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[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02] (open access)

[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02]

Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera, dated December 2, 1964, regarding directions to "La Marquezita" in Hitchcock, Texas.
Date: December 2, 1964
Creator: Serna, B. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22] (open access)

[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]

Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
Date: January 22, 1952
Creator: Hernandez, Jose F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval of Galveston, Texas, dated April 17, 1952. Included with the letter is a carbon copy of a cashier's check from John J. Herrera to Galveston LULAC Council for $50.
Date: April 17, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1952]

Letter from Ramon Sandoval, President of LULAC Council Number 151, to John Herrera, from early 1952. This is a request for $50 payment in regards to advertisement inserted in the convention program.
Date: 1952?
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-30] (open access)

[Letters from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-30]

Letters from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera, dated July 30, 1976. The first page is a typed letter and the second page is a handwritten note. The letters discuss Joe's challenge against the election of Leo Cardenas and upcoming special election.
Date: July 30, 1976
Creator: Herrera, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director to Junior national and local officers and members - 1954-10-29] (open access)

[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director to Junior national and local officers and members - 1954-10-29]

Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, Junior Director to League of United Latin American Citizens to all Junior national and local officers and members, October 30, 1954, urging members to write to congratulate new Councils created in Galveston, Texas and Roswell, New Mexico. Vasquez gives a quick status update on events happening within the Senior LULAC councils and urges Junior officers and members that "FOR A MORE UNITED JUNIOR LEAGUE, WRITE OFTEN".
Date: October 29, 1954
Creator: Vasquez, Emily Rimmer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Frank M. Pinedo, May 10, 1955 asking Herrera to be chair a seminar on "Social Welfare" at the LULAC National Convention in Galveston. Pinedo gives Herrera details on the agenda for his presentation and requests a response on whether Herrera can participate.
Date: May 10, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated May 11,1955, in regards to Herrera's attendance at the National Convention in Galveston. Herrera agrees to be the chairman to the seminar on "Social Welfare." Herrera requests a copy of the program of speakers and seminars to be announced on the LULAC radio program in Houston.
Date: May 11, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez of Galveston Council 151, asking Martinez to send a Lulac Program so that Herrera can have the events planned announced over the radio station KLVL. Herrera also asks Martinez to have Brother Cliff Lopez, chaplain of the Bryan Council, give the official prayer at the Convention in Galveston. Herrera tells Martinez of his plans to be a moderator at one of the seminars and mentions that it will be a "tight fight for the National Presidency."
Date: May 19, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G.C. Martinez to all LULAC officers and councils] (open access)

[Letter from G.C. Martinez to all LULAC officers and councils]

Letter from G.C. Martinez to all League of United Latin American Citizens officers and councils sending out a reminder to book hotels and make plans to attend the 26th National Convention. The letter mentions that the Convention headquarters were the Buccaneer Hotel at 23rd and Beach Boulevard, Galveston, Texas. The letter also mentions that there will be receptions, banquets, dancing a floor show and a name band. There is also mention of a two and a half hour boat ride with luncheon and entertainment aboard as well as "a very special beach party" to "wind up the convention."
Date: unknown
Creator: Martinez, G. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Ruiz to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Ruiz to John J. Herrera]

Letter from Daniel Ruiz, of Council Number 229, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation and presence at the Bryan, Texas Council No. 229's Open House. Ruiz also informs Herrera that Council No. 229 would be honored to have Cliff Lopez, Chaplain, give the official prayer at the National Convention at Galveston. Ruiz also informs Herrera that he will work diligently to get Herrera pictures of the hall and ball park before the National Convention.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ruiz, Daniel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to all LULAC State Directors and National Officers- September 8, 1976] (open access)

[Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to all LULAC State Directors and National Officers- September 8, 1976]

Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, directed to All League of United Latin American Citizens State Directors and National Officers and dated September 9, 1976. The document includes an envelope from LULAC National Education Service Center addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked on September 14, 1976, in Washington D.C.
Date: September 8, 1976
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Maria Olivares to State Council] (open access)

[Memorandum from Maria Olivares to State Council]

Memorandum from Maria Olivares, Acting State Director, directed to State Council members regarding the State Council Meeting.
Date: unknown
Creator: Olivares, Maria
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. perales regarding the guardianship proceedings of the Cisneros matter. Herrera writes that he had a talk with Mrs. Mansfield, and her attorney is taking care of the matter of changing her name from Mrs. Fajardo to Mrs. Manfield. If she likes her name to be unchanged, Herrera could get the papers signed and send them to her. Herrera also mentions that he would get the file on Macario Garcia up to date and send it to her.
Date: April 7, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to W. E. Nichols - 1976-11-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to W. E. Nichols - 1976-11-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Justice of the Peace W. E. Nichols asking for advice on the minimum fine he can remit for two of his clients.
Date: November 11, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera - 1978-10-02] (open access)

[Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera - 1978-10-02]

Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's help. A second cousin of Cavazos's is being charged with possession of a firearm, to be tried in Galveston on October 11, 1978. The letter is handwritten on County of Hidalgo letterhead.
Date: October 2, 1978
Creator: Cavazos, Ramiro
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado - 1947-10-02] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado - 1947-10-02]

Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens from John J. Herrera, Regional LULAC Organizer for Texas dated October 2, 1947. Enclosed with the letter is a carbon copy of the Cashiers Check that was sent with the original letter. This letter is a request to issue a charter for a new Texas City Men's Council of LULAC.
Date: October 2, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Ramos - 1947-11-19] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Ramos - 1947-11-19]

Letter from Joe Ramos, a member of the Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens Council. He is asking for an update concerning the Texas City Council's request for a charter. The letter is addressed to "Dear Sir" and mentions that they had previously communicated with Mr. John Herrera about the charter.
Date: November 19, 1947
Creator: Ramos, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado, President General, LULAC - 1948-02-26] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado, President General, LULAC - 1948-02-26]

Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Santa Fe, New Mexico dated February 26, 1948 from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas. Herrera is asking for Dr. Maldonado's participation in the installation of the new Galveston Council Number 151 on Sunday, March 7, 1948. A delegation from Houston also planned to attend the installation ceremonies in Galveston.
Date: February 26, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1948-02-28] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1948-02-28]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated February 28, 1948. Garza is confirming that he is able to attend the installation of the new Galveston Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is on the letterhead of Jason's Jewelers of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Garza, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-19] (open access)

[Letter from Raul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-19]

Letter from Raul Padilla, Secretary of Texas City LULAC Council Number 150, to John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, dated November 19, 1948. The Texas City Council voted in favor of having the Regional Convention in Houston. It is also reported that the school children in Crystal City, Texas, have been segregated in six or seven schools.
Date: November 19, 1948
Creator: Padilla, Raul
System: The Portal to Texas History