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[Letter from John J. Herrera inviting John F. Kennedy to Houston - 1963-10-24]
Letter from John J. Herrera inviting President John F. Kennedy to Houston. Herrera writes to Mr. Kenneth O'Donnell, President Kennedy's appointment secretary, to convince O'Donnell to "have President Kennedy visit the LULAC State Director's Ball at the Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel on the same night," November 21, 1963. Herrera describes his desire to have the President meet with the area Viva Kennedy Clubs and LULAC in preparation for what would have been President Kennedy's re-election campaign.
Date:
October 24, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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 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
[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
[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-25]
Letter from Governor John B. Connally giving John J. Herrera his regrets that it would not be possible for him to attend the February State LULAC Convention.
Date:
October 25, 1963
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Skaggs - 1962-10-27]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Skaggs discussing planning for the John Connally for Governor campaign. Herrera informs Skaggs of the Spanish-language tapes Herrera left for Skaggs to potentially use on the radio and offers his services as a speaker to the Latino people in the Harlingen area if needed.
Date:
October 27, 1962
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
[Connally Newsletter, Number 16, October 1, 1962]
The Connally Newsletter issue number 16 lists a number of campaign news updates, requests for support, and talking points against the opposing Republican Party in general and Jack Cox in particular.
Date:
October 1, 1962
Creator:
John Connally for Governor Campaign
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]
Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
Date:
October 23, 1962
Creator:
John Connally for Governor Campaign
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1968-10-02]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated October 2, 1968, accompanying a letter Casey had received from the Legislative Counsel regarding Judge Alfred J. Hernandez.
Date:
October 2, 1968
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barefoot Sanders to Bob Casey - 1968-10-01]
Letter from Barefoot Sanders, Legislative Counsel to the President, to Congressman Bob Casey, dated October 1, 1968. Sanders writes that the White House will consider Judge Alfred J. Hernandez for an ambassador post.
Date:
October 1, 1968
Creator:
Sanders, Barefoot, 1925-2009
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Gaston to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-23]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from R. L. Gaston, Sheriff of Fort Bend County, to John J. Herrera, dated October 23, 1961. The letter is regarding County Court Cause #10,131, State vs. Arnulfo J. Serrana. The letter refers to an enclosed check which refunds $10 paid in excess of the $86 fine which was due in this case.
Date:
October 23, 1961
Creator:
Gaston, R. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank P. Graham - 1961-10-26]
Letter from Frank P. Graham, Chairman of National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc., dated October 26, 1961. The letter refers to an enclosed copy of "Sharecroppers in the 60s -- A Report and a Program."
Date:
October 26, 1961
Creator:
Graham, Frank P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-30]
Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrer, handwritten in ink and dated October 30, 1961. The letter indicates that Marzola is awaiting Herrera's response and action regarding an incident of discrimination against the Latin American children at Columbus Elementary.
Date:
October 30, 1961
Creator:
Marzola, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-10]
Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera urging Herrera to to write a letter or telegram to Governor John B. Connally endorsing Montablo for appointment to the 166th District Court of Bexar County. The letter is typed on "Law Offices Philip J. Montablo" letterhead and dated October 10, 1963.
Date:
October 10, 1963
Creator:
Montablo, Philip J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-16]
Letter from David Adame, Executive State Director, to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1963. The letter is directed to "All District Directors in Texas" with John J. Herrera's name handwritten above. The letter urges District Directors to organize more councils in their districts and reminds councils to pay their dues.
Date:
October 16, 1963
Creator:
Adame, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-10-24]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated October 24, 1963. Herrera asks for Connally's answer as to whether he will be the main speaker at the LULAC Convention to be held in Beaumont, Texas,
Date:
October 24, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to Corporation Court Judge - 1964-10-07]
Letter from William D. Bonilla to Corporation Court Judge, dated October 7, 1964, regarding an incident involving the Pasadena Police and Rodolfo Rodriguez on October 4, 1964.
Date:
October 7, 1964
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla - 1964-10-09]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla, dated October 9, 1964, regarding the operation of the Villa Del Norte Apartments.
Date:
October 9, 1964
Creator:
Frohoff, F. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vicente T. Ximenes to John J. Herrera - 1965-10-16]
Letter from Vicente T. Ximenes to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1965, regarding the Harris County commission and anti-poverty program.
Date:
October 16, 1965
Creator:
Ximenes, Vicente T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry P. Evans to Oscar M. Laurel - 1951-10-03]
Letter from Henry P. Evans of Houston, Texas to Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary & Legal Advisor, dated October 3, 1951. Evans writes concerning a city lot in Bay City, Texas, in connection with oil and gas leases. Evans requests execution of paperwork by LULAC officers to straighten up the issue.
Date:
October 3, 1951
Creator:
Evans, Henry P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda for trip to Mexico, October 5, 1951]
Agenda for a trip to Mexico from October 5-13, 1951. Sightseeing plans on agenda mention visiting Mexico City, Acapulco, Guadalajara, Veracruz. Includes meeting with the Mayor and City Officials of Mexico City at City Hall, and introduction to President Miguel Alemán Valdés.
Date:
October 5, 1951
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Santos to Paul Gil - 1952-10-13]
Letter from Pauline Santos of Elgin, Texas, to Paul Gil of Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1952. Santos relates dates and names of people discriminated against at three different business establishments.
Date:
October 13, 1952
Creator:
Santos, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History