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[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 Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. - 1966-02-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. dated February 11, 1966, inviting Carlos Riviera to be one of the speakers at the LULAC Week banquet on February 18, 1966, in Houston, Texas.
Date:
February 11, 1966
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Programa Oficial de las Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas - Septiembre, 1969
Program for the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas convention held in Houston, Texas, on September 15, 1969. Program titled: "Vivimos bajo el signo de su lucha." Contains schedule and advertisements.
Date:
September 15, 1969
Creator:
Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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 John J. Herrera to Willie Aguayo]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Willie Aguayo. Herrera discusses business and personal matters.
Date:
October 6, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas - 1967-03-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas, his friend, informing Casas of the progress of Herrera's children and family. Postscript by Minnie Blue.
Date:
March 8, 1967
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
Date:
September 16, 1960
Creator:
Aquayo, Guillermo R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-29]
Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez on The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin letterhead to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1961. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for his telegram and includes a handwritten note: "P.S. I saw your son at the Capitol on the occasion of a recent visit."
Date:
November 29, 1961
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-18]
Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera dated January 18, 1965, in which Gonzalez writes that he will help Herrera's son, Mike, if he visits Gonzalez's office.
Date:
January 18, 1965
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Status report on Congressional Medal of Honor Society Event - 1969]
Letter from Kenneth Schnitzer of Century Properties to John J. Herrera, September 22, 1969. Schnitzer provides an update to the planned functions for the event and encloses a status report with a schedule for the weekend's functions. The event was scheduled for October 10 and 11, 1969, with a parade and banquet.
Date:
September 22, 1969
Creator:
Schnitzer, Kenneth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to John J. Herrera - 1969-05-06]
Letter from the members of the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society thanking John J. Herrera for serving with them on the committee. Includes a report of the details of the committee, including membership, purpose, and scheduled events.
Date:
May 6, 1969
Creator:
Hayes, Don Bryce
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.W. Mills to John J. Herrera - 1962-06-08]
Letter from J. W. Mills thanking John J. Herrera for Herrera's help in Mills' re-election as Judge for the Court of Domestic Relations, Harris County, Texas.
Date:
June 8, 1962
Creator:
Mills, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-07]
Letter from Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera, acknowledging the notes and clippings from the Houston Post sent to Taylor by Herrera.
Date:
October 7, 1964
Creator:
Taylor, Antonio J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20]
Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera's help in seeking a promotion as a judge. Miller also informs Herrera that Mr. Fred Hooey has been appointed by Governor John Connally as Judge of the new Criminal Court of Harris County, Texas.
Date:
July 20, 1965
Creator:
Miller, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Kennedy to John J. Herrera - 1968-11-18]
Letter from J. P. Kennedy from the University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, to John J. Herrera, renewing Herrera's acquaintance through a newspaper photograph, which he has enclosed with his letter. Kennedy also asks Herrera to watch a program on Channel 8 at 8:30 p.m. on November 19, 1968.
Date:
November 18, 1968
Creator:
Kennedy, J. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chet Brooks to John J. Herrera - 1966-03-22]
Letter from Chet Brooks, House of Representatives, State of Texas, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for the invitation to the voter registration rally sponsored by the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date:
March 22, 1966
Creator:
Brooks, Chet
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Crawford Martin to John J. Herrera - 1966-03-18]
Letter from CrawfordMartin to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera and the Steering Committee members for making the formal opening of the Harris County Campaign Headquarters a grand success. Martin is campaigning for Attorney General.
Date:
March 18, 1966
Creator:
Martin, Crawford
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History