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[Agenda of the LULAC at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, 1972]
Three page agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, June 29 - July 2, 1972.
Date:
June 29, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Congressional Record, Volume 118, Number 61, April 19, 1972
Congressional Record : Proceedings and Debates of the 92nd Congress, Second Session, April 19, 1972. "A noble effort on behalf of America's second largest and most ignored minority." Speech given before the Senate by John V. Tunney with President Richard Nixon in attendance about the employment and underemployment of Spanish Americans.
Date:
April 19, 1972
Creator:
United States Senate
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
Additional draft of speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
Draft of Speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.
Date:
June 30, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-02]
Envelope from Felix E. Salinas, sent from his firm, the Law Office of Martinez, Salinas, Nino & Rodriguez, to John J. Herrera. Handwritten on back of envelope: "Tell him to make it before 1 am because Landing is getting [?] Jonie call [?] at 14645546"
Date:
August 2, 1972
Creator:
Salinas, Felix E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]
Envelope from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas, addressed to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens, Houston, Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Pete V. Villa John J. Herrera - 1972-06-14]
Envelope from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, dated June 14, 1972.
Date:
June 14, 1972
Creator:
Villa, Pete V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia
Eulogy for Macario Garcia, written by John J. Herrera and presented at Macario's burial ceremonies at the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Garcia at died on December 24, 1972. Herrera's eulogy draws comparisons between Garcia and President Harry Truman, who died only 37 hours after Garcia. Truman had awarded Garcia the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945.
Date:
December 27, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Historiography and coat of arms for Herrera family]
A report on the history and origin of the surname Herrera. The report includes an image of the coat of arms.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Halbert, Nancy L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter concerning air conditioning repairs - 1977]
Handwritten letter on loose leaf paper appears to be a note with a response written underneath the initial correspondence. The letter refers to a broken air conditioner and the cost to have it repaired.
Date:
1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-26]
Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates Herrera and all who supported and worked hard for his recent campaign. Kern pledges for the betterment of law enforcement.
Date:
May 26, 1972
Creator:
Kern, Clairville V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George E. Eaton to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-02]
Letter from George E. Eaton, Executive Director of the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, to John J. Herrera listing a number of enclosures including a thumbnail sketch, a brief history on the City of Beaumont, brochures of the Spindletop Monument and of the French Trading Post.
Date:
June 2, 1972
Creator:
Eaton, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Javier Bernal Lopez to John J. Herrera - February 10, 1972]
Letter from Javier Bernal Lopez to John J. Herrera, asking for Herrera's help on a legal matter involving Manfredo MartÃnez, whose brother bears this letter to Herrera, and Robert Brett.
Date:
February 10, 1972
Creator:
Lopez, Javier Bernal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC - 1972-08-11]
Onionskin paper copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, August 11, 1972 referring to LULAC Charter for Bovina, Texas. A list of 17 members is attached.
Date:
August 11, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pete V. Villa - 1972-05-09]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC, dated May 9, 1972. Herrera is accepting the invitation to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.
Date:
May 9, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of The Houston Post - 1972-05-22]
Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor, "Sound Off", of the Houston Post. Herrera gives his opinion about the feature story appearing in the Houston Post written by Jose Andres Chacon. The article had featured famous Mexican Americans with regard to the late Gus Garcia.
Date:
May 22, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express - 1972-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express requesting a copy of any newspaper clippings which the newspaper carried regarding the death of Raoul Cortez.
Date:
June 3, 1972
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hill to John J. Herrera - February 29, 1972]
Letter from John L. Hill, Attorney at Law, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, asking for Herrera's support and financial contribution for Hill's campaign for Texas Attorney General.
Date:
February 29, 1972
Creator:
Hill, John L., 1923-2007
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-01]
Letter from Pedro Garza, President of LULAC, League of Latin American Citizens, Council of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, August 1, 1972. Garza writes about the disbursement of checks for charters and membership.
Date:
August 1, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]
Letter from Pedro Garza of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1972. Garza writes regarding Bovina LULAC Council membership and charter.
Date:
August 15, 1972
Creator:
Garza, Pedro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04]
Letter from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC to John Herrera, dated May 4, 1972 extending an invitation to Herrera to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.
Date:
May 4, 1972
Creator:
Villa, Pete V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-01]
Letter from Pete Villa, National President of League of Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera, dated June 1, 1972, thanking Herrera for accepting the invitation to give the response at the National Convention in Beaumont. The envelope is also included.
Date:
June 1, 1972
Creator:
Villa, Pete V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC - 1972-08-21]
Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director, to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, August 21, 1972 sending a charter application and fees for the new Bovina LULAC Council of Bovina, Texas.
Date:
August 21, 1972
Creator:
Bonilla, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tony Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-21]
Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, to John J. Herrera, August 21, 1972 acknowledging receipt of Herrera' August 11, 1972 letter, the accompanying money orders and Bovina Council membership roster. Discusses new council charter presentation.
Date:
August 21, 1972
Creator:
Bonilla, Tony
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History