[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign  - 1960-02-17] (open access)

[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]

Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign fund, remitted to John J. Herrera, for the amount of $25.
Date: February 17, 1960
Creator: Citizens State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-17]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that an immigration bill has been passed by the House granting temporary visas to fiancees of United States citizens. The Bill is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Garcia asks Herrera to send Garcia some detailed information about the divorce case for which Herrera has permission from the Social Security Administration to submit the decree for it.
Date: February 17, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore and William A. Blakley] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore and William A. Blakley]

Thank you letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Joe Kilgore and Congressman William "Bill" Blakley for appointing John Michael Herrera to a position.
Date: February 1, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03] (open access)

[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]

Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
Date: February 3, 1961
Creator: Blackmon, Larry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for a telegram and his thoughts on Judge Salinas, though he also points out that judicial appointments are not up to him. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Vice President.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20] (open access)

[Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20]

Copy of the judgment for John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera, ruling against defendant Herrera and setting the amount for damages and interest rate of repayment. The document has been signed by Herrera, but no one else, nor is a judge's name attached.
Date: February 20, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
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
[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962] (open access)

[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations covering the current news, noting an important meeting in February to select delegates for the convention. There are several reminders to members to pay poll taxes and member dues. John J. Herrera, along with Rafael Moreno, are specifically thanked for their efforts with the LULAC Hour on KLVL urging listeners to pay poll taxes.
Date: February 6, 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1962-02-12] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1962-02-12]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for sending him a copy of the resolution passed by the LULAC Convention as well as Herrera's support in Yarborough deciding not to enter the race for governor. The letter originally accompanied a copy of Yarborough's statement on that matter.
Date: February 12, 1962
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1962] (open access)

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1962]

Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on February 25, 1962. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Week prayer. Study on world evangelism. State missions."
Date: February 25, 1962
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1963-02-02] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1963-02-02]

Draft of speech by John J. Herrera on February 2, 1963, addressing the mayor and city council regarding a recent proposition for civilian board to review charges of police brutality.
Date: February 2, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963] (open access)

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]

Hotel bill for John J. Herrera is for a room at the Fairway Motor Hotel in McAllen, Texas, on February 15, 16, 17, 1963 and listing a balance of $21.75.
Date: February 15, 1963
Creator: Fairway Motor Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Goetschius to John J. Herrera - 1963-02-20] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Goetschius to John J. Herrera - 1963-02-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera is from Joe Goetschius, Manager of the Trade Development Department at Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, thanking him for helping Beaumont to acquire the 1964 LULAC Convention.
Date: February 20, 1963
Creator: Goetschius, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1963] (open access)

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1963]

Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on February 25, 1963. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Sunday school campaign. Prayer and visitation."
Date: February 25, 1963
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-12] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-12]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that two flags are being sent for the Houston Council #60 and Houston Downtown Council #389, the price for which was payable to the Keeper of the Stationery. Yarborough also commends Herrera and his son, John Michael, for their work in LULAC and offers congratulations for LULAC's 35th anniversary. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead. A handwritten note adds that a reply was sent on February 17.
Date: February 12, 1964
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15] (open access)

[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15]

Sympathy card sent to the Herrera family from J.B. Casas and family, dated February 15, 1964. The front of the card is a color illustration of the Virgin Mary with the words "With Deepest Sympathy" printed on the bottom right corner. The interior of the card has a black and white illustration of doves and a fountain with the quote "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted...Matthew 5:4". The text of the card reads, "With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow may the thought that others keep you in their prayers ease your heart and give you strength."
Date: February 15, 1964
Creator: Casas, J.B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-02-17]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough accompanying the payment for the two flags procured for the Houston-area League of United Latin American Citizens councils.
Date: February 17, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-23] (open access)

[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-23]

Letter from Armanda Carles-Peralta inquiring if John J. Herrera has heard any word from either Clifton Carter or a Mr. Mann. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's letterhead for Law and Maritime Documentation at the Panamanian Corporations.
Date: February 23, 1964
Creator: Carles-Peralta, Armando
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1964] (open access)

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1964]

Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on February 25, 1964. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "mayardomia mes por mes."
Date: February 25, 1964
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Bar Association - 1965-02-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Bar Association - 1965-02-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera on behalf of M. Gregory Gandara addressed to the Houston Bar Association as well as the Board of Law Examiners of the State of Texas.
Date: February 17, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18]

Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera, dated February 18, 1965. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for sending him a Houston Chronicle newspaper clipping. The clipping was apparently about an argument between Gonzalez and Ed Foreman.
Date: February 18, 1965
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thelma M. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18] (open access)

[Letter from Thelma M. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18]

Letter from Thelma M. Taylor to John J. Herrera, dated February 18, 1965, regarding an insurance policy.
Date: February 18, 1965
Creator: Taylor, Thelma M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company Shipment Receipt - 1965-02-22] (open access)

[Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company Shipment Receipt - 1965-02-22]

Copy of a shipment receipt for the delivery of a dozen typewriter ribbons to John J. Herrera.
Date: February 22, 1965
Creator: Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History