[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-08]

Letter from Lloyd Bentsen, member, Finance, Public Works and Joint Economic Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, explaining the procedures for the impeachment of President Richard Nixon, before a final decision is made.
Date: February 8, 1974
Creator: Bentsen, Lloyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]

Handwritten thank-you letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Carvajal, Phyllis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12] (open access)

[Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12]

Copy of Judgment No. 883,327 for Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal, ruling both plaintiff and defendant to have been negligent in the cause of a car collision and that neither wins anything from the other. John J. Herrera is the attorney for the Neals.
Date: August 12, 1974
Creator: District Court (189th Judicial District)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-14] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-14]

Letter from Jesse Flores, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #229 of Bryan, to John J. Herrera, date February 14, 1974. Regarding William Escamilla's quest for a certificate of Honorary Member from LULAC.
Date: February 14, 1974
Creator: Flores, Jesse
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1974-03-26] (open access)

[Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1974-03-26]

Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to come as soon as possible, as Garcia's father does not want to wait any longer, as he may not have much time left. Garcia asks that Herrera respond to the letter soon, so that they know when they are going to court.
Date: March 26, 1974
Creator: Garcia, Antonia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13] (open access)

[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Sylvia Gonzalez. Both sides of the envelope include the note "Do not fold photo."
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Gonzalez, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera]

Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez asking John J. Herrera, a friend of Gonzalez's parents, for his help in locating her father and grandmother in Texas.
Date: 1974
Creator: Gonzalez, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano - 1974-07-19] (open access)

[Letter from Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano - 1974-07-19]

Letter from Marcus H. Halsey, Assistant Vice President, Bank of the Southwest, to Manuel Lozano, President, La Cronica de Texas, Inc., informing Lozano that the bank is unable to renew the loan to La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
Date: July 19, 1974
Creator: Halsey, Marcus H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07]

Letter dated April 7, 1975, from Larry W. Hayes, President of Sons of the Republic, San Jacinto Chapter, printed on organizational letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family "to attend the celebration commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto" and includes the details of the events.
Date: April 7, 1974
Creator: Hayes, Larry W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past (open access)

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past (open access)

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector J. Garcia - 1974-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector J. Garcia - 1974-03-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of John J. Herrera's reply to Hector J. Garcia, Executive Director of the Catholic Council on Community Relations of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, agreeing to help advertise to the Mexican-American community their ability to apply to adopt children, dispelling the idea that they need to be "very rich" to do so.
Date: March 13, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle - 1974-04-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle - 1974-04-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of the Houston Chronicle criticizing its article endorsing Judge Jimmie Duncan and insisting that it is biased and inaccurate. John J. Herrera claims the editorial overlooks some important facts about the judge and misrepresents his character.
Date: April 13, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13]

Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Hosey, Jean E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15]

Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.
Date: November 15, 1974
Creator: Juarez, Ruth B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report of assets and liabilities from La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - July 26, 1974] (open access)

[Report of assets and liabilities from La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - July 26, 1974]

Statement of assets and liabilities from La Cronica de Texas, Inc. to all shareholders of La Cronica de Texas stock.
Date: July 26, 1974
Creator: La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Report of factura from La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - July 26, 1974] (open access)

[Report of factura from La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - July 26, 1974]

This is an enclosure to the letter sent by Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano showing the detailed account of the amounts receivable from La Cronica de Texas as of July 26, 1974 of $1646.87.
Date: July 19, 1974
Creator: La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
Object Type: Report
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 Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo - 1974-08-02] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo - 1974-08-02]

Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo, offering a position as Director General of La Cronica de Texas Newspaper. Details of the offered salary and benefits are provided.
Date: August 2, 1974
Creator: Lozano, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raul C. Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-17] (open access)

[Letter from Raul C. Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-17]

Letter from Raul C. Martinez, Constable, Precinct # 6, thanking John J. Herrera for his contribution to Martinez's campaign fund and for attending the banquet on December 19, 1973.
Date: January 17, 1974
Creator: Martinez, Raul C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie E. Poole to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from Marie E. Poole to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-03]

Letter from Marie E. Poole to John J. Herrera asking for donation to relieve Alfred J. Hernandez of his huge financial burden after the campaign.
Date: June 3, 1974
Creator: Poole, Marie E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from  Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06] (open access)

[Envelope from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06]

Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.
Date: June 1974
Creator: Pérez, Luz Maria
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-18] (open access)

[Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-18]

Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera, relating the facts of a case involving a will, and providing instructions to Herrera about his daughter's finances for school.
Date: June 18, 1974
Creator: Pérez, Luz Maria
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Armando V. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-14] (open access)

[Letter from Armando V. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-14]

Letter from Judge Armando V. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, thanking him for his support and friendship, and wishing him all happiness in 1974.
Date: January 14, 1974
Creator: Rodriguez, Armando V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History