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Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough
Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date:
July 14, 1954
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough
Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough by Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date:
July 14, 1954
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-18]
Letter from Mayor Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated May 8, 1954. Hofheinz extends his thanks for the invitation to attend a graduation ceremony but states that he will be out of town at the time.
Date:
May 18, 1954
Creator:
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1954-02-22]
Letter from Roderick J. Watts, President of Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organizational letterhead and dated February 22, 1954. The letter informs members of the Texas Independence Day luncheon to be held on March 2, 1954, at the Rice Hotel.
Date:
February 22, 1954
Creator:
Watts, Roderick J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Texian, Volume 1, Number 3, March 31, 1954]
A copy of Vol. 1 No. 3 of The Texian that was mailed to John J. Herrera. The newsletter is published by Sons of the Republic of Texas and includes a letter from the president of Sons of the Republic of Texas as well as lists of new chapters and members.
Date:
March 31, 1954
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Monument - 1954-04-21]
Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1954-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the 108th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera speaks on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presents an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Earl M. Richards to John J. Herrera - 1954-07-23]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera on July 23, 1954, from Earl M. Richards at Foote, Cone, & Belding. The telegram reads: "Have passed your fine letter to Steve Wilhelm and others at Grand Prize. Our support and good wishes go to you on election day."
Date:
July 23, 1954
Creator:
Richards, Earl M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws
Newspaper clipping about John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on July 9, 1954. The article, entitled "John Herrera Wants Tighter Insurance Laws", discusses Herrera's history and experience as well as his commitment to tighter insurance laws if elected to legislature. The clipping also includes a photograph of Herrera.
Date:
July 9, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-06]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, stating that he is sorry the he will be unable to attend a banquet in Houston. Sánchez wishes Herrera success. The letter is postmarked June 1, 1954.
Date:
June 1954
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Okrand to John J. Herrera - 1954-01-29]
Letter from Fred Okrand on behalf of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand, Attorneys at Law, to John J. Herrera concerning the housing segregation matter in Houston, Texas. Okrand asks Herrera to provide him some facts regarding this case.
Date:
January 29, 1954
Creator:
Okrand, Fred
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John J. Herrera from Ralph Guzman - 1954-05-03]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to John H. Herrera about Guzman's recent visit to Houston. Guzman has given an oral report to Al of Alianza Hispano-Americana, and Al will be communicating to John directly about the fees involved.
Date:
May 3, 1954
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for facts on the segregation of Mexicans in public housing. Sánchez also asks Herrera about the status of the retrial of the Pete Hernández case.
Date:
November 8, 1954
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1954-02-19]
Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin regarding the housing situation in Houston. Herrera thinks that right now it would not be feasible to file a case for discrimination against Latin Americans until he is able to fully go into the matter.
Date:
February 19, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jake Jacobsen - 1954-09-14]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Jake Jacobsen, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel. Herrera is inquiring about the application process for hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
September 14, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1954-10-15]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Herrera provides Pvt. Cisneros with updates on the Pete Hernandez case.
Date:
October 15, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1954-10-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Price Daniel regarding the new application for a hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1954-10-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson regarding the new application for a hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1954-10-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson regarding the new application for a hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-09-30]
An affidavit from Dolores L. Cisneros made for the purpose of procuring a dependency discharge for her husband, Private Abel Cisneros. The document was not signed by Mrs. Cisneros.
Date:
September 30, 1954
Creator:
Cisneros, Dolores L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Matilde Cisneros - 1954]
An affidavit from Matilde Cisneros, mother of Private Abel Cisneros. The purpose of the affidavit was to petition the United States Army for a dependency discharge for her son, Abel Cisneros. The document is not signed.
Date:
1954
Creator:
Cisneros, Matilde
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1954-09-15]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Private Abel Cisneros advising him on the status of his discharge application.
Date:
September 15, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. R. Mickelsen to Price Daniel - 1954-09-03]
Letter to Senator Price Daniel from S. R. Mickelsen, the Major General at Fort Bliss, Texas. Mickelsen notifies Senator Daniel that Private Abel Cisneros was unable to present acceptable evidence required for a hardship discharge. The letter is signed by General Mickelsen.
Date:
September 3, 1954
Creator:
Mickelsen, S. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. R. Mickelsen to Price Daniel - 1954-09-03]
Copy of letter sent to Senator Price Daniel from S. R. Mickelsen, the Major General at Fort Bliss, Texas. Mickelsen notifies Senator Daniel that Private Abel Cisneros was unable to present acceptable evidence required for a hardship discharge.
Date:
September 3, 1954
Creator:
Mickelsen, S. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History