[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra - 1961-08-04]

Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Hererra, dated August 8, 1961. Casas gives Herrera an update on his life and business and asks about the Herrera family.
Date: August 4, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas, dated May 31, 1963. In the letter, Herrera writes that he will be attending the LULAC National Convention in California and hopes the 1964 convention will take place in Houston.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964] (open access)

[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]

Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Why 'Enforcement' Omitted (open access)

Why 'Enforcement' Omitted

Newspaper clipping titled "Why 'Enforcement' Omitted" from 1964. The title refers to the "omission of the word 'enforcement' from the Republican civil rights plank" and details the reasons behind it. Followed by another article titled "Scranton Will Fight Again" and a section of comics.
Date: 1964
Creator: Evans, Rowland & Novak, Robert
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated - 1964-12-07] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated - 1964-12-07]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the Board of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
Date: December 7, 1964
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee - 1964-12-07] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee - 1964-12-07]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
Date: December 7, 1964
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-02] (open access)

[Letter from George J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-02]

Letter from George J. Garza, LULAC National President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First Vice-President, dated January 2, 1951. Refers to the Wharton Ladies LULAC Council charter delayed in mailing. Also references contact with Manuel Esqueda, the LULAC Regional Governor for California, and a proposed trip to California.
Date: January 2, 1951
Creator: Garza, George J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand - 1951-04-28]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law of Los Angeles, California, dated April 28, 1951. Herrera asks for pertinent facts of a case referred by Okrand in order to proceed with further investigation.
Date: April 28, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Okrand, Fred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-03] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-03]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, editor of the LULAC News, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 3, 1952. Originally enclosed with the letter was a copy of the LULAC NEWS of Santa Ana, California, which included that council's by-laws. Rodriguez is questioning the by-laws as they appear to include "secession" statements concerning LULAC.
Date: November 3, 1952
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-21] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-21]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera, typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 21, 1977. The letter refers to two enclosed letters concerning a bill for a banquet and the possibility of raising a defense against the charge.
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
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 Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Roberto Ornelas - 1977-07-17]

Letter from Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to Roberto Ornelas, LULAC Past National President, dated July 17, 1977. The letter states that the enclosed resolution was passed at the recent LULAC National Convention. The second page of the letter has a distribution list of people copied on the letter.
Date: July 17, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Jose Velez] (open access)

[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Jose Velez]

Envelope from John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor, addressed to Jose Velez, League of United Latin American Citizens State Director of California. The envelope is stamped but not postmarked.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution, LULAC Council 272, June 1977] (open access)

[Resolution, LULAC Council 272, June 1977]

Resolution submitted by LULAC Council 272 at National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Los Angeles, California, June, 1977.
Date: June 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Rodriguez-Bascur and Roberto Rocha to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-06-23] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Rodriguez-Bascur and Roberto Rocha to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-06-23]

Letter from Manuel Rodriguez-Bascur, Secretary, and Roberto Rocha, President, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated June 23, 1977. The letter requests the removal of Joe Velez as League of United Latin American Citizens California State Director.
Date: June 23, 1977
Creator: Rodriguez-Bascur, Manuel & Rocha, Roberto
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Joe Velez - 1977-06-17] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Joe Velez - 1977-06-17]

Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Joe Velez typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated June 17, 1977. The letter informs Velez that impeachment charges have been brought against him by John J. Herrera and that pending a hearing, Velez is suspended.
Date: June 17, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes written on envelope from M. Cabello to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Notes written on envelope from M. Cabello to John J. Herrera]

The envelope from M. Caello to John J. Herrera is postmarked August 16, 1977. The notes appear to be questions for the Joe Velez impeachment hearing.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10] (open access)

[Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10]

Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 10, 1977. In the deposition, Herrera officially files charges against Joe Velez and list the charges and supporting reasons.
Date: June 10, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Manuel Gonzales to Eduardo Morga - 1976-05-27] (open access)

[Mailgram from Manuel Gonzales to Eduardo Morga - 1976-05-27]

Western Union Mailgram from Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, to Eduardo P. Morga of Huntington Beach, California, dated May 27, 1976. This is a carbon copy of messages sent to Joe Velez and Rachel Arce notifying them of their suspension from LULAC pending charges that have been brought against them by Morga, LULAC State Director for California.
Date: May 27, 1976
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Notarized copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Notarized carbon copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC. Originally enclosed were copies of 7 letters. Includes a "Declaration of Antonio V. Soza" calling for the removal of Velez from LULAC office.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History