Serial/Series Title

[Draft of article by John J. Herrrera, "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", Houston Chronicle - 1983-11-21] (open access)

[Draft of article by John J. Herrrera, "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", Houston Chronicle - 1983-11-21]

Draft of an article by John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on November 21, 1983. The article, titled "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", recounts Kennedy's trip to Houston and the brief time Herrera was able to spend with him. It also describes how Herrera and his family heard the news of Kennedy's assassination the following day.
Date: November 21, 1983
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera on behalf of Arturo Herrera-Ramirez - 1979-09-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera on behalf of Arturo Herrera-Ramirez - 1979-09-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter certifying John J. Herrera as the attorney for Arturo Herrera-Ramirez, vouching for his work situation and explaining the prolonged nature of his pending immigration application.
Date: September 21, 1979
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from James L. Higgins to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-21] (open access)

[Envelope from James L. Higgins to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-21]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from James L. Higgins. The envelope is stamped with "Return receipt requested" and "Registered No. 66530."
Date: November 21, 1977
Creator: Higgins, James L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-21] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-21]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1.
Date: October 21, 1977
Creator: Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-21] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-21]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera, typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 21, 1977. The letter refers to two enclosed letters concerning a bill for a banquet and the possibility of raising a defense against the charge.
Date: July 21, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barney L. McCoy to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-21] (open access)

[Letter from Barney L. McCoy to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-21]

Letter from Barney L. McCoy asking John J. Herrera for a current address for Nasario F. Diaz.
Date: April 21, 1977
Creator: McCoy, Barney L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1977-04-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1977-04-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens National Legal Advisor, dated April 21, 1977, and directed to "Brother and Sister LULACs." The letter requests financial assistance in paying for the impeachment proceedings against Joe Benites.
Date: April 21, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera  - 1977-03-21] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-21]

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo with an unsigned document, Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request to Admit Propounded to Defendant under Rule 169, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is dated March 21, 1976.
Date: March 21, 1977
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mamie Garcia to LULAC District Eight officers - 1977-03-21] (open access)

[Memorandum from Mamie Garcia to LULAC District Eight officers - 1977-03-21]

Letter from Mamie Garcia, League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Directors, dated March 21, 1977, and printed on LULAC letterhead. In the letter, details are given for the 1977 District Eight Convention and the second and third page of the document includes a detailed agenda.
Date: March 21, 1977
Creator: Garcia, Mamie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-21] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-21]

Letter from Bob Casey, Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, to John J. Herrera, dated April 21, 1976. Casey is replying to a letter from Herrera about Liberty ships SS Benito Juarez, SS Simon Bolivar, SS Jose Bonifacio, and SS Miguel Hidalgo and encloses information sent from Burt Kyle.
Date: April 21, 1976
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Kyle, Burt
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21] (open access)

[Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]

Hand written draft of a letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975. Herrera writes regarding the shameful way he was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975. Written on yellow legal pad paper.
Date: October 21, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975, regarding the shameful way Herrera was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975.
Date: October 21, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gabriel Jimenez - 1975-04-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gabriel Jimenez - 1975-04-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Gabriel Jimenez, thanking Jimenez for his recent call and enclosing photographs of Herrera's life.
Date: April 21, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Lloyd Bentsen - 1973-02-21] (open access)

[Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Lloyd Bentsen - 1973-02-21]

Letter from Felix E. Salinas and Henry V. Sanchez to Senator Lloyd Bentsen protesting his re-introduction of legislation that would affect the "Exclusionary Rule."
Date: February 21, 1973
Creator: Salinas, Felix E. & Sanchez, Henry V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Department of Public Safety, Accident Report - 1972-02-21] (open access)

[Texas Department of Public Safety, Accident Report - 1972-02-21]

Texas Department of Public Safety Accident Report form completed by Kathy Herrera. The accident occurred on February 17, 1972.
Date: February 21, 1972
Creator: Herrera, Kathy L.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971 (open access)

Program Commemorating the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1971

Program for the commemoration of the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto held at San Jacinto Battleground Park on April 21, 1971, and hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of Texas. The inside of the program lists the days speeches and events as well as the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas." The back of the programs lists the officers of the hosting organizations.
Date: April 21, 1971
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer - 1970-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer - 1970-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack W. Salyer, District Attorney of Matagorda County, to accompany the delivery of a book and expressing Herrera's appreciation of working with Salyer on a couple of cases.
Date: March 21, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21] (open access)

[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]

A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969 (open access)

Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry, April 21, 1969

Booklet from the Program Commemorating the 133rd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto and Dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Lynch's Ferry organized by The San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee on Monday, April 21, 1969. Interior of the booklet details the itinerary of the program as well as the song and pledges which will be used. The back cover lists the members of San Jacinto Chapters, Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21]

Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez accompanying a number of letters being forwarded to Hernandez.
Date: October 21, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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 Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated February 21, 1966, to accompany a message from President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: February 21, 1966
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21] (open access)

[San Jacinto Day Program - 1965-04-21]

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1965. The cover of the program includes an illustration of the San Jacinto Monument and the title "Observing The 129th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, Under the Aupsices of the San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas." The interior lists the program details by time. The back of the program lists the members of the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Date: April 21, 1965
Creator: Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History