[Letter from M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr. - 1969-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr. - 1969-04-23]

Letter from attorney M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr., the Managing Attorney of the Neighborhood Law Office of the Houston Legal Foundation, taking responsibility for several disputed accounts which were not added to the Foundation's books. Gandara formally swears to pay $50 per month until the total of the disputed balance is paid off.
Date: April 23, 1969
Creator: Gandara, M. Gregory
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21] (open access)

[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]

A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969 (open access)

Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969

Booklet from the Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry organized by The San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee on Monday, April 21, 1969. Interior of the booklet details the itinerary of the program as well as the song and pledges which will be used. The back cover lists the members of San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Painter, III, to John J. Herrera - 1969-04-14] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Painter, III, to John J. Herrera - 1969-04-14]

Letter to John J. Herrera from J. H. Painter, III, the Secretary-Treasurer of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, dated April 14, 1969, and printed on organization letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family to participate in the San Jacinto Day Celebration to be held at the San Jacinto monument. A copy was also sent to Robert A. Sartwelle, President of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic.
Date: April 14, 1969
Creator: Painter, J. H., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24]

Letter from John P. Lagomarcino, Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C., to John J. Herrera, enclosing copies of the pleadings for the case of Delgado, et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District, et al. received by him on April 15, 1968.
Date: April 24, 1968
Creator: Lagomarcino, John P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24]

Letter from John P. Lagomarcino, Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C., to John J. Herrera, enclosing copies of the pleadings for the case of Delgado, et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District, et al. received by him on April 15, 1968.
Date: April 24, 1968
Creator: Lagomarcino, John P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20]

Draft of speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto celebration on April 20, 1968. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
Date: April 20, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20]

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at San Jacinto Day on April 20, 1968.
Date: April 20, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - April 20, 1968] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - April 20, 1968]

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Day celebration on April 20, 1968. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf. Below the typed speech is a handwritten note "Original Text. Needless to say - I knocked 'em dead J.H. 04/20/68 San Jacinto". The reverse of the page has a handwritten letter to Herrera's son, Doug, telling him about his speech and that he was thinking about the boys fighting in Vietnam.
Date: April 20, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen (open access)

People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen

Newspaper article chastising both white and black racists for their jubilation at President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement that he would not be running for re-election. The author also criticizes (and defends Johnson against) "the young," the "super-hawks," and the "doves" and decries the levels of hate directed at Johnson.
Date: April 2, 1968
Creator: Royko, Mike
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25] (open access)

[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
Date: April 25, 1967
Creator: Atkinson, Delbert L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1967-04-21] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1967-04-21]

Draft of a speech written by John J. Herrera and delivered on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The draft is handwritten on legal paper.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Battleground - 1967-04-21] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Battleground - 1967-04-21]

Draft of a Speech by John J. Herrera to be delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera placed a wreath on the monument to commemorate the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967 (open access)

Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967

Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin lists Rotary Officers and the Board of Directors.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1967, celebrating the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the days events as well as the lyrics to the song, "Texas, Our Texas." Printed on the back of the program is the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. The back of the program also lists members and officers of San Jacinto Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27] (open access)

[Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27]

Campaign letter from Romeo Vera to LULAC members on April 27, 1966, announcing his candidacy for Texas State Director of LULAC and seeking support for his election. the letter also lists Vera's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position.
Date: April 27, 1966
Creator: Vera, Romeo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1966-04-21] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1966-04-21]

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1965. The speech refers to President Lyndon Johnson's recent trip to Mexico City.
Date: April 21, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26] (open access)

[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]

Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.
Date: April 26, 1965
Creator: Downtown Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to Roy M. Hofheinz - 1965-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to Roy M. Hofheinz - 1965-04-24]

Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to Judge Roy M. Hofheinz, congratulating Hofheinz on his achievement in constructing the Astrodome. Montalbo also mentions that he and his friend John J. Herrera will be associates in the practice of law in Houston. A copy of this letter was sent to John J. Herrera.
Date: April 24, 1965
Creator: Montalbo, Philip J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phillip J. Montalbo to John Connally - 1965-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from Phillip J. Montalbo to John Connally - 1965-04-24]

Letter from Phillip J. Montalbo to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, asking Connally to consider Montalbo's reappointment as Commissioner of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission. A copy of this letter was sent to John J. Herrera.
Date: April 24, 1965
Creator: Montalbo, Phillip
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1965-04-21] (open access)

[Handwritten speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1965-04-21]

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
Date: April 21, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1965. The cover of the program includes an illustration of the San Jacinto Monument and the title "Observing The 129th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, Under the Aupsices of the San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas." The interior lists the program details by time. The back of the program lists the members of the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Date: April 21, 1965
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History