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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-12-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary, requesting the President and Salinger sign a plaque which Herrera had made from a picture of John F. Kennedy painted by Norman Rockwell. This photograph was autographed on the borders by Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez, Gus Garcia and others. As this photograph is priceless to Herrera, he will ask his son, who is Washington, D.C., to give the plaque to Pierre Salinger to be signed.
Date:
December 8, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph W. Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-12]
Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera. Yarborough confirms Herrera's visit to Washington on the 18th of July, and asks Herrera to call his office to fix a convenient time for the visit.
Date:
July 12, 1962
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1962-07-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, through Johnson's Executive Assistant Clifton Carter, requesting an appointment between July 19th to 30th, 1962. Herrera would like to help setting up a meeting with someone in the Attorney General's office in order to discuss an immigration matter.
Date:
July 9, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gubernatorial candidate John B. Connally, inviting Connally to the LULAC Convention in El Paso, at which Robert F. Kennedy would be a speaker. Herrera suggests that Connally's attendance would help garner the Latin American vote for him in the governor race and would certainly introduce him to all the LULAC delegates and guests.
Date:
June 9, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-07-13]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Presidential Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, explaining his history of campaigning for the Kennedys and his involvement in Latin American politics in Texas, and asks if it could be arranged for his family to visit the White House while they were in Washington visiting his son.
Date:
July 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard stating Henry B. Gonzalez's endorsement of John B. Connally for Governor, sent to August L. Bacarisse - 1962]
Postcard with an endorsement by U.S. Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez of John B. Connally for Texas Governor. A photograph of Connally with John F. Kennedy accompanies the endorsement. John J. Herrera's address is stamped on the front and the back of the card, which is addressed to August L. Bacarisse.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard stating Henry B. Gonzalez's endorsement of John B. Connally for Governor, sent to Mrs. Jeannette Bacarisse - 1962]
Postcard with an endorsement by U.S. Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez of John B. Connally for Texas Governor. A photograph of Connally with John F. Kennedy accompanies the endorsement. John J. Herrera's address is stamped on the front and the back of the card, which is addressed to Mrs. Jeannette Bacarisse.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard stating Henry B. Gonzalez's endorsement of John B. Connally for Governor, sent to Mrs. C. B. Bacarisse - 1962]
Postcard with an endorsement by U.S. Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez of John B. Connally for Texas Governor. A photograph of Connally with John F. Kennedy accompanies the endorsement. John J. Herrera's address is stamped on the front and the back of the card, which is addressed to Mrs. C. B. Bacarisse.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard stating Henry B. Gonzalez's endorsement of John B. Connally for Governor, sent to Jorge Fernandez - 1962]
Postcard with an endorsement by U.S. Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez of John B. Connally for Texas Governor. A photograph of Connally with John F. Kennedy accompanies the endorsement. John J. Herrera's address is stamped on the front and the back of the card, which is addressed to Dr. Jorge Fernandez.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Information]
Information regarding the next convention for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), and plans to interview all candidates for state office and determine whom would receive their official endorsement. The document provides an explanation for debate rules and voting procedures, as well as hotel room reservations and registration fees.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Memorandum - January 19, 1962]
Detailed Convention Memorandum to all members of PASO explaining the purpose and procedure of the upcoming convention and instructions for hotel reservations and registration fees. The final two items urge members to organize an active PASO group in their communities if one did not already exist and reminds them to pay their poll taxes in order to vote. The memo is signed by Ed Idar, Jr. A handwritten note reads: "Paso a Paso Para adelante!"
Date:
January 19, 1962
Creator:
Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]
Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Walton, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Skaggs - 1962-10-27]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Skaggs discussing planning for the John Connally for Governor campaign. Herrera informs Skaggs of the Spanish-language tapes Herrera left for Skaggs to potentially use on the radio and offers his services as a speaker to the Latino people in the Harlingen area if needed.
Date:
October 27, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations members - 1962-09-26]
Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Chairman Albert A. Peña, Jr. addresses the organization's members in light of a recent editorial, a copy of which has been enclosed, which disparaged both Peña and the PASO organization. Peña urges members to attend an October meeting in San Antonio to make a solid showing of viability.
Date:
September 26, 1962
Creator:
Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Albert Pena, Jr. announcing PASO convention - 1962-02-02]
Generic letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. announcing the first statewide convention of Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations to select candidates to endsorse. Peña invites any who have formed or intend to form a PASO group to attend. The letter is typed on County of Bexar letterhead.
Date:
February 2, 1962
Creator:
Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera, page two - 1962-02-13]
Second page of a letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera giving Herrera updates on Texas politics. Idar, Jr. mentions that John B. Connally and Will Wilson "fell flat on their faces" during their committee interviews, but speaks positively of Price Daniel's comportment. Dr. George Sanchez is mentioned as defying the majority and attempting to split their group.
Date:
February 13, 1962
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]
Reproduction of an editorial from the San Antonio Evening News criticizing Albert A. Peña, Jr. and his Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO) organization for being derailed from their purpose, for not responding to the desires of most Latinos, and inability to solidify a party plank.
Date:
September 21, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
John Connally deserves your vote in the runoff primary
Houston Chronicle editorial endorsing John B. Connally in the runoff primary elections, since the Chronicle's other choice, Price Daniel, did not make it into the runoff. Connally's qualifications as the newspaper sees them are explained, and the paper's reservations about Don Yarbrough are mentioned.
Date:
May 7, 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962]
The Connally Newsletter issue number 16 lists a number of campaign news updates, requests for support, and talking points against the opposing Republican Party in general and Jack Cox in particular.
Date:
October 1, 1962
Creator:
John Connally for Governor Campaign
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]
Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
Date:
October 23, 1962
Creator:
John Connally for Governor Campaign
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1962-08-13]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking him for his hospitality during John J. Herrera's recent visit to Washington. Herrera assures Yarborough that he will cherish the books Yarborough gave him and has referred to them several times already.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra H. Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-18]
Letter from Sandra Padilla thanking John J. Herrera for the note appended to one of his letters to Senator Ralph Yarborough sending greetings to the office staff.
Date:
May 18, 1962
Creator:
Padilla, Sandra H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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