[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, expressing his support of Johnson and informing Carter of an upcoming meeting of the Democrats of Harris County to pledge support to Johnson, as well. Herrera states that he will try to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as well.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis Jasso for the position of U. S. marshal. Casey writes that he does not have a say in such positions, and recommends Herrera write to Senator Ralph Yarborough and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: July 11, 1961
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1964-12-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1964-12-11]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank Valdez, dated December 11, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago, Illinois. An envelope addressed to Frank M. Valdez from the Law Offices of John J. Herrera is attached.
Date: December 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John Young to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-11] (open access)

[Envelope from John Young to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-11]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from John Young, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, postmarked February 11, 1966.
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: Young, John Andrew
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966] (open access)

[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]

Carbon copy of a document from the White House dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: White House (Washington, D.C.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. - 1966-02-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. - 1966-02-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., dated February 11, 1966, inviting Carlos Riviera to be one of the speakers at the LULAC Week banquet on February 18, 1966, in Houston, Texas.
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC (open access)

In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC

Copy of an article from the Laredo Times covering the pickets at the Laredo Civic Center during the annual local LULAC Council banquet, published on June 11, 1967. The article includes a photograph of the crowds picketing in front of the banquet hall and also contains handwritten notes demanding that the Laredo, Texas LULAC Council be censured by the National LULAC assembly for their lack of support during the rally.
Date: June 11, 1967
Creator: Gray, Walter
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. - 1966-02-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. - 1966-02-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. dated February 11, 1966, inviting Carlos Riviera to be one of the speakers at the LULAC Week banquet on February 18, 1966, in Houston, Texas.
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966] (open access)

[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]

Document from the White House, dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: White House (Washington, D.C.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1969-03-11] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1969-03-11]

Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera. Casas asks Herrera to support and promote Alfred J. Hernandez for the position of Judge either in domestic relations or probate courts.
Date: March 11, 1969
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11] (open access)

[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11]

Open letter in recommendation by John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera.
Date: January 11, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Victory '68, Volume 1, Number 3, October 11, 1968 (open access)

Victory '68, Volume 1, Number 3, October 11, 1968

Campaign pamphlet, Victory '68, published by the Democratic National Committee (U.S.), Vol. 1, no. 3, October 11, 1968. This pamphlet was sent to Mike Herrera.
Date: October 11, 1968
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Salinger to John J. Herrera - December 11, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Salinger to John J. Herrera - December 11, 1962]

Letter from Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to President John F. Kennedy, to John J. Herrera. Salinger writes that the President will be in Nassau from December 18-20, 1962, and Salinger will be accompanying the President. Salinger will try to get the President's signature on the plaque as well as his, if Herrera can make arrangements to bring the plaque to Salinger's secretary before Salinger and the President leave.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Salinger, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, informing Herrera that the Democrats of Harris County will be meeting to pledge support for Johnson and continue to work with Latin American organizations across Texas to create unity among Hispanics in the Democratic Party.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera requesting a refund from Mexicana Airlines for two unused plane tickets on behalf of Mr. Robert Stavely and Miss Vivian Flynn.
Date: July 11, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eddie Bauer - 1967-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eddie Bauer - 1967-07-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera accompanying a check ordering a West Indies Panama and a free catalog from Eddie Bauer.
Date: July 11, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1963-09-11] (open access)

[Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1963-09-11]

Personal letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera. Ernesto asks John to send him his watch.
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Herrera, Ernesto Jimenez
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-11] (open access)

[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-11]

Letter from Homer Leonard to Ernest Eguia and Toby P. Hernandez about a beer order for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, to be held at the Rice Hotel in Houston on June 23-26, 1966.
Date: April 11, 1966
Creator: Leonard, Homer
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph W. Yarborough to Ernest Eguia - 1966-05-11] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph W. Yarborough to Ernest Eguia - 1966-05-11]

Letter dated May 11, 1966 from Ralph W. Yarborough to Ernest Eguia. This letter states that President Lyndon B. Johnson will not be able to attend the 1966 LULAC Convention in Houston, June 23-26, 1966.
Date: May 11, 1966
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History