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[Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]
Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
Date:
April 15, 1940
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-14]
Letter from Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane asking if John J. Herrera knows any good Latin doctors in Houston or San Antonio, as Lane has realized that there no Latin doctors in his county and many Spanish-speaking residents therefore did not seek medical help, as they did not speak English. The letter is typed on letterhead for The County of Wharton.
Date:
May 14, 1949
Creator:
Lane, T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]
Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1949-11-26]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. from John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Herrera congratulates Prince on securing the Felix Morales radio permit. Herrera also seeks advice on how to handle issues with radio advertising for alcohol in the Pasadena area.
Date:
November 26, 1949
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Kenneth R. Hyman to John J. Herrera - 1946-07-02]
Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Kenneth R. Hyman. Hyman gives notice that he would be in his office to discuss matters.
Date:
July 2, 1946
Creator:
Hyman, Kenneth R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg - 1947-03-31]
Telegram sent by John J. Herrera to Vesey, Prince & Clineburg in Washington, D. C. Herrera had received information pertaining to the Morales station.
Date:
March 31, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John J. Herrera to John H. Barron - 1947-03-31]
Telegram sent by John J. Herrera to John H. Barron in Washington, D. C. Herrera conveys a request from Felix H. Morales concerning a radio station frequency.
Date:
March 31, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. J. Slowie to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-20]
Letter sent to John J. Herrera from T. J. Slowie, Secretary at the Federal Communications Commission. This letter acknowledges receipt of Herrera's written request for a copy of Part I, "Rules of Practice and Procedure."
Date:
March 20, 1947
Creator:
Slowie, T. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]
Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date:
March 17, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-19]
A letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in regards to the Morales vs. Mexia hearing. Prince responds to Herrera's previous letter and advises him that filing a protest to the hearing would serve no useful purpose.
Date:
March 19, 1947
Creator:
Prince, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-19]
Letter from Arnulfo Zamora in Laredo, Texas, to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Zamora acknowledged receipt of Herrera's letter from March 13, 1947 regarding the application of Felix H. Morales for a radio station permit.
Date:
April 19, 1947
Creator:
Zamora, Arnulfo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-25]
A letter to John J. Herrera written by Carlos E. Castañeda on the stationary from the History Department of The University of Texas. Castañeda provided answers to Herrera's questions from a previous letter.
Date:
March 25, 1947
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28]
Letter sent to John J. Herrera by George E. Gautney. Gautney informs Herrera about a new radio frequency available for Felix H. Morales in Houston. Gautney provides details about the signal output, operating hours, and antenna requirements.
Date:
March 28, 1947
Creator:
Gautney, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1947-03-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Manuel Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas. The letter is in regards to Felix H. Morales who filed an Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Gonzalez to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date:
April 21, 1942
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Highlights at San Jacinto Day celebration here
Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.
Date:
April 22, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis Dickson to John J. Herrera - 1948-01-10]
Letter from Lewis Dickson to John J. Herrera typed on "Law Offices of Lewis Dickson" letterhead, dated January 10, 1948. Dickson expresses gratitude for Herrera's help during his recent campaign.
Date:
January 10, 1948
Creator:
Dickson, Lewis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera on behalf of Lewis Dickson - 1949-01-08]
Speech by John J. Herrera delivered on January 8, 1949, on behalf of Lewis Dickson, candidate for state senator, who was running in a special election.
Date:
January 8, 1948
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fraternidad, Volume 2, Number 17
Spanish language newsletter containing riddles, poems, and articles. Contains two English language articles: "The Problem of the Independence of Puerto Rico" and "The Jewish Problem in the Post-War World," which contains excerpts from five different articles. The cost of the newsletter was 5 cents.
Date:
October 10, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09]
Page 1 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date:
November 9, 1940
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09]
Page 2 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date:
November 9, 1940
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13]
Letter from Percy Foreman to John Herrera about discrimination against a sizable portion of Mexican American citizens in Harris county. He requests the names of Mexican American citizens who are qualified voters in Harris County so that they can be eligible for selection as Grand Jurors or Grand Jury Commissioners.
Date:
May 13, 1944
Creator:
Foreman, Percy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-05-31]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda mentioning that he is considering running for President General of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens).
Date:
May 31, 1947
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History