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[Letter from Roberto R. Anguiano to Media Outlets - October 28, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Roberto R. Anguiano to Media Outlets - October 28, 1974]

Letter from Roberto R. Anguiano, project coordinator at the Bilingual Bicultural Coalition on Mass Media. As an ally and close partner with the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM), Anguiano has sent out a notice of an upcoming news conference held by the BCMM to discuss their reasons behind denying local San Antonio radio station - KAPE radio - a license renewal.
Date: October 28, 1974
Creator: Anguiano, Roberto R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-08] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-08]

Letter from Lloyd Bentsen, member, Finance, Public Works and Joint Economic Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, explaining the procedures for the impeachment of President Richard Nixon, before a final decision is made.
Date: February 8, 1974
Creator: Bentsen, Lloyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bilger & Blair to William B. Ray - July 3, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Bilger & Blair to William B. Ray - July 3, 1974]

Letter from Bilger & Blair, attorneys at law, to William B. Ray, chief of the complaints and compliance division of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Although only one page of the letter has been provided, it would appear that the attorneys are explaining a miscommunication that occurred between members of the Black Coalition on Mass Media and the KAPE radio sales manager - Franklin Collins. He did not provide a copy of a renewal application because he did not know it was available.
Date: July 3, 1974
Creator: Bilger, Donald E. & Blair, Forbes W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nolan A. Bowie to Mario Marcel Salas - November 20, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Nolan A. Bowie to Mario Marcel Salas - November 20, 1974]

Letter from Nolan A. Bowie to Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM). He writes to share his opinion on the dispute that developed between BCMM and KAPE radio, and as to whether or not the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would consider his petition to deny the radio station a license renewal. He doesn't think it will go far, but encourages Mr. Salas to not give up.
Date: November 20, 1974
Creator: Bowie, Nolan A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31] (open access)

[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]

Handwritten thank-you letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Carvajal, Phyllis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey - 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey - 1974]

Form letter from the office of Congressman Bob Casey concerning the potential impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
Date: 1974
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John E. Corcoran, Jr. to Bob Casey - 1974-12-23] (open access)

[Letter from John E. Corcoran, Jr. to Bob Casey - 1974-12-23]

Letter replying to Bob Casey in the House of Representatives informing him that a determination regarding the case of Sheppard W. King III would be reached within 3 months. The letter is typed on Department of the Navy, Board for Correction of Naval Records letterhead.
Date: December 23, 1974
Creator: Corcoran, John E., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12] (open access)

[Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12]

Copy of Judgment No. 883,327 for Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal, ruling both plaintiff and defendant to have been negligent in the cause of a car collision and that neither wins anything from the other. John J. Herrera is the attorney for the Neals.
Date: August 12, 1974
Creator: District Court (189th Judicial District)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Eckhardt to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-31] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Eckhardt to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-31]

Letter from Bob Eckhardt, member, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera regarding the case of the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
Date: January 31, 1974
Creator: Eckhardt, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Ellison to Links Chapter Presidents - September 20, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Ellison to Links Chapter Presidents - September 20, 1974]

Letter from Pauline Ellison to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. apologizing for not yet having sent information about constitutional changes approved at the recent national assembly. Ellison states that this information is forthcoming.
Date: September 20, 1974
Creator: Ellison, Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-14] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-14]

Letter from Jesse Flores, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #229 of Bryan, to John J. Herrera, date February 14, 1974. Regarding William Escamilla's quest for a certificate of Honorary Member from LULAC.
Date: February 14, 1974
Creator: Flores, Jesse
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1974-03-26] (open access)

[Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1974-03-26]

Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to come as soon as possible, as Garcia's father does not want to wait any longer, as he may not have much time left. Garcia asks that Herrera respond to the letter soon, so that they know when they are going to court.
Date: March 26, 1974
Creator: Garcia, Antonia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13] (open access)

[Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Sylvia Gonzalez. Both sides of the envelope include the note "Do not fold photo."
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Gonzalez, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera]

Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez asking John J. Herrera, a friend of Gonzalez's parents, for his help in locating her father and grandmother in Texas.
Date: 1974
Creator: Gonzalez, Sylvia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano - 1974-07-19] (open access)

[Letter from Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano - 1974-07-19]

Letter from Marcus H. Halsey, Assistant Vice President, Bank of the Southwest, to Manuel Lozano, President, La Cronica de Texas, Inc., informing Lozano that the bank is unable to renew the loan to La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
Date: July 19, 1974
Creator: Halsey, Marcus H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07] (open access)

[Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07]

Letter dated April 7, 1975, from Larry W. Hayes, President of Sons of the Republic, San Jacinto Chapter, printed on organizational letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family "to attend the celebration commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto" and includes the details of the events.
Date: April 7, 1974
Creator: Hayes, Larry W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past (open access)

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past (open access)

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date: May 31, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector J. Garcia - 1974-03-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector J. Garcia - 1974-03-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of John J. Herrera's reply to Hector J. Garcia, Executive Director of the Catholic Council on Community Relations of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, agreeing to help advertise to the Mexican-American community their ability to apply to adopt children, dispelling the idea that they need to be "very rich" to do so.
Date: March 13, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle - 1974-04-13] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle - 1974-04-13]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of the Houston Chronicle criticizing its article endorsing Judge Jimmie Duncan and insisting that it is biased and inaccurate. John J. Herrera claims the editorial overlooks some important facts about the judge and misrepresents his character.
Date: April 13, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Western Union money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera - May 30, 1974] (open access)

[Western Union money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera - May 30, 1974]

Western Union telegraphic money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico in the amount of $175. Note says "please get ring for Douglas, love."
Date: May 30, 1974
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13] (open access)

[Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13]

Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.
Date: November 13, 1974
Creator: Hosey, Jean E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Jordan to John J. Herrera - January 23, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara Jordan to John J. Herrera - January 23, 1974]

Letter from Barbara Jordan, member, Judiciary Committee, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, regarding the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
Date: January 23, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15]

Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.
Date: November 15, 1974
Creator: Juarez, Ruth B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History