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IBM Deferred Vacation Record (open access)

IBM Deferred Vacation Record

Small card is Kenith L. Ballard's copy of his Deferred Vacation Record spanning 1969-1971 noting vacation days earned and deferred as well as days to be taken in 1971.
Date: 1970
Creator: International Business Machines Corporation
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
We the Mexican Americans (open access)

We the Mexican Americans

Pamphlet published by the United States Department of Commerce about the demographics of Mexican Americans. The pamphlet stresses the need for Mexican Americans to participate in the upcoming 1970 United States census. The left side of the document is in English; the right side is in Spanish.
Date: 1970
Creator: Olivàrez, Grace
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Texas Board of Law Examiners - 1970-01-24] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Texas Board of Law Examiners - 1970-01-24]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation written by John J. Herrera to the Board of Law Examiners on behalf of Peter H. Murphy.
Date: January 24, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1970-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1970-02-17]

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated February 17, 1970. Douglas details his recent school schedule as well as a possible job with the university. The letter is handwritten on yellow, legal paper and mailed from the University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas.
Date: February 17, 1970
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-13]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Leo N. Duran requesting his help in locating a man wanted in Nueces County who was possibly in Houston.
Date: March 13, 1970
Creator: Duran, Leo N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Bush to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-16] (open access)

[Letter from George Bush to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-16]

Letter from Geroge H. W. Bush to John J. Herrera stating that he welcomes Herrera's offer to support Bush in Bush's campaign for the United States Senate.
Date: March 16, 1970
Creator: Bush, George, 1924-
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer - 1970-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer - 1970-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer, District Attorney of Matagorda County, to accompany the delivery of a book and expressing Herrera's appreciation of working with Salyer on a couple of cases.
Date: March 21, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anthony Lewis to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-10] (open access)

[Letter from Anthony Lewis to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-10]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a brief letter from Anthony Lewis thanking John J. Herrera for his previous note. The letter is typed on letterhead for The New York Times London Bureau.
Date: April 10, 1970
Creator: Lewis, Anthony
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12] (open access)

[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12]

Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".
Date: April 12, 1970
Creator: Cisneros, Silvia & Cisneros, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1970-04-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1970-04-14]

Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated April 14, 1970. Herrera seems to have included a monetary enclosure and indicates that he will send another $50 soon. An envelope that appears to belong to a different letter is included; the envelope is from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera with a postmark dated April 1970.
Date: April 14, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1970-04-21] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1970-04-21]

Speech by John J. Herrera, delivered on Tuesday, April 21, 1970, at the San Jacinto Battleground Monument for San Jacinto Day. Herrera recounts the events leading up to the battle and lays a wreath on the monument in memory of those who fought.
Date: April 21, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George P. Red to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-27] (open access)

[Letter from George P. Red to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-27]

Letter from George P. Red, president of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera dated April 27, 1970. The letter, on Sons of the Republic of Texas letterhead, conveys the organization's appreciation of Herrera's participation the event for the 134th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date: April 27, 1970
Creator: Red, George P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-29] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-29]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for inviting Pinedo and his wife to Herrera's birthday party, and also giving Pinedo a picture of John and Robert Kennedy. Pinedo sincerely thanks Herrera for making it possible for Pinedo and his wife to meet the Kennedys the day before he was shot.
Date: April 29, 1970
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1970-05-04] (open access)

[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1970-05-04]

Letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for attending the San Jacinto Day observance in Houston and participating in the program.
Date: May 4, 1970
Creator: Smith, Preston, 1912-2003
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15] (open access)

[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15]

Notice of Setting informing John J. Herrera and another attorney of the court date in the matter of the marriage of Jennie Bell Eagleton and Henry John Eagleton.
Date: May 15, 1970
Creator: Grohman, James
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truman E. Roberts to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-04] (open access)

[Letter from Truman E. Roberts to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-04]

Letter from Judge Truman E. Roberts thanking John J. Herrera for his support during the judge's re-election campaign. A handwritten note reads "Thanks for everything."
Date: June 4, 1970
Creator: Roberts, Truman E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-06]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated June 6, 1970. Douglas describes his safe arrival to the school and the course for which he is enrolled.
Date: June 6, 1970
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-24] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-24]

Letter from George Domian to John J. Herrera, dated June 24, 1970. Domian, a former client, writes to Herrera demanding a return of the money Domian had paid Herrera to handle his case, as Domian is not pleased with Herrera's results thus far.
Date: June 24, 1970
Creator: Domian, George S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-25] (open access)

[Envelope from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-25]

Envelope from George S. Domain addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked June 25, 1970.
Date: June 25, 1970
Creator: Domian, George S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for the 41st National Convention of LULAC - 1970-06-28] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for the 41st National Convention of LULAC - 1970-06-28]

Speech given by John J. Herrera at the National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens, June 28, 1970. Herrera speaks about the caliber of the leadership of LULAC by naming individuals including lengthy information on David Adame. On back of all the pages are four black and white photographs of David Adame at LULAC events.
Date: June 28, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum to John J. Herrera - 1970-10-12] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum to John J. Herrera - 1970-10-12]

Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum, Chairman of Local Board No. 294, Selective Service System, chastising John J. Herrera for his numerous absences from board meetings during the past three years. The letter is typed on Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation letterhead.
Date: October 12, 1970
Creator: Dannenbaum, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lowell B. Hays to John J. Herrera - 1970-11-06] (open access)

[Letter from Lowell B. Hays to John J. Herrera - 1970-11-06]

Letter from Lowell B. Hays, Chairman of the Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas, informing John J. Herrera that the Board had dismissed the petition against him from Ana Maria Escamilla.
Date: November 6, 1970
Creator: Hays, Lowell B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lowell B. Hays to John J. Herrera - 1970-11-06] (open access)

[Letter from Lowell B. Hays to John J. Herrera - 1970-11-06]

Letter from Lowell B. Hays, Chairman of the Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas, informing John J. Herrera that the Board had dismissed the petition against him from Guadalupe Compillo.
Date: November 6, 1970
Creator: Hays, Lowell B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Carmen Anita - December 15, 1970] (open access)

[Christmas card from Carmen Anita - December 15, 1970]

Christmas card from Carmen Anita dated December 15, 1970. The front cover of the card has a color illustration of a winter scene including a snow topped church. The interior of the card has the printed text, "Alegre Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo".
Date: December 15, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History