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[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1954-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the 108th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera speaks on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presents an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech delivered by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1953-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1953. Herrera compares the volunteers from numerous countries that fought for Texas Independence to the United Nations fighting together for freedom in Korea.
Date:
April 21, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program with address by John J. Herrera - 1955-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.
Date:
April 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter - 1955-04-07]
Letter from the Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, informing members of the annual San Jacinto Day celebration. The letter includes an application and instructions for reservations for the event. The letter is printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, letterhead and dated April 7, 1955.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas. San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1956-04-21]
Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1956, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera refers to the recent meeting between President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President Adolfo Ruiz of Mexico, and the Canadian government.
Date:
April 21, 1956
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1958-04-21]
Speech given by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1958, commemorating the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera dedicates the laying of the wreath to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda who passed away two weeks prior to the event.
Date:
April 21, 1958
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]
Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
Date:
April 22, 1958
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The fight for democracy
Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
Date:
April 20, 1950
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-29]
Western Union telegram from Ralph Guzman to John J. Herrera, stating that "Al" is gone on another case, and that Guzman will be seeing "Al" on Tuesday.
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
Guzman, Ralph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
Date:
April 15, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 20, 1955
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
Date:
April 29, 1955
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to Mary E. Vega - 1955-04-30]
Letter to Mary E. Vega of Kansas City, Missouri, from Luciano Santoscoy April 30, 1955. Santoscoy thanks Vega for her interest in starting a council in the state of Missouri. Santoscoy informs Vega of the fee each month per member, $.50 a member per month. Santoscoy also lets Vega know that he will be sending more information and a copy of the LULAC News publication.
Date:
April 30, 1955
Creator:
Santoscoy, Luciano
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1958-04-17]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnso, dated April 17, 1958. Herrera suggests Luciano Richard Santoscoy, the son of Luciano Santoscoy, as a page boy for the Senate.
Date:
April 17, 1958
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-11]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help finding an opportunity to work on Yarborough's staff in Washington.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-23]
Letter from Roderick J. Watts of the Houston Chronicle to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1955 on Houston Chronicle letterhead. The body of the letter reads: "Here are some pictures taken at the San Jacinto Day exercises. I thought you might like to have them. Enjoyed seeing you and your fine little son."
Date:
April 23, 1955
Creator:
Watts, Roderick J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]
Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
Date:
April 21, 1958
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1954-04-21]
Program from San Jacinto Day hosted by the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the Republic of Texas on April 21, 1954. The program has a black and white illustration of the San Jacinto monument and lists the speakers and events of the day.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Paine Lee Bush - 1953-04-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Paine Lee Bush, Secretary-Treasurer of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, dated April 3, 1953. The letter is requesting information on dues owed.
Date:
April 3, 1953
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-04-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany a $50 check on behalf of Felix Tijerina.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill to create two new district courts in Harris County, in light of the severe backlog of cases they were experiencing. Herrera recommends Judge Wendell A. Odom to be appointed to one of the courts, listing his good qualities.
Date:
April 13, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1958-04-23]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson expressing his gladness at John J. Herrera's interest in Luciano Richard Santoscoy, who was trying to become a Senate Page. Johnson also writes he was looking forward to seeing Herrera at the LULAC Convention in Laredo in June. The letter is typed on United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead. In pencil, a note at the top reads: "Make 2 copies to send to Santoscoy."
Date:
April 23, 1958
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-04-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel praising the passing of a bill by the House of Representatives to create two more criminal district courts in Harris County in light of their severe backlog of cases. Herrera also suggests Judge Jimmie Duncan to be appointed to one of the courts. The letter is typed on paper with the Law Offices of John J. Herrera letterhead. "COPY" is stamped across the page in red. A handwritten note reads: "'For the record' The original to this letter was NOT sent!"
Date:
April 13, 1959
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History