[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16] (open access)

[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16]

Letter from Governor Price Daniel thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendations of Judges Jimmie Duncan and Wendell A. Odom, though Daniel explains that he already has some "long-standing commitments" for appointments. The letter is typed on paper with a Executive Department Austin, Texas letterhead.
Date: April 16, 1959
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-05-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-05-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel recommending his friend Phil J. Montalbo be appointed to one of the four new district courts in Harris County, on the virtues of his education, community service, and the respect it would garner from the Latin American community to have one of their members so recognized. The letter is stamped with the word COPY in red.
Date: May 11, 1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-06-19] (open access)

[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-06-19]

Letter from Governor Price Daniel to John J. Herrera, apologizing for Daniel's delayed response and thanking Herrera for his recommendation of Phil Montalbo, though someone else received the appointment.
Date: June 19, 1959
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-03-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-03-09]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough by John J. Herrera informing Yarborough of a possible banquet to be held in Houston in honor of Senator Henry B. Gonzalez, Albert U. Trevino, and other Latin American leaders in honor of their victory in Bexar County. Herrera inquires what days in March Yarborough could be in town to attend the banquet, which could also function as a fundraising event for him.
Date: March 9, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date: April 6, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date: April 17, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera to accompany a letter sent to Yarborough after his conference with the Department of the Army. Yarborough assures Herrera that he will continue trying to help Herrera's son. A handwritten note appended to the bottom assures Herrera that Yarborough is not quitting and knows they are both accustomed to fighting on.
Date: June 4, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Forrest I. Rettgers to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from Forrest I. Rettgers to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-06-03]

Letter from Lt. Colonel Forrest I. Rettgers informing Senator Ralph Yarborough that Pfc. John M. Herrera's application for early release to attend summer school had been denied. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Department of the Army, Office of the Secretary of the Army. The letter was stamped by Yarborough's office with the date it was received.
Date: June 3, 1957
Creator: Rettgers, Forrest I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-13] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-13]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for the pleasure of his company at a banquet and refers to him as "a living representative of more than one historical age" due to Herrera's connections and involvement in Texas and the Southwest.
Date: June 13, 1955
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough asking for John J. Herrera's support during the 1956 gubernatorial campaign and urging Herrera to rally more support amongst relatives, friends, and neighbors. The letter is typed on letterhead for Yarborough for Governor Headquarters with the campaign slogan: "It's cleanup time in Texas!"
Date: June 3, 1956
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1952-04-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1952-04-08]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane and apologizing for being unable to attend the start of Lane's campaign. Herrera mentions an out-of-work Able Cisneros, whom Herrera thinks could be a help to Lane's campaign, and Herrera asks if Lane can find anything to help Cisneros.
Date: April 8, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1957-01-07] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1957-01-07]

Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane relaying to John J. Herrera the situation with a Mr. Franks paying for court costs, which Herrera would be handling, in relation to an unspecified "note."
Date: January 7, 1957
Creator: Lane, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough (open access)

Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough

Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough (open access)

Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough

Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough by Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-18] (open access)

[Letter from Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-18]

Letter from Mayor Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated May 8, 1954. Hofheinz extends his thanks for the invitation to attend a graduation ceremony but states that he will be out of town at the time.
Date: May 18, 1954
Creator: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15] (open access)

[Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-15]

Letter from Roy and Dene Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated April 14, 1955. The letter thanks Herrera for his support of the successful "Fair Play" campaign.
Date: April 15, 1955
Creator: Hofheinz, Roy, 1912-1982 & Hofheinz, Dene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Felix H. Morales - 1951-07-30] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Felix H. Morales - 1951-07-30]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Mrs. Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Herrera provides an explanation for why he disapproves of her request to furnish scripts in advance of the radio broadcasts. He also gives notice that he will no longer handle the LULAC radio program with the KLVL station.
Date: July 30, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Commanding Officer 2595th Base Service Squadron - 1950-11-09] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Commanding Officer 2595th Base Service Squadron - 1950-11-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Commanding Officer, 2595th Base Service Squadron, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, dated November 9, 1950. This is a request to release Private first class (Pfc.) Albert O. Garza on a three-day pass so that he can serve in a color guard for the Armistice Day Parade in Houston, Texas, on November 11, 1950.
Date: November 9, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to League of United Latin American Citizens members, page two - 1950] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to League of United Latin American Citizens members, page two - 1950]

Carbon copy of second page of a two page letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members, dated 1950. This is a notice of a day-long LULAC meeting to be sponsored by the Wharton County LULAC Council on November 12, 1950.
Date: 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1950-11-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1950-11-08]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros, President of El Campo LULAC Council, dated November 8, 1950. Discusses arrangements for upcoming LULAC meeting and procedures for the meeting.
Date: November 8, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History