[Coronation of Mexico Bello Queen]

Photograph of coronation ceremony of Mexico Bello Queen. Men, left to right: Dr. Luis Vensor ; Mario Lozano ; Jose Valdez ; Fernando Salas ; Mexican Consul Barrera ; Jose Buentello ; E.J. Garcia ; Dr. Angel Leyva ; Armando Morton ; Fernando Sepulveda. Women, left to right: Juanita Gutierrez ; Dolores Gutierrez ; Carmen Euerte ; Cynthia Garcia ; Queen Bertha Macias ; Miss Brett ; Elvira Luna ; Mimi Ypina ; Eloise Gonzalez.
Date: September 16, 1926
Creator: Schlueter, Frank J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Inauguration of Club Mexico, 1933]

Photograph of the inauguration of Club Mexico at the M & M Building on April 16, 1933. Professor Adolfo Martinez is seated in the center. Left side: Jose Lopez - director seated with his group, Tipica Groupo de Senoritios. Right side - seated (left to right): Ignacio Mexcado, saxophone ; Rudy Rubio, clarinet ; Jose Rivas, trombone ; Jose Castro, trumphet ; Prof. Jesus Gavino Gonzales, cello. Right side - standing (left to right): Pomposo Macha ; Miguel Rivas, violin ; Gertrudis Gabino Gonzales, piano ; Jose Torres, violin ; Tomas Aguilar, violin. On the left is a large group of young women in matching dresses and hats, each holding a banjo, mandolin or guitar.
Date: April 16, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Mary Helen Sanchez - 1979-03-16] (open access)

[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Mary Helen Sanchez - 1979-03-16]

Letter from the chairman of the American Legion Bldg. Corp., Toby Hernandez, to Mary Helen Sanchez. Linda Rodriguez will volunteer her services starting March 19, 1979 to the American Legion Bldg. Corp.
Date: March 16, 1979
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Juan Ramirez - 1979-03-16] (open access)

[Letter from Toby P. Hernandez to Juan Ramirez - 1979-03-16]

Letter to Juan Ramirez from Toby Hernandez regarding a Shamrock Hilton Hotel reservation.
Date: March 16, 1979
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Class photograph with Refugio Diaz Zapata]

Photograph of a large class, with Refugio Diaz Zapata, 23 years old, visible on the far left side.
Date: September 16, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church children's play]

Photograph of the cast and crew of a children's play put on by Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for the 16th of September celebration. The boys are dressed in military costumes.
Date: September 16, 1915
Creator: Herzik's Art Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-16]

Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated November 16, 1976, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens and refers to an enclosure of legal documents.
Date: November 16, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Gary K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from LULAC District #8 Office to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-16] (open access)

[Envelope from LULAC District #8 Office to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-16]

Envelope from League of United Latin American Citizens District #8 Office, Ms. Mamie Garcia, addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked in Houston, Texas, on August 16, 1977.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in" (open access)

"Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in"

Clipping of an article, "Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in" by Gary Taylor, published in The Houston Post on September 16, 1977. The article covers hearings regarding accusations that Houston policemen beat Joe Torres and pushed him into Buffalo Bayou. The document includes the front page story as well as the continuation on page 19A.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: Taylor, Gary
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16] (open access)

[Letter from Price Daniel to John J. Herrera - 1959-04-16]

Letter from Governor Price Daniel thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendations of Judges Jimmie Duncan and Wendell A. Odom, though Daniel explains that he already has some "long-standing commitments" for appointments. The letter is typed on paper with a Executive Department Austin, Texas letterhead.
Date: April 16, 1959
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ralph Yarborough's Washington Report, 28th General Newsletter, December 16, 1963 (open access)

Ralph Yarborough's Washington Report, 28th General Newsletter, December 16, 1963

The 28th general newsletter from Ralph Yarborough including a photograph from President Kennedy's last speech (Senator Yarborough, Governor John B. Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson are visible behind the president), a copy of Yarborough's eulogy for Kennedy from Congressional record of December 11, 1963, and a handwritten greeting explaining that out of respect to Kennedy's death, this newsletter would stand in for a normal cheerful Christmas greeting.
Date: December 16, 1963
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera noting that a compilation of tax cases compiled by the Joint Committee on Taxation is enclosed for use in Herrera's law library.
Date: September 16, 1960
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Adame to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-16] (open access)

[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 Vicente T. Ximenes to John J. Herrera - 1965-10-16] (open access)

[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 John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison - 1950-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to L. D. Morrison, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated November 16, 1950. Recommendation letter for Rufus L. Ramirez who is applying to the Houston Police Department.
Date: November 16, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James L. Owens to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-16] (open access)

[Letter from James L. Owens to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-16]

Letter from James L. Owens, Secretary of the Tres-Palacios Farmers and Cattlemens' Association, Palacios, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 16, 1951. Owens askes for names of firms and individuals practicing discrimination in Matagorda County in order to help correct such discriminatory practices against Mexican Nationals.
Date: April 16, 1951
Creator: Owens, James L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1952-06-16] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1952-06-16]

Letter from Jesse Flores, President of LULAC Council Number 184 of Palacios, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Natnional Organizer, dated June 16, 1952. Flores informs John Herrera that the Palacios, LULAC Council delegates to the National Convention will be voting for him in his bid for the presidency of LULAC.
Date: June 16, 1952
Creator: Flores, Jesse
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luz B. Morales to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-16] (open access)

[Letter from Luz B. Morales to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-16]

Letter from Luz B. Morales of LULAC Ladies Council #22 of Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated October 16, 1952. This letter was sent as a protest concerning the double election of officers in the ladies council during two separate meetings on September 11 and September 18, 1952.
Date: October 16, 1952
Creator: Morales, Luz B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Miguel E. Trujillo to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from Miguel E. Trujillo to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-16]

Letter from Miguel E. Trujillo, LULAC Regional Governor for New Mexico, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 16, 1952. Trujillo refers to Herrera's visits to the New Mexico LULAC councils and relates plans for the upcoming convention. Trujillo also briefly references the Pecos School Board segregation issue.
Date: November 16, 1952
Creator: Trujillo, Miguel E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16] (open access)

[Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16]

Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera dated June 16, 1977, and printed on Bonilla, Read, Nutto, & Bonilla, Inc. letterhead. The letter is regarding bankruptcy proceedings for Joe Velez and how this relates to the American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens lawsuit.
Date: June 16, 1977
Creator: Nutto, William J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera with Legal Order for Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez - 1977-06-16] (open access)

[Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera with Legal Order for Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez - 1977-06-16]

Letter from William J. Nutto to John J. Herrera includes a Legal Order for a Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez. The letter is dated June 16, 1977, and indicates American Express is listed as a creditor in the bankruptcy case.
Date: June 16, 1977
Creator: Nutto, William J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History