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[Letter from Frederick Wiener to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-16]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Frederick Wiener, Executive Director of Jewish Vocational Service, thanking John for attendance and attention at a meeting had on April the 15th at the Jewish Vocational Service offices. Wiener gives further details of a discussion held at the meeting of working with the station KLVL to "stimulate the community to employ the psychically handicapped." Wiener asks Herrera or Mr. Gomez to follow up on the proposal and to notify him to continue on the further interest on behalf of both parties.
Date:
April 16, 1954
Creator:
Wiener, Frederick
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George P. Red to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-27]
Letter from George P. Red, president of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera dated April 27, 1970. The letter, on Sons of the Republic of Texas letterhead, conveys the organization's appreciation of Herrera's participation the event for the 134th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 27, 1970
Creator:
Red, George P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Gus C. Garcia of Miller, Garcia & Curry Law Offices in San Antonio, Texas, dated April 23, 1948. Garcia references his "campaign" and thanks Herrera for his publicity during the campaign. There is also mention made of a banquet that Herrera has offered to hold in Garcia's honor.
Date:
April 23, 1948
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12]
Telegram of Happy Bithday wishes sent from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera through Western Union.
Date:
April 12, 1961
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-04-12]
Letter from J.B. Casas to John J. Herrera. Casas philosophizes and discusses his problems to his friend, Herrera.
Date:
April 12, 1962
Creator:
Casas, J.B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Jacob I. Rodriguez to A. G. Betancourt - 1953-04-06]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Publicity Director, to A. G. Betancourt of Brownsville, Texas dated April 6, 1953. This letter indicates that a group of Betancourt's friends is interested in organizing a LULAC council.in Brownsville, Texas.
Date:
April 6, 1953
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-12]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Public Relations Chairman of San Antonio League of United Latin American Citizens, extending an official invitation to the "Banquete de Los Reyes honoring the Ugly Kinds of our La Feria de las Flores." This letter gives further details on the location and the date and time of the banquet and requests Herrera's presence and reservation.
Date:
April 12, 1954
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-04-02]
Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1974. Written on Jobs For Progress, Inc. letterhead. Rodriguez writes regarding details of the District Convention held at the Downtown Travelodge near the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio.
Date:
April 2, 1974
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jake
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James L. Owens to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-16]
Letter from James L. Owens, Secretary of the Tres-Palacios Farmers and Cattlemens' Association, Palacios, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 16, 1951. Owens askes for names of firms and individuals practicing discrimination in Matagorda County in order to help correct such discriminatory practices against Mexican Nationals.
Date:
April 16, 1951
Creator:
Owens, James L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23]
Letter from Joe Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1952. Garza writes regarding Herrera's possible run for the presidency of LULAC, and provides words of encouragement.
Date:
April 23, 1952
Creator:
Garza, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Collins to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-04]
Letter from the Very Rev. John Collins of the Basilian Fathers Mexican Mission Center in Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated April 4, 1953. This letter acknowledges Herrera's letter refuting personal endorsement or LULAC endorsement of Planned Parenthood literature. Rev. Collins encourages Herrera to publicly deny these policies.
Date:
April 4, 1953
Creator:
Collins, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-04-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany a $50 check on behalf of Felix Tijerina.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. G. Betancourt - 1953-04-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to A. G. Betancourt, Attorney At Law in Brownsville, Texas, dated April 29, 1953. Herrera encourages Betancourt to organize a LULAC council in Brownsville, Texas.
Date:
April 29, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bruce Carter - 1946-04-10]
A letter to Bruce Carter, Manager, Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 10, 1946. This is an inquiry about obtaining the Rice Hotel for the events of the 17th National Assembly of LULAC and also to reserve 200 hotel rooms for the delegates.
Date:
April 10, 1946
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-04-01]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda in Austin, Texas. Herrera requests Dr. Castañeda to write a letter of support for a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Herrera also inquires if Dr. Castañeda could make himself available to testify as a witness in an upcoming hearing with the FCC.
Date:
April 1, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dennis Chavez - 1946-04-06]
Letter to Senator Dennis Chavez of the United States Senate from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 6, 1946. This is an invitation for Senator Chavez to be the speaker at the 17th National LULAC Assembly to be held June 15 and 16, 1946 in Houston, Texas.
Date:
April 6, 1946
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1970-04-14]
Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated April 14, 1970. Herrera seems to have included a monetary enclosure and indicates that he will send another $50 soon. An envelope that appears to belong to a different letter is included; the envelope is from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera with a postmark dated April 1970.
Date:
April 14, 1970
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher of Pearl Beer Distributor recommending Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes for the position of Latin American representative for their company.
Date:
April 18, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law of Los Angeles, California, dated April 28, 1951. Herrera asks for pertinent facts of a case referred by Okrand in order to proceed with further investigation.
Date:
April 28, 1951
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G. F. Soria - 1953-04-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to G. F. Soria of Angleton, Texas, dated April 28, 1953. This letter states that Herrera is investigating Soria's claim of discrimination against a cafe in Cameron, Texas.
Date:
April 28, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History