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[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his kind letter, explaining that his part in getting a proper burial for Felix Longoria was small. Johnson expresses his hopes that he would always justify Herrera's confidence in him. The letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead.
Date: January 17, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Mike Manatos to Joseph W. McIntyre - 1966-09-19]

Description: Letter from the President's administrative assistant Mike Manatos thanking Joe McIntyre for forwarding the resume submitted by John J. Herrera to Senator Kennedy and assures him that Herrera will be considered for appointment to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Date: September 19, 1966
Creator: Manatos, Mike, 1914-1983
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-14]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that he has received Herrera's letter concerning his son, John, Jr. and assures Herrera that he will continue to find employment with the Capitol Police Force. The letter is typed on Vice President letterhead. The envelope for the letter is also included.
Date: June 14, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, informing Herrera that the Democrats of Harris County will be meeting to pledge support for Johnson and continue to work with Latin American organizations across Texas to create unity among Hispanics in the Democratic Party.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]

Description: Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Bailey, John M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Card from the Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson]

Description: Card from Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson thanking the reader for their holiday remembrance and wishing them a happy New Year. The card has the Presidential seal at the top.
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 & Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-06-18]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson asking Johnson to consider his friend Sheriff T. W. Lane of Wharton County for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas and explaining his qualifications.
Date: June 18, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-06-21]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that Johnson and Senator John B. Connally have recommended Clifton C. Carter for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. The letter accompanied a biography of Carter, since Herrera had been interested enough in the position to send a recommendation for another candidate.
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Biographical Material: Clifton C. Carter of Bryan, Texas

Description: Biographical sketch of Clifton C. Carter, whom Senators Lyndon B. Johnson and John B. Connally had selected to recommended to the President for the position of United States Marshall of the Southern District of Texas. Included are Carter's family information, education, service history, current occupation, and community involvement.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. Enrique Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-14]

Description: Letter from J. Enrique Salinas thanking John J. Herrera for the letters on his behalf to Senators Lyndon Johnson and Price Daniel. Salinas informs Herrera of his current school studies and promises to live up to the recommendations Herrera had offered of him.
Date: September 14, 1953
Creator: Salinas, J. Enrique
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Arthur C. Perry to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-17]

Description: Letter from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, thanking John J. Herrera on Johnson's behalf for his recommendation of Enrique Salinas, and informing Herrera that Senator Johnson would make arrangements for Salinas to take a competitive examination for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy for 1954.
Date: September 17, 1953
Creator: Perry, Arthur C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Emma M. Ward to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-16]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera on behalf of Senator Price Daniel from Daniel's secretary, Emma M. Ward, acknowledging Herrera's letter of recommendation of Enrique Salinas. Ward informs Herrera that Salinas's name had been added to their list of whom to notify when a date for the competitive examination was set.
Date: September 16, 1953
Creator: Ward, Emma M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-20]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, in his capacity as LULAC Regional Governor, to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanying $5 to pay for a flag, as discussed in a telegram exchange. Herrera also tells Johnson about plans for the upcoming Scholarship Fiest[a] and the San Antonio LULAC Convention, as well as passes on the regards of a couple of men from Kingsville.
Date: May 20, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Washington News Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson]

Description: Newsletter from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson giving updates on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's peace plan, budgeting for flood control in Texas, Postmaster vacancies across Texas, the Texas State Society brunch which was attended President and Mrs. Eisenhower, and some "Quickies" including people who had visited Washington, D.C. and an enticement for the Agriculture Department's "Family Fare" cookbook.
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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