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[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 Sybil to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-30]
Letter from Sybil to John J. Herrera, dated November 30, 1977. Sybil invites Herrera and his family to a KPRC television show with John L. Hill on December 3rd.
Date:
November 30, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-23]
Envelope postmarked from Dr. Nikki R. van Hightower and the City of Houston to John J. Herrera.
Date:
November 23, 1977
Creator:
van Hightower, Nikki R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jackie Magura to Anne J. Higgins - 1977-11-23]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter written on John J. Herrera's behalf by his secretary Jackie Magura explaining their encounter two months prior with hitchhiker William "Bill" Edwards, who said he had been robbed of all his possessions while camping in Colorado and was trying to get back to Florida. Magura states that they gave the man $2 so he could get some food, and they did not see him again.
Date:
November 23, 1977
Creator:
Magura, Jackie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-22]
Letter from Dr. Nikki R. van Hightower, Women's Advocate, to John J. Herrera thanking him for his invitation to the Image Civil Rights Scholarship function, which she missed due to the late arrival of his letter. The letter is printed on City of Houston letterhead for Mayor Fred Hofheinz.
Date:
November 22, 1977
Creator:
van Hightower, Nikki R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Obituary for Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello - 1977-11-16]
Obituary for John J. Herrera's sister, Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello, who died on November 16, 1977. She was formerly married to Jose M. Gonzales and was survived by her husband, Peter Muscarello. Includes information about the funeral and burial.
Date:
November 16, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Tejas press release - 1977-11-14]
IMAGE de Tejas press release from November 14, 1977 supporting Frumencio Reyes as a candidate for the Mass Transit Board.
Date:
November 14, 1977
Creator:
IMAGE de Tejas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-14]
Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated November 14, 1977.
Date:
November 14, 1977
Creator:
Jordan, Gary K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Sanchez Navarro, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-14]
Personal letter from Peter Sanchez Navarro, Jr. expressing his appreciation of running into John J. Herrera in court and reminiscing over fond memories.
Date:
November 14, 1977
Creator:
Navarro, Peter Sanchez, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-13]
Typed letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera thanking him for his work with LULAC Council #60 and his efforts toward achieving civil rights for Mexican Americans.
Date:
November 13, 1977
Creator:
Diaz, Lorenzo P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance program - 1977-11-12]
IMAGE de Houston first annual civil rights scholarship dance program, held at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom on November 12, 1977. Includes a schedule of the event and lists of dignitaries and sponsors.
Date:
November 12, 1977
Creator:
IMAGE de Houston
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Rich to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-11]
Letter thanking John J. Herrera for his purchase of two tickets the Benefit Show for the Houston Police Officers' Association.
Date:
November 11, 1977
Creator:
Rich, R. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Nikki R. Van Hightower - 1977-11-09]
Letter from John J. Herrera inviting Dr. Nikki Van Hightower to the Image Civil Rights Scholarship function.
Date:
November 9, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[IMAGE de Houston newsletter, number 11, November 1977]
IMAGE de Houston newsletter, no. 11, November 1977. Announcements include the next monthly meeting, the International Women's Year Conference, appointments to the District Attorney's office, and the Civil Rights Scholarship Fund. Updates from the state organization president and regional conference are also provided. A copy of the November 12, 1977 scholarship fund dance program event schedule is also included.
Date:
November 1977
Creator:
IMAGE de Houston
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace, & Mayfield to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-19]
Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace, & Mayfield addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked November 19, 1976. The letter was sent certified mail and the return receipt ticket has been removed the the reverse.
Date:
November 19, 1976
Creator:
Sheehy, Lovelace, & Mayfield
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales regarding expenses for the Supreme Council Meeting, dated November 17, 1976.
Date:
November 17, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-17]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales, National President of LULAC, dated November 17, 1976. Herrera informs Gonzales that he received confirmation that documents were filed in the case of E & J Travel vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter also includes a recommendation for Frank M. Pinedo to preside over proceedings against Joseph R. Benites.
Date:
November 17, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-15]
Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated November 15, 1976 regarding immigration legislation from the 94th Congress.
Date:
November 15, 1976
Creator:
De la Garza, E.
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Letter from John J. Herrera to W. E. Nichols - 1976-11-11]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Justice of the Peace W. E. Nichols asking for advice on the minimum fine he can remit for two of his clients.
Date:
November 11, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greyhound Busbill for package from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-10]
Greyhound Busbill for a package sent from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera, dated November 10, 1976.
Date:
November 10, 1976
Creator:
Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-11-10]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales, dated November 10, 1976. The letter refers to enclosed papers which need to be signed and notarized.
Date:
November 10, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History