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[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960]

Description: Article titled "Trustee Set Pre-School English Program," written by David Lopez and published in The Laredo Times on Friday, January 15, 1960. The article discusses the pre-school summer program sponsored by the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Second article: "English project: Lulacs to aid schools," published in unspecified paper. Article on the reverse: "'Little School of 400' sets pace, and San Antonio falling in line," written by Charles Richardson and published in … more
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: Lopez, David & Richardson, Charles
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-22]

Description: Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr., Chairman, Viva-Kennedy Johnson Clubs to John J. Herrera congratulating Herrera for his dedication and participation in the election campaign for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket. Pena cautions that the pledges made prior to the election should be fulfilled.
Date: November 22, 1960
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-31]

Description: Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, to John J. Herrera, and forwarded to E.J. Buckley, Captain, Warrant Division and J.D. Walters, Senior Captain. Kern writes regarding the pending fines issued on the named cases stated in the letter.
Date: October 31, 1960
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza - 1960-10-27]

Description: Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza. Cazares asks Garza for his support for the Kennedy-Johnson ticket in his area. In this connection, Cazares has mailed 500 envelopes and letters written in Spanish to be mailed to the people in Garza's area.
Date: October 27, 1960
Creator: Cazares, Edward A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from George Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-03]

Description: Letter from George Hernandez, Secretary, Viva Kennedy-Johnson Club of Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Hernandez thanks Herrera for being present at the Viva Kennedy-Johnson Club of Port Arthur's election rally, and praises Herrera for his inspiring speech. Hernandez also invites Herrera to participate and hear the next Democratic candidate, Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date: November 3, 1960
Creator: Hernandez, George
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Charles J. Lieck, Jr. - 1960-02-19]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Charles J. Lieck, Jr., District Attorney in San Antonio, from Gus C. Garcia. Lieck, Jr. had offered Garcia an appointment at the courthouse in Bexar County. Garcia gracefully declines the offer and states his reasons for doing so.
Date: February 19, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08]

Description: Letter from Gus C. Garcia with copies sent to Hector P. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, John J. Herrera, Frank Jasso, James DeAnda, Judge Manuel V. Lopez and Antony Garcia, informing them that Garcia received a letter from Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Ross has recommended parole for Pete Hernández.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross - 1960-02-12]

Description: Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Jack Ross, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Austin, Texas. Garcia expresses disappointment over the case of Pete Hernández and that Hernández is still confined in prison. Garcia wishes to meet Jack Ross in person to discuss this matter, because Garcia feels that Hernández's case was a question of jury discrimination.
Date: February 12, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-02-17]

Description: Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that an immigration bill has been passed by the House granting temporary visas to fiancees of United States citizens. The Bill is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Garcia asks Herrera to send Garcia some detailed information about the divorce case for which Herrera has permission from the Social Security Administration to submit the decree for it.
Date: February 17, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08]

Description: Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández, informing Hernández that Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended a parole for him, and as soon as the necessary requirements are met, Hernández will be released from prison. Garcia hopes Hernández's future free life will be fruitful, and he will succeed in life.
Date: June 8, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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