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- [Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-19]
- Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated January 19, 1976, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The case has been set for trial on March 7, 1977.
- [Letter from Pierre Salinger to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-21]
- Letter from Pierre Salinger to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that his plaque has been autographed and returned.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, expressing his support of Johnson and informing Carter of an upcoming meeting of the Democrats of Harris County to pledge support to Johnson, as well. Herrera states that he will try to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as well.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-08]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his work during the election campaign.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-04]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Governor John B. Connally on his election victory. Herrera goes on to discuss his son John Michael, who has been working as a U.S. Capitol Policeman in Washington, D.C., and asks if there's any position in Austin his son could get while working on his law degree.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-12]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Governor John B. Connally on his election victory. Herrera goes on to discuss his son John Michael, who has been working as a U.S. Capitol Policeman in Washington, D.C., and asks if there's any position in Austin his son could get while working on his law degree.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1966-01-14]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for Herrera's endorsement of Carol Vance.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1966-01-05]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor John B. Connally recommending Carol Vance as a replacement for Frank Briscoe in the office of the District Attorney of Harris County.
- [Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Memorandum - January 19, 1962]
- Detailed Convention Memorandum to all members of PASO explaining the purpose and procedure of the upcoming convention and instructions for hotel reservations and registration fees. The final two items urge members to organize an active PASO group in their communities if one did not already exist and reminds them to pay their poll taxes in order to vote. The memo is signed by Ed Idar, Jr. A handwritten note reads: "Paso a Paso Para adelante!"
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough in which Herrera pledges his support and thanks Yarborough on behalf of the LULACs for Yarborough's attendance of their reception on November 21, 1963, which President John F. Kennedy and his wife had attended. Herrera requests that Yarborough procure two flags which had been flown over the Capitol for two of the Houston Councils to receive. Herrera promises to send a copy of the December 1963 LULAC News which was dedicated to the late President Kennedy and in which Yarborough was frequently mentioned.
- [Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1957-01-07]
- Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane relaying to John J. Herrera the situation with a Mr. Franks paying for court costs, which Herrera would be handling, in relation to an unspecified "note."
- [Letter from Bob Casey to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1966-01-28]
- A letter from Congessman Bob Casey to President Lyndon B. Johnson, dated January 28m 1966, Casey writes on John J. Herrera's behalf asking the President to proclaim the week of February 13th through the 19th as National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]
- Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated January 23, 1961, and printed on Bonilla, Davis & De Ases letterhead. The letter solicits support from Herrera for Bonilla's candidacy for State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-17]
- Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera, typed and dated January 17, 1963. The letter refers to judicial appointments in Bexar County.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-01-29]
- Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera typed on State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated January 29, 1962. Bonilla requests that Herrera attend the State Convention to be held in Austin, Texas, on February 2, 3, 4, 1962.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-01-04]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor-Elect for the State of Texas, dated January 4, 1963. The letter has COPY stamped across the center in red. The letter asks that Connally consider finding a position for Herrera's son, John Michael Herrera, who is completing a pre-law degree.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores, page one - 1965-01-29]
- Page one of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores on January 29, 1965, regarding LULAC National Home equipment inventory and operations.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Lindley Beckworth - 1966-01-26]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Lindley Beckworth, dated January 26, 1966, asking for his help getting President Lyndon B. Johnson to recognize the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and proclaim the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week. Also contains a handwritten note from Herrera recalling his memory of meeting Beckworth when President John F. Kennedy spoke at the LULAC Banquet on November 21, 1963.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera - 1966-01-26]
- Letter from John J. Herrera on January 26, 1966, asking all members of the Texas Congressional delegation for their help getting President Johnson to recognize the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and proclaim the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from Lindley Beckworth to John J. Herrera - 1966-01-27]
- Handwritten note from Lindley Beckworth to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1966, regarding Beckworth's desire to help with the National LULAC Week effort.
- [Letter from Richard C. White to John J. Herrera - 1966-01-27]
- Letter from Richard C. White to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1966, regarding National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from Douglass Carter to Mrs. Belen Robles - 1965-01-28]
- Letter from Douglass Carter, Special Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, to Mrs. Belen Robles, dated January 28, 1965, regarding the proclamation of National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-01-28]
- Copy of a letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated January 28, 1966, regarding the proclamation of National LULAC Week and his letter to President Lyndon B. Johnson concerning the matter.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-01-28]
- Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera on January 28, 1966, regarding the proclamation of National LULAC Week and his letter to the President concerning the matter.
- [Letter from Omar Burleson to John J. Herrera - 1966-01-28]
- Letter from Omar Burleson to John J. Herrera, dated January 28, 1966, concerning efforts to get President Lyndon B. Johnson to recognize the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and proclaim the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from Belen Robles to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1965-01-12]
- Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to President Lyndon B. Johnson, dated January 12, 1965, regarding the observance of LULAC Week and seeking his endorsement of the National LULAC Week Proclamation. Also includes a list of Congressmen that should receive a copy of the proclamation.
- [Letter from George J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-02]
- Letter from George J. Garza, LULAC National President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First Vice-President, dated January 2, 1951. Refers to the Wharton Ladies LULAC Council charter delayed in mailing. Also references contact with Manuel Esqueda, the LULAC Regional Governor for California, and a proposed trip to California.
- [Letters from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Gus Gonzales and Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1951-01-04]
- Onionskin paper carbon copies of letters from John J. Herrera dated January 5, 1951. The front page is a draft of a letter to Mrs. Gus Gonzales, President of the Wharton Texas Ladies LULAC Council. This letter is a notification that the charter for their new council has been received and is ready for presentation. The back page contains a draft of a second letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Secretary Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas. This is a notification that the date of the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in January, 1951 in Houston, Texas, has been changed to January 27 and 28, 1951. It is also an invitation to Jacob Rodriguez to speak after the speech of welcome at the convention.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 6, 1951. This acknowledges the change of dates for the Regional LULAC Convention and confirms that amended proclamations will be sent to the active LULAC Councils. Rodriguez also confirms that he will speak at the convention.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1951-01-15]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 15, 1951. Notification of new LULAC Council formed in Rosenburg, Texas, where eighteen members were installed. The letter lists the names of the officers and members.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1951-01-15]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 15, 1951. Notification of new LULAC Council formed in Rosenburg, Texas, where eighteen members were installed. The letter lists the names of the officers and members.
- [Letter from Robert Longoria to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-24]
- Letter from Robert Longoria, President of Kingsville LULAC Council Number 24, Kingsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 24, 1951. Longoria writes to confirm the arrival of delegates and alternate delegates to the Regional LULAC Convention held in Houston, Texas.
- [Regional LULAC Convention Bulletin from Armando M. Mares to Texas LULAC Councils - 1951-01]
- Regional LULAC Convention Bulletin from Armando M. Mares, Convention Chairman, to Texas LULAC Councils, dated January 1951. Mares's bulletin includes an agenda for upcoming convention, listing times, location, dignitaries expected to attend, and information about events to be held.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - January 22, 1951]
- Signed carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 22, 1951. The letter provides notification of a new LULAC Council organized in Eagle Lake, Texas on January 21, 1951. Herrera lists provisional officers and members. Herrera next visited Palacios, Texas, and presented the charter to the new Palacios LULAC Council. Herrera also confirms delivery of charter to the Wharton Ladies LULAC Council.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Editor, Palacios Beacon - 1951-01-30]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Editor, Palacios Beacon, Palacios, Texas, dated January 30, 1951. Herrera requests the Palacios Beacon to print an article about the new Palacios LULAC Council, listing the officers and members. Herrera also mentions the upcoming District LULAC Convention to be held in Palacios on April 22, 1951.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Editor, Palacios Beacon - 1951-01-30]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Editor, Palacios Beacon, Palacios, Texas, dated January 30, 1951. Herrera requests the Palacios Beacon to print an article about the new Palacios LULAC Council, listing the officers and members. Herrera also mentions the upcoming District LULAC Convention to be held in Palacios on April 22, 1951.
- [Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
- Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated January 21, 1952. Garcia discusses the ramifications of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1952-01-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia dated January 24, 1952. Original letter contained checks enclosed from Wharton, Fort Bend, and Houston Ladies LULAC Councils.
- [Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
- Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera, dated January 21, 1952. This is a cover letter for items sent under separate cover, copies of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard, and a letter written to Judge J. T. Canales.
- [Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]
- Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
- [Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - January 22, 1952]
- Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. Laurel conveys the approval of the LULAC Supreme Council for sociological and statistical data contained in the report by Lyle Saunders and Olen T. Leonard, entitled, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas." Laurel writes that the council also condemns the false and prejudiced statements attributed to three people interviewed by the sociologists. This report is to be discussed at an upcoming LULAC Convention.
- [Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Richard Ante - 1952-01-29]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Richard Ante, President of the Houston LULAC Council Number 60, dated January 29, 1952. Pinedo writes a thank-you letter to the members of the Houston LULAC council for their support in his campaign to be elected Regional LULAC Governor of the Region of Texas. A copy of this letter was sent to John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Gene Gutierrez - 1952-01-30]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gene Gutierrez, R.T., Medical Department, Aluminum Company of America in Port Lavaca, Texas, dated January 30, 1952. The letter discusses details of the installation for the Palacios LULAC Council on February 3, 1952.
- [Letter from Gene Gutierrez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-28]
- Letter from Gene Gutierrez to John J. Herrera, National LULAC Organizer, dated January 28, 1952. Gutierrez informs Herrera of plans for the installation of the Palacios Junior and Ladies LULAC Councils on February 3, 1952.
- [Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-06]
- Letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated January 6, 1953. Cover letter for copy of letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
- [Letter from Leerie R. Giese to Whom It May Concern - 1953-01-05]
- Onionskin carbon copy of letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas to Whom It May Concern, dated January 5, 1953. Copy of a letter of introduction for Miss Ramona Martinez on her trip to Mexico.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-01-08]
- Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President to Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera offers to travel to Fort Worth, Dallas and Wichita Falls to help organize LULAC councils for these areas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.