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[Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera, Fall 1960, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas]
Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera for the Fall 1960 semester at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A. & M.). It is addressed to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Peña, Jr., Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]
Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Peña, Jr., Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet for Coram Nobis and Similar Post-Conviction Remedies]
Pamphlet advertising Deputy Clerk Eli Frank's text on Coram Nobis in the context of modern law, with optional 1960 supplement available.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Frank, Eli
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[School Pastors' Wives Association, Rio Grande Conference]
Photograph of School Pastors' Wives Association, Rio Grande Conference, 1960.
Date:
1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11]
Open letter in recommendation by John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera.
Date:
January 11, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960]
Article titled "Trustee Set Pre-School English Program," written by David Lopez and published in The Laredo Times on Friday, January 15, 1960. The article discusses the pre-school summer program sponsored by the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Second article: "English project: Lulacs to aid schools," published in unspecified paper. Article on the reverse: "'Little School of 400' sets pace, and San Antonio falling in line," written by Charles Richardson and published in The Houston Press on Saturday, January 23, 1960. Includes a photograph of Ralph Cardenas, John A. Esquivel, Joe Olivares, Felix Tijerina, and Roy S. Padilla.
Date:
January 15, 1960
Creator:
Lopez, David & Richardson, Charles
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-23]
Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his congratulations and promising to help Herrera's son find a job when one comes available.
Date:
January 23, 1960
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Campos - 1960-01-30]
Letter from Tony Campos, Executive Director for LULAC, dated January 30, 1960, and printed on Little School of the 400 letterhead. The letter announces the opening of a LULAC pre-school program at Clayton Courts Housing Units.
Date:
January 30, 1960
Creator:
Campos, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1959]
1959 Harris County poll tax receipt number 350205 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
Date:
January 31, 1960
Creator:
Harris County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-01]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera of the dates, names and places of the second Pete Hernández trial, as Garcia wants to issue a reprint of the pamphlet "A cotton picker finds justice" and bring it up-to date.
Date:
February 1, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross - 1960-02-12]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas. Garcia expresses disappointment over the case of Pete Hernández and that Hernández is still confined in prison. Garcia wishes to meet Jack Ross in person to discuss this matter, because Garcia feels that Hernández's case was a question of jury discrimination.
Date:
February 12, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]
Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
Date:
February 15, 1960
Creator:
Chavez Calderon, Adolfo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]
Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign fund, remitted to John J. Herrera, for the amount of $25.
Date:
February 17, 1960
Creator:
Citizens State Bank
Object Type:
Text
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 Gus C. Garcia to Charles J. Lieck, Jr. - 1960-02-19]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Charles J. Lieck, Jr., District Attorney in San Antonio, from Gus C. Garcia. Lieck, Jr. had offered Garcia an appointment at the courthouse in Bexar County. Garcia gracefully declines the offer and states his reasons for doing so.
Date:
February 19, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera, congratulating on his junior partner and wishing Herrera and his family good luck.
Date:
March 8, 1960
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]
Civic Action Committee bulletin, dated March 9, 1960. The headline is "Gonzalez to attend C.A.C. Barbacoa" and describes Senator Henry B. Gonzalez's upcoming visit to Houston.
Date:
March 9, 1960
Creator:
Civic Action Committee
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-13]
Letter from John M. Herrera (Mikey) to his father, John J. Herrera.
Date:
March 13, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John Michael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Miron Love to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-24]
Letter from Judge Miron A. Love thanking John J. Herrera for his contribution to Love's campaign fund.
Date:
March 24, 1960
Creator:
Love, Miron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher of Pearl Beer Distributor recommending Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes for the position of Latin American representative for their company.
Date:
April 18, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration - 1960-04]
Program for San Jacinto Day Celebration held on April 20-21, 1960. The cover of the program has an aerial image of San Jacinto State Park with the title and dates printed to the left. Pages two and three of the program list the program events by date and time as well as the committee chairmen and pageant judges. Pages four and five list the princesses, their flag, and the group they represent. Page six of the program lists the escorts for the princesses. Page seven lists: San Jacinto State Park Commission, San Jacinto Museum of History Association, Color Guard, Parade Marshall, and Parade Participants. The back cover of the program has an illustration of the six flags over Texas and the statue of Sam Houston on horseback.
Date:
1960-04-20/1960-04-21
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members - 1960-05-25]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez to LULAC members inviting them to the LULAC National Convention in San Antonio on June 30, July 1, 2, & 3, 1960. The letter is dated May 25, 1960.
Date:
May 25, 1960
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Harvey B. Kocher - 1960-05-27]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Harvey Kocher on behalf of Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes upon Rocamontes's application to be the Latin American representative for Pearl Beer Distributor.
Date:
May 27, 1960
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History