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[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-10-29]

Description: Open letter from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") documenting his difficulties with a particular service job and requesting not to be assigned to service a machine at Jefferson Chemical Co. while such conditions exist.
Date: October 29, 1962
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1962-11-15]

Description: Open letter to IBM from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") contending that fellow service personnel were deliberately sabotaging equipment.
Date: November 15, 1962
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-01-29]

Description: Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera typed on State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated January 29, 1962. Bonilla requests that Herrera attend the State Convention to be held in Austin, Texas, on February 2, 3, 4, 1962.
Date: January 29, 1962
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1962-03-28]

Description: Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated March 28, 1962, and typed on State Director for Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter refers to an enclosed letter from the United States Department of Labor. Bonilla asks for Herrera's opinion on the appointment of Tony Campos as Assistant State Treasurer.
Date: March 28, 1962
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from L. M. Bukowski to Miron Love - 1962-03-20]

Description: Letter from Dr. L. M. Bukowski to Judge Miron A. Love recommending that John J. Herrera stay out of court for so long as he is under treatment for "low blood pressure and extreme nervousness."
Date: March 20, 1962
Creator: Bukowski, L. M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]

Description: Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
Date: November 8, 1962
Creator: Casas, J. B.
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

[Letter from A.D. Covin to George Carmack - 1962-02-24]

Description: Copy of a letter to George Carmack from A.D. Covin in response to an editorial in the Houston Press about a statement made by Robert Kennedy about Texas and its annexation. Covin claims that Kennedy's comments were critical of the expansionist policies of the United States, and not the annexation of Texas. Covin claims that the article is overlooking some historical facts (on which Kennedy's comments are based), namely that the United States instigated the Mexican War and forced Mexico to ce… more
Date: February 24, 1962
Creator: Covin, A.D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends - 1962]

Description: Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends that describes the events of a special meeting that was held in San Antonio. Garcia states that PASO decided to continue to support Tom Reavley for Attorney General and Woodrow Bean for congressman in the upcoming run-off election of June 2, 1962.
Date: 1962
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Genaro Flores to PASO members - May 28, 1962]

Description: Letter from the Harris County Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (P.A.S.O.), signed by chairman Genaro Flores, urging PASO members to vote in the upcoming election. An inset box provides the names of endorsed candidates and a postscript invites members to attend a free barbecue event for candidate Don Yarborough.
Date: May 28, 1962
Creator: Harris County Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Albert Thomas notifying Thomas that he will be visiting Washington soon and would like to visit with Thomas.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-08-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas, asking Thomas if he could try to help Herrera's son's sister-in-law to get a job in government service.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Skaggs - 1962-10-27]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Skaggs discussing planning for the John Connally for Governor campaign. Herrera informs Skaggs of the Spanish-language tapes Herrera left for Skaggs to potentially use on the radio and offers his services as a speaker to the Latino people in the Harlingen area if needed.
Date: October 27, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Joe Kilgore, notifying Kilgore that Herrera will be in Washington D.C. and would like to visit Kilgore.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gubernatorial candidate John B. Connally, inviting Connally to the LULAC Convention in El Paso, at which Robert F. Kennedy would be a speaker. Herrera suggests that Connally's attendance would help garner the Latin American vote for him in the governor race and would certainly introduce him to all the LULAC delegates and guests.
Date: June 9, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John Brooks - 1962-08-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jack Brooks regarding support for John Connally during the upcoming general elections.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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