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[Letter from Warren Woodward to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-24]
Eespons from Warren Woodward on behalf of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, who was out of the office and unable to write a reply himself. The letter explains that, as Herrera requested, a flag was purchased, flown over the Capitol, and had been shipped to Herrera. Woodward requests that a reimbursement check for $2.74 be sent to him. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date:
May 24, 1949
Creator:
Woodward, Warren
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-07]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his support and the "generous expression authorized by [Herrera's] Regional Convention." The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date:
February 7, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-08-12]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson reflecting on his history with Herrera from the past year. Johnson mentions that the Senate had just passed the Atlantic Pact and were beginning hearings on the arms program, and he asks for any suggestions Herrera might have for him. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date:
August 12, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his kind letter, explaining that his part in getting a proper burial for Felix Longoria was small. Johnson expresses his hopes that he would always justify Herrera's confidence in him. The letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead.
Date:
January 17, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-31]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson recommending Inspector W. P. "Bill" Haley for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas.
Date:
May 31, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-06-18]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson asking Johnson to consider his friend Sheriff T. W. Lane of Wharton County for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas and explaining his qualifications.
Date:
June 18, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-21]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that Johnson and Senator John B. Connally have recommended Clifton C. Carter for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. The letter accompanied a biography of Carter, since Herrera had been interested enough in the position to send a recommendation for another candidate.
Date:
June 21, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-20]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, in his capacity as LULAC Regional Governor, to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanying $5 to pay for a flag, as discussed in a telegram exchange. Herrera also tells Johnson about plans for the upcoming Scholarship Fiest[a] and the San Antonio LULAC Convention, as well as passes on the regards of a couple of men from Kingsville.
Date:
May 20, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Jay Foster to Lyndon B. Johnson, page 2 - 1949-08-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of the second page of a letter from T. Jay Foster to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in reply to an earlier letter offering assistance. Foster explains the need for a local radio station for the City of Pasadena, the application for which was being "bandied about." Foster mentions that John J. Herrera is the attorney handling the application. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of Henson, Coleman, Foster & Walker.
Date:
August 29, 1949
Creator:
Foster, T. Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leland Olds: The Record vs. The Propaganda
Text of a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in the U.S. Senate, outlining reasons why Leland Olds should not be granted a nomination to the Federal Power Commission.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Unlimited Debate: The Last Defense of Reason
Printed version of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's speech discussing cloture and the proportions of population representation in the Senate, part of a filibuster to present a rules change that would allow a minority of Senators to block legislation.
Date:
March 9, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Jay Foster to Lyndon B. Johnson, page 1 - 1949-08-29]
Onionskin carbon copy of the first page of a letter from T. Jay Foster to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in reply to an earlier letter offering assistance. Foster explains the need for a local radio station for the City of Pasadena, the application for which was being "bandied about." Foster mentions that John J. Herrera is the attorney handling the application. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Law Offices of Henson, Coleman, Foster & Walker.
Date:
August 29, 1949
Creator:
Foster, T. Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-10]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his letter of recommendation on behalf of Sheriff T. W. Lane for the United States Marshal position and assures Herrera that Lane will be considered for it.
Date:
June 10, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-02]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of W. P. "Bill" Haley for the position of United States Marshal. The letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead.
Date:
June 2, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carter Wesley to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-01]
Letter from Carter Wesley, Editor of the Houston Informer, to John J. Herrera dated February 1, 1949. Carter is acknowledging receipt of a copy of the LULAC News sent by Herrera. Carter is impressed by the magazine and wants to subscribe. He also acknowledges the similarities of the segregation issues faced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
February 1, 1949
Creator:
Wesley, Carter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Wesley - 1949-02-02]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Wesley, Editor of The Houston Informer, dated February 2, 1949. This is in reply to Wesley's letter of February 1, 1949, concerning the January 1949 issue of the LULAC News sent by Herrera. Herrera praises the work of the NAACP on behalf of the Colored People and finds it an inspiration to LULAC members. Herrera requests to become a subscriber to the Houston Informer.
Date:
February 2, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-21]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated May 21, 1949. Garcia is unable to come to Houston on May 25 to meet with the Council, which apparently is having difficulties with young members who are ready to criticize but unwilling to work.
Date:
May 21, 1949
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-06]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, Regional Governor of LULAC, dated January 6, 1949. This letter was to advise Herrera that a circular letter signed by the President General will be sent to all the Texas councils informing them of the upcoming Regional Convention.
Date:
January 6, 1949
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Regional Convention Proclamation from John J. Herrera to Texas Councils of LULAC - 1949]
Regional Convention Proclamation from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to the Texas Councils of LULAC. The convention was to be held in Houston, Texas on January 29 and 30, 1949.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1949-10-13]
Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC member and also Executive Secretary and Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 13, 1949. A thank-you letter for a personal kindness and a request for information about a rumor within LULAC.
Date:
October 13, 1949
Creator:
Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1949-07-25]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1949. Discussion of the LULAC elections and certain candidates.
Date:
July 25, 1949
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press release by LULAC to Houston newspapers - 1949-03-25]
Carbon copy of press release sent to Houston Chronicle, Houston Post, and Houston Press, as indicated by handwritten entries dated March 25, 1949. The Houston Junior LULAC installation was held March 27, 1949 at the Havana Club of 100 young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18. The guest of honor at the installation ceremonies was Dr. Carlos C. Castaneda of the University of Texas.
Date:
March 25, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1949-03-25]
Western Union telegram from Mrs. L. S. Rodriguez, Secretary, to John J. Herrera dated March 25, 1949. This was to advise Herrera that Mr. Cortez was in the hospital and unable to attend the meeting on March 27, probably the installation ceremonies for the Houston Junior LULACS.
Date:
March 25, 1949
Creator:
Rodriguez, L. S., Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-18]
Letter from C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated May 18, 1949. Sheriff Kern was invited to attend a LULAC Council #60 meeting but is unable to attend.
Date:
May 18, 1949
Creator:
Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History