Resource Type
4 Matching Results
Results open in a new window/tab.
Results:
1 - 4 of
4
[Letter from Burtis M. Dougherty to John J. Herrera - 1980-02-04]
Letter from Burtis M. Dougherty for James P. Turner of the Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. to John J. Herrera. Dougherty asks Herrera to send a copy of the court's order in Delgado vs. Bastrop ISD and the order issued by the Commissioner of Education.
Date:
February 4, 1980
Creator:
Dougherty, Burtis M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thurman Gupton to John J. Herrera - 1980-07-30]
Personal letter from retired Judge Thurman Gupton to John J. Herrera in reply to an earlier letter from Herrera catching up on their friendship. Gupton comments on Herrera's successful open-heart surgery performed by Dr. Denton Cooley and reminisces over the cases Herrera presented in his court. The letter's envelope is also included.
Date:
July 30, 1980
Creator:
Gupton, Thurman
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reverend P. F. Flores to Roberto Ornelas - 1980-08-29]
Letter from Reverend P. F. Flores to Roberto Ornelas explaining that Flores will not be able to attend the "roasting" of John J. Herrera. Flores expresses his gratitude toward Herrera for devoting Herrera's time to help teach Mexican-American children that were boycotting a segregated school in Pearland.
Date:
August 29, 1980
Creator:
Flores, P. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1980-09-11]
Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia congratulating John J. Herrera on being honored. Garcia praises Herrera for his accomplishments in defending Mexican-American civil rights and for his bravery in fighting discrimination. Garcia notes that he will not be able to attend the event in person.
Date:
September 11, 1980
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History