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[Letter from J.C. Machuca to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-02] (open access)

[Letter from J.C. Machuca to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-02]

Letter to John J. Herrera from J.C. Machuca communicating to Herrera the progress of a Jubilee issue release of LULAC NEWS in the middle of the month of February with the "able supervision of our Director of Publicity, Mr. Luciano Santoscoy." He expresses gratitude towards John's cooperation and participation. Machuca also wishes Herrera well on a case that Herrea is working on: "Hope the decision in the Delgado case will be a favorable one, so that justice will prevail".
Date: February 2, 1954
Creator: Machuca, J.C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-05] (open access)

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-05]

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera asking Herrera to reply to the questions asked by Fred Okrand and send them before Wirin's trip to Houston, so that the suit can be filed when Wirin is in Houston.
Date: February 5, 1954
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06]

Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about …
Date: February 6, 1954
Creator: Chapa, José E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Jimenez - 1954-02-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Jimenez - 1954-02-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Jimenez. Herrera urges Jimenez to consider returning to the United States, where Herrera can help him.
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by Allan Shivers, Governor of the State of Texas, of League of United Latin American Citizens Week] (open access)

[Proclamation by Allan Shivers, Governor of the State of Texas, of League of United Latin American Citizens Week]

Proclamation by Allan Shivers, Governor of the State of Texas, of League of United Latin American Citizens Week. Proclamation declares February 14 to 20th as LULAC week. The Governor of the State of Texas urges Texas citizens to recognize and support these dates to honor "Twenty Five Years of Community Service" of LULAC members.
Date: February 14, 1954
Creator: Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-18] (open access)

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-18]

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if a court case is feasible.
Date: February 18, 1954
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1954-02-19] (open access)

[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 Roderick J. Watts to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1954-02-22] (open access)

[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
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-23] (open access)

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-23]

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera about the Houston housing matter. Wirin suggests that if there is no community agreement regarding this matter, it should be dropped.
Date: February 23, 1954
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-24] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-24]

Personal letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera.
Date: February 24, 1954
Creator: Jimenez, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History