[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-12] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson - 1953-10-12] (open access)

[Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson - 1953-10-12]

Newsletter from Lyndon B. Johnson summarizing various issues he encountered while traveling around Texas during Congress's recess, including farm problems and the cost of living, with a summary of the attitudes of Texans and advertising for the Department of Agriculture's advice and cookbook "Meat for Thrifty Meals." It is printed on paper with an Office of the Democratic Leader, United States Senate letterhead.
Date: October 12, 1953
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Ben Shepperd to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-12] (open access)

[Letter from John Ben Shepperd to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-12]

Letter from John Ben Shepperd, Attorney General of Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated March 12, 1953. Shepperd acknowledges Herrera's letter recommending Frank M. Pinedo for a position in the Attorney General's office.
Date: March 12, 1953
Creator: Shepperd, John Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History