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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1976-12-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright congratulating him on being elected as majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Date:
December 8, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-31]
Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been seeing lawyers about a case and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos.
Date:
December 31, 1976
Creator:
Juarez, Ruth B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Hinojosa Antontio Santa Maria to John J. Herrera - 1976-01-13]
Torn envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Hinojosa Antontio Santa Maria.
Date:
January 13, 1976
Creator:
Santa Maria, Hinojosa Antonio
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to Alta Moore - 1976-04-26]
Letter of recommendation from Judge Angel Fraga on behalf of law student Frank Alvarez, Jr. to the Secretary of the State Bar of Law Examiners.
Date:
April 26, 1976
Creator:
Fraga, Angel Z.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to W. E. Nichols - 1976-11-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Justice of the Peace W. E. Nichols asking for advice on the minimum fine he can remit for two of his clients.
Date:
November 11, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Wright to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-07]
Letter from Lloyd Wright, pastor and general manager of a school in Belize, asking John J. Herrera for his help in legally migrating to the US. Wright mentions that he has a son who was born in New York since the last time he and Herrera discussed his obtaining a visa. The letter is printed on letterhead for Bethel Primary School.
Date:
September 7, 1976
Creator:
Wright, Lloyd
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Olga Soliz to Mr. & Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1976-05-28]
Letter from Olga Soliz explaining her position as an Elected Carter Delegate for Senatorial District 7 and her pending trip to New York City in July to represent Houston at the Democratic National Convention. Soliz provides a detailed list of her expected expenses and asks the Herreras to provide her the funds to attend (estimated $745 total). The envelope for the letter is also included.
Date:
May 28, 1976
Creator:
Soliza, Olga
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera - 1976-01-20]
Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera, asking for financial contributions to his campaign for County Commissioner.
Date:
January 20, 1976
Creator:
Cavazos, Ramiro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when
Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."
Date:
August 22, 1976
Creator:
Vara, Richard
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard W. Millard to Angel Fraga - 1976-04-13]
Handwritten letter from Richard W. Millard to Angel Fraga apologizing for missing a reception honoring John J. Herrera.
Date:
April 13, 1976
Creator:
Millard, Richard W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform
Editorial written by John J. Herrera suggesting that some of the systemic problems with the Harris County penal code be addressed. Using the issue of Harris County jail overcrowding to illustrate his point, Herrera recommends that the penal code be revised to better screen convicted criminals and expedite criminal cases to move offenders through the system more efficiently.
Date:
January 1, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera's brother, Albert B. Herrera, wishing John and his family a Merry Christmas. The letter is signed B. B., Juanita, and Junior. The letter is accompanied by a booklet entitled, "The Great Questions", a Christian faith-based publication, as well as the addressed envelope that contained the aforementioned contents.
Date:
December 11, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, Albert B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for registered mail from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan - November 12, 1976]
Receipt for registered mail from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan, dated November 12, 1976.
Date:
November 12, 1976
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History