[Internal Revenue Service Form 990 - 1961] (open access)

[Internal Revenue Service Form 990 - 1961]

U.S. Treasury Department-Internal Revenue Service Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax.
Date: 1961
Creator: United States. Internal Revenue Service
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Magnolia Temple contract for Manuel Urbina - 1961] (open access)

[Magnolia Temple contract for Manuel Urbina - 1961]

Magnolia Temple contract for Manuel Urbina that describes the terms of his status as a missionary at the temple effective from January 1 through December 31, 1961.
Date: 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11] (open access)

[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11]

Open letter in recommendation by John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera. The letter was possibly sent to Ralph Yarborough, Bob Casey, Albert Thomas, Dennis Chavez, Jim Wright, Gus C. Garcia, Albert Peña, Dr. Hector Peña, and Woodrow Seals.
Date: January 5, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-16] (open access)

[Letter from Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-16]

Letter from Senator Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
Date: January 16, 1961
Creator: Chavez, Dennis, 1888-1962
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-17] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-17]

Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-18] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-18]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
Date: January 23, 1961
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated January 23, 1961, and printed on Bonilla, Davis & De Ases letterhead. The letter solicits support from Herrera for Bonilla's candidacy for State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: January 23, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Buchek to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-24] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Buchek to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-24]

Letter from A. W. Buchek of the Small Business Administration requesting John J. Herrera's update on a possible borrower's progress in getting a permit from the City of Houston to put additional cabs on the street.
Date: January 24, 1961
Creator: Buchek, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera - 1961-01-31] (open access)

[Letter from Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera - 1961-01-31]

Letter from Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera. Tapia writes concerning Herrera's placement with the Capitol Police.
Date: January 31, 1961
Creator: Tapia, Larry
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr. - 1961-03-01] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr. - 1961-03-01]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr., dated March 1, 1961. The letter indicates that Herrera forwarded Espinosa's previous letter to William D. Bonilla, the new State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: March 1, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1961-03-01] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1961-03-01]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla, dated March 1, 1961. Herrera congratulates Bonilla on his election as State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera refers to an enclosed letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr.
Date: March 1, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06] (open access)

[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]

Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & McCormick, Carlos
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, congratulating Wright on the success of his televised speech, which Herrera thought was the best. Herrera writes that he will continue to support Wright in the future.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12]

Telegram of Happy Bithday wishes sent from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera through Western Union.
Date: April 12, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]

Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]

Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. The speech refers to President John F. Kennedy's relations with Mexico and Mexican-Americans in office and states that Americans must fight against the Communism rising in Cuba.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History