Government leaders coming here for Garza reception (open access)

Government leaders coming here for Garza reception

Clipping appearing in the Houston Press by staff writer, Noe Perez, on the reception to be given to the LULAC State director, Joe Garza, at the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas. Among the attendees will be President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson. The article also mentions the possibility that Jacqueline Kennedy may talk in Spanish during the trip to Texas.
Date: November 20, 1963
Creator: Perez, Noe
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation telegram from the State Democratic Executive Committee to a Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963-11-20] (open access)

[Invitation telegram from the State Democratic Executive Committee to a Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963-11-20]

Invitation telegram sent by the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 22, 1963 at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin, Texas. The invitation was sent to Mr. and Mrs. John Herrera.
Date: November 20, 1963
Creator: Democratic Party (Tex.). State Executive Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Walter Jenkins to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-20] (open access)

[Telegram from Walter Jenkins to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-20]

Telegram sent through Western Union from Walter Jenkins to John H. Herrera, informing Herrera that Vice President Lyndon Johnson has accepted Herrera's invitation for November 21st.
Date: November 20, 1963
Creator: Jenkins, Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-11-29] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-11-29]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Democratic National Committee, relating the reception LULAC had given to the Kennedys and the Johnsons. Herrera is "heartsick," as it was only fifteen hours later that President Kennedy was dead. Herrera says that he is determined to keep the Latinos together in Texas.
Date: November 29, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Complete Harris returns (open access)

Complete Harris returns

Newspaper clipping of the complete election returns from all of Harris County's 279 voting precincts for the 1964 general election.
Date: November 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04] (open access)

[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04]

Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.
Date: November 4, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Columnist attack hurt, Barry says (open access)

Columnist attack hurt, Barry says

Newspaper clipping from Houston Post about Barry Goldwater's remarks the effect of columnists and media during his campaign for President. Goldwater comments that these attach hurt his chances for the White House.
Date: November 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
One Republican is left in legislature (open access)

One Republican is left in legislature

Newspaper clipping from the Houston Post stating that the Democratic Party has made a clean sweep in the Texas Legislative districts, except for one Republication position in the House. There are no Republicans in the Texas State Senate.
Date: November 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the White House Social Secretary to John J. and Olivia C. Herrera - 1964-11-09] (open access)

[Telegram from the White House Social Secretary to John J. and Olivia C. Herrera - 1964-11-09]

Telegram from the White House informing the Herreras that due to the possibility of inclement weather, the White House has limited capacity for the barbecue and would not be able to invite the Herreras to attend.
Date: November 9, 1964
Creator: White House (Washington, D.C.)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1964-11-10] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1964-11-10]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas, congratulating Thomas on his victory. Herrera has enclosed two letters which his friend, Arthur E. Uresti, had for Thomas at the All American Council at Houston on November 1.
Date: November 10, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-21]

Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of LULAC Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date: November 21, 1964
Creator: Lujan, Marcus
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21]

Thank you letter from W. V. Ballew and W. N. Blanton, Co-Chairmen of Harris County Campaign Headquarters, to members of the Democratic Party reporting on the success of the Johnson-Humphrey campaign and thanking members for their service.
Date: November 21, 1964
Creator: Ballew, W. V. & Blanton, W. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending November 25, 1964] (open access)

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending November 25, 1964]

Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on November 25, 1964. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Stewardship. Study on Stewardship."
Date: November 25, 1964
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Organization and System of Operation and financial statements for LULAC National Home, Inc. - 1964-11-30] (open access)

[Organization and System of Operation and financial statements for LULAC National Home, Inc. - 1964-11-30]

Organization and System of Operation and financial statements for LULAC National Home, Inc. compiled on November 30, 1964. Includes a list of property management duties, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and bank reconciliation statement for the Villa Del Norte Aparments Phase I Project.
Date: November 30, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur B. Rutledge to Manuel Urbina - 1966-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur B. Rutledge to Manuel Urbina - 1966-11-08]

Letter from Arthur B. Rutledge, of the Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, to Reverend Manuel Urbina, dated November 8, 1966. Rutledge thanks Urbina for his many years of service and wishes Urbina will in his retirement at the end of 1966.
Date: November 8, 1966
Creator: Rutledge, Arthur B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending November 25, 1966] (open access)

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending November 25, 1966]

Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on November 25, 1966. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Temple repairs."
Date: November 25, 1966
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arnulfo Gómez García to John J. Herrera - November, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Arnulfo Gómez García to John J. Herrera - November, 1967]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Arnulfo Gómez García offering his services as an Attorney-at-Mexican-Law for any business Herrera's firm needed to conduct in Mexico.
Date: November 1967
Creator: García, Arnulfo Gómez
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13]

Letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera to accompany a medallion commemorating the Chamizal agreement, which settled the territory issue brought on by a shift in the Rio Grande. Johnson expresses his solidarity with the Mexican-American community's hope for a brighter future. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
Date: November 13, 1967
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera - 1967-11-23] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera - 1967-11-23]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera stating that John will try to help Albert to obtain a position as Postmaster in Stockton, California.
Date: November 23, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer - 1967-11-28] (open access)

[Letter from Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer - 1967-11-28]

Letter from secretary Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer of the Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company, Inc. to accompany the delivery of coupon book #7557.
Date: November 28, 1967
Creator: Garcia, Minerva H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Garza Ramos to John J. Herrera - November 7, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Garza Ramos to John J. Herrera - November 7, 1968]

Letter to John J. Herrera from a public notary, Mario Garza Ramos, in Matamoros in Mexico, formally giving Herrera authority on behalf of Ana García de Barguiarena and Roberto Barguirena Menchaca with regards to a 1968 Volkswagen car with Mexican registration for their younger son, Roberto Barguiarena García.
Date: November 7, 1968
Creator: Ramos, Mario Garza
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Kennedy to John J. Herrera - 1968-11-18] (open access)

[Letter from J. P. Kennedy to John J. Herrera - 1968-11-18]

Letter from J. P. Kennedy from the University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, to John J. Herrera, renewing Herrera's acquaintance through a newspaper photograph, which he has enclosed with his letter. Kennedy also asks Herrera to watch a program on Channel 8 at 8:30 p.m. on November 19, 1968.
Date: November 18, 1968
Creator: Kennedy, J. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-11-04] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-11-04]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated November 4, 1969. In the letter, Douglas tells his father about upcoming midterm exams, a planned trip to Acapulco, and asks about seeing his family for Christmas.
Date: November 4, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History