[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-15]

Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Judge George Miller for appointment to the new Criminal District Court in Harris County.
Date: June 15, 1965
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09] (open access)

[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 Lou Nora Spiller to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-27] (open access)

[Letter from Lou Nora Spiller to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-27]

Letter to John J. Herrera written by Lou Nora Spiller on behalf of Senator Ralph Yarborough assuring Herrera that his letter had been received and directed to the Senator for his attention, as had the photograph sent to be autographed. Spiller also offers assistance for Herrera's trip to Washington, D.C. with his family, advising him to make a reservation for touring the FBI and mentions sending other tourist materials separately. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead.
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Spiller, Lou Nora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to Michael Herrera, dated June 13, 1966. Casey encloses a letter from Cleburne Maier, who had recently interviewed Jesus E. Garcia. The position Garcia interviewed for does not have a current vacancy, but Maier was impressed with Garcia and suggests that he take the Federal Service Entrance Examination.
Date: June 13, 1966
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Maier, Cleburne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
Date: June 8, 1961
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LULAC 33rd National Convention name tag of John J. Herrera, June 22-24, 1962] (open access)

[LULAC 33rd National Convention name tag of John J. Herrera, June 22-24, 1962]

LULAC 33rd National Convention name tag for John J. Herrera, Past National President, Council #60. The nametag has the LULAC emblem and lists the conference as taking place in El Paso on June 22, 23, 24, 1962.
Date: 1962-06-22/1962-06-24
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29] (open access)

[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29]

Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times, published on June 29, 1964, containing a political cartoon entitled "On the Beach."
Date: June 29, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1966-06-23] (open access)

[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1966-06-23]

Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Alfred J. Hernandez, date June 23, 1966, regarding the LULAC code and annual meeting.
Date: June 23, 1966
Creator: Penrose, Neville G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet - 1967-06-09] (open access)

[Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet - 1967-06-09]

Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet. The Banquet was held on June 9, 1967 at the Laredo Civic Center. The program includes a list of the incoming administration as well as the outgoing administration for Laredo LULAC Council No. 12. The main speaker was John Connally, Governor of Texas. Includes Governor Connally’s signature and an inscriptions to John Herrera.
Date: June 9, 1967
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC (open access)

In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC

Copy of an article from the Laredo Times covering the pickets at the Laredo Civic Center during the annual local LULAC Council banquet, published on June 11, 1967. The article includes a photograph of the crowds picketing in front of the banquet hall and also contains handwritten notes demanding that the Laredo, Texas LULAC Council be censured by the National LULAC assembly for their lack of support during the rally.
Date: June 11, 1967
Creator: Gray, Walter
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1960-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1960-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez, dated June 3, 1960, and stamped "COPY." Herrera requests a full brochure of all activities planned for the LULAC National Convention so that it can be discussed on a Spanish-language radio station in the Houston area.
Date: June 3, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-01] (open access)

[Letter from Philip J. Montalbo to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-01]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Philip J. Montalbo requesting Herrera to follow up the talk with Fausto Toscano with the letter to Texas Governor John Connally regarding Fausto's reappointment as Commissioner.
Date: June 1, 1965
Creator: Montalbo, Philip J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández, informing Hernández that Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended a parole for him, and as soon as the necessary requirements are met, Hernández will be released from prison. Garcia hopes Hernández's future free life will be fruitful, and he will succeed in life.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08] (open access)

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia with copies sent to Hector P. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, John J. Herrera, Frank Jasso, James DeAnda, Judge Manuel V. Lopez and Antony Garcia, informing them that Garcia received a letter from Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Ross has recommended parole for Pete Hernández.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 J.W. Mills to John J. Herrera - 1962-06-08] (open access)

[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 Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-05] (open access)

[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-05]

Letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, to John J. Herrera, in reply to Herrera's request for an appointment as judge of a new domestic relations court for Harris County. Smith asks Herrera to fill out and return an enclosed biographical form for his consideration.
Date: June 5, 1969
Creator: Smith, Preston, 1912-2003
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1961-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1961-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Albert Thomas concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington, D.C.
Date: June 3, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1961-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1961-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Bob Casey concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington, D.C.
Date: June 3, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins - 1961-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins - 1961-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington at the Capital Police Force.
Date: June 3, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lalo Garcia to John M. Herrera - 1965-06-05] (open access)

[Letter from Lalo Garcia to John M. Herrera - 1965-06-05]

Letter and envelope from Lalo R. Garcia to John M. Herrera.
Date: June 5, 1965
Creator: Garcia, Lalo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, describing his time at a military base in Vietnam and thanking his father for the care packages that were sent.
Date: June 12, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-10] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-10]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera. The letter reiterates Douglas' concerns regarding his father's drug use and urges him to realize the danger. The last page of the letter ends mid-sentence indicating perhaps pagee are missing from the letter.
Date: June 10, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History