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[Anti-Goldwater cartoon]
Anti-Goldwater cartoon printed on a half piece of paper reading "Goldwater = Gold for the Rich / Water for the Poor and a kick in the [drawing of a sad donkey] for the Middle Class."
Date:
1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank card for Viva Johnson phone numbers]
Blank cards printed at the top with "Viva JOHNSON Phone Numbers."
Date:
1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bumper sticker for the re-election of Senator Ralph Yarborough]
Bumper sticker with red and white text on dark blue background supporting a second term for Ralph Yarborough in the U.S. Senate. The top line reads, "Vote Texan - Vote Democratic - Vote Ralph."
Date:
1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]
Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
Date:
1964
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]
Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
Date:
1964
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez - 1964]
Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez to members of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations, regarding a committee meeting, 1964.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["LBJ for the USA" postcard]
Blank postcard promoting Lyndon B. Johnson with the slogan "LBJ for the USA" and "Vote Democratic."
Date:
1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 JJH Office Co."
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 Harris Co. Hq. Copy."
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez - 1964]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez informing him of an upcoming "Viva Johnson" meeting in Austin, requesting his participation. Herrera mentions that Clifton Carter would be coordinating with them later in the month and that he wanted them to be organized before that time in selecting chairmen and co-chairmen.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]
Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]
Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report on mass transportation - 1964]
Report on mass transportation and transit services by John J. Herrera, 1964.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report submitted by John J. Herrera - 1964]
Typed paragraph in which John J. Herrera summarizes which people he was able to get in contact with in coordinating the Texas Viva Johnson campaign.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Viva Johnson-Humphrey bumper sticker]
Sticker promoting Lyndon B. Johnson & Hubert Humphrey for the 1964 campaign.
Date:
1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Vote Democratic!" Hat]
Folded plastic hat with the words "Vote Democratic!" written on both sides in blue and red lettering on red and blue stripes. It also has a line of blue and red stars between the stripes.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Why 'Enforcement' Omitted
Newspaper clipping titled "Why 'Enforcement' Omitted" from 1964. The title refers to the "omission of the word 'enforcement' from the Republican civil rights plank" and details the reasons behind it. Followed by another article titled "Scranton Will Fight Again" and a section of comics.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Evans, Rowland & Novak, Robert
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, expressing his support of Johnson and informing Carter of an upcoming meeting of the Democrats of Harris County to pledge support to Johnson, as well. Herrera states that he will try to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as well.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, informing Herrera that the Democrats of Harris County will be meeting to pledge support for Johnson and continue to work with Latin American organizations across Texas to create unity among Hispanics in the Democratic Party.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date:
January 11, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough in which Herrera pledges his support and thanks Yarborough on behalf of the LULACs for Yarborough's attendance of their reception on November 21, 1963, which President John F. Kennedy and his wife had attended. Herrera requests that Yarborough procure two flags which had been flown over the Capitol for two of the Houston Councils to receive. Herrera promises to send a copy of the December 1963 LULAC News which was dedicated to the late President Kennedy and in which Yarborough was frequently mentioned.
Date:
January 13, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History