Resource Type

[Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27] (open access)

[Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27]

Self-addressed card for Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc. for John J. Herrera to use to verify his receipt of two copies of briefs for a case printed and delivered by that company.
Date: March 27, 1969
Creator: Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Address list of LULAC Presidents of Houston Councils, 1966] (open access)

[Address list of LULAC Presidents of Houston Councils, 1966]

Handwritten address list of Presidents of Houston LULAC Councils, 1966.
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06] (open access)

[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]

Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & McCormick, Carlos
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Anonymous letter] (open access)

[Anonymous letter]

Anonymous, undated letter referencing a case of molestation by Latin-American "thugs." It mentions ex-servicemen willing to form vigilante committees to handle the situation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06] (open access)

[Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06]

Anonymous letter to John J. Herrera regarding issue of having a special police squad for Latin-Americans.
Date: March 6, 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Attachment to letter from John J. Herrera to J.C. Machuca - 1954-01-19] (open access)

[Attachment to letter from John J. Herrera to J.C. Machuca - 1954-01-19]

Attachment to a letter from John J. Herrera to the Honorable J.C. Machuca where at the request of Machuca, Herrera summarizes his accomplishments as National President of LULAC. This attachment includes mention of the increase in the expansion of the organization as well as council formation, widespread increase in LULAC awareness, LULAC's involvement with the fight against the Pecos Texas School segregation and collaboration with other Latin American organizations.
Date: January 19, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card] (open access)

[Birthday card]

Birthday card designed by Kwik Kopy, from daughter to "Pop" (presumably John J. Herrera).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from B.B., Juanita, & Jr. to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Birthday card from B.B., Juanita, & Jr. to John J. Herrera]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from his brother's family. The note is signed by "B.B." and wishes Herrera well and urges him to consider attending the Fall Gospel Men's Meetings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, Albert B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Buddy Hancock] (open access)

[Birthday card from Buddy Hancock]

Birthday card depicting Abraham Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois. Signed by Buddy Hancock.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Buddy Hancock and Hollis Waldt to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Birthday card from Buddy Hancock and Hollis Waldt to John J. Herrera]

Birthday card signed "Buddy Hancock & Hollis Waldt." The cover of the card is a painting of the historic Capitol building at Williamsburg, Virginia, and a summary of the building's history is given inside the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: Posty Cards
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Jackie] (open access)

[Birthday card from Jackie]

Birthday card signed by "Jackie."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from his friend "Lee." There is a short handwritten message appended to the pre-printed message on the card.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Birthday card from Lee to John J. Herrera]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera ("Juanito") from his friend Lee.
Date: unknown
Creator: GJC Exclusive Collection Rose Pastels
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera -  1967-04-11] (open access)

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12] (open access)

[Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12]

Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".
Date: April 12, 1970
Creator: Cisneros, Silvia & Cisneros, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank letterhead for Governor John B. Connally] (open access)

[Blank letterhead for Governor John B. Connally]

Blank sheet of letterhead for the Governor John B. Connally Harris County Campaign Headquarters.
Date: unknown
Creator: Governor John Connally Harris County Campaign Headquarters
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31] (open access)

[Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31]

Bond notice warning John J. Herrera from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff. The notice warns Herrera to return the bond lest he be blacklisted.
Date: July 31, 1956
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bulletin from National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils - 1951] (open access)

[Bulletin from National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils - 1951]

Special Bulletin from the National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils, with handwritten date of 1951. The subject of this bulletin is "National Convention Additional Information." The bulletin focuses on delegate certification prior to the 1951 LULAC National Convention. The bulletin also covers details of reception and room reservations for the convention.
Date: 1951
Creator: National LULAC President
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business Reply Envelope addressed to Sainz & Turigliatto] (open access)

[Business Reply Envelope addressed to Sainz & Turigliatto]

Photocopy of a business reply envelope addressed to Sainz & Turigliatto, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, 2474 North Tucson Boulevard, Tuscon, Arizona 85716.
Date: 197X
Creator: Sainz & Turigliatto, Certified Public Accountants
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee] (open access)

[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]

Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.
Date: 1962
Creator: Walton, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President - 1953] (open access)

[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President - 1953]

Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President at the National Convention held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 12-14, 1953.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Campaign Headquarters - 1953] (open access)

[Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Campaign Headquarters - 1953]

Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Armando Mares, Campaign Manager, to fellow LULACs.
Date: 1953
Creator: Mares, Armando
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Campaign letter from Dick Manne] (open access)

[Campaign letter from Dick Manne]

Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Democrats Dick Manne urging voters to return "sanity and loyalty" to the Democratic Party in the June 2 run-off election. Manne decries the candidates who had the support, he claims, of groups like the John Birch Society and Ku Klux Klan or had been "Democrats for Nixon" and which were "loyal Democrats."
Date: unknown
Creator: Manne, Dick
System: The Portal to Texas History