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[Ship Passing Under Bridge]
Aerial photograph of a ship that has just passed under a large bridge, identified as Rainbow Bridge. The ship is in the right center of the photograph and extends from the bridge to the edge of the frame. The bridge is on the left side of the photograph and a truck and car are visible driving over it. A stamp on the back of the photograph identifies the photograph as J. C. Watkins, and handwriting dates it from September 22, 1954.
Date:
September 22, 1954
Creator:
Watkins, J. C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Officer With Automobile Accident]
Photograph of Officer Tommy Baxter standing behind an automobile accident. Two cars have been badly damaged, and one is flipped upside down and on top of the other one. There is one man standing in the background looking at the wreck. Writing on the back of the photograph states that there was a death involved.
Date:
1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sunbonnet Sue Operetta]
Photograph of Sunbonnet Sue Operetta cast at Tyrell Elementary School. Rows of students are lined up and wearing mostly agricultural costumes. Janis Joplin is the fifth child from the right. Behind the children, there is a backdrop of a night scene set along the stage curtain. A mixed group of adults and children are seated before the stage.
Date:
1954-05~
Creator:
Rice Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough
Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date:
July 14, 1954
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough
Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough by Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date:
July 14, 1954
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-18]
Letter from Mayor Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated May 8, 1954. Hofheinz extends his thanks for the invitation to attend a graduation ceremony but states that he will be out of town at the time.
Date:
May 18, 1954
Creator:
Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1954-02-22]
Letter from Roderick J. Watts, President of Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organizational letterhead and dated February 22, 1954. The letter informs members of the Texas Independence Day luncheon to be held on March 2, 1954, at the Rice Hotel.
Date:
February 22, 1954
Creator:
Watts, Roderick J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Texian, Volume 1, Number 3, March 31, 1954]
A copy of Vol. 1 No. 3 of The Texian that was mailed to John J. Herrera. The newsletter is published by Sons of the Republic of Texas and includes a letter from the president of Sons of the Republic of Texas as well as lists of new chapters and members.
Date:
March 31, 1954
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Monument - 1954-04-21]
Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1954-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the 108th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera speaks on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presents an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Earl M. Richards to John J. Herrera - 1954-07-23]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera on July 23, 1954, from Earl M. Richards at Foote, Cone, & Belding. The telegram reads: "Have passed your fine letter to Steve Wilhelm and others at Grand Prize. Our support and good wishes go to you on election day."
Date:
July 23, 1954
Creator:
Richards, Earl M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws
Newspaper clipping about John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on July 9, 1954. The article, entitled "John Herrera Wants Tighter Insurance Laws", discusses Herrera's history and experience as well as his commitment to tighter insurance laws if elected to legislature. The clipping also includes a photograph of Herrera.
Date:
July 9, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-06]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, stating that he is sorry the he will be unable to attend a banquet in Houston. Sánchez wishes Herrera success. The letter is postmarked June 1, 1954.
Date:
June 1954
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Okrand to John J. Herrera - 1954-01-29]
Letter from Fred Okrand on behalf of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand, Attorneys at Law, to John J. Herrera concerning the housing segregation matter in Houston, Texas. Okrand asks Herrera to provide him some facts regarding this case.
Date:
January 29, 1954
Creator:
Okrand, Fred
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John J. Herrera from Ralph Guzman - 1954-05-03]
Letter from Ralph Guzman to John H. Herrera about Guzman's recent visit to Houston. Guzman has given an oral report to Al of Alianza Hispano-Americana, and Al will be communicating to John directly about the fees involved.
Date:
May 3, 1954
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]
Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for facts on the segregation of Mexicans in public housing. Sánchez also asks Herrera about the status of the retrial of the Pete Hernández case.
Date:
November 8, 1954
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1954-02-19]
Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin regarding the housing situation in Houston. Herrera thinks that right now it would not be feasible to file a case for discrimination against Latin Americans until he is able to fully go into the matter.
Date:
February 19, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-24]
Letter from Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Private Cisneros provided Herrera with an update on his schedule and other details concerning his discharge.
Date:
August 24, 1954
Creator:
Cisneros, Abel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Price Daniel, page 1 - August 17, 1954]
Page one of telegram sent to Price Daniel on August 17, 1954. The telegram references Private Abel Cisneros's application for hardship discharge submitted on August 3, 1954.
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
United States. Army.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Price Daniel, page 2 - August 17, 1954]
Page two of telegram sent to Price Daniel on August 17, 1954. The telegram references Private Abel Cisneros's application for hardship discharge submitted on August 3, 1954. Handwritten on back: "1954 Aug 17 PM 8 58."
Date:
August 17, 1954
Creator:
United States. Army.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-16]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Price Daniel regarding hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
August 16, 1954
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Goldsum, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-30]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from John Goldsum, Jr., regarding the approval of the hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros. Goldsum, Jr. was an Assistant to Senator Price Daniel.
Date:
October 30, 1954
Creator:
Goldsum, John, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Arthur Perry to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-01]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson. The Army had approved the hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros on October 27, 1954.
Date:
November 1, 1954
Creator:
Perry, Arthur C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jake Jacobsen - 1954-09-14]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Jake Jacobsen, Administrative Assistant to Senator Price Daniel. Herrera is inquiring about the application process for hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
Date:
September 14, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History