[Biography for Sargent Cleto Rodriguez] (open access)

[Biography for Sargent Cleto Rodriguez]

Military biography of Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez, recounting his heroic actions during the Battle for Manila. Note at end of document reads: "Currently he is associated with Project S.E.R. (Service, Employment, Rehabilitation) in San Antonio."
Date: 1976?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11] (open access)

[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]

Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flyer advertising Jimmy Carter at the Alamo - 1976]

Hand-drawn flyer to advertising Jimmy Carter's appearance at the Alamo, with drinks, beer, and a meal included in the $20 price for bus tickets. John J. Herrera and Angel Z. Fraga are listed as the contacts.
Date: 1976
Creator: Fraga, Angel Z. & Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angel Fraga to Jose F. Olivares - 1977-02-21] (open access)

[Letter from Angel Fraga to Jose F. Olivares - 1977-02-21]

Letter from Angel Fraga to Jose F. Olivares, dated February 21, 1977. Fraga inquires about a League of United Latin American Citizens meeting in Laredo and indicates his confusion on the criticism regarding the impeachment.
Date: February 21, 1977
Creator: Fraga, Angel Z.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15]

Letter from Charles W. Barrow, Chief Justice, Court of Civil Appeals, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Barrow thanks Herrera for the reception Herrera arranged and conveys his deep appreciation to all.
Date: March 15, 1976
Creator: Barrow, Charles W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-19] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-19]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera handwritten on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 19, 1977. The letter provides information about meetings set for July 29 & 30 in San Antonio.
Date: July 19, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Lou Betancourt - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Lou Betancourt - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Lou Betancourt, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Ray L. Ramirez - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Ray L. Ramirez - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Ray L. Ramirez, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-04-02] (open access)

[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-04-02]

Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1974. Written on Jobs For Progress, Inc. letterhead. Rodriguez writes regarding details of the District Convention held at the Downtown Travelodge near the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio.
Date: April 2, 1974
Creator: Rodriguez, Jake
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express - 1972-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express - 1972-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express requesting a copy of any newspaper clippings which the newspaper carried regarding the death of Raoul Cortez.
Date: June 3, 1972
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Olivares to Carla Hill - 1976-07-20] (open access)

[Letter from Jose F. Olivares to Carla Hill - 1976-07-20]

Letter from Jose F. Olivares to Carla Hill, dated July 20, 1976, and printed on League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC District No. 15, letterhead. The letter requests a list of all housing projects under the LULAC name in the past 20 years and refers to an enclosed, incomplete list of projects. A copy of the letter was sent to John J. Herrera. The bottom of the letter contains a handwritten note that reads, "Dear Johnny: I look forward to working with you -- and hope you can meet in Kerrville on the 31st. Regards from my dad."
Date: July 20, 1976
Creator: Olivares, Jose F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. Stewart to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-18] (open access)

[Letter from K. Stewart to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-18]

Copy of a letter from K. Stewart, Unit Manager at Search International, to Eduardo Morga, LULAC National President, dated July 18, 1977. The letter refers to an outstanding balance accrued by League of United Latin American Citizens at Ramada Inn which has been sent to Search International for collection.
Date: July 18, 1977
Creator: Stewart, K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-01] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-01]

Letter from M. C. Gonzales to John J. Herrera on February 1, 1977, regarding an address and inquiries concerning LULAC and Joseph R. Benites.
Date: February 1, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-23] (open access)

[Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-23]

Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera of Garza's is arrival in San Antonio and plans to visit Herrera in October. Garza requests that Herrera also inform Louis Alaniz of his plans, too. The letter and envelope both are printed with the Hilton Palacio del Rio logo.
Date: September 23, 1977
Creator: Garza, Richard M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LULAC Chief Blasts President (open access)

LULAC Chief Blasts President

Copy of an article titled "LULAC Chief Blasts President" by Karen Tumulty published in The San Antonio Light on Sunday, July 31, 1977. The article discusses League of United Latin American Citizens National President Ruben Bonilla's comments and discontentment with President Jimmy Carter.
Date: July 31, 1977
Creator: Tumulty, Karen
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15] (open access)

[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15]

Notice of Setting informing John J. Herrera and another attorney of the court date in the matter of the marriage of Jennie Bell Eagleton and Henry John Eagleton.
Date: May 15, 1970
Creator: Grohman, James
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Conference, Executive Council Congress, LULAC, July 30, 1977] (open access)

[Press Conference, Executive Council Congress, LULAC, July 30, 1977]

Press Conference held at Executive Council Congress of League of United Latin American Citizens at Menger Hotel & Motor Inn in San Antonio, Texas, on July 30, 1977. The press conference details LULAC's positions and agendas.
Date: July 30, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rodriguez, Cleto: Citation (open access)

Rodriguez, Cleto: Citation

Military biography of Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez, recounting his heroic actions during the Battle for Manila. Rodriguez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, two Bronze Medal for Valor, six Purple Hearts and military decorations from Mexico.
Date: 1976?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Southwest Journal, Volume 1, Number 2, August 1977] (open access)

[Southwest Journal, Volume 1, Number 2, August 1977]

August 1977 issue of Southwest Journal is part of Southwest Voter Registration Education Project. The journal includes eight pages of articles. The front page features an article titled, "Gerrymandering: A Political Swindle," and a definition of "gerrymander".
Date: August 1977
Creator: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (U.S.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History