[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25] (open access)

[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
Date: April 25, 1967
Creator: Atkinson, Delbert L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-04-02] (open access)

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-04-02]

Open letter from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") explaining his concerns about the amount of IBM equipment that has been "deliberately" broken by other service personnel.
Date: April 2, 1962
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12]

Telegram of Happy Bithday wishes sent from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera through Western Union.
Date: April 12, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1965-04-02] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1965-04-02]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1965, expressing appreciation of Herrera's friendship.
Date: April 2, 1965
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09] (open access)

[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09]

Envelope sent from John B. Connally to John M. Herrera postmarked April 9, 1964.
Date: April 9, 1964
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]

Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Date: April 9, 1964
Creator: Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21] (open access)

[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]

A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26] (open access)

[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]

Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.
Date: April 26, 1965
Creator: Downtown Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr. - 1969-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr. - 1969-04-23]

Letter from attorney M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr., the Managing Attorney of the Neighborhood Law Office of the Houston Legal Foundation, taking responsibility for several disputed accounts which were not added to the Foundation's books. Gandara formally swears to pay $50 per month until the total of the disputed balance is paid off.
Date: April 23, 1969
Creator: Gandara, M. Gregory
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-15] (open access)

[Form letter from Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-15]

Form letter to different companies regarding the 37th National LULAC convention from June 23-26, 1966 at the Rice Hotel in Houston. The national convention co-chairman, Toby P. Hernandez, asks if they would like to provide pencils, scratch pads, book matches, etc., with their company name monogrammed. Also, Hernandez asks the companies if they would they like to put an advertisement in the convention booklet.
Date: April 15, 1966
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-12] (open access)

[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-12]

Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard, stating that the Local Breweries and Beer Distributorships cannot buy advertisement and give beer for the 1966 LULAC convention. LULAC has decided to disregard the free beer and accept the advertisements. Letter dated April 12, 1966.
Date: April 12, 1966
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-14] (open access)

[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-14]

Letter dated April 14, 1966 from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard regarding advertisement and beer. The Local Breweries and Beer Distributorships can only support the LULAC convention through either purchasing advertisements or donating beer. Hernandez replies that LULAC will take the advertisements.
Date: April 14, 1966
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Homer Leonard - 1966-04-18]

Letter dated April 18, 1966 from Toby Hernandez to Homer Leonard regarding advertisement and beer. LULAC will return all advertisements after discussing the issues further with W. W. Holland, who had more clearly explained the rules.
Date: April 18, 1966
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
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
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]

Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher of Pearl Beer Distributor recommending Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes for the position of Latin American representative for their company.
Date: April 18, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-04-27] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-04-27]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera concerning business, politics, and property.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Sam and Pauline Bondi to O. V. Anderson - 1964-04-06] (open access)

[Promissory Note from Sam and Pauline Bondi to O. V. Anderson - 1964-04-06]

Promissory note in which Sam and Pauline Bondi promise to pay $2050.00 plus interest to O. V. Anderson, April 6, 1964.
Date: April 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
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
[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 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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to Roy M. Hofheinz - 1965-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to Roy M. Hofheinz - 1965-04-24]

Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to Judge Roy M. Hofheinz, congratulating Hofheinz on his achievement in constructing the Astrodome. Montalbo also mentions that he and his friend John J. Herrera will be associates in the practice of law in Houston. A copy of this letter was sent to John J. Herrera.
Date: April 24, 1965
Creator: Montalbo, Philip J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phillip J. Montalbo to John Connally - 1965-04-24] (open access)

[Letter from Phillip J. Montalbo to John Connally - 1965-04-24]

Letter from Phillip J. Montalbo to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, asking Connally to consider Montalbo's reappointment as Commissioner of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission. A copy of this letter was sent to John J. Herrera.
Date: April 24, 1965
Creator: Montalbo, Phillip
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sara Ann Moreno to all LULAC Councils in District VIII - 1964-04-03] (open access)

[Letter from Sara Ann Moreno to all LULAC Councils in District VIII - 1964-04-03]

Letter from Sara Ann Moreno, President of Ladies LULAC Council Number 22, to all LULAC Councils in District VIII, dated April 3, 1964, regarding the tentative agenda for the next District VIII meeting on April 12, 1964. "#60 Officers" handwritten on back.
Date: April 3, 1964
Creator: Moreno, Sara Ann
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History