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[BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]

Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Date: June 24, 1961

Creator: Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles

Item Type: Legal Document

[BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]

Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Date: June 24, 1961

Creator: Texas. Board of Pardons and Paroles

Item Type: Legal Document

Big City Beat, by Maxine: Have Tongue, Will Tattle

Newspaper article in the Houston Chronicle announcing that John J. Herrera will represent Buck C. Miller in his attempt to get on the ballot as a probate judge. The date of the article is presumed to be from early September 1962, but this has not been confirmed as the article itself is not dated.

Date: 1962-09~

Creator: Mesinger, Maxine

Item Type: Clipping

[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]

Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.

Date: April 9, 1964

Creator: Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.

Item Type: Text

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]

Hotel bill for John J. Herrera is for a room at the Fairway Motor Hotel in McAllen, Texas, on February 15, 16, 17, 1963 and listing a balance of $21.75.

Date: February 15, 1963

Creator: Fairway Motor Hotel

Item Type: Text

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

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.

Item Type: Letter

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

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

Item Type: Letter

[Blank card for Viva Johnson phone numbers]

Blank cards printed at the top with "Viva JOHNSON Phone Numbers."

Date: 1964

Item Type: Text

[Brochure for Governor John B. Connally's Re-election Campaign]

Campaign literature for Governor John B. Connally's re-election, listing his accomplishments from his previous term and quotes from newspapers about his administration. There are black-and-white photos of Connally with his family as well as him waving from the back of a convertible.

Date: 1966

Creator: Governor John Connally State Campaign Headquarters

Item Type: Pamphlet

Bulletin, State Bar of Texas, Volume 1, Number 3, December, 1963

Bulletin of the State Bar of Texas, Vol. 1, No. 3, December 1963. Discussions on the proposed revisions of the Cannons of Ethics. The bulletin has been sent to John J. Herrera with U.S. paid postage.

Date: December 1963

Creator: State Bar of Texas

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Bumper sticker for the re-election of Senator Ralph Yarborough]

Bumper sticker with red and white text on dark blue background supporting a second term for Ralph Yarborough in the U.S. Senate. The top line reads, "Vote Texan - Vote Democratic - Vote Ralph."

Date: 1964

Item Type: Image

[Campaign brochure for Romeo Vera for Texas State Director of LULAC - 1966]

Campaign brochure for Romeo Vera for Texas State Director of the League of United Latin American Citizens, 1966. It includes biographical information, a summary of his qualifications, and his running platform.

Date: 1966

Creator: Vera, Romeo

Item Type: Pamphlet

[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]

Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.

Date: 1962

Creator: Walton, Dan

Item Type: Letter

[Campaign letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-19]

General letter from John B. Connally to his supporters thanking them for the lead he gained in the primaries and urging their continued dedication during the lead-in to the run-off election. The letter is typed on "John Connally for Governor" letterhead.

Date: May 19, 1962

Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993

Item Type: Letter

[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]

Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.

Date: February 3, 1961

Creator: Blackmon, Larry

Item Type: Letter

[Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27]

Campaign letter from Romeo Vera to LULAC members on April 27, 1966, announcing his candidacy for Texas State Director of LULAC and seeking support for his election. the letter also lists Vera's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position.

Date: April 27, 1966

Creator: Vera, Romeo

Item Type: Letter

[Case file card for Dorothy Whiddon, December 4, 1961]

Card containing case information for Dorothy Whiddon. Herrera handled Whiddon divorce from her husband. Herrera's fee was $157.50 and Whiddon had paid in full. The divorce was granted on March 5, 1962.

Date: December 4, 1961

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]

Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.

Date: April 26, 1965

Creator: Downtown Bank

Item Type: Text

[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]

Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign fund, remitted to John J. Herrera, for the amount of $25.

Date: February 17, 1960

Creator: Citizens State Bank

Item Type: Text

Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle

Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle issued to John J. Herrera for a 1966 Pontiac station wagon.

Date: September 28, 1966

Creator: Texas. Highway Department.

Item Type: Legal Document

[City of Houston Paving Assessment for Timoteo Casarez, Jr. - 1967-06-12]

Statement for a Paving Assessment from the City of Houston for a property owned by Timoteo Casarez, Jr.

Date: June 12, 1967

Creator: City of Houston

Item Type: Text

[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]

Civic Action Committee bulletin, dated March 9, 1960. The headline is "Gonzalez to attend C.A.C. Barbacoa" and describes Senator Henry B. Gonzalez's upcoming visit to Houston.

Date: March 9, 1960

Creator: Civic Action Committee

Item Type: Text

[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960]

Article titled "Trustee Set Pre-School English Program," written by David Lopez and published in The Laredo Times on Friday, January 15, 1960. The article discusses the pre-school summer program sponsored by the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Second article: "English project: Lulacs to aid schools," published in unspecified paper. Article on the reverse: "'Little School of 400' sets pace, and San Antonio falling in line," written by Charles Richardson and published in … more

Date: January 15, 1960

Creator: Lopez, David & Richardson, Charles

Item Type: Clipping

Columnist attack hurt, Barry says

Newspaper clipping from Houston Post about Barry Goldwater's remarks the effect of columnists and media during his campaign for President. Goldwater comments that these attach hurt his chances for the White House.

Date: November 5, 1964

Item Type: Clipping

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[BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]

[BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]

Big City Beat, by Maxine: Have Tongue, Will Tattle

[Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]

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

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

[Blank card for Viva Johnson phone numbers]

[Brochure for Governor John B. Connally's Re-election Campaign]

Bulletin, State Bar of Texas, Volume 1, Number 3, December, 1963

[Bumper sticker for the re-election of Senator Ralph Yarborough]

[Campaign brochure for Romeo Vera for Texas State Director of LULAC - 1966]

[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]

[Campaign letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-19]

[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]

[Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27]

[Case file card for Dorothy Whiddon, December 4, 1961]

[Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]

[Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]

Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle

[City of Houston Paving Assessment for Timoteo Casarez, Jr. - 1967-06-12]

[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]

[Clippings about the Little School of 400, 1960]

Columnist attack hurt, Barry says