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[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-14]

Description: Letter from Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane asking if John J. Herrera knows any good Latin doctors in Houston or San Antonio, as Lane has realized that there no Latin doctors in his county and many Spanish-speaking residents therefore did not seek medical help, as they did not speak English. The letter is typed on letterhead for The County of Wharton.
Date: May 14, 1949
Creator: Lane, T. W.
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]

Description: Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date: March 17, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1947-03-13]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Manuel Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas. The letter is in regards to Felix H. Morales who filed an Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Gonzalez to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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[Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]

Description: Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
Date: April 21, 1942
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

Highlights at San Jacinto Day celebration here

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.
Date: April 22, 1942
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