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[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]

Description: Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
Date: December 13, 1965
Creator: Hannay, Allen B.

[Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]

Description: Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
Date: December 13, 1965
Creator: Hannay, Allen B.

[Letter from Bob Casey to John M. Herrera - 1966-06-13]

Description: Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to Michael Herrera, dated June 13, 1966. Casey encloses a letter from Cleburne Maier, who had recently interviewed Jesus E. Garcia. The position Garcia interviewed for does not have a current vacancy, but Maier was impressed with Garcia and suggests that he take the Federal Service Entrance Examination.
Date: June 13, 1966
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Maier, Cleburne

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1968-10-13]

Description: 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.”
Date: October 13, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera, page two - 1962-02-13]

Description: Second page of a letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera giving Herrera updates on Texas politics. Idar, Jr. mentions that John B. Connally and Will Wilson "fell flat on their faces" during their committee interviews, but speaks positively of Price Daniel's comportment. Dr. George Sanchez is mentioned as defying the majority and attempting to split their group.
Date: February 13, 1962
Creator: Idar, Eduardo, Jr.

[Letter from Edward M. Kennedy to John J. Herrera - 1966-09-13]

Description: Letter from Edward Kennedy, member, Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his résumé for consideration for the appointment to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Date: September 13, 1966
Creator: Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009

[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]

Description: Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date: June 13, 1964

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Bob Casey, notifying Casey that Herrera will be visiting Washington soon and would like to visit with Casey.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Jack Brooks, notifying Brooks that Herrera will be visiting Washington, D.C., soon and would like to have a meeting with Brooks.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright, notifying Wright that Herrera will be visiting Washington, D.C., soon and would like to have a meeting with Wright.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1962-08-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright requesting a position in Wright's office for his wife's sister, Gloria Arriaga. Arriaga speaks English and Spanish fluently, and Herrera believes she would be able to provide help to Wright.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore - 1962-08-13]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore. Herrera expresses his appreciation for Kilgore's hospitality during Herrera's recent visit to Washington. Herrera is sad to give Kilgore the news of the sudden death of the son of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, who was killed in a car accident.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia - 1964-06-13]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia, dated June 13, 1964. Herrera writes of the idea to set up a memorial scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name for Gus's and Elnorah's two daughters. Herrera asks Elnorah's consent and if he can present the idea at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date: June 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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