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[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]

Description: Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & McCormick, Carlos

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

Description: A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Description: Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hel… more
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

Description: 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."
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Form letter from Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-15]

Description: Form letter to different companies regarding the 37th National LULAC convention from June 23-26, 1966 at the Rice Hotel in Houston. The national convention co-chairman, Toby P. Hernandez, asks if they would like to provide pencils, scratch pads, book matches, etc., with their company name monogrammed. Also, Hernandez asks the companies if they would they like to put an advertisement in the convention booklet.
Date: April 15, 1966
Creator: Hernandez, Toby P.

[Letter from Charles H. Thomsen to Toby P. Hernandez - 1966-04-04]

Description: Letter from Charles H. Thomsen of the Houston Freight Carriers Association to Toby P. Hernandez. Thomsen presented Hernandez's letter dated March 24, 1966 at the Houston Freight Carriers Association meeting and writes that they couldn't "say yes."
Date: April 4, 1966
Creator: Thomsen, Charles H.

[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
Date: April 25, 1967
Creator: Atkinson, Delbert L.

[Letter from J. H. Painter, III, to John J. Herrera - 1969-04-14]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from J. H. Painter, III, the Secretary-Treasurer of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, dated April 14, 1969, and printed on organization letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family to participate in the San Jacinto Day Celebration to be held at the San Jacinto monument. A copy was also sent to Robert A. Sartwelle, President of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic.
Date: April 14, 1969
Creator: Painter, J. H., III

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher of Pearl Beer Distributor recommending Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes for the position of Latin American representative for their company.
Date: April 18, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, congratulating Wright on the success of his televised speech, which Herrera thought was the best. Herrera writes that he will continue to support Wright in the future.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24]

Description: Letter from John P. Lagomarcino, Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C., to John J. Herrera, enclosing copies of the pleadings for the case of Delgado, et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District, et al. received by him on April 15, 1968.
Date: April 24, 1968
Creator: Lagomarcino, John P.

[Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24]

Description: Letter from John P. Lagomarcino, Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C., to John J. Herrera, enclosing copies of the pleadings for the case of Delgado, et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District, et al. received by him on April 15, 1968.
Date: April 24, 1968
Creator: Lagomarcino, John P.

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-04-02]

Description: Open letter from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") explaining his concerns about the amount of IBM equipment that has been "deliberately" broken by other service personnel.
Date: April 2, 1962
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
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