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[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16]
Letter from Governor Price Daniel thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendations of Judges Jimmie Duncan and Wendell A. Odom, though Daniel explains that he already has some "long-standing commitments" for appointments. The letter is typed on paper with a Executive Department Austin, Texas letterhead.
Date:
April 16, 1959
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill to create two new district courts in Harris County, in light of the severe backlog of cases they were experiencing. Herrera recommends Judge Wendell A. Odom to be appointed to one of the courts, listing his good qualities.
Date:
April 13, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill by the House of Representatives to create two more criminal district courts in Harris County in light of their severe backlog of cases. Herrera also suggests Judge Jimmie Duncan to be appointed to one of the courts. The letter is typed on paper with the Law Offices of John J. Herrera letterhead. "COPY" is stamped across the page in red. A handwritten note reads: "'For the record' The original to this letter was NOT sent!"
Date:
April 13, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1958-04-23]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson expressing his gladness at John J. Herrera's interest in Luciano Richard Santoscoy, who was trying to become a Senate Page. Johnson also writes he was looking forward to seeing Herrera at the LULAC Convention in Laredo in June. The letter is typed on United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead. In pencil, a note at the top reads: "Make 2 copies to send to Santoscoy."
Date:
April 23, 1958
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]
Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
Date:
April 22, 1958
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
Date:
April 21, 1958
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 - 1958-04-21]
Speech given by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1958, commemorating the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera dedicates the laying of the wreath to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda who passed away two weeks prior to the event.
Date:
April 21, 1958
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1958-04-17]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnso, dated April 17, 1958. Herrera suggests Luciano Richard Santoscoy, the son of Luciano Santoscoy, as a page boy for the Senate.
Date:
April 17, 1958
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date:
April 15, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-11]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help finding an opportunity to work on Yarborough's staff in Washington.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-04-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany a $50 check on behalf of Felix Tijerina.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1956-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1956, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera refers to the recent meeting between President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President Adolfo Ruiz of Mexico, and the Canadian government.
Date:
April 21, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to Mary E. Vega - 1955-04-30]
Letter to Mary E. Vega of Kansas City, Missouri, from Luciano Santoscoy April 30, 1955. Santoscoy thanks Vega for her interest in starting a council in the state of Missouri. Santoscoy informs Vega of the fee each month per member, $.50 a member per month. Santoscoy also lets Vega know that he will be sending more information and a copy of the LULAC News publication.
Date:
April 30, 1955
Creator:
Santoscoy, Luciano
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-29]
Western Union telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera, stating that "Al" is gone on another case, and that Guzman will be seeing "Al" on Tuesday.
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-23]
Letter from Roderick J. Watts of the Houston Chronicle to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1955 on Houston Chronicle letterhead. The body of the letter reads: "Here are some pictures taken at the San Jacinto Day exercises. I thought you might like to have them. Enjoyed seeing you and your fine little son."
Date:
April 23, 1955
Creator:
Watts, Roderick J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.
Date:
April 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20]
Letter to John J. Herrera from A.L. Wirin, informing Herrera that Wirin has undertaken a number of Civil Liberties cases for the Alianza Hispano Americana, which has opened a Civil Liberties Department. Wirin suggests that The Alianza might be willing to undertake some housing segregation cases, and also cases of segregation of Mexican prisoners in or near Houston.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date:
April 19, 1955
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15]
Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated April 14, 1955. The letter thanks Herrera for his support of the successful "Fair Play" campaign.
Date:
April 15, 1955
Creator:
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 & Hofheinz, Dene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History