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[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-13] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-13]

Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Alianza Hispano-Americana-sponsored test of the prison farm segregation, and giving clues as how to prepare for arguments from the opposition.
Date: May 13, 1955
Creator: Sánchez, George Isidore, 1906-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-05] (open access)

[Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-05]

Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera. Lujan invites John J. Herrera, along with his wife Olivia, as guests of honor to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Installation of Officers Banquet. Lujan states that he has lined up Frank M. Pinedo, Rogers Kelley and Joe Kilgore as speakers.
Date: March 5, 1955
Creator: Lujan, J. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-29] (open access)

[Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-29]

Letter to John J. Herrera from James DeAnda asking Herrera about the validity of the signature of the testator in a probate case.
Date: March 29, 1955
Creator: DeAnda, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1955-05-05] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin - 1955-05-05]

Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin stating that Herrera is glad to hear that the report of Latin Americans in Texas prisons was found satisfactory, and that Herrera and Ralph Guzman had interviewed the plaintiffs and compiled the information needed for the case.
Date: May 5, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ben C. Connally - 1955-10-25] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ben C. Connally - 1955-10-25]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ben Connally, Judge of the United States District Court, asking for lenience in the sentencing of another attorney and friend, Marshall T. McCullough.
Date: October 25, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks - 1955-02-15] (open access)

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

Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks, owner and publisher of Refugio Timely Remarks, asking Carter to publish the recent organization of the Refugio LULAC Men's Council.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Ed Idar Jr. from John J. Herrera dated December 21, 1955 addressing the political issues with the American GI Forum poll tax drive in the Valley, Texas. "I don't see anything wrong in the efforts of the American Gi Forum conducting this type of civic drive in the Valley. I think it should have been done long ago." Herrera writes that the Latin American people of Mexican descent should all be able to vote and pay the poll tax in preservation and contribution to the "American way of life."
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Felix Tijerina - 1955-06-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Felix Tijerina - 1955-06-14]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Felix Tijerina, League of United Latin American Citizens Texas Regional Governor, expressing his feelings towards Tijerina. "I harbor no ill-feelings towards you, Brother Oscar Laurel, any member of the Houston Lulac Council or any Lulac member [...] I was honor bound to support Brother Frank Pinedo and that I did it under the dictates of my conscience." Herrera goes on to express his loyalty to LULAC and reinforces that the ultimate goal is to make a successful leading Organization for "our" people in the United States.
Date: June 14, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-15] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-15]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo on League of United Latin American Council Formation in Refugio, Texas. Herrera gives Pinedo further details and names of the first LULAC meeting and names and addresses of the charter members. Herrera also lets Pinedo know that Herrera wants him to be at the installation ceremony along with Felix Tijerina.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated May 11,1955, in regards to Herrera's attendance at the National Convention in Galveston. Herrera agrees to be the chairman to the seminar on "Social Welfare." Herrera requests a copy of the program of speakers and seminars to be announced on the LULAC radio program in Houston.
Date: May 11, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez of Galveston Council 151, asking Martinez to send a Lulac Program so that Herrera can have the events planned announced over the radio station KLVL. Herrera also asks Martinez to have Brother Cliff Lopez, chaplain of the Bryan Council, give the official prayer at the Convention in Galveston. Herrera tells Martinez of his plans to be a moderator at one of the seminars and mentions that it will be a "tight fight for the National Presidency."
Date: May 19, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.W. Gillean - 1955-04-20]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter ton from John J. Herrera, dated April 20, 1955, addressing the matter of helping Gillean obtain a beer license in LULAC's name. Herrera is responding to a letter that Gillean sent to Joe Garza from LULAC Council Number 235 in Beaumont.
Date: April 20, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-07-29] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-07-29]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Judge Ben C. Connally from John J. Herrera. In his letter, Herrera requested a continuance in the case due to scheduling problems with lead counsel, A. L. Wirin.
Date: July 29, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Judge Ben C. Connally - 1955-08-14]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Judge Ben C. Connally. The letter describes Herrera's history and involvement with the Alienza Hispano-Americano.
Date: August 14, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1955-05-17] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy - 1955-05-17]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Luciano Santoscoy, sending greetings and to inform Santoscoy that he was in Bryan, Texas for the inauguration of Bryan Council No. 221's home and ball park. Herrera also talks about his participation in the commemoration of San Jacinto Day (April 21) at the San Jacinto Monument. Herrera gives a bit of history about himself: "I am also a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas due to my relation to Pedro Herrera, who fought at San Jacinto, Blas Herrera of Bear County in San Antonio, who was a scout for Sam Houston, and Francisco Ruiz, alcalde [mayor] of San Antonio during the Texas Revolution, and one of the two native Texans who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence." Herrera praises Santoscoy in the remaining portion of the letter on a job well done on the LULAC News publication.
Date: May 17, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Oscar M. Laurel - 1955-06-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Oscar M. Laurel - 1955-06-14]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Oscar Laurel congratulating him on his election as National President of LULAC. Herrera apologizes for not congratulating Laurel at the moment that the counts were completed and he had been elected. Herrera explains, "I know that you understand why I had to help Brother Pinedo under the circumstances [...] a man must follow the dictates of his conscience." Herrera also expresses to Laurel that Laurel can count on Herrera for sincere cooperation and in any other way that Herrera can assist Laurel throughout his administration.
Date: June 14, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-05-05] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-05-05]

Letter to Ralph Guzman from John J. Herrera thanking Guzman for his visit to Houston, and inviting him to the LULAC National convention from June 10th to 12th. Herrera mentions that the housing case will be ready to file soon.
Date: May 5, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-08-18] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman - 1955-08-18]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Guzman. Letter mentions enclosed copies of answer made to Judge Ben C. Connally and Connally's decision.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sam Olvera - 1955-06-14] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sam Olvera - 1955-06-14]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Sam Olvera from John J. Herrera thanking Olvera for presenting Herrera with a diamond pin for LULAC Past National President pin. Herrera expresses that he spoke on behalf of Frank Pinedo at the LULAC election in Galveston and was "honor-bound to follow the dictates of my conscience." Herrera writes that he supports both the elected National President Oscar Laurel and Texas Regional Governor Felix Tijerina.
Date: June 14, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos - 1955-06-04] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos - 1955-06-04]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Campos, District Governor, District I discussing candidates for the candidates running for National President of LULAC. Herrera writes that he supports Felix Tijerina as his council had been instructed to vote for Felix but his loyalty would be to Frank Pinedo. Herrera congratulates Campos on the formation of two councils and expresses his desire to see Campos at the National Convention.
Date: June 4, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-17] (open access)

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera - 1955-03-17]

Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to John J. Herrera. Santoscoy thanks Herrera for his support on the LULAC Refugio Council. Santoscoy informs Herrera that Tony Campos, of Lubbock, Texas, was interested in the formation of a council and asks Herrera to follow up with Campos to give guidance and more information on the formation of a council. In a handwritten note at the bottom, Santoscoy says, "P.S. Please give me your valued opinion on the LULAC Committee their Duties and Functions booklet that I wrote and National Office distributed to all councils."
Date: March 17, 1955
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to Mary E. Vega - 1955-04-30] (open access)

[Letter from Luciano Santoscoy to Mary E. Vega - 1955-04-30]

Letter to Mary E. Vega of Kansas City, Missouri, from Luciano Santoscoy April 30, 1955. Santoscoy thanks Vega for her interest in starting a council in the state of Missouri. Santoscoy informs Vega of the fee each month per member, $.50 a member per month. Santoscoy also lets Vega know that he will be sending more information and a copy of the LULAC News publication.
Date: April 30, 1955
Creator: Santoscoy, Luciano
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-10] (open access)

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-10]

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson expressing his gratitude for the Christmas greeting he'd received from the Herreras and wishing them a good New Year in turn from himself and Lady Bird.
Date: January 10, 1955
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History