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[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-06]
Letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated January 6, 1953. Cover letter for copy of letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
Date:
January 6, 1953
Creator:
Giese, Leerie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to Whom It May Concern - 1953-01-05]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas to Whom It May Concern, dated January 5, 1953. Copy of a letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
Date:
January 5, 1953
Creator:
Giese, Leerie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-01-08]
Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President to Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera offers to travel to Fort Worth, Dallas and Wichita Falls to help organize LULAC councils for these areas.
Date:
January 8, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Date:
January 8, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ivey Gonzalez - 1953-01-08]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Ivey Gonzalez, Superintendent of the Identification Bureau, Police Department, Wichita Falls, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera inquires about setting up a meeting to discuss LULAC and possibly organizing a LULAC council in Wichita, Falls. Herrera mentions the eight new councils set up so far in his presidency of LULAC: El Paso; Port Arthur; Wharton; Seguin; Smeltertown, and Victoria, Texas; and Deming and Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Date:
January 8, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-01-08]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated January 8, 1953. Requests a speedy printing of the next LULAC News newsletter. Herrera discusses upcoming LULAC events in Victoria, Texas, and travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas. Herrera also mentions writing to Ivey Gonzalez of Wichita Falls, Texas and Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth about organizing councils in these cities.
Date:
January 8, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date:
January 12, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-13]
Letter from Julian Castillo (signed "Julius"), Secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 13, 1953. Castillo invites Herrera to attend the Fort Bend County Round Up with Council Number 188 members.
Date:
January 13, 1953
Creator:
Castillo, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953]
Proclamation from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all LULAC officers calling a meeting of the Supreme Council of LULAC in Carlsbad, New Mexico on January 17-18, 1953. The proclamation states that the primary focus of discussions at the meeting will be about problems pertaining to LULAC New Mexico councils.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ofelia Mendoza to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-20]
Letter from Ofelia Mendoza, Field Consultant for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, New York, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 20, 1953. Mendoza discusses LULAC's interest in developing leadership among Latin American youth and suggests several organizations that might award scholarships. Mendoza solicits Herrera's comments on an survey written by Mendoza titled "Cultural, Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Latin American Families in the Southwest."
Date:
January 20, 1953
Creator:
Mendoza, Ofelia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Rios to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-21]
Letter from Joseph Rios, President of Pan American College, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 21, 1953. Rios acknowledges M. A. Urbina of Pan American College will be speaking at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Rios, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ofelia Mendoza to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez - 1953-01-26]
Carbon copy of letter from Ofelia Mendoza, Field Consultant for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, New York, to Mrs. Gus Gonzalez of Wharton, Texas, dated January 26,1953. Mendoza asks for Mrs. Gonzalez's opinions on Planned Parenthood Federation literature and whether this service would be advantageous to the Latin American families in the area.
Date:
January 26, 1953
Creator:
Mendoza, Ofelia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Pomposo Vega - 1953-01-30]
Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Mrs. Pomposo Vega, President of the Deming Ladies LULAC Council Number 224, Deming, New Mexico, dated January 30, 1953. Herrera explains a mixup in assigning new LULAC council numbers and sets out schedule for paying dues.
Date:
January 30, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester E. Ollison to W. S. McCree - 1953-02-03]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Chester E. Ollison, Appeals Counselor of the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas, to W. S. McCree, President of the Board of Trustees, Pecos Independent School District in Pecos, Texas, dated February 3,1953. The letter refers to a petition received from patrons of Pecos ISD regarding segregation of children of Spanish-speaking ancestry. Ollison outlines steps the school district is to take in addressing the issues cited in the petition.
Date:
February 3, 1953
Creator:
Ollison, Chester E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]
Handwritten letter from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953. This is a cover letter for Bay City newspaper clipping about sheriff's response to an earlier LULAC newspaper article.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Gonzalez, John C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06]
Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lloyd G. Rust, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-05]
Telegram from Lloyd G. Rust, Jr., Wharton County Attorney, to John J. Herrera, dated January 5, 1953. Rust notifies Herrera of the date and time of the Grand Jury hearing regarding conduct of an Officer Sifford. Rust invites Herrera to be a witness at this hearing.
Date:
January 5, 1953
Creator:
Rust, Lloyd G., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]
Envelope from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Gonzalez, John C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06]
Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Reyna to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-11]
Letter from Raymond Reyna of Victoria, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 11, 1953. Reyna asks for an appointment to discuss the case of Manuel Perez, who was charged with a murder in Port Lavaca.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Reyna, Raymond
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC Week to be observed in El Paso during Feb. 15-21
Newspaper clipping from "The El Paso Times" with article and photograph regarding proclamation of Mayor Fred Hervey that the week of February 15-21 will be "LULAC Week" in El Paso to commemorate the 24th anniversary of LULAC.
Date:
1953
Creator:
El Paso Times
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-12]
Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr., Special Assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 12, 1953. A thank you letter from President Eisenhower on behalf of LULAC's recommendation of Dr. George W. Strake for appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
Date:
February 12, 1953
Creator:
Willis, Charles F., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 for Fidel Martinez - February 13, 1953]
Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 of Trinidad, Colorado for Fidel Martinez to represent the council at the LULAC Regional Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 14-15, 1953.
Date:
February 13, 1953
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by Miguel E. Trujillo for New Mexico Regional Convention - 1953]
Proclamation from Miguel E. Trujillo, New Mexico Regional Governor, to all New Mexico LULAC councils and officers. An invitation to the New Mexico Regional Convention to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 14, 1953. The proclamation includes details of the event and accommodation information.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Trujillo, Miguel E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History