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Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia
Eulogy for Macario Garcia, written by John J. Herrera and presented at Macario's burial ceremonies at the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Garcia at died on December 24, 1972. Herrera's eulogy draws comparisons between Garcia and President Harry Truman, who died only 37 hours after Garcia. Truman had awarded Garcia the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945.
Date:
December 27, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The next four years
An editorial from the New York Times endorsing George McGovern for the President of the United States.
Date:
September 28, 1972
Creator:
New York Times
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC - 1972-08-21]
Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director, to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, August 21, 1972 sending a charter application and fees for the new Bovina LULAC Council of Bovina, Texas.
Date:
August 21, 1972
Creator:
Bonilla, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-21]
Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, to John J. Herrera, August 21, 1972 acknowledging receipt of Herrera' August 11, 1972 letter, the accompanying money orders and Bovina Council membership roster. Discusses new council charter presentation.
Date:
August 21, 1972
Creator:
Bonilla, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Nicolas Telles - 1972-08-21]
Letter from Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, to Nicolas Telles of Bovina, Texas August 21, 1972 acknowledging receipt of money orders for LULAC Charter and for state and national dues for one quarter from John J. Hererra. The council owes an additional $34.00 for the initiation fee for 17 members.
Date:
August 21, 1972
Creator:
Bonilla, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]
Letter from Pedro Garza of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1972. Garza writes regarding Bovina LULAC Council membership and charter.
Date:
August 15, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC - 1972-08-11]
Onionskin paper copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, August 11, 1972 referring to LULAC Charter for Bovina, Texas. A list of 17 members is attached.
Date:
August 11, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]
Envelope from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas, addressed to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens, Houston, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Money orders from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-07]
Copies of two money orders from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens. One for $51.00 and one for $10.00.
Date:
August 7, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Money orders from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-07]
Copies of two money orders from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens. One for $51.00 and one for $10.00.
Date:
August 7, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Payee endorsement signature of John J. Herrera on two money orders]
Copy of the payee endorsement signature of John J. Herrera on two money orders payable to the order of Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
August 7, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-02]
Envelope from Felix E. Salinas, sent from his firm, the Law Office of Martinez, Salinas, Nino & Rodriguez, to John J. Herrera. Handwritten on back of envelope: "Tell him to make it before 1 am because Landing is getting [?] Jonie call [?] at 14645546"
Date:
August 2, 1972
Creator:
Salinas, Felix E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-01]
Letter from Pedro Garza, President of LULAC, League of Latin American Citizens, Council of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, August 1, 1972. Garza writes about the disbursement of checks for charters and membership.
Date:
August 1, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
Additional draft of speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
Draft of Speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, in response to speech of welcome by Honorable Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the LULAC Delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC at the Red Carpet Inn on June 30, 1972. Herrera discusses a few historical events in the history of LULAC relating to Beaumont and includes a few personal stories.
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda of the LULAC at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, 1972]
Three page agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, June 29 - July 2, 1972.
Date:
June 29, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution from LULAC opposing US Senate Bill 945, The National No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act 1972]
Resolution from the League of United Latin American Citizens to all US Senators, all US House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation of the United States opposing US Senate Bill 945, The National No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act 1972.
Date:
June 29, 1972
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Pete V. Villa John J. Herrera - 1972-06-14]
Envelope from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, dated June 14, 1972.
Date:
June 14, 1972
Creator:
Villa, Pete V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express - 1972-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express requesting a copy of any newspaper clippings which the newspaper carried regarding the death of Raoul Cortez.
Date:
June 3, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Eaton to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-02]
Letter from George E. Eaton, Executive Director of the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, to John J. Herrera listing a number of enclosures including a thumbnail sketch, a brief history on the City of Beaumont, brochures of the Spindletop Monument and of the French Trading Post.
Date:
June 2, 1972
Creator:
Eaton, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-01]
Letter from Pete Villa, National President of League of Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera, dated June 1, 1972, thanking Herrera for accepting the invitation to give the response at the National Convention in Beaumont. The envelope is also included.
Date:
June 1, 1972
Creator:
Villa, Pete V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 12, June 1972
LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 12, June, 1972 with a headline article about the National President of LULAC attending a banquet at the White House.
Date:
June 1972
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-26]
Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates Herrera and all who supported and worked hard for his recent campaign. Kern pledges for the betterment of law enforcement.
Date:
May 26, 1972
Creator:
Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History