[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1967-10-25] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1967-10-25]

Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 25, 1967, which expresses his displeasure and disappointment in his son's decision to leave the military and urges him to "do the right thing" and return to service.
Date: October 25, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25] (open access)

[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
Date: April 25, 1967
Creator: Atkinson, Delbert L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967 (open access)

Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967

Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin lists Rotary Officers and the Board of Directors.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1967, celebrating the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the days events as well as the lyrics to the song, "Texas, Our Texas." Printed on the back of the program is the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. The back of the program also lists members and officers of San Jacinto Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1967
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-06] (open access)

[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-06]

Letter from Judge George E. Miller thanking John J. Herrera for a letter of recommendation Herrera had written on his behalf two years previous for a position that ultimately did not get, and informing Herrera that he had just received another appointment.
Date: October 6, 1967
Creator: Miller, George E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-08] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-08]

Envelope received by John J. Herrera in the mail from the State of Texas.
Date: September 8, 1967
Creator: Texas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03] (open access)

[Envelope from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]

Envelope from J. B. Casas addressed to John J. Herrera.
Date: March 3, 1967
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa to John J. Herrera - 1967-12] (open access)

[Letter from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa to John J. Herrera - 1967-12]

Letter to John J. Herrrea from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa wishing him a happy New Year. Envelope included with letter.
Date: December 1967
Creator: Hinojosa, Cesar Lazo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13]

Letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera to accompany a medallion commemorating the Chamizal agreement, which settled the territory issue brought on by a shift in the Rio Grande. Johnson expresses his solidarity with the Mexican-American community's hope for a brighter future. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
Date: November 13, 1967
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 10, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 10, 1967]

Letter from Alberto Garibi Hernandez, Jr., a young attorney in Guadalajara, to establish an introduction with John J. Herrera.
Date: January 10, 1967
Creator: Harper, Alberto Garibi, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hill to the State Bar of Texas - 1967-12-05] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Hill to the State Bar of Texas - 1967-12-05]

Letter from John L. Hill asking his fellow members of the State Bar of Texas to help drum up support for his impending run for Texas governor's office.
Date: December 5, 1967
Creator: Hill, John L., 1923-2007
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arnulfo Gómez García to John J. Herrera - November, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Arnulfo Gómez García to John J. Herrera - November, 1967]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Arnulfo Gómez García offering his services as an Attorney-at-Mexican-Law for any business Herrera's firm needed to conduct in Mexico.
Date: November 1967
Creator: García, Arnulfo Gómez
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer - 1967-11-28] (open access)

[Letter from Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer - 1967-11-28]

Letter from secretary Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer of the Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company, Inc. to accompany the delivery of coupon book #7557.
Date: November 28, 1967
Creator: Garcia, Minerva H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the US Selective Service - 1967-10-31] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the US Selective Service - 1967-10-31]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the United States Selective Service Draft Board regarding his client Rudolph Calderon, recently charged with carrying a gun into a Criminal Court. Herrera requests more information on Calderon being drafted out of another county.
Date: October 31, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera requesting a refund from Mexicana Airlines for two unused plane tickets on behalf of Mr. Robert Stavely and Miss Vivian Flynn.
Date: July 11, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to - 1967-12-28] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to - 1967-12-28]

Letter of reference from John J. Herrera on behalf of Ignacio Rosas, who is trying to enlist in the military.
Date: December 28, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eddie Bauer - 1967-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eddie Bauer - 1967-07-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera accompanying a check ordering a West Indies Panama and a free catalog from Eddie Bauer.
Date: July 11, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bernice Kinkaid to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-18] (open access)

[Letter from Bernice Kinkaid to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-18]

Personal letter from Bernice Kinkaid to John J. Herrera, catching him up on her life in El Paso. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Mayor of El Paso.
Date: May 18, 1967
Creator: Kinkaid, Bernice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vicente T. Ximenes - 1967-10-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Vicente T. Ximenes - 1967-10-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Vicente T. Ximenes, Chairman of the Inter-Agency Committee Mexican American Affairs at the White House, cancelling his scheduled participation in the Cabinet Committee Hearings due to a conflicting court summons. Herrera recommends his friend Benjamin J. Canales as a replacement.
Date: October 17, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note from Mrs. Pate to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12] (open access)

[Note from Mrs. Pate to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12]

Note accompanying the statement for an account sent by Mrs. Pate of the Paving Division of the Tax Office at the request of Victor Morris.
Date: June 12, 1967
Creator: Paving Division of the Tax Office
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Houston Paving Assessment for Timoteo Casarez, Jr. - 1967-06-12] (open access)

[City of Houston Paving Assessment for Timoteo Casarez, Jr. - 1967-06-12]

Statement for a Paving Assessment from the City of Houston for a property owned by Timoteo Casarez, Jr.
Date: June 12, 1967
Creator: City of Houston
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed of Sale to Julio Uribe a lot in Forest River Estates - 1967-09-25] (open access)

[Deed of Sale to Julio Uribe a lot in Forest River Estates - 1967-09-25]

Deed of Sale transferring lot 12 in block 15 of the Forest River Estates subdivision from Brigido Becerra to Julio Uribe, filed in Deed Records volume 6928, page 211.
Date: September 25, 1967
Creator: Texas
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
League of United Latin-American Citizens Resume of John J. Herrera (open access)

League of United Latin-American Citizens Resume of John J. Herrera

Resume of John J. Herrera's work in the League of United Latin-American Citizens organization describing his work on two major civil rights cases as well as the night he hosted President John F. Kennedy at a LULAC Function.
Date: September 28, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History