of the literature by himself or by LULAC.
Date: March 31, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-31]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera congratulating "Johnny" on his run for Legislature. Garcia reassures Herrera in the letter that he will be more than happy to support Herrera in any way possible for Herrera's campaign. Garcia thanks Herrera in the letter for the success and work of the Pete Hernández case.
Date: May 31, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History