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[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera noting that a compilation of tax cases compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation is enclosed for use in Herrera's law library.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justo Correa to John J. Herrera - 1960-08-17]
Letter from Justo Correa to John J. Herrera, printed on League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 12 letterhead and dated August 17, 1960. Correa thanks Herrera for his kind words to Porfirio Flores regarding Council No. 12.
Date:
August 17, 1960
Creator:
Correa , Justo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera, congratulating on his junior partner and wishing Herrera and his family good luck.
Date:
March 8, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1960-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez, dated June 3, 1960, and stamped "COPY." Herrera requests a full brochure of all activities planned for the LULAC National Convention so that it can be discussed on a Spanish-language radio station in the Houston area.
Date:
June 3, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members - 1960-05-25]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members inviting them to the LULAC National Convention in San Antonio on June 30, July 1, 2, & 3, 1960. The letter is dated May 25, 1960.
Date:
May 25, 1960
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Campos - 1960-01-30]
Letter from Tony Campos, Executive Director for LULAC, dated January 30, 1960, and printed on Little School of the 400 letterhead. The letter announces the opening of a LULAC pre-school program at Clayton Courts Housing Units.
Date:
January 30, 1960
Creator:
Campos, Tony
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Aquayo, Guillermo R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-01]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera of the dates, names and places of the second Pete Hernández trial, as Garcia wants to issue a reprint of the pamphlet "A cotton picker finds justice" and bring it up-to date.
Date:
February 1, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández, informing Hernández that Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended a parole for him, and as soon as the necessary requirements are met, Hernández will be released from prison. Garcia hopes Hernández's future free life will be fruitful, and he will succeed in life.
Date:
June 8, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Charles J. Lieck, Jr. - 1960-02-19]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Charles J. Lieck, Jr., District Attorney in San Antonio, from Gus C. Garcia. Lieck, Jr. had offered Garcia an appointment at the courthouse in Bexar County. Garcia gracefully declines the offer and states his reasons for doing so.
Date:
February 19, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-17]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that an immigration bill has been passed by the House granting temporary visas to fiancees of United States citizens. The Bill is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Garcia asks Herrera to send Garcia some detailed information about the divorce case for which Herrera has permission from the Social Security Administration to submit the decree for it.
Date:
February 17, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]
Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date:
February 15, 1960
Creator:
Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross - 1960-02-12]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas. Garcia expresses disappointment over the case of Pete Hernández and that Hernández is still confined in prison. Garcia wishes to meet Jack Ross in person to discuss this matter, because Garcia feels that Hernández's case was a question of jury discrimination.
Date:
February 12, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia with copies sent to Hector P. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, John J. Herrera, Frank Jasso, James DeAnda, Judge Manuel V. Lopez and Antony Garcia, informing them that Garcia received a letter from Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Ross has recommended parole for Pete Hernández.
Date:
June 8, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-13]
Letter from John M. Herrera (Mikey) to his father, John J. Herrera.
Date:
March 13, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John Michael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
January 11, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-29]
Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated October 29, 1960. Written on Texas Aggies letterhead, the letter discusses school life including an upcoming football game.
Date:
October 29, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, Douglas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-23]
Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his congratulations and promising to help Herrera's son find a job when one comes available.
Date:
January 23, 1960
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Miron Love to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-24]
Letter from Judge Miron A. Love thanking John J. Herrera for his contribution to Love's campaign fund.
Date:
March 24, 1960
Creator:
Love, Miron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Harvey B. Kocher - 1960-05-27]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Harvey Kocher on behalf of Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes upon Rocamontes's application to be the Latin American representative for Pearl Beer Distributor.
Date:
May 27, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher of Pearl Beer Distributor recommending Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes for the position of Latin American representative for their company.
Date:
April 18, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda - 1960-07-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda at the Houston Lighting & Power Company to complain of the power to his house being shut off and Herrera forced to pay the gross amount from his bill to the representative who came to turn the power back on, despite not being in arrears.
Date:
July 21, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas - 1960-06-15]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to V. Bailey Thomas, United States District Clerk, on behalf of colleague Rudolph Fielder upon his application to practice in federal court.
Date:
June 15, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History