[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]

List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beatrice Valera to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Beatrice Valera to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-11]

Letter from Beatrice Valera, a student at Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 11, 1953. This is an Invitation to Herrera to be a guest speaker at Jefferson Davis High School's graduation dance held at the Paladium Nite club on May 31, 1953. Details about the evening's program are included.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: Valera, Beatrice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to Alsonso S. Perales - 1947-04-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of the letter sent by Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda to Alonso S. Perales in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Castañeda discusses the special election for the State Senate and the possibility of John J. Herrera running as a candidate. Castañeda provides details for obtaining votes and financial support for Herrera's campaign.
Date: April 11, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-11]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help finding an opportunity to work on Yarborough's staff in Washington.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1975-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1975-04-11]

Letter from Fred Hofheinz, Mayor, to John J. Herrera, congratulating Herrera on his birthday and completing 31 years as a practicing lawyer.
Date: April 11, 1975
Creator: Hofheinz, Fred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-11]

Letter from Homer Leonard to Ernest Eguia and Toby P. Hernandez about a beer order for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, to be held at the Rice Hotel in Houston on June 23-26, 1966.
Date: April 11, 1966
Creator: Leonard, Homer
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-04-11] (open access)

[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 R. Bruce Carter to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from R. Bruce Carter to John J. Herrera - 1946-04-11]

Letter to John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman from R. Bruce Carter, Manager of the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas dated April 11, 1946. This is a confirmation that the Rice Hotel is available for the 17th Annual LULAC Assembly on June 15 and 16, 1946.
Date: April 11, 1946
Creator: Carter, R. Bruce
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History