Bonilla says state must provide better education for minorities (open access)

Bonilla says state must provide better education for minorities

Newspaper clipping about that Rubén Bonilla, Head of the League of United Latin American Citizens, responding to the statistics from the Texas Education Agency. Bonilla says that the Texas schools may soon have white populations in the minority over Mexican American and African American students. It will be necessary for the Texans to adjust their way of life to provide for the economic needs of a growing minority population.
Date: January 22, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-22] (open access)

[Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-22]

Copy of a memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, directed to the National Executive Board. The memo advises that Bonilla has appointed a new State Director for the state of Michigan, Ramiro Gonzalez.
Date: August 22, 1979
Creator: Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Power of attorney for Charles W. Norman] (open access)

[Power of attorney for Charles W. Norman]

Power of attorney for Charles W. Norman. He appoints Kathrine Mary Norman of Harris County, Texas on May 22, 1978.
Date: May 22, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1978-04-22] (open access)

[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1978-04-22]

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at San Jacinto Battleground on April 22, 1978. Herrera describes the relation between the settlers in Texas at the time and their diverse ethnicity. This speech is missing pages.
Date: April 22, 1978
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nikki R. Van Hightower to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-22] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Leo E. Cardenas to Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-22] (open access)

[Letter from Leo E. Cardenas to Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-22]

Letter from Leo E. Cardenas to Eduardo Morga, dated September 22, 1977. The letter refers to an enclosed letter from James R. Krendl, Attorney for Jim Lucero, and requests updates to the minutes of the emergency meeting in Houston.
Date: September 22, 1977
Creator: Cardenas, Leo E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit and Certificate, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-06-22] (open access)

[Affidavit and Certificate, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-06-22]

Affidavit and Certificate from Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated June 22, 1977.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Hardy, Ray
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposition by Ray Hardy, American Express vs LULAC - 1977-06-22] (open access)

[Deposition by Ray Hardy, American Express vs LULAC - 1977-06-22]

Deposition by Ray Hardy in the case American Express vs LULAC, dated June 22, 1977. In the document, it is stated that the case is still pending in the District Court of Harris County, 157th Judicial District. The document also contains copy of a receipt to John J. Herrera in the amount of $2.00.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Hardy, Ray
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Harris County, Texas, Official District Clerk Fee Officer's Receipt to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-22] (open access)

[Harris County, Texas, Official District Clerk Fee Officer's Receipt to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-22]

Official Receipt from the Harris County, Texas, District Clerk Fee Officer, to John J. Herrera dated June 22, 1977. This is regarding the case: "American Express vs League of United Latin American Citizens."
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: District Clerk's Office (Harris County, Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal documents in support of a lawsuit filed by Joe Velez vs John Herrera, Eduardo Morga, et al] (open access)

[Legal documents in support of a lawsuit filed by Joe Velez vs John Herrera, Eduardo Morga, et al]

Summons naming John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, and Does I through X as defendants in a civil suit with Jse Velez as the plaintiff; document naming League of United Latin American Citizens California State Council Board and LULAC as Does I and II respectively; temporary restraining order against the suspension of Velez from his LULAC office; complaint injunction for the lawsuit; document verifying Velez as the plaintiff; section of the LULAC Constitution, By-Laws and Protocol presented as Exhibit A; declaration of Velez in support of the temporary restraining order, injunction, and supplemental points.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Potack, Richard
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Summons for John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al, to appear at Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo - June 22, 1977] (open access)

[Summons for John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al, to appear at Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo - June 22, 1977]

Summons from Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, Richard Potack, Attorney, for defendants John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, and Manuel Gonzales dated June 22, 1977. The plaintiff in this case is Joe Velez.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: California. Superior Court (San Mateo County).
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Richard Potack to Manuel Gonzales and other LULAC Members] (open access)

[Telegram from Richard Potack to Manuel Gonzales and other LULAC Members]

Telegram from Richard Potack, lawyer for Joe Velez, to Manuel Gonzales, John J. Herrera, and De [Eduardo] Morga, members of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Potack is declaring his intention to have a temporary restraining order issued against "certain national officers of LULAC" to prevent LULAC from suspending Mr. Velez from his office as State Director California LULAC.
Date: June 22, 1977
Creator: Potack, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Ophelia Quintero - 1977-04-22] (open access)

[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Ophelia Quintero - 1977-04-22]

Envelope from John J. Herrera addressed to Ophelia Quintero, postmarked April 22, 1977. Markings on the envelope show that it was returned as "Not Deliverable."
Date: April 22, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Rafael Acosta, Jr. - 1977-04-22] (open access)

[Envelope from John J. Herrera to Rafael Acosta, Jr. - 1977-04-22]

Envelope from John J. Herrera addressed to Rafael Acosta, Jr., State Treasurer of League of United Latin American Citizens, postmarked April 22, 1977, and stamped returned to sender.
Date: April 22, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to all LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-04-22] (open access)

[Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to all LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-04-22]

Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado, League of United Latin American Citizens National Secretary, directed to "All LULAC Supreme Council Members." The memo, dated April 22, 1977, announces the 1977 LULAC National Convention to be held June 23-26 in Los Angeles, California.
Date: April 22, 1977
Creator: Alvarado, Deborah D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Porto with Affidavit and Motion for Summary Judgement - 1977-03-22] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph A. Porto with Affidavit and Motion for Summary Judgement - 1977-03-22]

Letter from Joseph A. Porto, dated March 22, 1977, directed to Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, and Alfred J. Hernandez, Attorney for Defendant. The letter refers to the enclosures, Affidavit in Support of Attorney's Fees and Motion for Summary Judgement, regarding American Express versus League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: March 22, 1977
Creator: Porto, Joseph A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-22] (open access)

[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-22]

Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated September 22, 1976, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Includes the envelope the letter was sent in.
Date: September 22, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Gary K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when (open access)

Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when

Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."
Date: August 22, 1976
Creator: Vara, Richard
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum of Points, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-22] (open access)

[Memorandum of Points, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-22]

Legal Document filed in Superior Court of the State of California and for the City and County of San Francisco by attorneys for the Board of Trustees of Cogswell Polytechnical College against the LULAC San Francisco Chapter, dated April 22, 1976. This is a memorandum to the court outlining the complaint of non-payment of rent by LULAC for property leased from Cogswell Polytechnical College.
Date: April 22, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris Herring to Manuel Gonzales - 1975-10-22] (open access)

[Letter from Morris Herring to Manuel Gonzales - 1975-10-22]

Letter from Morris Herring, President and CEO of Banco Internacional, directed to Manuel Gonzales, President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and dated October 22, 1975. The letter discusses the amount and terms of a loan made to LULAC by the Banco Internacional de Arizona.
Date: October 22, 1975
Creator: Herring, Morris
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joel Lara to members of LULAC - 1975-09-22] (open access)

[Letter from Joel Lara to members of LULAC - 1975-09-22]

Letter from Joel Lara, Chairman Salute to Barbara Jordan Committee, dated September 22, 1975, to members of League of United Latin American Citizens announcing that the Honorable Barbara Jordan will be honored at a banquet in Houston Texas on October 12, 1975.
Date: September 22, 1975
Creator: Lara, Joel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]

Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
Date: June 22, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]

Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
Date: June 22, 1975
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the first anniversary  reception of municipal judges, June 22, 1975] (open access)

[Invitation to the first anniversary reception of municipal judges, June 22, 1975]

Invitation to the first anniversary reception for Municipal Judges Abraham Ramirez, Jr., Rosemary Saucillo, and Angel Fraga, featuring guest speaker Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz. On the back of the page is a map of where the event will be held.
Date: June 22, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History