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

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

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

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

[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]

Description: Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
Date: February 3, 1961
Creator: Blackmon, Larry
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for a telegram and his thoughts on Judge Salinas, though he also points out that judicial appointments are not up to him. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Vice President.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]

Description: Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Woods, Ora
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner to Morgan J. Davis, February 13, 1961]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner to Morgan J. Davis discussing a donation to the National Conference of Christians and Jews and authorizing Davis to list them as sponsors of the dinner on March 7, 1961.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Robert Lee
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Morgan J. Davis to R. Lee Kempner, February 8, 1961]

Description: Letter from Morgan J. Davis to R. Lee Kempner discussing the Twelfth Annual Brotherhood Awards Dinner sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews and inviting Kempner to become a dinner sponsor. Two cards, a reservation card and sponsor card are included with the letter.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Davis, Morgan J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Morgan J. Davis to I. H. Kempner, February 8, 1961]

Description: Letter from Morgan J. Davis to I. H. Kempner discussing the Twelfth Annual Brotherhood Awards Dinner sponsored the National Conference of Christians and Jews and inviting Kempner to become a dinner sponsor. The letter includes two cards, one to reserve attendance at the dinner and one to become a dinner sponsor.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Davis, Morgan J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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