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[Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas to all Texas voters - 1960]

Description: Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.
Date: 1960
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B. (Henry Barbosa), 1916-2000; Peña, Albert A., Jr.; Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & Ornelas, Roberto
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez - 1964]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez informing him of an upcoming "Viva Johnson" meeting in Austin, requesting his participation. Herrera mentions that Clifton Carter would be coordinating with them later in the month and that he wanted them to be organized before that time in selecting chairmen and co-chairmen.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 JJH Office Co."
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 Harris Co. Hq. Copy."
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

Description: An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations members - 1962-09-26]

Description: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Chairman Albert A. Peña, Jr. addresses the organization's members in light of a recent editorial, a copy of which has been enclosed, which disparaged both Peña and the PASO organization. Peña urges members to attend an October meeting in San Antonio to make a solid showing of viability.
Date: September 26, 1962
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]

Description: An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
Date: April 25, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

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

[Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School. The letter is handwritten in ink on lined, legal paper. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American studen… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

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

[Letter from Joe Garza - 1963-08-01]

Description: Letter from Joe A. Garza, dated August 1, 1963. The letter serves to certify John J. Herrera's appointment as Area Organizer for LULAC District 8 and 10.
Date: August 1, 1963
Creator: Garza, Joe
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda - 1965-03-23]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda on March 23, 1965, regarding LULAC income tax qualifications and requesting a letter containing his thoughts on the matter of the suspension of Chicago LULAC Council #300.
Date: March 23, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1965-03-25]

Description: Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera on March 25, 1965, regarding operational expenses and property ownership of the National LULAC Home and two LULAC apartment units.
Date: March 25, 1965
Creator: Bonilla, William D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel]

Description: Incomplete, undated letter by Oscar M. Laurel, regarding an endorsement of an unidentified pamphlet.
Date: unknown
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe Gonzales and John J. Herrera - 1951]

Description: Carbon copy of letter from Joe Gonzales, Chairman of LULAC Christmas Basket Drive, and John J. Herrera, Assistant Chairman. This is a request for donations of Christmas Baskets to be delivered by LULAC members to families in Houston.
Date: 1951
Creator: Gonzales, Joe
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Graham Arthur Barden - 1951-08-31]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer of LULAC, to Graham Barden, Chairman, Committee on Child Labor and Education, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., dated August 31, 1951. It is also copied to Texas Congressman Albert Thomas. LULAC opposes any change in the Federal Child Labor Laws. Texas ranchers and agricultural interests are trying to change the law to allow children of school age to work in the cotton fields during school hours.
Date: August 31, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to LULAC members]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary, to LULAC members, written possibly in 1952, after the LULAC Regional Convention held in January, 1952. This letter was written to clarify LULAC's position concerning the study written by Lyle Saunders and Olen T. Leonard entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley."
Date: 1952?
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to LULAC members]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary, to LULAC members, written possibly in 1952, after the LULAC Regional Convention held in January, 1952. This letter was written to clarify LULAC's position concerning the study written by Lyle Saunders and Olen T. Leonard entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley."
Date: 1952?
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1951-11-30]

Description: Western Union telegram from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated November 30, 1951. Garcia requests a signed waiver on a divorce case.
Date: November 30, 1951
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Note regarding copies in file]

Description: Handwritten note on a piece of manila folder reads, "1. copies made from original three separate folders & original 3 folders returned to J J Herrera, 9-17-80. 2. copies made from originals of misc. docs dealing with Am Express case & returned originals to J J H 5-15-81."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Memorandum from Ray A. Gano to All National Executive Board Members/District Directors]

Description: Memorandum from Ray A. Gano, League of United Latin American Citizens President, directed to All National Executive Board Members/District Directors. The memo refers to an attached "sample letter requesting support from the business community for LNESC."
Date: unknown
Creator: Gano, Ray A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mark White - 1977-03-21]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Mark White, Secretary of the State of Texas, request a certified copy of the League of United Latin American Citizens charter. The letter is dated March 21, 1977.
Date: March 21, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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