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[Letter from the Secretary of League of United Latin American Citizens of Jackson County to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-28]
Letter to John J. Herrera from the Secretary of League of United Latin American Citizens of Jackson County asking for Herrera's assistance in getting a status on their application..
Date:
April 28, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Ed Idar, Jr., page one - 1954-05-05]
Letter to Ed Idar, Jr. from an unknown source, informing Idar that John J. Herrera announced that he would be a candidate to the Legislature for "place 5 from Harris County." The author of the letter states that Herrera was convinced to run by "a group of businessmen, including Jewish and Negro Leaders." The letter also explains Herrera's platform to run for Legislature: "jury service for women, no sales tax, no tax increase of any kind, and he is very to backing up on the wetback problem as is possible within state Jurisdiction." Copies of the letter were sent to Hector P. Garcia and Chris Alderete.
Date:
May 5, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Summation of LULAC cases and triumphs before the United States Supreme Court]
Summation of League of United Latin American Citizen triumphs and cases before the United States Supreme Court. This document includes details of the Delgado Case and the triumph of outlawed segregation of Latin American children in Texas schools. The document gives praise to Latin American lawyers, including Gus C. Garcia and Carlos Cadena. The document also mentions Dr. George I. Sanchez, previous National LULAC president, as the trustee. The document mentions the case pending State of Texas vs. Pete Hernandez, which is a case to eliminate discrimination in thirty five Texas counties for American citizens of Mexican decent from serving on petit or grand juries or to serve as grand jury commissioners in those thirty five Texas counties. "LULAC has been blessed with valiant stalworth support against those who would deprive us [...] that which we hold most dear, the American way of life and the dignity of man."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1954-05-15]
Letter to Luciano Santoscoy from John J. Herrera. Herrera gives Santoscoy details of the United States Supreme Court vs. Pete Hernandez (the case fighting against the practice of discrimination of Latin Americans from Grand & Petit juries, and as Grand jury commissioners) and the "glorious victory." Herrera tells Santoscoy, "I think you should print the whole decision in LULAC News for our posterity also giving credit to Carlos and Gus for their perseverance work and use of their own funds to the end that the Hernandez case be won." Herrera also tells Santoscoy that he will not be running for National President of LULAC as he plans to run for the Texas Legislature from Harris County. Herrera mentions in the letter the personal phone call from Senator Daniel Price announcing the Hernandez case victory.
Date:
May 15, 1954
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by Allan Shivers, Governor of the State of Texas, of League of United Latin American Citizens Week]
Proclamation by Allan Shivers, Governor of the State of Texas, of League of United Latin American Citizens Week. Proclamation declares February 14 to 20th as LULAC week. The Governor of the State of Texas urges Texas citizens to recognize and support these dates to honor "Twenty Five Years of Community Service" of LULAC members.
Date:
February 14, 1954
Creator:
Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Object Type:
Legislative Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Let's swap program ideas: plans for using all available resources for better council programs in all fields of LULAC service
Announcement from League of United Latin American Citizens Director of Publicity for Idea Exchanges to be Published in LULAC News. This is a call for all ideas and programs to be shared between other program chairmen of LULAC councils in order to create new and engaging activities and councils for future LULAC council meetings.
Date:
1954
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program ideas for May League of United Latin American Citizens meetings]
Document with Program Ideas for May League of United Latin American Citizens Meetings. This document features ideas to be used during meetings held with LULAC members. "An entertaining audience-participation program for imparting LULAC information".
Date:
1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Suggestion for Reporting Weekly LULAC Meetings
Document from LULAC's Director of Publicity, "Suggestion for Reporting Weekly LULAC Meetings." Gives a basic template for the Councils to report the meeting minutes to send back to the National Secretary.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising]
Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising. "As your MESSENGERS TO These Influential and Civic-Working Voters, Use The Houston Times With 81 Separate Local Newspapers Each One Edited by the Reader's Own Pastor." The advertisement also boasts, "ONLY 3 1/2 Cents Per Paper"; "LEAD Your Race from the Start."
Date:
1954
Creator:
Houston Times All-Church Press
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[District 8 Convention of League of United Latin American Citizens Agenda, May 23, 1954]
Agenda for the District VIII Convention of League of United Latin American Citizens from May 23, 1954. It includes the names of presenters like John J. Herrera, Felix Tijerina, Frank Pinedo and many others.
Date:
May 23, 1954
Creator:
LULAC Council #227 Baytown, Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-11-08]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated November 8, 1950. A follow-up invitation after sending out a meeting notice regarding the November 12, 1950 LULAC meeting to be held in Wharton, Texas.
Date:
November 8, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Thelma Vela - November 8, 1950]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Thelma Vela of Falfurrias, Texas, dated November 8, 1950. Discusses her upcoming visit to Houston. Includes an invitation for the LULAC ladies to attend the upcoming LULAC meeting in Wharton, Texas, on November 12, 1950.
Date:
November 8, 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-08]
Letter from George I. Sánchez, The University of Texas at Austin, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated November 8, 1950. Sánchez regrets that he cannot attend meeting in Wharton, Texas, because of health reasons. Sánchez stresses the importance of LULAC promoting civic betterment for all Texans.
Date:
November 8, 1950
Creator:
Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-31]
Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera congratulating "Johnny" on his run for Legislature. Garcia reassures Herrera in the letter that he will be more than happy to support Herrera in any way possible for Herrera's campaign. Garcia thanks Herrera in the letter for the success and work of the Pete Hernández case.
Date:
May 31, 1954
Creator:
Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1954-06-02]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera detailing Pinedo's accomplishments and appointments within LULAC and other awards and councils he has belonged to. Notably in this letter, Pinedo states, "I am 28 years old, a navy veteran. I got my officer's commission in the Naval Reserve & served in the South Pacific. I got my B.A. & LLB at the University of Texas and started practicing law in Austin in 1950."
Date:
June 2, 1954
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Soliz to John J.Herrera - 1953-02-17]
Letter from Felix Soliz, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 217 in Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 17, 1953. Solis invites Herrera to attend a Port Arthur LULAC Council meeting on February 22, 1953 where Miss Emily Rimmer will speak about Junior LULAC work.
Date:
February 17, 1953
Creator:
Soliz, Felix
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Silba - 1968-05-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Silba advising Silba on his position of owing a gambling debt and suggesting that in the future he not sign any checks that would indicate his acknowledgement of a debt.
Date:
May 9, 1968
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
List of Texas Councils of LULAC
List of Texas Councils of LULAC. Each Council is identified by number and identifies the acting President or other officer and contact address.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rules for censure, removal or retirement of judges, Division I, California]
Document of the rules of censure, removal or retirement of judges for Division I, California, adopted by the Judicial Council of the State of California, effective August 1, 1961. Rules 901 to 904. Supplement No. 1-1967.
Date:
August 1, 1961
Creator:
California. Judicial Council
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation]
Pamphlet of The Hispanic-American Corporation. Contents: How Hispanic American operates -- Corporate structure -- Biographical data of Personnel -- Listing of Business, Civic and Professional, Governmental, Educational, Social Welfare agencies and Foundations.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Hispanic-American Corporation
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special bulletin from the American GI Forum to all officers and members - January 16, 1952]
Special bulletin from the Headquarters of American GI Forum of Texas replying to the charges by Alonso S. Perales regarding criticism Perales's made to the article, "The wetback in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas."
Date:
January 16, 1952
Creator:
American G.I. Forum
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gamewell D. Gantt, Jr. to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1949-02-17]
Letter from Gamewell D. Gantt, Jr., Secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated February 17, 1949. The letter informs members of the meeting to be held on March 2, 1949 at the Junior League. It briefly describes the itinerary and reservation instructions.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
Gandtt, Gamewell D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Record - Senate - October 28, 1977]
A section of the Congressional Record - Senate, publishing the Executive Reports of committees of the United States Senate issued on October 28, 1977.
Date:
October 28, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for registered mail from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan - November 12, 1976]
Receipt for registered mail from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan, dated November 12, 1976.
Date:
November 12, 1976
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History