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- [Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22]
- Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to all League of United Latin American Citizens in District Eight in Texas asking all of the members in District Eight to attend the Texas District Eight Convention on May 29, 1955 at the Y.M.C.A. at 1600 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. Adame informs all of the members that there will be a minimal fee and that the attendance of District Eight members is imperative for the continued success of District Eight: "Lulac District Eight in Texas has always been a good district and now is the BEST and the LARGEST in MEMBERSHIP." The convention would host the election of District Governor for District Eight and would have in attendance: Frank Pinedo, Felix Tijerina, Alfred Hernandez and John J. Herrera.
- [Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-23]
- Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 23, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include the Coor's Company boycott, charter applications, and the 1978 LULAC National Convention.
- [Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-07-23]
- Copy of a memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to members of the LULAC National Executive Board, written on LULAC letterhead and dated July 23, 1979. The memo addresses a new Nebraska Chapter of LULAC and refers to an attached mailgram from Robert Ornelas.
- [Letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., to Asencion Hernandez - 1979-07-23]
- Copy of letter from Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National Presdient, to Asencion Hernandez, LULAC johnson City Council, written on LULAC letterhead and dated July 23, 1979. The letter indicates that the proposal for a Nebraska Chapter of LULAC has been sent to the National Board for approval.
- [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.
- Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling'
- Article about a rally in Amarillo at which John B. Connally decried "'out-of-state' meddling in Texas politics" as a counter to his opponent's charges that he represented Eastern interests.
- [Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-23]
- Letter from Armanda Carles-Peralta inquiring if John J. Herrera has heard any word from either Clifton Carter or a Mr. Mann. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's letterhead for Law and Maritime Documentation at the Panamanian Corporations.
- [Letter from Clifton Carter to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-23]
- Letter from Clifton Carter thanking John J. Herrera for his support and expressing his hopes that Herrera will continue to make sure the Latin American people see President Lyndon B. Johnson as their friend.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]
- Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
- [Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda about the outcome of the Shell Oil Company case concerning discrimination against Mexicans and Latin Americans. Castañeda also asks Herrera to contact Mr. Fridge and ask Fridge to send the complete transcript of the hearing. He was curious to know about the recommendations he had written for Herrera's sister-in-law.
- [Letter from Manuel Angel Colon to members of LULAC - 1976-10-23]
- Letter from Manuel Angel Colon, dated October 23, 1976. The governor of New Jersey has announced the renaming of the International Airport in Newark. Colon, on behalf of LULAC, has submitted the suggestion of the Roberto Clemente International Airport.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-23]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his congratulations and promising to help Herrera's son find a job when one comes available.
- [Letter from John E. Corcoran, Jr. to Bob Casey - 1974-12-23]
- Letter replying to Bob Casey in the House of Representatives informing him that a determination regarding the case of Sheppard W. King III would be reached within 3 months. The letter is typed on Department of the Navy, Board for Correction of Naval Records letterhead.
- [Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
- [Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
- [Payment Reminder from The Fingerhut Companies to John J. Herrera, copy, May 23, 1977]
- Photocopy of a reminder of a past-due payment owed by John J. Herrera to The Fingerhut Companies.
- [Payment Reminder from The Fingerhut Companies to John J. Herrera, May 23, 1977]
- Reminder of a past-due payment owed by John J. Herrera to The Fingerhut Companies.
- [Letter from M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr. - 1969-04-23]
- Letter from attorney M. Gregory Gandara to Peter S. Navarro, Jr., the Managing Attorney of the Neighborhood Law Office of the Houston Legal Foundation, taking responsibility for several disputed accounts which were not added to the Foundation's books. Gandara formally swears to pay $50 per month until the total of the disputed balance is paid off.
- [Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Gus C. Garcia of Miller, Garcia & Curry Law Offices in San Antonio, Texas, dated April 23, 1948. Garcia references his "campaign" and thanks Herrera for his publicity during the campaign. There is also mention made of a banquet that Herrera has offered to hold in Garcia's honor.
- [Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23]
- Letter from Joe Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1952. Garza writes regarding Herrera's possible run for the presidency of LULAC, and provides words of encouragement.
- [Letter from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios - 1951-11-23]
- Letter and envelope from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios of Houston, Texas, dated November 23, 1951. Letter originally included a one dollar payment for services rendered. Garza writes to give his regards to John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1977-09-23]
- Letter from Richard M. Garza to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera of Garza's is arrival in San Antonio and plans to visit Herrera in October. Garza requests that Herrera also inform Louis Alaniz of his plans, too. The letter and envelope both are printed with the Hilton Palacio del Rio logo.
- [Letter from R. L. Gaston to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from R. L. Gaston, Sheriff of Fort Bend County, to John J. Herrera, dated October 23, 1961. The letter is regarding County Court Cause #10,131, State vs. Arnulfo J. Serrana. The letter refers to an enclosed check which refunds $10 paid in excess of the $86 fine which was due in this case.
- [Letter from Robert M. Geiger to Elisa de La Vara - 1975-04-23]
- Letter from Robert M. Geiger to Elisa de La Vara on April 23, 1975, regarding the deposition of Joseph Benites.
- [Resolution, Bano Internacional de Arizona vs. LULAC - 1975-08-23]
- Document is an unsigned resolution regarding the settlement of debt owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Banco Internacional. The resolution terms were drafted at an emergency meeting of the Supreme Council of LULAC on August 23, 1975.
- [Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. Informs arrival time in Houston and mentions publicity pictures to be distributed.
- [Letter from Jack Greenberg to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-23]
- Letter from Jack Greenberg, Director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Incorporated, to Pete Tijerina, January 23, 1967, regarding legal aid in a jury discrimination case. Also contains an offer to build a "cooperative relationship" between the Legal Defense Fund and LULAC.
- [Telegram from Toby P. Hernandez to John Pastore - 1966-05-23]
- Western Union telegram to Senator John Pastore from Toby P. Hernandez, LULAC national convention co-chairman. Hernandez is asking for a reply to his May 15 letter.
- [Postcard from Douglas M. Herrera to John Herrera - September 23, 1968]
- Postcard sent to John J. Herrera, Mike, and Shep in Houston, Texas from John's son, Douglas M. Herrera in Mexico. Text: "23 Sept 68, Dear Dad, Mike, Shep, San Luis is a pretty pace, muchas bonitas mujeres but I'm itching to get to la Ciudad D. F. So I'm catching the 11:30 A.M. bus out tomorrow so I can register for classes & begin the next day. Having a Corona on you all fellas. Wish me luck, I need it. DMH." The front of the postcard has images of four buildings in San Luis Potosi, identified on the reverse as Teatro de La Paz/La Paz Theatre, Plaza de los Fundadores/The Founders Square, La Caja del Agua/The Water Box, and Palacio de Gubierno/Government Palace.
- [Letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1956-03-23]
- Personal letter from Ernesto Herrera to John J. Herrera. Ernesto asks his brother John to look into Armando Gonzalez for him.
- Editor viewpoints: 'Chicano' Is a part of the idiom
- Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Mrs. Marta Daumas' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano". Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. He and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera - 1967-11-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera stating that John will try to help Albert to obtain a position as Postmaster in Stockton, California.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Bill Elliott - 1961-05-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Judge Bill Elliott on behalf of colleague D. F. Thompson, Jr., then serving as a Justice of the Peace, for an upcoming appointment.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda - 1965-03-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda on March 23, 1965, regarding LULAC income tax qualifications and requesting a letter containing his thoughts on the matter of the suspension of Chicago LULAC Council #300.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1961-05-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner E. A. "Squatty" Lyons on behalf of Justice of the Peace D. F. Thompson, Jr.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1965-07-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, United States House of Representatives, 12th District, Texas, Washington D.C., providing Wright with information about the Houston LULAC Council. Herrera also informs Wright that the next National Convention of the LULAC will be in Houston during June 23rd to 26th, 1966, to be held at the Rice Hotel. Herrera has been appointed as the National Executive Director of LULAC. Since this is falling in the middle of the campaign, it will be very helpful to get support of the Latino vote for him.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-07-23]
- Carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Immediate Past national President, to Joe Ortiz, LULAC District Governor of Fort Worth, Texas, dated July 23, 1953, on LULAC letterhead. Herrera outlines details of a LULAC Council meeting in Fort Worth on August 2, 1953, where an American flag flown over the Capitol will be presented by Senator Price Daniel. Original enclosures were copies of letters to Senator Daniel and Neville G. Penrose, Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission of Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Neville G. Penrose - 1953-07-23]
- Copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Immediate Past National President, to Neville G. Penrose, Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission of Texas, dated July 23, 1953. Herrera send Penrose an invitation to attend the Fort Worth, Texas LULAC Council meeting on August 2, 1953 as Guest of Honor and to be conferred with an Honorary LULAC Membership. Herrera also informs Penrose that Alberto Almendariz is the new national president of LULAC.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1953-07-23]
- Copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Immediate Past National President, to Senator Price Daniel, dated July 23, 1953. Herrera sends an invitation to Senator Daniel to attend the Fort Worth LULAC Council meeting on August 2, 1953 to present the flag flown over Capitol to the council members.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez - 1950-01-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, Acting LULAC Regional Governor, to Raoul A. Cortez, LULAC National President, dated January 23, 1950. This letter is advising the national LULAC office that a new LULAC council was organized in Pasadena, Texas, on January 22, 1950. Referenced in the letter are the names of officers and members. It is also a request for a charter to be sent pending the installation.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie - 1947-05-23]
- An onionskin carbon copy of a letter written by John J. Herrera to T. J. Slowie, Secretary, Superintendent of Documents, in Washington, D. C. Herrera encloses a check for $0.60 and requests two copies of Part I, "Rules Relating to Organization, Practice and Procedure."
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas - 1953-10-23]
- Recommendation letter from John J. Herrera for Alfred J. Hernandez to practice law in Federal Courts.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey - 1961-05-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner V. V. Ramsey on behalf of the Hon. D. F. Thompson, Jr. for a pending vacancy at the County Court at Law.
- [Letter from John M. Herrera to Joe Garza - 1963-12-23]
- Letter from John M. Herrera to Joe A. Garza concerning a debt that Garza owes to Herrera's father, John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from John M. Herrera to Lalo Garcia - 1965-02-23]
- Letter from John M. Herrera to Lalo Garcia concerning the reorganization of a LULAC Council in Freeport, Texas.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 23, 1948]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]
- Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
- [Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1958-04-23]
- Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson expressing his gladness at John J. Herrera's interest in Luciano Richard Santoscoy, who was trying to become a Senate Page. Johnson also writes he was looking forward to seeing Herrera at the LULAC Convention in Laredo in June. The letter is typed on United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead. In pencil, a note at the top reads: "Make 2 copies to send to Santoscoy."
- [Letter from Barbara Jordan to John J. Herrera - January 23, 1974]
- Letter from Barbara Jordan, member, Judiciary Committee, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, regarding the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
- [Letter from Robert F. Kennedy to Ernest Eguia - 1965-10-23]
- Letter from Robert F. Kennedy to Ernest Eguia (chairman for the LULAC 1966 convention) declining Eguia's invitation to speak at LULAC’s 1966 convention because Kennedy cannot make a commitment that far in advance. Letter is dated October 23, 1965.