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

Description: 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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

Description: 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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling'

Description: 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.
Date: May 23, 1962
Creator: Boyd, Lou
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]

Description: 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.
Date: October 23, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]

Description: Reproduction of an editorial from the San Antonio Evening News criticizing Albert A. Peña, Jr. and his Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO) organization for being derailed from their purpose, for not responding to the desires of most Latinos, and inability to solidify a party plank.
Date: September 21, 1962
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Excerpts from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgagees' Handbook]

Description: Excerpts from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgagees' Handbook, chapter XIV 1406-1407. An attached note addressed to John J. Herrera states that these excerpts can be used as a basis for appeal on grounds of "forebearance".
Date: September 1962
Creator: United States. Federal Housing Administration
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

Description: Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations covering the current news, noting an important meeting in February to select delegates for the convention. There are several reminders to members to pay poll taxes and member dues. John J. Herrera, along with Rafael Moreno, are specifically thanked for their efforts with the LULAC Hour on KLVL urging listeners to pay poll taxes.
Date: February 6, 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

John Connally deserves your vote in the runoff primary

Description: Houston Chronicle editorial endorsing John B. Connally in the runoff primary elections, since the Chronicle's other choice, Price Daniel, did not make it into the runoff. Connally's qualifications as the newspaper sees them are explained, and the paper's reservations about Don Yarbrough are mentioned.
Date: May 7, 1962
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending August 25, 1962]

Description: Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on August 25, 1962. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Visitation from house to house."
Date: August 25, 1962
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending December 25, 1962]

Description: Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on December 25, 1962. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Bible study."
Date: December 25, 1962
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Language Missions Report of Missionary Work for Manuel Urbina for the month ending February 25, 1962]

Description: Personal report of Manuel Urbina's work at the Magnolia Temple for the month ending on February 25, 1962. Includes Urbina's activities and a report on the congregation served. Urbina notes that the main emphasis for the next month will be "Week prayer. Study on world evangelism. State missions."
Date: February 25, 1962
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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