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[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - April 20, 1968]

Description: Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Day celebration on April 20, 1968. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf. Below the typed speech is a handwritten note "Original Text. Needless to say - I knocked 'em dead J.H. 04/20/68 San Jacinto". The reverse of the page has a handwritten letter to Herrera's son, Doug, telling him about his speech and that he was thinking about the boys fi… more
Date: April 20, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera for Testimonial Banquet]

Description: Speech to be given at Testimonial Banquet by John J. Herrera. In it Herrera expresses gratitude for the honor and details events from his life and his affiliations, which have shaped him as individual as well as his career.
Date: 1980
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera for the 41st National Convention of LULAC - 1970-06-28]

Description: Speech given by John J. Herrera at the National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens, June 28, 1970. Herrera speaks about the caliber of the leadership of LULAC by naming individuals including lengthy information on David Adame. On back of all the pages are four black and white photographs of David Adame at LULAC events.
Date: June 28, 1970
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]

Description: Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, in response to speech of welcome by Honorable Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the LULAC Delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC at the Red Carpet Inn on June 30, 1972. Herrera discusses a few historical events in the history of LULAC relating to Beaumont and includes a few personal stories.
Date: June 30, 1972
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera on behalf of Sam Hoover, pages one and two]

Description: Pages 1 and 2 of a speech by John J. Herrera given on behalf of Sam Hoover, candidate for County Judge of Harris County. Herrera describes the background of Sam Hoover. Herrera indicates that he is there speaking on behalf of Sam Hoover asking for their votes. Sam Hoover was running on a platform: "Stop Loading Down the Property Owner with Additional Taxes."
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera on behalf of Sam Hoover, pages three through seven]

Description: Pages 3 through 7 of a speech by John J. Herrera given on behalf of Sam Hoover, candidate for County Judge of Harris County. Herrera describes the background of Sam Hoover. Herrera indicates that he is there speaking on behalf of Sam Hoover asking for their votes. Sam Hoover was running on a platform: "Stop Loading Down the Property Owner with Additional Taxes."
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech delivered by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1953-04-21]

Description: Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1953. Herrera compares the volunteers from numerous countries that fought for Texas Independence to the United Nations fighting together for freedom in Korea.
Date: April 21, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech delivered in memory of the Battle of San Jacinto]

Description: Speech delivered in the memory of all those who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto by Carlos E. Castañeda. The soldiers at the Battle of San Jacinto willingly sacrificed their lives to fight for the cause of liberty and freedom. The type-written copy of the speech contains hand-written edits by the author.
Date: unknown
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech introducing John Hill - 1977-12-17]

Description: Copy of a speech by John J. Herrera delivered on December 17, 1977, on behalf of Honorable John L. Hill, candidate for governor of Texas. The speech serves to promote the candidate as well as introduce Hill as the keynote speaker.
Date: December 17, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech on being a lawyer by John J. Herrera]

Description: Speech given by John J. Herrera discussing the challenges of being a Mexican-American lawyer in the Southwest. Herrera ends his speech on a hopeful note mentioning the meeting between President Lyndon B. Johnson of the United States and President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz of Mexico to affirm a mutual dedication to better understanding and trade relations.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech on segregation of school children by Raoul A. Cortez]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of Raoul A. Cortez's comments on the the "decision in Federal Court which outlawed the practice of segregating school children of Mexican descent." Cortez, who had recently been elected President-General of the League of United Latin American Citizens, says that from now on Hispanic Americans will have an opportunity to become useful citizens and make contributions to society.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cortez, Raoul A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Speech to Municipal LULAC Council # 696

Description: Speech by John J. Herrera given to Municipal LULAC Council # 696, on September 7, 1976, welcoming this new council to the League of United Latin American Citizens. Hererra, as the recently appointed National Legal Adviser of LULAC, speaks of the current crisis in LULAC in the form of law suits against LULAC and the pressing matter of an illegal alien problem in this country and in Texas.
Date: September 7, 1976
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Speech to the Chicano law students of T.S.U.

Description: Speech to the Chicano law students of T.S.U., delivered by John J. Herrera on October 11, 1973. In the speech he relayes advice based on his experience and career and urges the students to be involved in their communities. This is a heavily edited version of this speech with notes and markings throughout.
Date: October 11, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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