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[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera with a letter from William D. Bonilla to J. D. McMillan]

Description: Handwritten letter from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera, dated September, 1976, refers to the enclosed letter from William D. Bonilla, Treasurer of the Board of LULAC Foundation, to J. D. McMillan of the Exxon Company. The letter from Bonilla, dated September 1, 1976, returns a donation check of $10,000 sent by McMillan as it was made out to LULAC instead of the LULAC Foundation and asks to clarify to which organization he is making a donation.
Date: September 8, 1976
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel & Bonilla, William D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Government leaders coming here for Garza reception

Description: Clipping appearing in the Houston Press by staff writer, Noe Perez, on the reception to be given to the LULAC State director, Joe Garza, at the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas. Among the attendees will be President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson. The article also mentions the possibility that Jacqueline Kennedy may talk in Spanish during the trip to Texas.
Date: November 20, 1963
Creator: Perez, Noe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-09-29]

Description: Western Union Telegram sent to John J. Herrera, Manuel Crespo, and Felix E. Salinas from coordinator Oscar M. Laurel, congratulating them on their selection as Viva Johnson Harris County coordinators and urging them to put aside any past differences in order to keep a united front.
Date: September 29, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1962-06-09]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gubernatorial candidate John B. Connally, inviting Connally to the LULAC Convention in El Paso, at which Robert F. Kennedy would be a speaker. Herrera suggests that Connally's attendance would help garner the Latin American vote for him in the governor race and would certainly introduce him to all the LULAC delegates and guests.
Date: June 9, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

Description: 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: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-01-13]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to Ralph Yarborough in which Herrera pledges his support and thanks Yarborough on behalf of the LULACs for Yarborough's attendance of their reception on November 21, 1963, which President John F. Kennedy and his wife had attended. Herrera requests that Yarborough procure two flags which had been flown over the Capitol for two of the Houston Councils to receive. Herrera promises to send a copy of the December 1963 LULAC News which was dedicated to the late … more
Date: January 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Felix H. Morales - 1951-07-30]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Mrs. Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Herrera provides an explanation for why he disapproves of her request to furnish scripts in advance of the radio broadcasts. He also gives notice that he will no longer handle the LULAC radio program with the KLVL station.
Date: July 30, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Report from Lorenzo Diaz Representing LULAC at Houston Council for Human Relations on Housing

Description: Report from Lorenzo Diaz, who represented LULAC at the Houston Council for Human Relations on Housing, handwritten on lined, notebook paper. The report recounts attendees and events of the meeting held on November 4, 1961. The report also includes Diaz's recommendations based on the events of the meetings.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Diaz, Lorenzo
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Latin group here won't back PASO

Description: Article titled "Latin Group Here Won't Back PASO." The article refers to the Greater Houston Latin American Progressive Association announcing that it does not currently endorse any candidate in Democratic primary.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[LULAC Convention Resolution - 196u]

Description: Document titled "LULAC Convention Resolution" stating that the League of United Latin American Citizens condemns the police brutality especially by the Houston Police Department and its policy of racial profiling against persons of Mexican descent.
Date: 196X
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

LULAC Banquet

Description: Clipping of a portion of an article titled "LULAC Banquet." The clipping includes a black and white photograph of Dr. George J. Garza.
Date: 196X
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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