[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Armendariz to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, League of United Latin American Citizens National Officer, to Frank M. Pinedo, stating that Armendariz no longer wishes to be National Officer of LULAC due to unfair acts committed against members of LULAC. The letter outlines the impeachment of John J. Herrera and David Longoria and mentions the action taken against the LULAC lodge. "It is no longer safe to act on behalf of the Lulac Organization, for the danger of impeachment without a hearing will menace our every action or inaction [...] it pains me greatly to know that our Organization, the Supreme Council, would be guilty of condemning without an opportunity to be heard."
Date: February 17, 1955
Creator: Armendariz, Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-25] (open access)

[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-25]

Letter from Julian Castillo, Secretary of Fort Bend County LULAC Council Number 188 of Richmond, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 25, 1953. Castillo invitates Herrera to Council Number 188's second anniversary banquet to be held March 8, 1953.
Date: February 25, 1953
Creator: Castillo, Julian
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
[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955] (open access)

[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]

League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
Date: February 26, 1955
Creator: Garza, Joe
Object Type: Text
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 F.A. Hernandez to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-03] (open access)

[Letter from F.A. Hernandez to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-03]

Letter from F.A. Hernandez, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 132, to Frank M. Pinedo, asking Pinedo to please "absolve Council No. 132 publicly of any connotation of guilt" in relation to a crime committed by LULAC Council No. 8. According to the letter, LULAC Council 8 Lodge was raided by the Texas Liquor Board, which found the operation of an open saloon at the LULAC lodge. This resulted in a "flow of bad publicity" as well as being "subjected to considerable embarrassment and criticism." Hernandez calls on Pinedo to take swift and "stern corrective measures" to resolve the matter of Council No. 8 to bring order and stability back to other LULAC councils as well as Council No. 132. "We cannot sacrifice our past accomplishments and future goals, because a few deviate from the only known course leading toward our Aims and Purposes."
Date: February 3, 1955
Creator: Hernandez, F.A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. C. Thornton - 1952-02-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. C. Thornton - 1952-02-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. C. Thornton, Assistant Chief of Police, recommending William Self for a license to drive a taxicab. Herrera briefly describes the history of their acquaintance, which went back to 1939 when Herrera was driving a taxi while attending law school.
Date: February 9, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. L. Vetrano - February 6, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. L. Vetrano - February 6, 1959]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. L. Vetrano & Co., providing an account of an auto collision his wife and daughter were involved in two days earlier.
Date: February 6, 1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1954-02-19] (open access)

[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 John J. Herrera to Carl Sears - 1952-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carl Sears - 1952-02-08]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, to Carl Sears, Chief of Special Services of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston, Texas, dated February 8, 1952. Herrera asks about the procedure for the Houston LULAC Councils to work with the veterans at the VA Hospital.
Date: February 8, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks - 1955-02-15]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks, owner and publisher of Refugio Timely Remarks, asking Carter to publish the recent organization of the Refugio LULAC Men's Council.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charles E. Cropley - 1951-02-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charles E. Cropley - 1951-02-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Charles E. Cropley, Clerk, Supreme of the United States, Washington D.C., requesting Copley to send the rules and requirements for making an application to practice before the Supreme Court.
Date: February 3, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo on League of United Latin American Council Formation in Refugio, Texas. Herrera gives Pinedo further details and names of the first LULAC meeting and names and addresses of the charter members. Herrera also lets Pinedo know that Herrera wants him to be at the installation ceremony along with Felix Tijerina.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda - 1956-02-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda - 1956-02-13]

Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda, about the cases appearing in the latest issue of South Western Reporter, 285, S.W. 2nd, No. 1, pages 1-320, issue 1956. Herrera also writes about the Texas Regional Convention of LULAC to be held in Corpus Christi on 18th and 19th February, and requests DeAnda to make proper arrangements for welcoming the past National President of the League.
Date: February 13, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1952-02-05] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1952-02-05]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Chief of Police L. D. Morrison on behalf of Frank G. Hernandez, requesting a waiver on the height requirement for Frank G. Hernandez upon his application to the police force.
Date: February 5, 1952
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 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 Manuel Jimenez - 1954-02-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Jimenez - 1954-02-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Jimenez. Herrera urges Jimenez to consider returning to the United States, where Herrera can help him.
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1953-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1953-02-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd, the Director of Civil Service, on behalf of Manuel M. Ortiz, who hoped to transition from truck driver to employment with the City of Houston.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Committee for Admittance to the Bar - 1950-02-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Committee for Admittance to the Bar - 1950-02-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to the Committee for Admittance to the Bar of the United States District Court on behalf of R. E. Calvert.
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-24] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-24]

Personal letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera.
Date: February 24, 1954
Creator: Jimenez, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 for Fidel Martinez - February 13, 1953] (open access)

[Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 for Fidel Martinez - February 13, 1953]

Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 of Trinidad, Colorado for Fidel Martinez to represent the council at the LULAC Regional Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 14-15, 1953.
Date: February 13, 1953
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.C. Machuca to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-02] (open access)

[Letter from J.C. Machuca to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-02]

Letter to John J. Herrera from J.C. Machuca communicating to Herrera the progress of a Jubilee issue release of LULAC NEWS in the middle of the month of February with the "able supervision of our Director of Publicity, Mr. Luciano Santoscoy." He expresses gratitude towards John's cooperation and participation. Machuca also wishes Herrera well on a case that Herrea is working on: "Hope the decision in the Delgado case will be a favorable one, so that justice will prevail".
Date: February 2, 1954
Creator: Machuca, J.C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History