[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign  - 1960-02-17] (open access)

[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]

Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign fund, remitted to John J. Herrera, for the amount of $25.
Date: February 17, 1960
Creator: Citizens State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09] (open access)

[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]

Civic Action Committee bulletin, dated March 9, 1960. The headline is "Gonzalez to attend C.A.C. Barbacoa" and describes Senator Henry B. Gonzalez's upcoming visit to Houston.
Date: March 9, 1960
Creator: Civic Action Committee
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960] (open access)

[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960]

Article titled "Trustee Set Pre-School English Program," written by David Lopez and published in The Laredo Times on Friday, January 15, 1960. The article discusses the pre-school summer program sponsored by the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Second article: "English project: Lulacs to aid schools," published in unspecified paper. Article on the reverse: "'Little School of 400' sets pace, and San Antonio falling in line," written by Charles Richardson and published in The Houston Press on Saturday, January 23, 1960. Includes a photograph of Ralph Cardenas, John A. Esquivel, Joe Olivares, Felix Tijerina, and Roy S. Padilla.
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: Lopez, David & Richardson, Charles
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Electric bill for John J. Herrera from the Houston Lighting & Power Company]

Electric bill from Houston Lighting & Power Company to John J. Herrera for service through July 8, 1960. The name "Mr. Ray Svoboda" has been written on one side.
Date: July 19, 1960
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera, Fall 1960, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas] (open access)

[Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera, Fall 1960, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas]

Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera for the Fall 1960 semester at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A. & M.). It is addressed to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
Date: 1960
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960] (open access)

[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960]

Original receipt from Houston Lighting & Power Company for John J. Herrera, dated July 20, 1960. Herrera is noted for making a payment of $36.54.
Date: July 20, 1960
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]

Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date: February 15, 1960
Creator: Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-22] (open access)

[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-22]

Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr., Chairman, Viva-Kennedy Johnson Clubs to John J. Herrera congratulating Herrera for his dedication and participation in the election campaign for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket. Pena cautions that the pledges made prior to the election should be fulfilled.
Date: November 22, 1960
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera noting that a compilation of tax cases compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation is enclosed for use in Herrera's law library.
Date: September 16, 1960
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-31] (open access)

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-31]

Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, to John J. Herrera, and forwarded to E.J. Buckley, Captain, Warrant Division and J.D. Walters, Senior Captain. Kern writes regarding the pending fines issued on the named cases stated in the letter.
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-29] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-29]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated October 29, 1960. Written on Texas Aggies letterhead, the letter discusses school life including an upcoming football game.
Date: October 29, 1960
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza - 1960-10-27] (open access)

[Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza - 1960-10-27]

Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza. Cazares asks Garza for his support for the Kennedy-Johnson ticket in his area. In this connection, Cazares has mailed 500 envelopes and letters written in Spanish to be mailed to the people in Garza's area.
Date: October 27, 1960
Creator: Cazares, Edward A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members - 1960-05-25] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members - 1960-05-25]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members inviting them to the LULAC National Convention in San Antonio on June 30, July 1, 2, & 3, 1960. The letter is dated May 25, 1960.
Date: May 25, 1960
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-03] (open access)

[Letter from George Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-03]

Letter from George Hernandez, Secretary, Viva Kennedy-Johnson Club of Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Hernandez thanks Herrera for being present at the Viva Kennedy-Johnson Club of Port Arthur's election rally, and praises Herrera for his inspiring speech. Hernandez also invites Herrera to participate and hear the next Democratic candidate, Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: November 3, 1960
Creator: Hernandez, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16] (open access)

[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]

Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
Date: September 16, 1960
Creator: Aquayo, Guillermo R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Charles J. Lieck, Jr. - 1960-02-19] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Charles J. Lieck, Jr. - 1960-02-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Charles J. Lieck, Jr., District Attorney in San Antonio, from Gus C. Garcia. Lieck, Jr. had offered Garcia an appointment at the courthouse in Bexar County. Garcia gracefully declines the offer and states his reasons for doing so.
Date: February 19, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia with copies sent to Hector P. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, John J. Herrera, Frank Jasso, James DeAnda, Judge Manuel V. Lopez and Antony Garcia, informing them that Garcia received a letter from Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Ross has recommended parole for Pete Hernández.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross - 1960-02-12] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross - 1960-02-12]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas. Garcia expresses disappointment over the case of Pete Hernández and that Hernández is still confined in prison. Garcia wishes to meet Jack Ross in person to discuss this matter, because Garcia feels that Hernández's case was a question of jury discrimination.
Date: February 12, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-01] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-01]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera of the dates, names and places of the second Pete Hernández trial, as Garcia wants to issue a reprint of the pamphlet "A cotton picker finds justice" and bring it up-to date.
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-17]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that an immigration bill has been passed by the House granting temporary visas to fiancees of United States citizens. The Bill is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Garcia asks Herrera to send Garcia some detailed information about the divorce case for which Herrera has permission from the Social Security Administration to submit the decree for it.
Date: February 17, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández, informing Hernández that Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended a parole for him, and as soon as the necessary requirements are met, Hernández will be released from prison. Garcia hopes Hernández's future free life will be fruitful, and he will succeed in life.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Garcia to all Viva Kennedy Clubs - 1960-11-03] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Garcia to all Viva Kennedy Clubs - 1960-11-03]

Letter from Hector Garcia, Co-Chairman, Viva Kennedy Clubs of the United States to all volunteers suggesting various ways to get a complete victory in the November 8 election.
Date: November 3, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to all Viva Kennedy Clubs - 1960-11-03] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to all Viva Kennedy Clubs - 1960-11-03]

Letter from Hector Garcia, Co-Chairman, Viva Kennedy Clubs of the United States to all volunteers suggesting various ways to get a complete victory in the November 8 election.
Date: November 3, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera, congratulating on his junior partner and wishing Herrera and his family good luck.
Date: March 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History