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[Christmas card from Carmen Anita - December 15, 1970]

Description: Christmas card from Carmen Anita dated December 15, 1970. The front cover of the card has a color illustration of a winter scene including a snow topped church. The interior of the card has the printed text, "Alegre Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo".
Date: December 15, 1970

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañedato John J. Herrera urging Herrera to keep in contact with Latin Americans in Houston and its vicinity, and let them know that Castañeda and Herrera will help them if they are discriminated against in any manner.
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.

[Letter from Charles W. Barrow to John J. Herrera -1976-03-15]

Description: Letter from Charles W. Barrow, Chief Justice, Court of Civil Appeals, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Barrow thanks Herrera for the reception Herrera arranged and conveys his deep appreciation to all.
Date: March 15, 1976
Creator: Barrow, Charles W.

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-10-15]

Description: Letter from Douglas Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated October 15, 1969. The letter, mailed from University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas, details the new house Douglas has found near campus. Douglas also wishes his father luck on an upcoming speech and discusses the ways he believes the Latino minority can elevate itself in society through peaceful means and expresses concern over the tactics of the Brown Power Movement.
Date: October 15, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-15]

Description: Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his loyal support and for the nominating speech he made at the National Convention. Pinedo also writes to Herrera about his thoughts on the election of the new National President. "I am disappointed but have concluded that I was beat by the manuevering an machinations of the Laredo group at the Convention [...] but since Laredo won't do anything for our League I am looking forward to the day when we can recapture our organization." more
Date: June 15, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.

[Letter from Frumencio Reyes to Jim McConn - 1978-03-15]

Description: Letter to Houston Mayor Jim McConn from Frumencio Reyes applying for the position of Associate Judge at the City's Municipal Courts. Reyes mentions that John J. Herrera, of PASO, who is a good friend of his, will be well qualified for the position of Judge in the City's Municipal Courts, and to consider him for that position.
Date: March 15, 1978
Creator: Reyes, Frumencio

[Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15]

Description: Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs, Director of Sales at the Shamrock Hilton to William D. Bonilla on December 15, 1964, regarding the potential opportunity to host the LULAC National Convention at the hotel in 1966.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Jacobs, Gerald I.

[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-15]

Description: Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey, Senator, United States, thanking Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera for their helpful work in President Lyndon Johnson's campaign. Humphrey mentions that he has enclosed a photo-booklet as a memento of the campaign under separate cover.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.

[Letter from J. C. Crain to Arturo Vasquez - 1966-02-15]

Description: Letter from J. C. Crain, Chief of Internal Revenue Service Review Staff, to Arturo Vasquez, dated February 15, 1966, regarding Form 990 filing requirements for all LULAC councils.
Date: February 15, 1966
Creator: Crain, J. C.

[Letter from Jack Brooks to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-15]

Description: Courtesy letter from Jack Brooks, Chairman, Government Activities Subcommittee, and member of the Judiciary Committee operations, to John J. Herrera regarding Herrera's visit to Brooks in Washington, D.C.
Date: February 15, 1965
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-15]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Past National President, dated June 15, 1953. Rodriguez addresses Herrera's defeat for re-election as LULAC National President and expresses appreciation for work done during Herrera's tenure as president. Rodriguez also mentions outstanding LULAC News bills which include Munguia printers who printed the newsletter.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15]

Description: Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera. Kilgore writes about Dr. Hector Garcia's son's tragic accident and his sympathies for Dr. Garcia's loss.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-06-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany the cashier's check for $50 on behalf of Felix Tijerina. Included is a copy of the cashier's check.
Date: June 15, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to B. W. Payne - 1950-08-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Houston Chief of Police B. W. Payne dated August 15, 1950. This is a reference letter for Rufus L. Ramirez who would like to apply to be a policeman for the City of Houston. Ramirez is one-half inch short of the height requirement, and Herrera feels his personal and military qualifications should be considered.
Date: August 15, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Blas M. Salinas - 1950-09-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice President, to Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, dated September 15, 1950. This is replying to Salinas' concerns about the Galveston LULAC Council, suggested sites for the Regional LULAC Convention, and the query if "LULAC" has ever been copyrighted.
Date: September 15, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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