[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1958-04-21] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1958-04-21]

Speech given by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1958, commemorating the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera dedicates the laying of the wreath to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda who passed away two weeks prior to the event.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958] (open access)

[Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]

Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
Date: April 22, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1958-01-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1958-01-14]

Letter to Congressman Albert Thomas from John J. Herrera, dated January 14, 1958. Herrera asks Thomas if he could assist League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 in obtaining either the plaque or the bell from the Liberty Ship named after Benito Juarez and if it could be presented by Thomas to LULAC at the start of Thomas's campaign.
Date: January 14, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Moses M. Sanchez to LULAC members - 1958-01-30] (open access)

[Memorandum from Moses M. Sanchez to LULAC members - 1958-01-30]

Memorandum from Moses M. Sanchez typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated January 30, 1958. The memo informs recipients of the council meeting to be held on February 8, 1958 in the banquet room of Felix restaurant, and has a reminder for all members to pay their dues.
Date: January 30, 1958
Creator: Sanchez, Moses M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera - 1958-01-27] (open access)

[Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera - 1958-01-27]

Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1958. In the letter, Ball refers to an attached letter and report and explains that Congressman Albert Thomas is currently unable to reply.
Date: January 27, 1958
Creator: Ball, Marie D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter C. Ford to Albert Thomas - 1958-01-24] (open access)

[Letter from Walter C. Ford to Albert Thomas - 1958-01-24]

Letter from Walter C. Ford, Acting Maritime Administrator, to Albert Thomas, Congressman in the House of Representatives, dated received on January 25, 1958. The letter indicates that the SS Benito Juarez was sold "for registration under the Indian flag" and the bell and plaque remain with the ship.
Date: January 24, 1958
Creator: Ford, Walter C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Torres, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-10] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Torres, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-10]

Letter from Frank Torres, Jr. of Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 10, 1958. Torres thanks Herrera for his letter and invitation to a banquet. Torres also writes of his intent to work with families at Eagle Lake, Texas.
Date: March 10, 1958
Creator: Torres, Frank, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19] (open access)

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19]

Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera, handwritten on Popular Dry Goods Co. letterhead, dated March 19, 1958. Santoscoy asks Herrera for his opinion about a LULAC candidate.
Date: March 19, 1958
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1958-04-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1958-04-17]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnso, dated April 17, 1958. Herrera suggests Luciano Richard Santoscoy, the son of Luciano Santoscoy, as a page boy for the Senate.
Date: April 17, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19] (open access)

[Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19]

Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera, postmarked El Paso, Texas, March 19, 1958.
Date: March 19, 1958
Creator: Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1958-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of check with memorandum from Charles F. Tucker - 1958-07-29] (open access)

[Receipt of check with memorandum from Charles F. Tucker - 1958-07-29]

Receipt of check for Widows Share of a settlement relating to the death of Antonio Martinez Rodriguez signed by Elvira Flores Rodriguez. Delivery was managed by the office of Charles F. Tucker. A note at the bottom signed by Tucker thanks John J. Herrera for delivering the check to Tucker's office.
Date: July 29, 1958
Creator: Tucker, Charles F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1958-04-23] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1958-04-23]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson expressing his gladness at John J. Herrera's interest in Luciano Richard Santoscoy, who was trying to become a Senate Page. Johnson also writes he was looking forward to seeing Herrera at the LULAC Convention in Laredo in June. The letter is typed on United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead. In pencil, a note at the top reads: "Make 2 copies to send to Santoscoy."
Date: April 23, 1958
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia - 1958-01-15] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia - 1958-01-15]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson wishing John J. Herrera and Gus C. Garcia luck in their new law practice in Houston, and welcomes them to send him advice and suggestions.
Date: January 15, 1958
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera - 1958-12-02] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera - 1958-12-02]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Jimenez Herrera notifying Ernesto of John's intention to visit and possibly develop some motels on the "new short cut of Monterrey."
Date: December 2, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera - 1958-06-27] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera - 1958-06-27]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto H. Jimenez concerning John's political campaign.
Date: June 27, 1958
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maintenance men move desks in Bellaire]

Photograph of men carrying desks. The desks were for Condit Elementary School in Bellaire, Texas.
Date: May 2, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church - 1958]

Photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 2405 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas.
Date: September 27, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Church service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Photograph of Church service in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men placing a crown on Our Lady of Guadalupe statue]

Photograph of two priests and two men trying to restore the crown on the Our Lady of Guadalupe statue in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. On top of the curtain in the background is a banner reading "Reina y Madre."
Date: September 27, 1958
Creator: Kodak
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]

Photograph of the altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A priest is blessing the communion.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe]

Photograph of the procession carrying the decorated photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Nuns, adults and children can be seen in the photograph.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a procession of children for Our Lady of Guadalupe]

Photograph of the procession carrying a huge decorated photograph of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Girls dressed in white are in front. Men and women are following behind.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a religious procession]

Photograph of a religious procession.
Date: September 6, 1958
Creator: Kodak
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History