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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-12-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary, requesting the President and Salinger sign a plaque which Herrera had made from a picture of John F. Kennedy painted by Norman Rockwell. This photograph was autographed on the borders by Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez, Gus Garcia and others. As this photograph is priceless to Herrera, he will ask his son, who is Washington, D.C., to give the plaque to Pierre Salinger to be signed.
Date:
December 8, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]
Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date:
December 4, 1964
Creator:
Bailey, John M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ralph Yarborough's Washington Report, 28th General Newsletter, December 16, 1963
The 28th general newsletter from Ralph Yarborough including a photograph from President Kennedy's last speech (Senator Yarborough, Governor John B. Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson are visible behind the president), a copy of Yarborough's eulogy for Kennedy from Congressional record of December 11, 1963, and a handwritten greeting explaining that out of respect to Kennedy's death, this newsletter would stand in for a normal cheerful Christmas greeting.
Date:
December 16, 1963
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28]
Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera promising to work on Krueger with regards to his program and Abel Cisneros. Lane also says he will be taking a job with furniture manufacturers and work West Texas as his territory, though he is considering making a bid for Representative one more time. Lane mentions that the lack of money in politics was a large contribution to the end of his political career.
Date:
December 28, 1955
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marley Giddens to John J. Herrera - 1961-12-07]
Letter from Marley Giddens, Columbus Independent School District Superintendent, to John J. Herrera, dated December 7, 1961. In the letter, Giddens thanks Herrera for their meeting and further explains the events leading up to the incident at Columbus Elementary School.
Date:
December 7, 1961
Creator:
Giddens, Marley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Proposal from Dorrance D. Roderick to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for the establish of an Institute of Inter-American Relations in El Paso, Texas
Document titled "A Proposal from Dorrance D. Roderick to League of United Latin American Citizens for the establishment of an Institute of Inter-American Relations in El Paso, Texas." The report was submitted on December 1, 1961, and includes the proposal, purpose, approach, implementation, and financing plans.
Date:
December 1, 1961
Creator:
Roderick, Dorrance D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for the re-election of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer]
Flyer for the re-election of Houston Mayor Lewis Cutrer created by the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO). A meeting will be held for volunteers on Saturday, December 2, 1961 at the Latin American Hall. Includes a record of what Lewis Cutrer's administration has accomplished in its current term.
Date:
December 2, 1961
Creator:
Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1962-12-22]
Envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera and postmarked in Crown Point, Indiana, on December 22, 1962.
Date:
December 22, 1962
Creator:
Vasquez, Roberto & Vasquez, Ann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs - 1963-12-04]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead and dated December 4, 1963. The letter addresses the recent reception and ball attended by President John F. Kennedy and other dignitaries and the assassination of President Kennedy the following day. Herrera asks for understanding for the shortened program at the reception due to Secret Service restrictions.
Date:
December 4, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02]
Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera, dated December 2, 1964, regarding directions to "La Marquezita" in Hitchcock, Texas.
Date:
December 2, 1964
Creator:
Serna, B. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, Albert Armendariz, William Flores and John J. Herrera - 1964-12-07]
Memorandum from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, Albert Armendariz, William Flores and John J. Herrera on December 7, 1964, regarding the goals of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
Date:
December 7, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated - 1964-12-07]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the Board of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
Date:
December 7, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Alvino Perez - 1964-12-07]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to Alvino Perez, Chairman of the Board of LULAC Park South Village, Incorporated, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
Date:
December 7, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee - 1964-12-07]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
Date:
December 7, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia F. Martinez to LULAC members - 1964-12-07]
Letter from Celia F. Martinez, 2nd National Vice President of LULAC, to all members and national officers of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated December 7, 1964. The letter addresses the Supreme Council's decision at a meeting in California the previous November to revoke the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date:
December 7, 1964
Creator:
Martinez, Celia F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-10]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera, dated December 10, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 of Chicago, Illinois and seeking legal advice concerning the matter.
Date:
December 10, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1964-12-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank Valdez, dated December 11, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago, Illinois. An envelope addressed to Frank M. Valdez from the Law Offices of John J. Herrera is attached.
Date:
December 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to J. C. Machuca - 1964-12-07]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez to J. C. Machuca, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information concerning Villa Del Norte, Park South, and the LULAC National Home.
Date:
December 7, 1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15]
Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs, Director of Sales at the Shamrock Hilton to William D. Bonilla on December 15, 1964, regarding the potential opportunity to host the LULAC National Convention at the hotel in 1966.
Date:
December 15, 1964
Creator:
Jacobs, Gerald I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to James B. Sedillo - 1964-12-22]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to James B. Sedillo, State Director of LULAC for Arizona, dated December 22, 1964, concerning the LULAC State Charter in Arizona and a request for materials to be published in LULAC News.
Date:
December 22, 1964
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Delgado to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-28]
Letter from John Delgado to John J. Herrera on December 28, 1964, concerning the protocol for LULAC officers that wish to attend or speak at local council meetings.
Date:
December 28, 1964
Creator:
Delgado, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Belen Robles to John J. Herrera - 1965-12-07]
Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to John J. Herrera on December 7, 1965, regarding congressional approval of the proclamation and observation of LULAC Week during February 13, 1966 through February 19, 1966.
Date:
December 7, 1965
Creator:
Robles, Belen B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas F. Millane to John J. Herrera - 1950-12-28]
Letter from Thomas F. Millane, Campaign Director, 1951 March of Dimes, Harris County Chapter, to John J. Herrera dated December 28, 1950. Millane inquires if Herrera would serve as Chairman of the March of Dimes Latin American Committee. Refers to 318 cases of polio that occurred in Harris County in 1950.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Millane, Thomas F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History