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[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]
Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
Date:
1964
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 JJH Office Co."
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 Harris Co. Hq. Copy."
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]
Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]
Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program pages.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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]
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 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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card for Douglas M. Herrera]
Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card issued to Douglas M. Herrera on January 15, 1964. The selective service number assigned to Douglas M. Herrera is 41-61-42-68, Class II-S, and valid through October 15, 1964.
Date:
January 15, 1964
Creator:
United States. Selective Service Board (Houston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera - 1964-01-16]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera concerning personal matters and the case of Julia Antonette.
Date:
January 16, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey - 1964-01-16]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey requesting assistance in finding employment for Herrera's sister-in-law, Janet R. Herrera.
Date:
January 16, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clifton Carter to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-23]
Letter from Clifton Carter thanking John J. Herrera for his support and expressing his hopes that Herrera will continue to make sure the Latin American people see President Lyndon B. Johnson as their friend.
Date:
January 23, 1964
Creator:
Carter, Clifton C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending January 25, 1964]
Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on January 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 "preparación para la cruzada bautista nueva vida."
Date:
January 25, 1964
Creator:
Urbina, Manuel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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]
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]
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 M. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-03-10]
A letter from John M. Herrera to Honorable John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated March 10, 1964. This letter is thanking Governor Connally for his "wonderful reception at the signing of the LULAC PROCLAMATION." Additionally Herrera inquires about Governor Connally's re-election.
Date:
March 10, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John Michael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History