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[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06] (open access)

[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06]

Anonymous letter to John J. Herrera regarding issue of having a special police squad for Latin-Americans.
Date: March 6, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06] (open access)

[Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06]

Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano, totaling the income and expenses from October 12, 1949 through June 6, 1950.
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: Casas, David & Ramirez, Daniel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder - 1950-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder - 1950-09-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder of Bay City, Texas, dated September 6, 1950. This is a reply to Kidder's letter of September 2, 1950, asking for a donation to pay funeral expenses of an accident victim. Herrera informs Kidder that the family of the accident victim decided to change lawyers and he no longer represents them. Also that he had already donated about $200 worth of free legal services prior to his dismissal as their attorney, which he feels was sufficient.
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1950-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1950-09-06]

Letter from Luciano Santoscoy, District Governor, El Paso LULAC Council Number 132, El Paso, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated September 6, 1950. This letter concerns mailing booklets and using a permit to get a reduced postal rate.
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-10-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-10-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated October 6, 1950. Requests charter for new LULAC council in Pasadena, Texas.
Date: October 6, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Robert B. Cruz - 1950-10-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Robert B. Cruz - 1950-10-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Robert B. Cruz, LULAC Texas Regional Governor, dated October 6, 1950. Confirmation that the Houston LULAC Council agreed to host the Texas Regional Convention in January, 1951.
Date: October 6, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez - 1950-12-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez - 1950-12-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jose Hernandez of Rosenberg, Texas, dated December 6, 1950. Update on LULAC events in Palacios, Bay City, and Eagle Lake, Texas, and originally enclosed LULAC literature.
Date: December 6, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 6, 1951. This acknowledges the change of dates for the Regional LULAC Convention and confirms that amended proclamations will be sent to the active LULAC Councils. Rodriguez also confirms that he will speak at the convention.
Date: January 6, 1951
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-06]

Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas, Eighth District, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 6, 1951. This letter acknowledges receipt of the copy of Herrera's letter to Congressman Graham Arthur Barden concerning changes in the Federal Child Labor Law. Thomas indicates his willingness to speak to Barden on the issue.
Date: September 6, 1951
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1951-11-06] (open access)

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1951-11-06]

Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated November 6, 1951. Laurel requests plans for the reorganization of LULAC councils; he mentions a highly publicized divorce in Juarez, Mexico, in which Herrera represented one of the parties; and Laurel asks for legal advice on a question of property ownership in connection with the Bay City LULAC Council.
Date: November 6, 1951
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-06] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-06]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo of Austin, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated March 6, 1952. Pinedo invites Herrera to attend the new member installation for the Austin LULAC Council on March 16, 1952.
Date: March 6, 1952
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jesse Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas dated November 6, 1952. Inquiry regarding hiring Gonzalez's band to play for a LULAC benefit dance in Houston during December 1952.
Date: November 6, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-06] (open access)

[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-06]

Letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated January 6, 1953. Cover letter for copy of letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
Date: January 6, 1953
Creator: Giese, Leerie R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]

Handwritten letter from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953. This is a cover letter for Bay City newspaper clipping about sheriff's response to an earlier LULAC newspaper article.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Gonzalez, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1953-02-06]

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to A. G. Betancourt - 1953-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to A. G. Betancourt - 1953-04-06]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Publicity Director, to A. G. Betancourt of Brownsville, Texas dated April 6, 1953. This letter indicates that a group of Betancourt's friends is interested in organizing a LULAC council.in Brownsville, Texas.
Date: April 6, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Officers - 1953-05-06]

Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all national, regional, district, and local LULAC officers, dated May 6, 1953. The letter contains a proclamation calling for a meeting of the LULAC Supreme Council on May 17, 1953 at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.
Date: May 6, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Santa Fe LULAC Councils 18 and 33 to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-06] (open access)

[Letter from Santa Fe LULAC Councils 18 and 33 to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-06]

Letter from Santa Fe, New Mexico LULAC Councils 18 and 33 to LULAC Councils dated May 6,1953. This letter is signed by Ruth A. Trujillo, President Ladies LULAC Council 18, and Miguel E. Trujillo, President Men's LULAC Council 33. This is a letter of support for Dr. José Maldonado in his bid for election to the office of LULAC National President for the 1953-54 term.
Date: May 6, 1953
Creator: Trujillo, Ruth A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06] (open access)

[Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06]

Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about …
Date: February 6, 1954
Creator: Chapa, José E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-06]

Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Vela, Manuel G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-06] (open access)

[Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-06]

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to send any press items regarding the filing of the Rios v. Ellis case.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Wirin, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date: April 6, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History