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[Letter from John Delgado to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-28]
Letter from John Delgado to John J. Herrera on December 28, 1964, concerning the protocol for LULAC officers that wish to attend or speak at local council meetings.
Date:
December 28, 1964
Creator:
Delgado, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos F. Truan to John J. Herrera - 1964-08-17]
Letter from Carlos F. Truan to John J. Herrera, dated August 17, 1964, regarding the LULAC 10-Point Program and referencing an enclosed letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow.
Date:
August 17, 1964
Creator:
Truan, Carlos F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULAC 10-Point Program
LULAC 10-Point Program, "adopted from a policy statement by William D. Bonilla, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens, in Houston, Texas, on July 18, 1964."
Date:
July 18, 1964
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow - 1964-03-22]
Letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow on March 22, 1964, regarding the completion of Form 990 and Form 1024, required by the Internal Revenue Service for all LULAC councils.
Date:
March 22, 1964
Creator:
Vara, Rudy
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Invitation to the wedding of Marian Royal to Abraham Kazen, III]
Invitation sent by the Darrell Royal family on the occasion of the wedding of their daughter, Marian, to Abraham Kazen III on the December 27, 1964.
Date:
December 27, 1964
Creator:
Royal, Darrell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr. - 1964-07-02]
Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, District Attorney of Laredo County, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr., dated July 2, 1964. Oscar Laurel thanks the Tobins for their $100.00 donation to the Gus Garcia Scholarship Fund. John J. Herrera is copied at the end of the letter.
Date:
July 2, 1964
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]
Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
Date:
1964
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26]
Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated June 26, 1964. Laurel writes that the mother of Gus C. Garcia's children has agreed to the establishment of a scholarship fund in his honor. Laurel requests Herrera's support in setting up the fund and presenting it to other LULAC members at the upcoming convention.
Date:
June 26, 1964
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia - 1964-06-13]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia, dated June 13, 1964. Herrera writes of the idea to set up a memorial scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name for Gus's and Elnorah's two daughters. Herrera asks Elnorah's consent and if he can present the idea at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date:
June 13, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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 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
Meritorious Service Award for Mickey Herrera
Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens to John Michael "Mickey" Herrera, acknowledging his community service and contributions to the civic and educational field.
Date:
February 1, 1964
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09]
Envelope sent from John B. Connally to John M. Herrera postmarked April 9, 1964.
Date:
April 9, 1964
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
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
[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 Gustavo - 1964-06-13]
Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date:
June 13, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1964-05-09]
Open letter to IBM from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") explaining his belief that there is a saboteur employed by IBM in Houston and charges IBM with the negative effect on his "mental, physical, and moral" well-being for not resolving this problem.
Date:
May 9, 1964
Creator:
Ballard, Kenith L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-18]
Letter from J. B. Casas wishing "Johnny" a Merry Christmas and informing him that Casas was out of the insurance business and deeply in debt, but optimistically starting a new career in real estate.
Date:
December 18, 1964
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
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
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Thomas Mann - 1964-02-06]
Letter from John J. Herrera to the Department of State Chief of Latin American Affairs Thomas Mann recommending a friend of Herrera, Armando Carles-Peralta. Herrera prefaces his letter explaining his history with LULAC to demonstrate his own interest in Latin American affairs.
Date:
February 6, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-31]
Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta asking John J. Herrera to send a letter of introduction on his behalf to Thomas Mann, the Secretary for Latin American Affairs, to discuss the upcoming Panamanian elections with attention paid to fighting Communism. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's own letterhead for the Panamanian Corporations, Laws and Maritime Documentation.
Date:
January 31, 1964
Creator:
Carles-Peralta, Armando
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-02-06]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, Executive Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, on behalf of Armando Carles-Peralta, former Consul General of Panama, recommending Carles-Peralta and suggesting his services with regards to the impending Panama elections.
Date:
February 6, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]
Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Date:
April 9, 1964
Creator:
Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History