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Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
Date:
August 25, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit signed by Ernesto Herrera - 1948-12-07]
Notarized affidavit regarding two tracts of land owned by Ernesto Jimenez Herrera. One lot is in the Houston Suburban Estates subdivision and the other two lots are in the City Gardens subdivision. Herrera does not claim any of these properties as his homestead. Instead he is leasing his business property at 124 Preston Avenue.
Date:
July 12, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cortez new Lulac President
Newspaper clipping from "San Antonio Light" announcing Raoul A. Cortez as the new LULAC President-General and names of other office bearers of LULAC. Cortez pledged to fight against segregation of Latino Americans in public schools. San Antonio was selected for the 1949 convention for the LULAC sessions.
Date:
June 14, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment, Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District - 1948-06-15]
Judgment of the case of Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District of Bastrop County, et al., regarding segregation of Mexican Americans in schools of Texas. This judgment was declared in the No. 388 Civil District Court of the United States, Western District of Texas by Judge Ben H. Rice.
Date:
June 15, 1948
Creator:
Rice, Ben H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment, Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District - 1948-06-15]
Judgment of the case of Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District of Bastrop County, et al., regarding segregation of Mexican Americans in schools of Texas. This judgment was declared in the No. 388 Civil District Court of the United States, Western District of Texas by Judge Ben H. Rice.
Date:
June 15, 1948
Creator:
Rice, Ben H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment, Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District - 1948-06-15]
Judgment of the case of Minerva Delgado et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District of Bastrop County, et al., regarding segregation of Mexican Americans in schools of Texas. This judgment was declared in the No. 388 Civil District Court of the United States, Western District of Texas by Judge Ben H. Rice.
Date:
June 15, 1948
Creator:
Rice, Ben H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]
KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. Buster Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Includes disclaimer that the following broadcast is a paid commercial bought by friends of C. V. "Buster" Kern, in behalf of Kern's candidacy for Harris County Sheriff.
Date:
August 25, 1948
Creator:
KLEE (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-18]
Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates the radio talks by Herrera made in support of Kern during the recent campaign for the Sheriff's office. Personal note written at the bottom of the letter to John J. Herrera: "Sorry you didn't get to the birthday party. Hope to see you soon, Johnny."
Date:
September 18, 1948
Creator:
Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-12-28]
Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern appreciates Herrera's suggestion of appointing one or two deputy sheriffs of Mexican descent.
Date:
December 28, 1948
Creator:
Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince. Herrera is informed about the status of the FCC decisions regarding daytime operations on clear channel frequencies. Prince also indicates that the Morales application was still delayed.
Date:
April 23, 1948
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elias Licona to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-28]
Letter from Elias Licona, Chairman of "Joe Garza for President General Committee", to John J. Herrera, dated May 28,1948. This is a request for Herrera to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for the position of President General of LULAC at the national convention.
Date:
May 28, 1948
Creator:
Licona, Elias
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eliot C. Lovett to John J. Herrera - 1948-12-18]
Letter sent to John J. Herrera from Eliot C. Lovett from the law offices of Hanson, Lovett, & Dale in Washington, D. C. Herrera is notified that the business matters previously conducted by the late Barron would subsequently be handled by Mr. Lovett, and Messrs. Gautney and Bond.
Date:
December 18, 1948
Creator:
Lovett, Eliot C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank A. Martinez to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-01-29]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Raoul A. Cortez, Regional Governor of Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in San Antonio, Texas, dated January 29, 1948 from Frank A. Martinez, Secretary of the San Angelo, Texas, LULAC. This is a request to charter or revive a LULAC organization in San Angelo, listing the proposed officers and members. The letter references a $5.00 charter fee that is included. Martinez also requests use of the previous LULAC organization's council number 29. This carbon copy was sent to John J. Herrera.
Date:
January 29, 1948
Creator:
Martinez, Frank A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Gus C. Garcia of Miller, Garcia & Curry Law Offices in San Antonio, Texas, dated April 23, 1948. Garcia references his "campaign" and thanks Herrera for his publicity during the campaign. There is also mention made of a banquet that Herrera has offered to hold in Garcia's honor.
Date:
April 23, 1948
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Alvarez to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-26]
Letter from J. A. Alvarez of Houston LULAC Council #60 to John J. Herrera dated May 26, 1948. Alvarez requests Herrera to attend Council #60 meetings to lend his experience and expertise in preparations for the upcoming convention.
Date:
May 26, 1948
Creator:
Alvarez, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 - 1948-10-05]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated October 5, 1948. This is a request for materials from the Houston Council to be included in the LULAC News.
Date:
October 5, 1948
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-05]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated October 5, 1948. This is an acknowledgement of $10 charter payment for a new Ladies Council in Houston. Handwritten note on back dated January 9, 1949.
Date:
October 5, 1948
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-19]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated October 19, 1948. This is to acknowledge receipt of payment for the Charter for the El Campo Men's Council, with discussion of further monies due.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-05]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated November 5, 1948. Rodriguez discusses the November issue of the LULAC News, which was sponsored by the Houston Council Number 60, and the difficulties receiving material and printing the issue.
Date:
November 5, 1948
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1948-02-28]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated February 28, 1948. Garza is confirming that he is able to attend the installation of the new Galveston Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is on the letterhead of Jason's Jewelers of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date:
February 28, 1948
Creator:
Garza, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. perales regarding the guardianship proceedings of the Cisneros matter. Herrera writes that he had a talk with Mrs. Mansfield, and her attorney is taking care of the matter of changing her name from Mrs. Fajardo to Mrs. Manfield. If she likes her name to be unchanged, Herrera could get the papers signed and send them to her. Herrera also mentions that he would get the file on Macario Garcia up to date and send it to her.
Date:
April 7, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-10-02]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern. Herrera apologizes for missing Kern's birthday party and invites Kern to a dinner party with his family and friends.
Date:
October 2, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History