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[Handwritten note from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-02]
Handwritten note from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera, dated August 2, 1977, regarding Joe Velez impeachment issues.
Date:
August 2, 1977
Creator:
Morga, Eduardo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Tips to the Sons of the Republic of Texas members - 1952-08-30]
Letter from C. R. Tips, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated August 30, 1952. The body of the letter describes the membership campaign and indicates copies of the "Texas Passport" enclosed. To the right of the body is an image of Mrs. Barclay Megarity who was appointed as Executive Secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and includes an article that appeared in the Dallas Times Herald.
Date:
August 30, 1952
Creator:
Tips, C. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to John J. Herrera - 1939-08-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe advises Herrea to contact Houston City Secretary H. C. Jacobs about Herrera's reinstatement in the water department.
Date:
August 22, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to Olivia C. Herrera - August 24, 1939]
Letter to Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera, wife of John J. Herrera, from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe acknowledges Mrs. Herrera's letter concerning her husband, whom Holcombe refers to as "Johnny," and informs Mrs. Herrera that he had written to Mr. Herrera two days before suggesting that Mr. Herrera meet with City Secretary H. C. Jacobs.
Date:
August 24, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-08-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging receipt of the revised text of the FEPC resolution. Herrera covers the occasion honoring Fernando Salas, the first Latin-American to serve on a Harris County Grand Jury, and a meeting with the new members of LULAC. Herrera would like Carlos Castañeda to come to Houston so that they may discuss the complaints Herrera has received about layoffs affecting Latin Americans, Mexican Americans, and African Americans.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]
Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.
Date:
August 14, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-08-14]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help and cooperation in making effective the work of the committee regarding Latin Americans in Houston. Castañeda states that he had referred Carter Wesley to see Herrera and discuss the matter with Herrera.
Date:
August 14, 1945
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-24]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera to send the complete and detailed statements of the complaints regarding discriminatory lay-offs of Mexican and Latin American employees at the Brown Shipyard.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-30]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera, enclosing a copy of the Senate Bill S 2048, which will prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry. He is also enclosing a copy of pamphlet on "How the FEPC Operates."
Date:
August 30, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-01]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging John J. Herrera's letter from July 28th. Castañeda states that he will send a revised copy of a LULAC resolution and a copy of a speech he made in El Paso. He requests Herrera to tell whoever has complaints of discrimination in employment, classification, or promotion in Houston to write to Castañeda directly of their case, or to Herrera can forward them to Castañeda. Includes LULAC resolution titled, "One for all and all for one."
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-04]
Letter sent to Felix H. Morales from D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. Prince advises Morales that if he is considering purchasing an existing station, he will be required to file another application. Prince provides Morales with information about the standard filing process. Prince also notes that many radio stations have difficulties making the same profits they saw during the war.
Date:
August 4, 1948
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-24]
Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales. Prince acknowledges Morales' August 21st letter in which Morales inquired about the cost of applying for an AM radio station in Houston. Prince provides an estimate for legal charges from $2500 to $3500 plus incidental expenses. Prince also provides an estimate for Mr. Barron, which would be between $10,000 to $12,000. Prince advises Morales of the risks of proceeding with the amended application and suggests he seek the assistance of John J. Herrera.
Date:
August 24, 1948
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will D. Davis to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-04]
Letter from Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, to Ben C. Connally. The letter mentions John J. Herrera's request for a time extension to work on a lawsuit. Re: CA 9009 - Ben Rios, et al vs O. B. Ellis, et al.
Date:
August 4, 1955
Creator:
Davis, Will D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]
Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Connally, Ben C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-12]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to Ben C. Connally. Letter mentions visit to Harlem Prison Farm by John J. Herrera in April 1955. In re: Civil Action No. 9009, Rios et al v. Ellis et al.
Date:
August 12, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera. Letter is written on stationary from Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California.
Date:
August 17, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-14]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Judge Ben C. Connally. The letter describes Herrera's history and involvement with the Alienza Hispano-Americano.
Date:
August 14, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-08-18]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman. Letter mentions enclosed copies of answer made to Judge Ben C. Connally and Connally's decision.
Date:
August 18, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12]
Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin mentions the enclosures sent with his letter and requested that Herrera telephone him at his home. Document also contains hand written notes under the typed text.
Date:
August 12, 1955
Creator:
Wirin, A. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]
Letter from Secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, Adele Landers, to John J. Herrera. The letter indicates that Judge Connally had requested that the powers of attorney be returned back to Herrera.
Date:
August 17, 1955
Creator:
Landers, Adele
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-24]
Letter from Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Private Cisneros provided Herrera with an update on his schedule and other details concerning his discharge.
Date:
August 24, 1954
Creator:
Cisneros, Abel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Price Daniel, page 1 - August 17, 1954]
Page one of telegram sent to Price Daniel on August 17, 1954. The telegram references Private Abel Cisneros's application for hardship discharge submitted on August 3, 1954.
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
United States. Army.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Price Daniel, page 2 - August 17, 1954]
Page two of telegram sent to Price Daniel on August 17, 1954. The telegram references Private Abel Cisneros's application for hardship discharge submitted on August 3, 1954. Handwritten on back: "1954 Aug 17 PM 8 58."
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
United States. Army.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-16]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Price Daniel regarding hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
August 16, 1954
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History