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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-07-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Presidential Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, explaining his history of campaigning for the Kennedys and his involvement in Latin American politics in Texas, and asks if it could be arranged for his family to visit the White House while they were in Washington visiting his son.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-13]

Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Dr. George J. Garza. Connally promises to consider Herrera's endorsement.
Date: November 13, 1963
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1962-08-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1962-08-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking him for his hospitality during John J. Herrera's recent visit to Washington. Herrera assures Yarborough that he will cherish the books Yarborough gave him and has referred to them several times already.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough in which Herrera pledges his support and thanks Yarborough on behalf of the LULACs for Yarborough's attendance of their reception on November 21, 1963, which President John F. Kennedy and his wife had attended. Herrera requests that Yarborough procure two flags which had been flown over the Capitol for two of the Houston Councils to receive. Herrera promises to send a copy of the December 1963 LULAC News which was dedicated to the late President Kennedy and in which Yarborough was frequently mentioned.
Date: January 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to Michael Herrera, dated June 13, 1966. Casey encloses a letter from Cleburne Maier, who had recently interviewed Jesus E. Garcia. The position Garcia interviewed for does not have a current vacancy, but Maier was impressed with Garcia and suggests that he take the Federal Service Entrance Examination.
Date: June 13, 1966
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Maier, Cleburne
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1964-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1964-07-13]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated July 13, 1964, regarding travel and administrative plans.
Date: July 13, 1964
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1960]

Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner discussing the Imperial Sugar Company's active brokerage firms in Texas and Oklahoma.
Date: December 13, 1960
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1968-05-13] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1968-05-13]

Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera, dated May 13, 1968. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for writing a letter supporting his efforts in Washington.
Date: May 13, 1968
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1962-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1962-07-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Bob Casey, notifying Casey that Herrera will be visiting Washington soon and would like to visit with Casey.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-07-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Albert Thomas notifying Thomas that he will be visiting Washington soon and would like to visit with Thomas.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore - 1962-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore - 1962-07-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Joe Kilgore, notifying Kilgore that Herrera will be in Washington D.C. and would like to visit Kilgore.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks - 1962-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks - 1962-07-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Jack Brooks, notifying Brooks that Herrera will be visiting Washington, D.C., soon and would like to have a meeting with Brooks.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-07-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-07-13]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright, notifying Wright that Herrera will be visiting Washington, D.C., soon and would like to have a meeting with Wright.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex R. Gonzalez to John M. Herrera - 1963-09-13] (open access)

[Letter from Alex R. Gonzalez to John M. Herrera - 1963-09-13]

Personal letter from Alex R. Gonzales to John Michael (Mickey) Herrera.
Date: September 13, 1963
Creator: Gonzalez, Alex R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano - 1964-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano - 1964-03-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano, Assistant to the Governor of Texas, concerning getting votes for Governor John B. Connally's Harris County campaign.
Date: March 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-13]

Letter from John M. Herrera (Mikey) to his father, John J. Herrera.
Date: March 13, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blanton, Jr. to reception - 1966-03-13] (open access)

[Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blanton, Jr. to reception - 1966-03-13]

This invitation, printed on cream card stock, reads, "Mr. & Mrs. George Q. Buch cordially invite you to a reception honoring Mr. & Mrs. William N. (Bill) Blanton, Jr. on Sunday afternoon March 13, 1966 from four until six o'clock, Willowisp Country Club 13003 Settegast"
Date: March 13, 1966
Creator: Buch, George Q.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13] (open access)

[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]

Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
Date: December 13, 1965
Creator: Hannay, Allen B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13] (open access)

[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]

Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
Date: December 13, 1965
Creator: Hannay, Allen B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anthony J. Maniscalco to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-13] (open access)

[Letter from Anthony J. Maniscalco to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-13]

Letter to John J. Herrera from attorney Anthony J. Maniscalco providing a summary of Herrera's mortgage payments during 1964.
Date: January 13, 1965
Creator: Maniscalco, Anthony J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968] (open access)

[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
Date: January 13, 1968
Creator: Harper, Alberto Garibi, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-08-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-08-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright requesting a position in Wright's office for his wife's sister, Gloria Arriaga. Arriaga speaks English and Spanish fluently, and Herrera believes she would be able to provide help to Wright.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13]

Letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera to accompany a medallion commemorating the Chamizal agreement, which settled the territory issue brought on by a shift in the Rio Grande. Johnson expresses his solidarity with the Mexican-American community's hope for a brighter future. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
Date: November 13, 1967
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-13] (open access)

[Letter from Homer Leonard to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-13]

Letter from Homer Leonard replying to the letter that Toby P. Hernandez sent about buying advertisement and donating beer for the 1966 LULAC convention. Letter dated April 13, 1966.
Date: April 13, 1966
Creator: Leonard, Homer
System: The Portal to Texas History