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[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21] (open access)

[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]

Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carter, Amon G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-10] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-10]

Letter from William A. Blakley, member, Banking and Currency Judiciary Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, regarding Herrera's son, John Michael Herrera.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore and William A. Blakley] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore and William A. Blakley]

Thank you letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Joe Kilgore and Congressman William "Bill" Blakley for appointing John Michael Herrera to a position.
Date: February 1, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20] (open access)

[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20]

Copy of the judgment for John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera, ruling against defendant Herrera and setting the amount for damages and interest rate of repayment. The document has been signed by Herrera, but no one else, nor is a judge's name attached.
Date: February 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03] (open access)

[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]

Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
Date: February 3, 1961
Creator: Blackmon, Larry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for a telegram and his thoughts on Judge Salinas, though he also points out that judicial appointments are not up to him. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Vice President.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History