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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-12-08]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary, requesting the President and Salinger sign a plaque which Herrera had made from a picture of John F. Kennedy painted by Norman Rockwell. This photograph was autographed on the borders by Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez, Gus Garcia and others. As this photograph is priceless to Herrera, he will ask his son, who is Washington, D.C., to give the plaque to Pierre Salinger to be signed.
Date: December 8, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Minutes of a state convention of Latin American leaders]

Description: Minutes of the state convention of Latin American leaders creating a Texas pro human relations fund. Included in the minutes is: a listing of the State Executive Committee; a proclamation by Judge J. T. Canales, Temporary State Chairman; the minutes of the meeting held on July 29, 1951; an an address delivered by the Honorable Gus C. Garcia.
Date: July 29, 1951
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George I. Sánchez - 1957-12-12]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to George Sánchez regarding Gus, a mutual acquaintance. Gus is staying with Herrera at Herrera's home since being discharged from the hospital and his health is improving. The law firm of Herrera and Garcia has moved to a new place. Herrera is seriously considering a run for the legislature and will have Gus take care of his law business and his speech making. Gus and Herrera would like to go to Austin to discuss the Harris County political situation with Sánchez .
Date: December 12, 1957
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 Frank M. Pinedo - 1954-09-17]

Description: Letter to Frank Pinedo from John J. Herrera, asking Pinedo to please help Herrera get his driver's license application processed. Herrera also writes with a sense of frustration in regards to the Hernandez case: "I do know that I have sunk at least $1000.00 of my own money in the Hernandez case, and frankly I am sick with the whole deal and I am ready to withdraw and let Gus [Garcia] go by himself." Herrera mentions that Abel Cisneros is starting a radio program in Wharton County.
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-20]

Description: Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera, dated October 20, 1954, responding to Herrera's letter about a driver's license situation as well as expenses accrued during the Hernandez case. Pinedo expresses to Herrera that The American G.I. Forum would be holding a "special" meeting to speak about the expenses of Gus C. Garcia, and Herrera during the case of the United States Supreme Court vs. Pete Hernandez.
Date: October 20, 1954
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Card certifying Gus C. Garcia as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas]

Description: Identification card, Number 11492, for Gus C. Garcia, certifying that he is enrolled as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas, from 28th December, 1953. Signed by the clerk, George H. Templin. It is also signed: Gus C. Garcia of San Antonio. On the reverse, there is a note: "Fees are Payable to the Clerk of the Supreme Court on the 1st day of June each year. This card is of good standing in State Bar for the period June 1, 1953 to May 31, 1954."
Date: December 28, 1953
Creator: Texas. Supreme Court.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1948-04-07]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C.Garcia, congratulating Garcia and his team for his victory as a member of the San Antonio Independent School District. On behalf of the LULACs in Houston and Galveston, Herrera wishes to organize a reception for Garcia in Houston, and asks Garcia a suitable date for the occasion.
Date: April 7, 1948
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 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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1949-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia, about the LULAC scholarship fiesta to be held on May 25th. Herrera asks Garcia to speak at the event on the topic of "Education for Latin Americans in Texas." Herrera says that Garcia's presence will greatly help to draw crowds and thus raise money to help for scholarships for the young generation of Latino Americans.
Date: May 18, 1949
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 George H. Templin - 1957-10-04]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to George H. Templin, Clerk, Supreme Court of Texas. Herrera asks Templin to renew Gus C. Garcia's licence to practice law in Houston. Herrear would also like to know how much it would cost to practice law in Houston.
Date: October 4, 1957
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Gus Garcia ... once-brilliant career ends

Description: Newspaper article on Gustavo "Gus" C. Garcia (July 27, 1915 – June 3, 1964), who was a Mexican-American civil rights attorney. His notable case was winning the Supreme Court case of Pete Hernández, convicted of murder by an "all-Anglo jury."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]

Description: Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Harvey Rosenberg - 1954-01-22]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Harvey Rosenberg, thanking Rosenberg for being swearing in Herrera and Gus Garcia to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Herrera asks Rosenberg to send the complete transcript of the Pedro Hernandez case, as Herrera is commissioned to write a history on it.
Date: January 22, 1954
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 the editor of The Houston Post - 1972-05-22]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor, "Sound Off", of the Houston Post. Herrera gives his opinion about the feature story appearing in the Houston Post written by Jose Andres Chacon. The article had featured famous Mexican Americans with regard to the late Gus Garcia.
Date: May 22, 1972
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr. - 1964-07-02]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, District Attorney of Laredo County, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr., dated July 2, 1964. Oscar Laurel thanks the Tobins for their $100.00 donation to the Gus Garcia Scholarship Fund. John J. Herrera is copied at the end of the letter.
Date: July 2, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]

Description: Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated June 26, 1964. Laurel writes that the mother of Gus C. Garcia's children has agreed to the establishment of a scholarship fund in his honor. Laurel requests Herrera's support in setting up the fund and presenting it to other LULAC members at the upcoming convention.
Date: June 26, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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