[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program could be held during that time.
Date: September 21, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program could be held during that time.
Date: September 21, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program could be held during that time.
Date: September 21, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21] (open access)

[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]

Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carter, Amon G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated February 21, 1966, to accompany a message from President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: February 21, 1966
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-21]

Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of LULAC Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date: November 21, 1964
Creator: Lujan, Marcus
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
[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
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1965. The cover of the program includes an illustration of the San Jacinto Monument and the title "Observing The 129th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, Under the Aupsices of the San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas." The interior lists the program details by time. The back of the program lists the members of the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Date: April 21, 1965
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969 (open access)

Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969

Booklet from the Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry organized by The San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee on Monday, April 21, 1969. Interior of the booklet details the itinerary of the program as well as the song and pledges which will be used. The back cover lists the members of San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967 (open access)

Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967

Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin lists Rotary Officers and the Board of Directors.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1967, celebrating the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the days events as well as the lyrics to the song, "Texas, Our Texas." Printed on the back of the program is the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. The back of the program also lists members and officers of San Jacinto Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda - 1960-07-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda - 1960-07-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ray Svoboda at the Houston Lighting & Power Company to complain of the power to his house being shut off and Herrera forced to pay the gross amount from his bill to the representative who came to turn the power back on, despite not being in arrears.
Date: July 21, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1960-06-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera - 1960-06-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of reference from John J. Herrera on behalf of Johnny B. Trevino. Herrera mentions that Trevino was the first Houston soldier to return from the Korean prisoner-of-war camp.
Date: June 21, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez accompanying a number of letters being forwarded to Hernandez.
Date: October 21, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21]

Thank you letter from W. V. Ballew and W. N. Blanton, Co-Chairmen of Harris County Campaign Headquarters, to members of the Democratic Party reporting on the success of the Johnson-Humphrey campaign and thanking members for their service.
Date: November 21, 1964
Creator: Ballew, W. V. & Blanton, W. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History