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[Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27]
Self-addressed card for Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc. for John J. Herrera to use to verify his receipt of two copies of briefs for a case printed and delivered by that company.
Date:
March 27, 1969
Creator:
Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Address list of LULAC Presidents of Houston Councils, 1966]
Handwritten address list of Presidents of Houston LULAC Councils, 1966.
Date:
1966
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06]
Anonymous letter to John J. Herrera regarding issue of having a special police squad for Latin-Americans.
Date:
March 6, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Attachment to letter from John J. Herrera to J.C. Machuca - 1954-01-19]
Attachment to a letter from John J. Herrera to the Honorable J.C. Machuca where at the request of Machuca, Herrera summarizes his accomplishments as National President of LULAC. This attachment includes mention of the increase in the expansion of the organization as well as council formation, widespread increase in LULAC awareness, LULAC's involvement with the fight against the Pecos Texas School segregation and collaboration with other Latin American organizations.
Date:
January 19, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from B.B., Juanita, & Jr. to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera from his brother's family. The note is signed by "B.B." and wishes Herrera well and urges him to consider attending the Fall Gospel Men's Meetings.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, Albert B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera from his friend "Lee." There is a short handwritten message appended to the pre-printed message on the card.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera]
Birthday card to John J. Herrera ("Juanito") from his friend Lee.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
GJC Exclusive Collection Rose Pastels
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12]
Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".
Date:
April 12, 1970
Creator:
Cisneros, Silvia & Cisneros, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank letterhead for Governor John B. Connally]
Blank sheet of letterhead for the Governor John B. Connally Harris County Campaign Headquarters.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Governor John Connally Harris County Campaign Headquarters
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]
Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Walton, Dan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Campaign Headquarters - 1953]
Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Armando Mares, Campaign Manager, to fellow LULACs.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Mares, Armando
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from Dick Manne]
Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Democrats Dick Manne urging voters to return "sanity and loyalty" to the Democratic Party in the June 2 run-off election. Manne decries the candidates who had the support, he claims, of groups like the John Birch Society and Ku Klux Klan or had been "Democrats for Nixon" and which were "loyal Democrats."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Manne, Dick
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from J. Doug Toole for Preston Smith]
Campaign letter from J. Doug Toole, Harris County Campaign Manager for Preston Smith, requesting financial contributions and support in Smith's run for Lieutenant Governor. The letter is typed on "Preston Smith for Lieutenant Governor" letterhead.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Toole, J. Doug
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-19]
General letter from John B. Connally to his supporters thanking them for the lead he gained in the primaries and urging their continued dedication during the lead-in to the run-off election. The letter is typed on "John Connally for Governor" letterhead.
Date:
May 19, 1962
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from John J. Herrera]
Letter from John J. Herrera thanking recipients for their support during his campaign, inviting them to his home the day before the election, and requesting their help on election day.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]
Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
Date:
February 3, 1961
Creator:
Blackmon, Larry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from the Harris County Democrats Political Committee - 1975]
Campaign letter from the Harris County Democrats Political Committee supporting the Democratic candidate, Fred Hofheinz, for the mayoral election on Tuesday, December 2, 1975. This letter was from Pat Gandy, Chairperson, Harris County Democrats and Billie Carr, Democratic National Committeewoman, Harris County Democrats.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Harris County Democrats Political Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Betsy B. Johnson to John J. Herrera]
Greeting card sent from Betsy B. Johnson to John J. Herrera. The front of the card has a newspaper clipping and the words "You're in the news!" and inside, the text says "It's always nice to read good things about friends!" A handwritten note on the inside of the card says: "Keep up the good work. ¡Es espléndido Betsy B. Johnson, Liaison Offices, GCCSA."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Johnson, Betsy B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Joyce and Pierce]
An undated card signed "Joyce & Pierce". The front of the card has a color illustration of lilies with a cut out for the stained glass illustration on the interior. The front of the card is printed "God Bless You in Your Illness". The interior of the card has a color illustration of a stained glass window and the printed text, "May God bless you and protect you, May he send you good health and cheer, May his love and light surround you, May He be forever near."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]
Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date:
September 11, 1979
Creator:
Flores, P. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History