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[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President - 1953]
Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President at the National Convention held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 12-14, 1953.
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Campaign Headquarters - 1953]
Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Armando Mares, Campaign Manager, to fellow LULACs.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Mares, Armando
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]
Envelope from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Gonzalez, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
Date:
April 15, 1953
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
Date:
May 2, 1953
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
Date:
May 2, 1953
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC members - 1953-04-24]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all LULAC members, dated April 24, 1953. Contains details about interested candidates filing for position of LULAC National President. Includes dates, times, mailing address, and deadlines.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Murguia Printing Company - 1953-07-01]
Copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to the Murguia Printing Company, dated July 1, 1953. Armendariz requests that Murguia send an itemized account of charges and expenses done on behalf of LULAC News.
Date:
July 1, 1953
Creator:
Armendariz, Albert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Oscar M. Laurel - 1953-07-29]
Copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC National Legal Advisor, dated July 29, 1953. Armendariz requests that Laurel continue to request am itemized account statement from Murguia Printers to make sure that LULAC was not being overcharged for newspaper printing costs.
Date:
July 29, 1953
Creator:
Armendariz, Albert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-09]
Letter with envelope from Andrew S. A. Espinosa, Jr., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of LULAC Council in Fort Worth, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated October 9, 1953. Espinosa, Jr. discusses the Fort Worth LULAC Council possibly hosting the Regional LULAC Convention. Espinosa, Jr. also extends an invitation to attend an upcoming meeting in Fort Worth.
Date:
October 9, 1953
Creator:
Espinosa, Andrew, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur C. Perry to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-17]
Letter from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, thanking John J. Herrera on Johnson's behalf for his recommendation of Enrique Salinas, and informing Herrera that Senator Johnson would make arrangements for Salinas to take a competitive examination for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy for 1954.
Date:
September 17, 1953
Creator:
Perry, Arthur C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beatrice Valera to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-11]
Letter from Beatrice Valera, a student at Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 11, 1953. This is an Invitation to Herrera to be a guest speaker at Jefferson Davis High School's graduation dance held at the Paladium Nite club on May 31, 1953. Details about the evening's program are included.
Date:
April 11, 1953
Creator:
Valera, Beatrice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Tips to the Sons of the Republic of Texas members - 1953-03-27]
Letter from C. R. Tips, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated March 27, 1953. The letter informs members about the annual meeting to be held at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston on April 21, 1953. Included is a brief overview of the itinerary, reminders about dues, and information on rooms at the hotel.
Date:
March 27, 1953
Creator:
Tips, C. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-12]
Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr., Special Assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 12, 1953. A thank you letter from President Eisenhower on behalf of LULAC's recommendation of Dr. George W. Strake for appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
Date:
February 12, 1953
Creator:
Willis, Charles F., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester E. Ollison to W. S. McCree - 1953-02-03]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Chester E. Ollison, Appeals Counselor of the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas, to W. S. McCree, President of the Board of Trustees, Pecos Independent School District in Pecos, Texas, dated February 3,1953. The letter refers to a petition received from patrons of Pecos ISD regarding segregation of children of Spanish-speaking ancestry. Ollison outlines steps the school district is to take in addressing the issues cited in the petition.
Date:
February 3, 1953
Creator:
Ollison, Chester E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Lynn to Price Daniel - 1953-05-21]
Letter from David Lynn, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C., to Senator Price Daniel dated May 21, 1953. This letter certifies that the enclosed flag was flown over the United States Capitol. A handwritten note, initialed by John J. Herrera, states that the flag was presented to the Ft. Worth LULAC Council Number 231.
Date:
May 21, 1953
Creator:
Lynn, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delia S. Garcia to John Herrera - 1953-05-04]
Handwritten letter from Delia S. Garcia of Freeport, Texas, to John Herrera dated May 4, 1953. As requested, Garcia is sending the names of their paid members and temporary officers in the Freeport Ladies LULAC Council.
Date:
May 4, 1953
Creator:
Garcia, Delia S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-18]
Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., State Chairman of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated June 18, 1953. Idar expresses disappointment in Herrera's loss in his bid for re-election as LULAC National president and his feelings regarding the way LULAC was operating at the time. Idar also extends an invitation to Herrera to attend the American GI Forum convention in Ft. Worth on July 31 - August 2, 1953.
Date:
June 18, 1953
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to readers of American GI Forum News Bulletin - 1953-10]
Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas in Austin, Texas, to readers of their News Bulletin, dated October, 1953. Notification of $1.00 yearly subscription rate being instituted for the News Bulletin as of October 1, 1953.
Date:
October 1953
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma M. Ward to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-16]
Letter to John J. Herrera on behalf of Senator Price Daniel from Daniel's secretary, Emma M. Ward, acknowledging Herrera's letter of recommendation of Enrique Salinas. Ward informs Herrera that Salinas's name had been added to their list of whom to notify when a date for the competitive examination was set.
Date:
September 16, 1953
Creator:
Ward, Emma M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest Eguia to LULAC members - 1953-04-29]
Letter from Ernest Eguia, LULAC National Secretary, to all LULAC members, dated April 29, 1953. Announcement that a chartered bus will be available for LULAC members to travel to the LULAC National Convention in Santa Fe, New Mexico on June 11, 1953.
Date:
April 29, 1953
Creator:
Eguia, Ernest
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Soliz to John J.Herrera - 1953-02-17]
Letter from Felix Soliz, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 217 in Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 17, 1953. Solis invites Herrera to attend a Port Arthur LULAC Council meeting on February 22, 1953 where Miss Emily Rimmer will speak about Junior LULAC work.
Date:
February 17, 1953
Creator:
Soliz, Felix
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Joe Ortiz - 1953-03-30]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Joe Ortiz, LULAC Fort Worth District Governor in Fort Worth, Texas, dated March 30, 1953. Ortiz is encouraged to work on organizing a LULAC council in Fort Worth and surrounding towns.
Date:
March 30, 1953
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History