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[Telegram from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-09-29]
Western Union Telegram sent to John J. Herrera, Manuel Crespo, and Felix E. Salinas from coordinator Oscar M. Laurel, congratulating them on their selection as Viva Johnson Harris County coordinators and urging them to put aside any past differences in order to keep a united front.
Date:
September 29, 1964
Creator:
Laurel, Oscar M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Caffarini to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-04]
Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.
Date:
November 4, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Hunter McLean to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-06]
Letter from the Chairman of the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaign, William Hunter McLean, thanking John J. Herrera for his support of President Lyndon Johnson. The letter is typed on Campaign letterhead.
Date:
October 6, 1964
Creator:
McLean, William Hunter
Object Type:
Letter
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 Clifton Carter to John J. Herrera - 1964-03-19]
Letter from Clifton Carter expressing his pleasure at hearing from Herrera and thanking him for the letter to the editor Herrera had written and included with his previous correspondence.
Date:
March 19, 1964
Creator:
Carter, Clifton C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]
Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date:
December 4, 1964
Creator:
Bailey, John M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1964-05-27]
Letter from Tony Bonilla thanking John J. Herrera for his invitation to a meeting of the Viva Johnson Club in Austin and saying that if he is able to slip away, he would be happy to attend.
Date:
May 27, 1964
Creator:
Bonilla, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez - 1964]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez informing him of an upcoming "Viva Johnson" meeting in Austin, requesting his participation. Herrera mentions that Clifton Carter would be coordinating with them later in the month and that he wanted them to be organized before that time in selecting chairmen and co-chairmen.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter template from John J. Herrera - 1964-10-05]
Draft of a letter written by John J. Herrera addressed to "My fellow Democrat" intended to accompany materials for the Viva Johnson campaign and a request for the reader to send him a dollar to become a member of the Viva Johnson Club.
Date:
October 5, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter template from John J. Herrera - 1964-05-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a blank letter template requesting the reader's participation in the Austin meeting of the Viva Johnson organization, for which they will need to select a chairman and co-chairs. It is labeled "Letter No. 1."
Date:
May 21, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05]
Short article to be sent to the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaigner describing the contributions of Latin Americans to the campaign, naming the chairmen and co-chairmen and who the speakers were at their first mass meeting in Houston.
Date:
October 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report submitted by John J. Herrera - 1964]
Typed paragraph in which John J. Herrera summarizes which people he was able to get in contact with in coordinating the Texas Viva Johnson campaign.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
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 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
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
Date:
April 25, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
Date:
April 25, 1964
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Democratic Party victory celebration - October 31, 1964]
Invitation sent out to Area Heads and Campaign Committee Volunteers to celebrate the Democratic Party's victory on the following Tuesday. The letter is typed on Harris County Campaign Headquarters letterhead for the Humphrey-Johnson campaign.
Date:
October 31, 1964
Creator:
Blanton, William N., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Harris County Democratic campaign invitation to John J. Herrera - October 26, 1964]
Letter inviting John J. Herrera to hear George Weaver, Assistant Secretary of Labor for International Affairs, speak at the Music Hall of the City of Houston. The letter is typed on Harris County Democratic Campaign Headquarters letterhead.
Date:
October 26, 1964
Creator:
Kilgarlin, Bill & Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]
Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
Date:
March 26, 1964
Creator:
Democratic National Committee (U.S.). Publicity Division
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bumper sticker for the re-election of Senator Ralph Yarborough]
Bumper sticker with red and white text on dark blue background supporting a second term for Ralph Yarborough in the U.S. Senate. The top line reads, "Vote Texan - Vote Democratic - Vote Ralph."
Date:
1964
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
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