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[Letter from D. D. Peck to Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera - 1950-03-20]
Letter from D. D. Peck, Voters League in Houston, Texas, to Houston Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera dated March 20, 1950. This letter addresses complaints against, and John J. Herrera's defense of, Mexican Americans and immigration issues in Houston.
Date:
March 20, 1950
Creator:
Peck, D. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1950-03-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Harris County Sheriff. Herrera writes a recommendation for Texas Foster as a deputy sheriff.
Date:
March 22, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Herrera - 1950-03-22]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Herrera of Huntsville, Texas, dated March 22, 1950. Jesse Herrera appears to be incarcerated in the Huntsville prison and this is a letter of encouragement from John.
Date:
March 22, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical information on Dr. Martin Hames Bickham]
Magazine article clipped from unknown magazine with biographical information about Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham. Scholar who studied social problems of American communities.
Date:
April 15, 1950
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
[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1950-05-04]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff of Harris County, Texas, reporting about Robert (Bob) Garcia, Special Latin American Deputy, abusing his authority among the Latin Americans.
Date:
May 4, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt - 1950-05-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Homer Whitt of Whitt Printing Company in San Antonio, Texas, dated May 9, 1950. This letter apparently accompanied a rough copy of a LULAC placard that was to be printed. Herrera asks for quotes and delivery times. Herrera also inquires about making automobile stickers of the LULAC shield.
Date:
May 9, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1950-05-12]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. (Squatty) Lyons, Precinct 4 Commissioner, Houston, Texas, dated May 12, 1950. This is request to use Judge McGee's court room in the Civil Courts Building for the Junior LULAC monthly meeting. Herrera indicates that previously they had met at Hennessey Park but membership was dwindling because it was not a safe location.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22]
Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
KLVL (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Whitt to John J. Herrera - 1950-05-22]
Letter from Homer Whitt, Whitt Printing Company of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of May 9,1950, regarding printing LULAC placards. Whitt quotes prices and quantities and also refers Herrera to some some Houston firms that could produce windshield stickers as Whitt Printing does not print them.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
Whitt, Homer
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notecard from Mrs. Felix Morales to John Herrera - 1950-05-22]
Notecard from Mrs. Felix Morales to John Herrera. Mrs. Morales is asking for a signature and $5 payment to accompany the contract. This is regarding a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station for her husband.
Date:
May 22, 1950
Creator:
Morales, Felix, Mrs.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Waldo E. Ximenes - 1950-06-01]
Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC District 8 Governor, to Waldo Ximenes, LULAC Executive Secretary, dated June 1, 1950. This is a notification of delegates names from LULAC Pasadena Council Number 185 who will attend the National Convention in El Paso, Texas.
Date:
June 1, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Boletin a los clubes y sociedades Mexicanas de Houston, Texas
Bulletin announcing the recipients of a $250.00 scholarship.
Date:
June 10, 1950
Creator:
Zorrilla, Luis G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Gabe Garcia to Raoul Cortez, National LULAC President - 1950-06-10]
Western Union telegram from Gabe Garcia of Kingsville, Texas, to Raoul Cortez, National LULAC President, dated June 10, 1950. Garcia is unable to attend the convention because of illness, but wants to convey his support for John J. Herrera's bid for National President.
Date:
June 10, 1950
Creator:
Garcia, Gabe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Itinerary to visit major centers by Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham - 1950-06-16]
Itinerary from Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham dated June 16, 1950. The trip begins on July 1, 1950 at Little Rock, Arkansas and ends on September 15, 1950 at Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No indication what the intention of the trip is nor who specifically will be visited in the cities.
Date:
June 16, 1950
Creator:
Bickham, Martin Hayes
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Hector P. Garcia - 1950-06-16]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Hector P. Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated June 16, 1950. Comments on recent LULAC elections and the behind-the-scenes issues driving the nominations. A brief mention of John Herrera's 15-minute radio program in Houston every Saturday.
Date:
June 16, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1950-06-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera dated June 17, 1950. The salutation is "Dear Brother" and appears to have been written to fellow LULAC members regarding the results of the LULAC election of officers. It is also an invitation to attend a LULAC banquet to be held June 15, 1950 in Houston. On the reverse is a handwritten list of names, possibly the intended recipients of the letter.
Date:
June 17, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-20]
Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera, dated June 20, 1950. Correspondence from Bickham, Methodist minister, civil rights activist and civil liberties advocate, to set up a meeting with LULAC councils on his trip through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Date:
June 20, 1950
Creator:
Bickham, Martin Hayes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Susana Lopez to John Herrera - 1950-06-24]
Letter from Susana Lopez, President, Ladies LULAC Council, Falfurrias, Texas, to John Herrera dated June 24, 1950. Invitation to Herrera to attend the installation of a Junior LULAC Council on July 2, 1950.
Date:
June 24, 1950
Creator:
Lopez, Susana
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-26]
Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, to John J. Herrera dated June 26, 1950. Information about the installation of the Falfurrias, Texas, Junior LULAC Council on July 2, 1950.
Date:
June 26, 1950
Creator:
Salinas, Blas M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Susan Lopez - 1950-06-26]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-president, to Susan Lopez, President, LULAC Ladies Council of Falfurrias, Texas, dated June 26, 1950. Herrera acknowledges receipt of Lopez's letter of June 24, 1950, inviting Herrera to attend the installation of the Junior LULAC Council of Falfurrias and Herrera responds that he will attend if his presence is needed.
Date:
June 26, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Clayton to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-27]
Letter from W. L. Clayton, Chairman, Citizens Committee for Slum Clearance in Houston, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First Executive Vice-President, dated June 27, 1950. The letter is a follow-up to the committee's luncheon, which Herrera attended, regarding issues in the slum clearance controversy.
Date:
June 27, 1950
Creator:
Clayton, W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Falfurrias LULAC Council to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-29]
Western Union telegram from Falfurrias, Texas, LULAC Council to John J. Herrera dated June 29,1950. This was to notify Herrera that Garza would not be available and they would appreciate Herrera's attending.
Date:
June 29, 1950
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History