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Actividades Judiciales
Newspaper clipping entitled "Actividades Judiciales" concerning current judicial activities. The circled section highlights the case of Ernesto Jimenez versus Inspector de Policia y otras.
[Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Texas]
Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
[Advertisement for José E. Chapa's radio programs -1953]
Advertisement for two radio programs hosted by José E. Chapa in Chicago and Evanston, including dates, times, and frequencies.
Boletin a los clubes y sociedades Mexicanas de Houston, Texas
Bulletin announcing the recipients of a $250.00 scholarship.
[Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]
Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]
Campaign speech for the radio by John J. Herrera.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Card from Betsy B. Johnson to John J. Herrera]
Greeting card sent from Betsy B. Johnson to John J. Herrera. The front of the card has a newspaper clipping and the words "You're in the news!" and inside, the text says "It's always nice to read good things about friends!" A handwritten note on the inside of the card says: "Keep up the good work. ¡Es espléndido Betsy B. Johnson, Liaison Offices, GCCSA."
[Christmas card from the Galverro family to the John J. Herrera family]
The front of the card has a color illustration of holly and Christmas bells with the text "Merry Christmas" in the top right corner. the interior of the card contains the text "To wish you the best at Christmas and all through the year". The handwritten note says, "We wish you with much affection Blanca, Paty, Blanca y Freddy S. Galvorro."
[Clipping from scrapbook - includes greeting card, business card, and envelope addressed to John J. Herrera]
Part of page from a scrapbook with a note from the Supreme Court of Texas congratulating John J. Herrera, with envelope, and a business card for John J. Herrera. Note, envelope, and business card are laminated on a piece of thin cardboard.
[Condiciones de Libertad, el Estado de Texas contra Pedro de los Palotes - 1975]
Legal document in the case State of Texas vs. Pedro de los Palotes, Judge Lee Duggan, Jr. presiding.
Continuemos Adelante Viva Johnson y Humphrey
Campaign pamphlet for the United States Democratic Presidential candidates for 1964. The cover of the pamphlet features pictures of President Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey and President John F. Kennedy.
[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]
Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
[Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens event - 1951]
Draft of a speech for an end-of-the year celebration event for the League of United Latin American Citizens by John J. Herrera. Herrera addresses the Houston, Rosenberg, Wharton, El Campo, Palacios, Freeport, Texas City and Galveston LULAC Councils.
[Draft of radio speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]
Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough. John J. Herrera had approved and recommended Governor Allan Shivers four years ago, after the sudden death of Beauford Jester. However, since Governor Shivers assumed office, Herrera feels that Shivers has done nothing to help Latin Americans in Texas. For that reason, Herrera is now supporting Ralph Yarborough.
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, page five]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, pages two and three]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
[Draft of speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]
Text of a speech in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough.
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll
Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
[Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]
Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
[Envelope from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06]
Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.
[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]
Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Fallo de la corte federal en contra de la segregación
Newspaper clipping from an unknown Spanish language newspaper pasted onto a piece of KLEE stationary. The newspaper article discusses the recent ruling by Judge Ben H. Rice of the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, to end segregation of Mexican American children in public schools.
[Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06]
Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano, totaling the income and expenses from October 12, 1949 through June 6, 1950.
Frank Ferree Multado y Sentenciado a 3 dias de Carcel
Full page from the "El Tiempo" newspaper published in Harlingen, Texas, dated June 20, 1952, which features several articles about Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas, who was jailed on contempt charges when he wrote a letter to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission complaining that the court had been prejudiced in their decision to sentence Roberto Jiminez to a 10-year sentence.
Fraternidad, Volume 2, Number 17
Spanish language newsletter containing riddles, poems, and articles. Contains two English language articles: "The Problem of the Independence of Puerto Rico" and "The Jewish Problem in the Post-War World," which contains excerpts from five different articles. The cost of the newsletter was 5 cents.
[Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
Juramento de Fidelidad
Spanish translation of the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Juramento de Fidelidad
Spanish translation of the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
[Letter from A. Perez to Ernesto Herrera]
Letter from A. Perez to Ernesto Herrera postmarked May 1, 1959. Envelope included.
[Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]
Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
[Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-10]
Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz regarding the use of his services to help a Mrs. Frame in adopting a child, describing his areas of expertise and fee distribution.
[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-31]
Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta asking John J. Herrera to send a letter of introduction on his behalf to Thomas Mann, the Secretary for Latin American Affairs, to discuss the upcoming Panamanian elections with attention paid to fighting Communism. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's own letterhead for the Panamanian Corporations, Laws and Maritime Documentation.
[Letter from Atilano Contreras Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1966-03-10]
Letter from attorney Atilano Contrera Martinez to John J. Herrera requesting Ernesto Jimenez Herrera's death certificate.
[Letter from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa to John J. Herrera - 1967-12]
Letter to John J. Herrrea from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa wishing him a happy New Year. Envelope included with letter.
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-04-13]
Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated April 13, 1971 and mailed from Merida, Yucatan, to Houston, Texas. Douglas wishes Herrera a happy birthday and describes his travels in Mexico and plans to visit the Mayan temples.
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1968-10-13]
Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 13, 1968. Douglas describes watching the Olympic Games in Mexico, and his plans to move to a different apartment near the Mexican university he is attending. The letter switches from Spanish to English. Douglas explains, “I guess I’ve murdered the family tongue enough for one letter so I’ll revert to a bit of jolly ole English.”
[Letter from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-19]
Letter with envelope from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo, Director General, Mexican Government Tourist Bureau, to John J. Herrera dated September 19, 1951. The letter is an invitation to Herrera.
[Letter from Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02]
Letter from Professor Efrain G. Dominguez, Consul Adscrito, Consul General's office of Mexico, San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 2, 1952. Dominguez writes to Herrera, who is scheduled to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican government.
[Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera]
Short note from Ernesto Jimenez to John J. Herrera on Hotel Colonial letterhead. Ernesto writes that since he hasn't heard from John, he hopes John is doing better well.
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