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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date: April 17, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Envelope from Abel Cisneros to Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-12]

Description: Envelope sent by Private Abel Cisneros at Fort Bliss, Texas to his wife Lola Cisneros in Wharton, Texas. The envelope is postmarked in El Paso, Texas on June 12, 1954.
Date: June 12, 1954
Creator: Cisneros, Abel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Eleanor R. Garcia - 1963-07-31]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Eleanor R. Garcia from the V.A. Hospital where Gus Garcia is a patient. Herrera writes that Gus may have to stay in the hospital for a long time, and Herrera is trying to renew Gus's license, so that he can continue to practice law. Herrera asks Eleanor ("Norah") and Garcia's daughters to write to Gus often, as that may aid his recovery.
Date: July 31, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Eleanor R. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-11-13]

Description: Letter from Eleanor R. Garcia to John J. Herrera. Garcia writes about her and her daughters' relationship with her husband, Gus C. Garcia.
Date: November 13, 1963
Creator: Garcia, Eleanor R.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from William A. Blakley to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-10]

Description: Letter from William A. Blakley, member, Banking and Currency Judiciary Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, regarding Herrera's son, John Michael Herrera.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-29]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated October 29, 1960. Written on Texas Aggies letterhead, the letter discusses school life including an upcoming football game.
Date: October 29, 1960
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-09-24]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated September 24, 1969. The letter briefly describes Douglas and Mary's arrival in Mexico and the goes on to discuss at length his concerns over his father's use of diet pills that contain Benzedrine and Dexedrine. Douglas expresses concern over use of these pills and the effects they are having on John's personality and the people around him. Douglas offers to leave school and get a job so that his father does not feel pressured t… more
Date: September 24, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1966-10-24]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John J. Herrera, dated October 24, 1966. The letter, mailed from Fort Polk, Louisiana to Houston, Texas, describes a recent visit from Douglas's wife, Lynda, and his brother, Mickey. Douglas expresses concern over the separation of his brother, Mickey, from his wife, Sally, and suggests that Mickey needs professional, psychiatric help and may need to go back to the V. A. or State hospital.
Date: October 24, 1966
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-07-30]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated July 30, 1967. The letter details Douglas's current military operation, "Paul Bunyon II", as well as discussing his wife, Lynda, and her decision to leave their home and move to California.
Date: July 30, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-06-10]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera. The letter reiterates Douglas' concerns regarding his father's drug use and urges him to realize the danger. The last page of the letter ends mid-sentence indicating perhaps pagee are missing from the letter.
Date: June 10, 1969
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera which describes recent and upcoming exams and Douglas's desire to see his family at Easter vacation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hererra, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1969-05-26]

Description: Letter written by John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated, May 26, 1969, with typed letterhead. In the letter Herrera states his disappointment in Douglas's choice to leave school to work in Alaska and expresses concern over his other son, Mike's, recent divorce and lack of education.
Date: May 26, 1969
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]

Description: Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date: June 13, 1964
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Case file card for Dorothy Whiddon, December 4, 1961]

Description: Card containing case information for Dorothy Whiddon. Herrera handled Whiddon divorce from her husband. Herrera's fee was $157.50 and Whiddon had paid in full. The divorce was granted on March 5, 1962.
Date: December 4, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1965-10-10]

Description: Letter from John Michael Herrera, the Assistant Vice President of The State National Bank in El Paso, to John J. Herrera congratulating him on his partnership with Mr. Montalbo.
Date: October 10, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Bernice Kincaid to John J. Herrera - 1978-07-25]

Description: Letter from Bernice Kincaid to John J. Herrera detailing Kincaid's son Brian's medical condition and asking Herrera to help her get her son into the M.D. Anderson Clinic in Houston. Small note at the end about Jimmy Carter's election and Democrats.
Date: July 25, 1978
Creator: Kincaid, Bernice
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Matilda Gonzales to John Herrera - 1967-06-12]

Description: Letter from Matilda Gonzales to her brother, John J. Herrera, discussing her health after recent illness and a trip that she would like to take to visit Evelyn and Lupe as well as John's family in Houston. Matilda also asks her brother to lend her money for her trip and asks about his family. There is an accompanying envelope, postmarked June 12, 1967 from Del Rio, Texas.
Date: June 12, 1967
Creator: Gonzales, Matilda H.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Sally Herrera to Herrera family - 1962-01-13]

Description: Personal, handwritten letter from Sally Herrera, wife of John Michael Herrera and daughter-in-law to John J. Herrera, to the Herrera family. The letter is signed Sally, Lisa, and Michael.
Date: January 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, Sally
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Herrera to John J. Herrera]

Description: Letter from John Michael Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, with driving directions to his home, contact phone numbers, and a list of items to bring.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John Michael.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-11]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera's brother, Albert B. Herrera, wishing John and his family a Merry Christmas. The letter is signed B. B., Juanita, and Junior. The letter is accompanied by a booklet entitled, "The Great Questions", a Christian faith-based publication, as well as the addressed envelope that contained the aforementioned contents.
Date: December 11, 1976
Creator: Herrera, Albert B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera - 1967-11-23]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera stating that John will try to help Albert to obtain a position as Postmaster in Stockton, California.
Date: November 23, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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