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[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-08]

Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated February 8, 1977, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.

Date: February 8, 1977

Creator: Jordan, Gary K.

Item Type: Letter

[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]

Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.

Date: February 21, 1961

Creator: Carter, Amon G.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-08]

Letter from Governor John B. Connally commissioning John J. Herrera as an Admiral in the Texas Navy, at the recommendation of Senator Culp Krueger.

Date: February 8, 1966

Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993

Item Type: Letter

[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

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

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Letter from Albert Pena, Jr. announcing PASO convention - 1962-02-02]

Generic letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. announcing the first statewide convention of Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations to select candidates to endsorse. Peña invites any who have formed or intend to form a PASO group to attend. The letter is typed on County of Bexar letterhead.

Date: February 2, 1962

Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera, page two - 1962-02-13]

Second page of a letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera giving Herrera updates on Texas politics. Idar, Jr. mentions that John B. Connally and Will Wilson "fell flat on their faces" during their committee interviews, but speaks positively of Price Daniel's comportment. Dr. George Sanchez is mentioned as defying the majority and attempting to split their group.

Date: February 13, 1962

Creator: Idar, Eduardo, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-12]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that two flags are being sent for the Houston Council #60 and Houston Downtown Council #389, the price for which was payable to the Keeper of the Stationery. Yarborough also commends Herrera and his son, John Michael, for their work in LULAC and offers congratulations for LULAC's 35th anniversary. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead. A handwritten note adds that a reply was sent on Februa… more

Date: February 12, 1964

Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-02-17]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough accompanying the payment for the two flags procured for the Houston-area League of United Latin American Citizens councils.

Date: February 17, 1964

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1962-02-12]

Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for sending him a copy of the resolution passed by the LULAC Convention as well as Herrera's support in Yarborough deciding not to enter the race for governor. The letter originally accompanied a copy of Yarborough's statement on that matter.

Date: February 12, 1962

Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.

Date: February 2, 1961

Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21]

Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated February 21, 1966, to accompany a message from President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Date: February 21, 1966

Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-15]

Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated February 15, 1966. De la Garza references a message that President Lyndon Johnson sent to the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Date: February 15, 1966

Creator: De la Garza, E.

Item Type: Letter

LULAC, labor of love

Speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens Week held at Driscoll Hotel. The speech, delivered on February 19, 1966, is titled "LULAC, Labor of Love."

Date: February 19, 1966

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]

Hotel bill for John J. Herrera is for a room at the Fairway Motor Hotel in McAllen, Texas, on February 15, 16, 17, 1963 and listing a balance of $21.75.

Date: February 15, 1963

Creator: Fairway Motor Hotel

Item Type: Text

[Letter from Joe Goetschius to John J. Herrera - 1963-02-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera is from Joe Goetschius, Manager of the Trade Development Department at Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, thanking him for helping Beaumont to acquire the 1964 LULAC Convention.

Date: February 20, 1963

Creator: Goetschius, Joe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Garza to Fellow LULACs - 1963-02-19]

Letter from Joe A. Garza directed to "My Fellow Lulacs" and dated February 19, 1963. The letter conveys Garza's plans as State Director.

Date: February 19, 1963

Creator: Garza, Joe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Benjamin Palacios to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-01]

Letter from Benjamin Palacios to John J. Herrera, February 1, 1965, seeking legal advice regarding LULAC possibly sponsoring an accounting training school.

Date: February 1, 1965

Creator: Palacios, Benjamin

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-02-18]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla on February 18, 1965, praising the quality and content of the February 1965 issue of the LULAC News.

Date: February 18, 1965

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Thelma M. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18]

Letter from Thelma M. Taylor to John J. Herrera, dated February 18, 1965, regarding an insurance policy.

Date: February 18, 1965

Creator: Taylor, Thelma M.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Walter Rogers to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-01]

Letter from Walter Rogers to John J. Herrera, dated February 1, 1966. Rogers conveys his hesitation in contacting President Lyndon B. Johnson directly due to his involvement in war matters.

Date: February 1, 1966

Creator: Rogers, Walter, 1908-2001

Item Type: Letter

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-04]

Democratic National Committee envelope addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked February 4, 1966.

Date: February 4, 1966

Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1966-02-02]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter on February 2, 1966, regarding the proclamation of National LULAC Week.

Date: February 2, 1966

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-25]

Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to John J. Herrera, dated February 25, 1966, regarding Carlos Rivera's absence at the LULAC Week celebration in Houston on February 18, 1966, due to a skiing accident.

Date: February 25, 1966

Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D., Jr. (Franklin Delano), 1914-1988

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from O. C. Fisher to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-02]

Letter from O. C. Fisher to John J. Herrera, dated February 2, 1966, regarding the proclamation of National LULAC Week.

Date: February 2, 1966

Creator: Fisher, O. C. (Ovie Clark), 1903-1994

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-08]

[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]

[Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-08]

[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

[Letter from Albert Pena, Jr. announcing PASO convention - 1962-02-02]

[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera, page two - 1962-02-13]

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-12]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-02-17]

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1962-02-12]

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21]

[Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-15]

LULAC, labor of love

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]

[Letter from Joe Goetschius to John J. Herrera - 1963-02-20]

[Letter from Joe Garza to Fellow LULACs - 1963-02-19]

[Letter from Benjamin Palacios to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-01]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-02-18]

[Letter from Thelma M. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18]

[Letter from Walter Rogers to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-01]

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-04]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1966-02-02]

[Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-25]

[Letter from O. C. Fisher to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-02]