[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. The letter refers to discrimination on the part of the School Superintendent in Columbus, Texas, and asks for Herrera's assistance in planning the action League of United Latin American Citizens will be taking.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-01]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961, and typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead. In the letter, Bonilla refers to the issue of discrimination in schools in Columbus, Texas, and the committee being sent to Herrera's office on November 4, 1961.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report from Lorenzo Diaz Representing LULAC at Houston Council for Human Relations on Housing (open access)

Report from Lorenzo Diaz Representing LULAC at Houston Council for Human Relations on Housing

Report from Lorenzo Diaz, who represented LULAC at the Houston Council for Human Relations on Housing, handwritten on lined, notebook paper. The report recounts attendees and events of the meeting held on November 4, 1961. The report also includes Diaz's recommendations based on the events of the meetings.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Diaz, Lorenzo
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05] (open access)

[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]

Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 5, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 8, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten in ink on lined paper and dated November 17, 1961. Marzola commends Herrera for the letter against Marley Giddens but defends Mrs. Clayton who Marzola says is innocent in the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 17, 1961, and copied to Frank M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18] (open access)

[Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18]

Invitation to The San Antonio Downtown LULAC Council No. 363 Testimonial Banquet and Dance honoring Judge J. T. Canales, to be held on November 18, 1961, at the Crystal Ballroom in Gunter Hotel.
Date: November 18, 1961
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-27]

Letter from John Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 27, 1961. Marzola asks if Herrera will attend a meeting in Columbus, Texas, on December 3rd and informs him of the meeting that took place on November 19th. The envelope addressed to Herrera from Marzola is postmarked in Columbus, Texas, on November 27, 1961.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Marzola, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-29] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-29]

Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez on The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin letterhead to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for his telegram and includes a handwritten note: "P.S. I saw your son at the Capitol on the occasion of a recent visit."
Date: November 29, 1961
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History