[Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18]

Letter from Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 18, 1952. Perales requests data on voters in Harris County, voters of Latin-American extraction in the county, and how many elected and appointed public officials in Houston and Harris County are of Latin-American descent.
Date: April 18, 1952
Creator: Perales, Alonso S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-18]

A letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales, informing Morales that a conflicting application has been filed by John F. Cooke. Prince suggests that Morales contact Cooke and inquire about the possibility of Cooke withdrawing his application. Prince cautions Morales not to offer Cooke money to withdraw or to reimburse him for expenses. The letter also contains a brief summary of the application filed by Cooke for a radio station in Houston, Texas on April 15, 1949.
Date: April 18, 1949
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18]

Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, Controller at Gittings Texas, to John J. Herrera. The letter is a reminder of an unpaid invoice. The letter is dated April 18, 1977.
Date: April 18, 1977
Creator: Thompson, Edward H., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18] (open access)

[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 James L. Owens - 1951-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James L. Owens - 1951-04-18]

Letter from John J. Herrera to James L. Owens, Secretary, Tres-Palacios Farmers and Cattlemens' Association, Palacios, Texas, dated April 18, 1951. Herrera is replying to Owens's letter asking for help to amend discriminatory practices against Mexican Nationals in Matagorda County. Herrera offers to meet personally with Owens and also encloses program and invitation to Regional LULAC Convention to be held in Palacios on April 22, 1951.
Date: April 18, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-18]

Letter dated April 18, 1966 from Toby Hernandez to Homer Leonard regarding advertisement and beer. LULAC will return all advertisements after discussing the issues further with W. W. Holland, who had more clearly explained the rules.
Date: April 18, 1966
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
My point of view (open access)

My point of view

Biographical newspaper article about John J. Herrera's work fighting discrimination against Mexican-Americans titled "My Point of View," written by Lauro Cruz. This article highlights Herrera's work as a leader in the Mexican-American community fighting for equal rights and educating members of the community about their rights.
Date: April 18, 1975
Creator: Cruz, Lauro
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes on discrimination at a skating rink - 1952-04-18] (open access)

[Notes on discrimination at a skating rink - 1952-04-18]

Notes on an instance of discrimination at a skating rink that occurred April 18, 1952. The parties involved are listed and suggestions for resolution from John J. Herrera are listed also.
Date: April 18, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History