[Letter from Floyd Martin to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-09] (open access)

[Letter from Floyd Martin to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-09]

Letter from Floyd Martin, Manager, World Trade Department, Houston Chamber of Commerce, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, Houston LULAC Council, dated April 9, 1951. Letter originally included material about Pan American Day to be held April 14, 1951 and requested that information be passed on within the LULAC organization.
Date: April 9, 1951
Creator: Martin, Floyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James L. Owens to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-16] (open access)

[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 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
[Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20] (open access)

[Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20]

Receipt from A.B.C. Printing and Stationery Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council, dated April 20, 1951. The receipt is signed by Ernest Eguia. The receipt contains a breakdown, by quantity, of delegate, visitor, and member badges ordered.
Date: April 20, 1951
Creator: A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC District Eight Convention visitor badge] (open access)

[LULAC District Eight Convention visitor badge]

LULAC District 8 Convention visitor ribbon dated April 22, 1951, Palacios, Texas.
Date: April 22, 1951
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC District Eight Convention member badge] (open access)

[LULAC District Eight Convention member badge]

LULAC District 8 Convention member ribbon dated April 22, 1951, Palacios, Texas.
Date: April 22, 1951
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC District Eight Convention delegate badge] (open access)

[LULAC District Eight Convention delegate badge]

LULAC District 8 Convention delegate ribbon dated April 22, 1951, Palacios, Texas.
Date: April 22, 1951
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28] (open access)

[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 Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Okrand, Fred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval of Galveston, Texas, dated April 17, 1952. Included with the letter is a carbon copy of a cashier's check from John J. Herrera to Galveston LULAC Council for $50.
Date: April 17, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23] (open access)

[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 J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1952-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1952-04-24]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel C. Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas, dated April 24, 1952. Herrera references the LULAC organization being represented at the San Jacinto Day celebration. Herrera also seeks input on his candidacy for LULAC National President.
Date: April 24, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal documents include Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding the case, American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated April 1, 1977.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal documents: Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, regarding the case American Express vs. LULAC. Documents are dated April 1, 1977, and are signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement:  American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement: American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens includes Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, and Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement. Defendant's Amended Answer regarding is dated April 1, 1977, and signed by John J. Herrera.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Both documents are submitted and signed by John J. Herrera. The affidavit is signed by a notary public and dated April 1, 1977.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01] (open access)

[First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]

Document contains First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: April 1, 1977
Creator: Porto, Joseph A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977]

League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program held at Ramada Inn in Houston, Texas, on April 15 - 17, 1977. The cover of the program has a color illustration of the LULAC shield. Printed on the inside cover are "Aims and Purposes," "LULAC Milestones," and "LULAC Code." The program includes letters from District Eight Council Members, meeting agenda, advertisements, and photos of LULAC events.
Date: 1977-04-15/1977-04-17
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC Newsletter from the office of the National Vice-President, Ray Doria - 1978-04] (open access)

[LULAC Newsletter from the office of the National Vice-President, Ray Doria - 1978-04]

League of United Latin American Citizens Newsletter from the office of the National Vice-President, Ray Doria, dated April 1978. The newsletter lists by date Doria's actions as a LULAC officer from October 29 to April 9. The newsletter also conveys details on the national convention in Las Vegas.
Date: April 1978
Creator: Doria, Ray
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1978-04-05] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1978-04-05]

Letter from Eduardo Morgo, then current president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to Roberto Ornelas, past president of LULAC, dated April 5, 1978. Morga explains in the letter the issues he has with Ornelas, Joseph R. Benites, and the way LULAC was run under their leadership. The letter was copied to LULAC memebers.
Date: April 5, 1978
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History