[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11] (open access)

[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]

Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-23] (open access)

[Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-23]

Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera of Garza's is arrival in San Antonio and plans to visit Herrera in October. Garza requests that Herrera also inform Louis Alaniz of his plans, too. The letter and envelope both are printed with the Hilton Palacio del Rio logo.
Date: September 23, 1977
Creator: Garza, Richard M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News release: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups form in Harris County, Texas] (open access)

[News release: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups form in Harris County, Texas]

News release about Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups forming in Harris County, Texas. The names of the State and National chairman, co-chairman, and representatives of Bexar County, Los Angeles, California, New Mexico, and East Texas have been elected. A resolution was made to elect President Lyndon Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey for the Democratic ticket. The letter is marked "Attention Ben Kaplan." Handwritten notes are at the bottom of the letter. Handwritten on the back is the address of the Viva Johnson-Humphrey Clubs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera requesting a refund from Mexicana Airlines for two unused plane tickets on behalf of Mr. Robert Stavely and Miss Vivian Flynn.
Date: July 11, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1967-02-09] (open access)

[Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1967-02-09]

Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera, dated February 9, 1967, regarding correspondence with the Legal Defense Fund, Incorporated of New York related to the financing of a civil rights group for Mexican Americans in Texas.
Date: February 9, 1967
Creator: Tijerina, Pete
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04]

Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina, February 4, 1967, regarding the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the need to set up a meeting with Chicano lawyers to address issues associated with Mexican-American causes in Texas.
Date: February 4, 1967
Creator: Hernandez, Alfred J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1965-05-19] (open access)

[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1965-05-19]

Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera concerning the receipt of a contract.
Date: May 19, 1965
Creator: Montablo, Philip J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-10] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-10]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera, dated December 10, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 of Chicago, Illinois and seeking legal advice concerning the matter.
Date: December 10, 1964
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-10] (open access)

[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-10]

Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera urging Herrera to to write a letter or telegram to Governor John B. Connally endorsing Montablo for appointment to the 166th District Court of Bexar County. The letter is typed on "Law Offices Philip J. Montablo" letterhead and dated October 10, 1963.
Date: October 10, 1963
Creator: Montablo, Philip J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-17] (open access)

[Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-17]

Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera, typed and dated January 17, 1963. The letter refers to judicial appointments in Bexar County.
Date: January 17, 1963
Creator: Montablo, Philip J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends - 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends - 1962]

Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends that describes the events of a special meeting that was held in San Antonio. Garcia states that PASO decided to continue to support Tom Reavley for Attorney General and Woodrow Bean for congressman in the upcoming run-off election of June 2, 1962.
Date: 1962
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]

Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 17, 1961, and copied to Frank M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
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 William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr., dated May 24, 1961. Bonilla informs Espinosa, Jr. of his schedule and indicates that the letter has been copied to John J. Herrera.
Date: May 24, 1961
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1960-06-03] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1960-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez, dated June 3, 1960, and stamped "COPY." Herrera requests a full brochure of all activities planned for the LULAC National Convention so that it can be discussed on a Spanish-language radio station in the Houston area.
Date: June 3, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960] (open access)

[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960]

Article titled "Trustee Set Pre-School English Program," written by David Lopez and published in The Laredo Times on Friday, January 15, 1960. The article discusses the pre-school summer program sponsored by the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Second article: "English project: Lulacs to aid schools," published in unspecified paper. Article on the reverse: "'Little School of 400' sets pace, and San Antonio falling in line," written by Charles Richardson and published in The Houston Press on Saturday, January 23, 1960. Includes a photograph of Ralph Cardenas, John A. Esquivel, Joe Olivares, Felix Tijerina, and Roy S. Padilla.
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: Lopez, David & Richardson, Charles
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1957-07-17] (open access)

[Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1957-07-17]

Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera, typed on League of Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 17, 1957.
Date: July 17, 1957
Creator: Tijerina, Pete
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1956-05-09] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1956-05-09]

Letter to John J. Herrera from M.C. Gonzalez, dated May 9, 1956 asking Herrera to endorse Gonzalez and support him as he runs for office of the National President of LULAC. Gonzalez was the presenter of the nomination speech for National President for John J. Herrera.
Date: May 9, 1956
Creator: Gonzales, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John J. Herrera - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter to John J. Herrera - 1955-02-15]

Letter to John J. Herrera, from unspecific League of United Latina American Citizens source, dated February 15, 1955, in regards to the declaration by the Supreme Council that the offices of the National Organizer and the National Chaplain are vacant and inactive. The author of the letter states "I hope that the action taken by the Supreme Council will not keep you from working very closely with me on LULAC matters [...] I would like to appoint you as a Chairman of a National Committee to study ways and means of increasing the educational opportunities that are available to persons of Spanish extraction."
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 26, 1953. Rodriguez sends an invitation to Herrera to attend Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City September 12-17, 1953. An interview with Mexican President Ruiz Cortines is on the agenda. Travel details and costs are also discussed.
Date: August 26, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-15] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-15]

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Past National President, dated June 15, 1953. Rodriguez addresses Herrera's defeat for re-election as LULAC National President and expresses appreciation for work done during Herrera's tenure as president. Rodriguez also mentions outstanding LULAC News bills which include Munguia printers who printed the newsletter.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to James DeAnda - 1953-06-01] (open access)

[Letter from Jake Rodriguez to James DeAnda - 1953-06-01]

Letter from Jake Rodriguez, LULAC National Director of Publicity, to James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, dated June 1, 1953. This letter was sent in reply answering questions about the publication of the LULAC News.
Date: June 1, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jake
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26] (open access)

[Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor, LULAC News, dated May 26, 1953. This letter is a follow-up on a suggestion made at LULAC Supreme Council meeting to negotiate with Hal Purser of Houston, Texas, to take over publishing the LULAC News in July, 1953. It contains pertinent questions about circulation numbers, advertising rates, and addressograph plates.
Date: May 26, 1953
Creator: DeAnda, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History