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[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado - 1947-10-02]

Description: Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens from John J. Herrera, Regional LULAC Organizer for Texas dated October 2, 1947. Enclosed with the letter is a carbon copy of the Cashiers Check that was sent with the original letter. This letter is a request to issue a charter for a new Texas City Men's Council of LULAC.
Date: October 2, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Joe Ramos - 1947-11-19]

Description: Letter from Joe Ramos, a member of the Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens Council. He is asking for an update concerning the Texas City Council's request for a charter. The letter is addressed to "Dear Sir" and mentions that they had previously communicated with Mr. John Herrera about the charter.
Date: November 19, 1947
Creator: Ramos, Joe

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado, President General, LULAC - 1948-02-26]

Description: Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Santa Fe, New Mexico dated February 26, 1948 from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas. Herrera is asking for Dr. Maldonado's participation in the installation of the new Galveston Council Number 151 on Sunday, March 7, 1948. A delegation from Houston also planned to attend the installation ceremonies in Galveston.
Date: February 26, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1948-02-28]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated February 28, 1948. Garza is confirming that he is able to attend the installation of the new Galveston Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is on the letterhead of Jason's Jewelers of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Garza, Joe

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. Perales - 1948-04-07]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Alonso S. perales regarding the guardianship proceedings of the Cisneros matter. Herrera writes that he had a talk with Mrs. Mansfield, and her attorney is taking care of the matter of changing her name from Mrs. Fajardo to Mrs. Manfield. If she likes her name to be unchanged, Herrera could get the papers signed and send them to her. Herrera also mentions that he would get the file on Macario Garcia up to date and send it to her.
Date: April 7, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Tin Types - 1948-09-04]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of Tin Types from John J. Herrera, criticizing the publication's article "La Caliente Tortillas." Herrera points out the discriminatory nature of the article and provides some background on the history of the corn tortilla and details how Mexican culture has influenced America and the world.
Date: September 4, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Raul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-19]

Description: Letter from Raul Padilla, Secretary of Texas City LULAC Council Number 150, to John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, dated November 19, 1948. The Texas City Council voted in favor of having the Regional Convention in Houston. It is also reported that the school children in Crystal City, Texas, have been segregated in six or seven schools.
Date: November 19, 1948
Creator: Padilla, Raul

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1950-07-17]

Description: Letter from Ramon Sandoval, LULAC Galveston Council, to John J. Herrera, dated July 17, 1950. Sandoval requests help selling tickets to the LULAC fundraising dance to be held July 29, 1950, at the Buccaneer Hotel in Galveston.
Date: July 17, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Blas M. Salinas - 1950-08-07]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Advisor, dated August 7, 1950. Includes names and addresses of Galveston, Pasadena, and Texas City, Texas LULAC Council officers.
Date: August 7, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-08-26]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated August 26, 1950. Houston LULAC Council voted not to help co-sponsor the September LULAC News issue with the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date: August 26, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder - 1950-09-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Charley G. Kidder of Bay City, Texas, dated September 6, 1950. This is a reply to Kidder's letter of September 2, 1950, asking for a donation to pay funeral expenses of an accident victim. Herrera informs Kidder that the family of the accident victim decided to change lawyers and he no longer represents them. Also that he had already donated about $200 worth of free legal services prior to his dismissal as their attorney, which he… more
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-09-07]

Description: Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Advisor, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated September 7, 1950. Salinas is concerned about the disorganization within the Galveston LULAC Council. Salinas asks for recommended sites for the upcoming Regional LULAC Convention. Salinas also inquires if "LULAC" has ever been copyrighted.
Date: September 7, 1950
Creator: Salinas, Blas M.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Blas M. Salinas - 1950-09-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice President, to Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, dated September 15, 1950. This is replying to Salinas' concerns about the Galveston LULAC Council, suggested sites for the Regional LULAC Convention, and the query if "LULAC" has ever been copyrighted.
Date: September 15, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-11]

Description: Letter from G. J. Garza, National LULAC President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated October 11, 1950. The original note included the charter for the new LULAC Council in Pasadena, Texas. Garza asks for information about a proposed site for the Texas Regional Convention and inquires about records concerning the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: Garza, G. J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1950-10-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Ramon Sandoval, Secretary of Galveston LULAC Council, dated October 16, 1950. This is a request for a report on Galveston LULAC Council activities to be submitted at the LULAC Supreme Council meeting.
Date: October 16, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza - 1950-10-19]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. This letter was in reply to allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing. It was reporting that the Galveston LULAC Council was still active, still participating.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-19]

Description: Letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, undated. This letter included a carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. The letter from Sandoval to Garza contains confidential background information concerning allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1952]

Description: Letter from Ramon Sandoval, President of LULAC Council Number 151, to John Herrera, from early 1952. This is a request for $50 payment in regards to advertisement inserted in the convention program.
Date: 1952?
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon

[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]

Description: Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
Date: January 22, 1952
Creator: Hernandez, Jose F.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval of Galveston, Texas, dated April 17, 1952. Included with the letter is a carbon copy of a cashier's check from John J. Herrera to Galveston LULAC Council for $50.
Date: April 17, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]

Description: Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
Date: April 24, 1953
Creator: Azios, A. D.

[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director to Junior national and local officers and members - 1954-10-29]

Description: Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, Junior Director to League of United Latin American Citizens to all Junior national and local officers and members, October 30, 1954, urging members to write to congratulate new Councils created in Galveston, Texas and Roswell, New Mexico. Vasquez gives a quick status update on events happening within the Senior LULAC councils and urges Junior officers and members that "FOR A MORE UNITED JUNIOR LEAGUE, WRITE OFTEN".
Date: October 29, 1954
Creator: Vasquez, Emily Rimmer

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
Date: March 28, 1955
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
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