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[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28]

Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera promising to work on Krueger with regards to his program and Abel Cisneros. Lane also says he will be taking a job with furniture manufacturers and work West Texas as his territory, though he is considering making a bid for Representative one more time. Lane mentions that the lack of money in politics was a large contribution to the end of his political career.
Date: December 28, 1955
Creator: Lane, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas F. Millane to John J. Herrera - 1950-12-28] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas F. Millane to John J. Herrera - 1950-12-28]

Letter from Thomas F. Millane, Campaign Director, 1951 March of Dimes, Harris County Chapter, to John J. Herrera dated December 28, 1950. Millane inquires if Herrera would serve as Chairman of the March of Dimes Latin American Committee. Refers to 318 cases of polio that occurred in Harris County in 1950.
Date: December 28, 1950
Creator: Millane, Thomas F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28]

Letter from Joe Flores, Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number 1, to John J. Herrera, dated June 28, 1951. Flores discusses a voting incident during the election of the LULAC National President when Herrera lost the election. Flores relates watching Herrera cast a vote against himself.
Date: June 28, 1951
Creator: Flores, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Local Lulac delegates impressed with national convention held last week-end in Laredo hotel (open access)

Local Lulac delegates impressed with national convention held last week-end in Laredo hotel

Newspaper clipping from Palacios Beacon with handwritten date of June 28, 1951. The article is entitled "Local Lulac Delegates Impressed With National Convention Held Last Week-End in Laredo Hotel." The main topic of the article is the contest between John J. Herrera and George J. Garza for the office of National President. The voting resulted in a technical tie, with Vice President Herrera granted the right to cast the deciding vote, whereupon he cast his vote for his opponent.
Date: June 28, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law of Los Angeles, California, dated April 28, 1951. Herrera asks for pertinent facts of a case referred by Okrand in order to proceed with further investigation.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Gutierrez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-28] (open access)

[Letter from Gene Gutierrez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-28]

Letter from Gene Gutierrez to John J. Herrera, National LULAC Organizer, dated January 28, 1952. Gutierrez informs Herrera of plans for the installation of the Palacios Junior and Ladies LULAC Councils on February 3, 1952.
Date: January 28, 1952
Creator: Gutierrez, Gene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel - 1955-03-28]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Amado Laurel, Secretary of Refugio League of United Latin American Citizens Men's Council, congratulating Laurel on the formation of the Refugio Council. The letter also gives information on deadlines on fees and general guidance.
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez - 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez - 1955]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez, New Harlingen League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Vasquez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Harlingnen LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza - 1955-03-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Rudy Garza, Floresville League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Garza and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Floresville LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino - 1955-03-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Zanaida Trevino, Refugio Ladies League of United Latin American Citizens Council, welcoming Trevino and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Ladies Council of Refugio LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Valadez to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-28] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Valadez to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-28]

Letter from Stanley Valadez, Executive Director, League of United Latin American Citizens Pennsylvania to John J. Herrera requesting information about activities in the Southwest. Valadez suggests that LULAC be established as a national organization. Valadez mentions in the letter the enclosure of a copy of a letter sent out to members to inform of LULAC activities in Pennsylvania.
Date: June 28, 1955
Creator: Valadez, Stanley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card certifying Gus C. Garcia as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas] (open access)

[Card certifying Gus C. Garcia as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas]

Identification card, Number 11492, for Gus C. Garcia, certifying that he is enrolled as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas, from 28th December, 1953. Signed by the clerk, George H. Templin. It is also signed: Gus C. Garcia of San Antonio. On the reverse, there is a note: "Fees are Payable to the Clerk of the Supreme Court on the 1st day of June each year. This card is of good standing in State Bar for the period June 1, 1953 to May 31, 1954."
Date: December 28, 1953
Creator: Texas. Supreme Court.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restraining Order between Cecilia Torres and Catarino Torres - March 28, 1956] (open access)

[Restraining Order between Cecilia Torres and Catarino Torres - March 28, 1956]

Court document detailing and granting a restraining order against Catarino Torres, setting the terms of child support, and ordering that he vacate the homestead premises.
Date: March 28, 1956
Creator: District Court (Harris County, Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Esquivel to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-28] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Esquivel to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-28]

Letter from John A. Esquivel of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated August 28, 1950. The letter encloses a bill for repair work done on Esquivel's car which had been damaged by Herrera.
Date: August 28, 1950
Creator: Esquivel, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Return receipt from Eliseo Montoya to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-28] (open access)

[Return receipt from Eliseo Montoya to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-28]

Postal service return receipt form sent by Eliseo Montoya John J. Herrera, dated October 28, 1950.
Date: October 28, 1950
Creator: Montoya, Eliseo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G. F. Soria - 1953-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G. F. Soria - 1953-04-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to G. F. Soria of Angleton, Texas, dated April 28, 1953. This letter states that Herrera is investigating Soria's claim of discrimination against a cafe in Cameron, Texas.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1953-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1953-04-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Senator Price Daniel of Texas, dated April 28, 1953. Herrera acknowledges the receipt of Senator Daniel's letter and offer to obtain three United States flags that were to be flown over the Capitol building. These flags were to be purchased for three of the Texas LULAC councils.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-04-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Joe Ortiz, LULAC Fort Worth District Governor, dated April 28, 1953. This letter discusses how Ortiz is coming along organizing a LULAC Council in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: April 28, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Secretary of League of United Latin American Citizens of Jackson County to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from the Secretary of League of United Latin American Citizens of Jackson County to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-28]

Letter to John J. Herrera from the Secretary of League of United Latin American Citizens of Jackson County asking for Herrera's assistance in getting a status on their application..
Date: April 28, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History