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[Postcard from El Rey Bonito to John J. Herrera]

Description: Postcard to John J. Herrera from El Rey Bonito is postmarked Monterrey, Mexico. The image on the front of the card is a building that is identified on the reverse of the card as "Palacio de Gobierno. Monterrey, N.L., Mexico." The handwritten notes reads, "Greeting to you Mr. Herrera. Regards to Miss Hernandez Mr. Fielder y al abogados Pansas El Lic Tazzo el chofer d Welch Ortiz El Rey Bonito".
Date: unknown
Creator: Bonito, El Rey
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John Herrera - September 23, 1968]

Description: Postcard sent to John J. Herrera, Mike, and Shep in Houston, Texas from John's son, Douglas M. Herrera in Mexico. Text: "23 Sept 68, Dear Dad, Mike, Shep, San Luis is a pretty pace, muchas bonitas mujeres but I'm itching to get to la Ciudad D. F. So I'm catching the 11:30 A.M. bus out tomorrow so I can register for classes & begin the next day. Having a Corona on you all fellas. Wish me luck, I need it. DMH." The front of the postcard has images of four buildings in San Luis Potosi, identi… more
Date: September 23, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - October 19, 1971]

Description: Postcard to John J. Herrera and his wife Olivia from their son, Douglas M. Herrera. The postcard was mailed from Merida, Mexico to Houston, Texas and details the next portion of Douglas's journey and receipt of his father's telegram. The front image is of a hackney coach with "mestizas", two women standing in traditional dress in front of Saint John's Temple.
Date: October 19, 1971
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John M. Herrera]

Description: An undated postcard to John M. Herrera from his brother. The front of the postcard is a black and white image of a seated statue above the text, "Dios Viejo, c. 500, Old God, c. 500 A.D., Escultura de ceramica, Epoca Clasica, Cultura zapoteca, Museo Frissell de Arte Zapoteca, Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico". The back of the postcard is addressed to John M. Herrera and contains a message from Herrera's brother who is traveling and asks Herrera to write to him when he can.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard from Terry Serna to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-16]

Description: Postcard to John J. Herrera from Terry Serna that reads: "Hi Johnny! Still in the convention mood. Having a ball before returning to the grind! Terry Serna." The front of the postcard has the image of of a waterfall with people in the foreground. The image is identified on the back of the postcard as "Cascada La Cola De Caballo, Horsetail Falls near Monterrey. Monterrey, N. L., Mexico"
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Serna, Terry
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero]

Description: Postcard of a man confronting another man who has his arms spread out. The men are standing next to a large rock right off of a path. The men are Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero, Mexican military generals who were involved in the Mexican War of Independence.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Agustin Melgar and Francisco Ezcutla]

Description: Postcard featuring two members of the military: Agustin Melgar and Francisco Ezcutla, both military college students. Melgar died at 13 years old; Ezcutla died on September 18, 1947 at 17 years old. Both died defending the Chapultepec against an American attack.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Carlota of Mexico]

Description: Postcard of Princess Carlota Amalia, empress of Mexico from 1864 to 1867.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costillo]

Description: Postcard of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexico. He was a Mexican priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Felipe B. Berriozábal]

Description: Postcard of Felipe B. Berriozábal. He was a Mexican politician, engineer and military leader. He participated in the Reform War.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Francisco Javier Mina]

Description: Postcard of Francisco Javier Mina. Mina was a solider and lawyer in Mexico who was a prominent figure in the Mexican revolution.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Francisco Marquez and Juan Barrera]

Description: Postcard featuring two members of the military: Francisco Marquez, a military school student, and Juan Barrera, a lieutenant who died on September 13, 1847, at 19 years old.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of General Porfirio Díaz]

Description: Postcard of General Porfirio Díaz, Mexican soldier and politician, in a suit wearing a sash and a military medal. Díaz served seven terms as the President of Mexico.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Justo Sierra]

Description: Postcard of Justo Sierra, Mexican writer and journalist.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Leona Vicario]

Description: Postcard of Leona Vicario, a supporter of the Mexican War of Independence.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Manuel González Flores]

Description: Postcard of Manuel González Flores, who has a long beard. González Flores was a military general, politician, and President of Mexico.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Mariano Matamoros]

Description: Postcard of Mariano Matamoros, a Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary soldier of the Mexican War of Independence.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Maximilian I and Carlota of Mexico]

Description: Postcard of Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota of Mexico. They ruled from 1864 to 1867.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Maximilian I of Mexico]

Description: Postcard of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. He ruled with his wife, Carlota, from 1864 to 1867.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Miguel Domínguez]

Description: Postcard of Miguel Domínguez, a New Spanish colonial official in Mexico who played a part in the Mexican independence movement.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Pedro de Gante]

Description: Postcard of Fray Pedro de Gante, a Franciscan missionary from Belgium. Gante was also known as Fray Pieter van der Moere and Pedro de Mura.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada]

Description: Postcard of Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, a President of Mexico.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of the Battle of Ocotlán]

Description: Postcard of the scene of the Battle of Ocotlán. Troops converge on a town atop a hill.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Location: None
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Postcard of the court of Montezuma II]

Description: Postcard of people presenting gifts to Montezuma II, emperor of Mexico from 1480 to 1520.
Date: unknown
Creator: Tarjeta Postal
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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