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[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-14]

Description: Letter from Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane asking if John J. Herrera knows any good Latin doctors in Houston or San Antonio, as Lane has realized that there no Latin doctors in his county and many Spanish-speaking residents therefore did not seek medical help, as they did not speak English. The letter is typed on letterhead for The County of Wharton.
Date: May 14, 1949
Creator: Lane, T. W.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1949-11-26]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. from John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Herrera congratulates Prince on securing the Felix Morales radio permit. Herrera also seeks advice on how to handle issues with radio advertising for alcohol in the Pasadena area.
Date: November 26, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1949-03-12]

Description: Letter from C. E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera requesting him to find the nearest location of the Chilean Consulate to obtain a visa for him, for his upcoming trip to Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Castañeda has already sent his application for a visa to the Consulates of Brazil and Argentina. On the letter handwritten in pencil: "Hurry, a favor to consider. 8th floor, P5111, New Orleans...Consul of Chile"
Date: March 12, 1949
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-05]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales regarding a past due account owed by Herrera to the Estate of John H. Barron. Prince also gives an update on the pending Federal Communications Commission decision for granting the application to Houston.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: Prince, D. F.

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-01-13]

Description: Letter sent to Felix H. Morales from D. F. Prince. Prince informs Morales that the FCC will not have a decision on individual applications until pending clear channel cases had been decided. Prince also warns Morales not to believe that the outcome of his application will be based on the filing date and recommends he not make further plans until his application status is known.
Date: January 13, 1949
Creator: Prince, D. F.

[Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-18]

Description: A letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales, informing Morales that a conflicting application has been filed by John F. Cooke. Prince suggests that Morales contact Cooke and inquire about the possibility of Cooke withdrawing his application. Prince cautions Morales not to offer Cooke money to withdraw or to reimburse him for expenses. The letter also contains a brief summary of the application filed by Cooke for a radio station in Houston, Texas on April 15, 1949.
Date: April 18, 1949
Creator: Prince, D. F.

[Letter from Prince Clineburg & Nunn to Felix H. Morales - 1949-07-27]

Description: A letter containing a status update about the application to amend to Pasadena, Texas, and a request for payment from July 1st. Morales is notified about the information that has been prepared in order to establish that Pasadena needs a local station. The letter contains other instructions to obtain depositions from witnesses that can be used in the upcoming FCC hearing.
Date: July 27, 1949
Creator: Prince, D. F.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1949-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia, about the LULAC scholarship fiesta to be held on May 25th. Herrera asks Garcia to speak at the event on the topic of "Education for Latin Americans in Texas." Herrera says that Garcia's presence will greatly help to draw crowds and thus raise money to help for scholarships for the young generation of Latino Americans.
Date: May 18, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez and Gus C. Garcia to Frank A. Shannon - 1949-11-04]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez and Gus C. Garcia from LULAC replying to the editorial article written by Mary Lee Shannon and printed in the Wharton Spectator on October 14, 1949. Rodriguez and Garcia refute the conception of the "Mexican problem" stated in the letter. They state many misconceptions about the Mexican minorities, and the injustice done to them.
Date: November 4, 1949
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I. & Garcia, Gustavo C.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Sam Johnson - 1949-04-26]

Description: Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to the Honorable Sam Johnson, executive assistant to the Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe, on behalf of V. J. Pickett, hoping to help Pickett find new employment in Houston.
Date: April 26, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mariano N. Rodriguez - 1949-08-12]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera advising his client, Mariano N. Rodriguez, that his two previous cases of burglary and felony theft will not be brought up unless he gets into any future trouble.
Date: August 12, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1949-01-18]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern enclosing Herrera's application for his commission as a special deputy in Harris County. Herrera also recommends Joe Overstreet for a job to Kern.
Date: January 18, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Warren Woodward to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-24]

Description: Eespons from Warren Woodward on behalf of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, who was out of the office and unable to write a reply himself. The letter explains that, as Herrera requested, a flag was purchased, flown over the Capitol, and had been shipped to Herrera. Woodward requests that a reimbursement check for $2.74 be sent to him. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date: May 24, 1949
Creator: Woodward, Warren

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-02-07]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his support and the "generous expression authorized by [Herrera's] Regional Convention." The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date: February 7, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-08-12]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson reflecting on his history with Herrera from the past year. Johnson mentions that the Senate had just passed the Atlantic Pact and were beginning hearings on the arms program, and he asks for any suggestions Herrera might have for him. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Armed Services letterhead.
Date: August 12, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-17]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for his kind letter, explaining that his part in getting a proper burial for Felix Longoria was small. Johnson expresses his hopes that he would always justify Herrera's confidence in him. The letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead.
Date: January 17, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
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