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[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]

Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.

Date: November 5, 1961

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from James L. Owens to John J. Herrera - 1951-04-16]

Letter from James L. Owens, Secretary of the Tres-Palacios Farmers and Cattlemens' Association, Palacios, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 16, 1951. Owens askes for names of firms and individuals practicing discrimination in Matagorda County in order to help correct such discriminatory practices against Mexican Nationals.

Date: April 16, 1951

Creator: Owens, James L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Notes on discrimination at a skating rink - 1952-04-18]

Notes on an instance of discrimination at a skating rink that occurred April 18, 1952. The parties involved are listed and suggestions for resolution from John J. Herrera are listed also.

Date: April 18, 1952

Item Type: Text

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Pauline Santos to Paul Gil - 1952-10-13]

Letter from Pauline Santos of Elgin, Texas, to Paul Gil of Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1952. Santos relates dates and names of people discriminated against at three different business establishments.

Date: October 13, 1952

Creator: Santos, Pauline

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from G. F. Soria to John Herrera - 1953-03-30]

Letter from G. F. Saria of Angleton, Texas to John Herrera, Attorney-At-Law, dated March 30, 1953. Soria relates an incident of discrimination at a cafe in Cameron, Texas and asks if Herrera will look into the situation.

Date: March 30, 1953

Creator: Soria, G. F.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from E. L. Hausler to John J. Herrera - 1942-08-17]

Letter to John J. Herrera from E. L. Hausler, Personnel Director at the Brown Shipbuilding Company in Houston, Texas dated August 17, 1942. This is a reply to concerns about discrimination in hiring practices with an invitation to visit the site.

Date: August 17, 1942

Creator: Hausler, E. L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Pauline R. Kibbe to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1944-09-01]

A blind carbon copy sent to John J. Herrera of a letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez of The Pan American from Pauline R. Kibbe, Executive Secretary of the Good Neighbor Commission of Texas dated September 1, 1944. This letter was written in response to an article in The Pan American reprinting an editorial in the Houston Post about discrimination in Texas. The Good Neighbor Commission plan "Community Organization for Inter-American Understanding" is referenced.

Date: September 1, 1944

Creator: Kibbe, Pauline R.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to M.E. Walter - 1950-03-11]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle, M.E. Walter, regarding an article in the "Our City" column concerning the formation of a Latin American Squad. Herrera insists that the so-called "Latin American Problem" is exaggerated and that most Latin Americans are not criminals. Herrera also states that LULAC, which opposes the creation of a Latin American Squad, stands to support the betterment and fair treatment of Latin Americans. The … more

Date: March 11, 1950

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Locario Cordova - 1950-12-05]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Locario Cordova of Eagle Lake, Texas, dated December 5, 1950. Herrera invites interested persons to form a LULAC Council in Eagle Lake, Texas. Includes a well-written summary of LULAC development in Texas, describing how LULAC has helped improve discriminatory conditions in other areas.

Date: December 5, 1950

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios - 1951-11-23]

Letter and envelope from Richard M. Garza to A. D. Azios of Houston, Texas, dated November 23, 1951. Letter originally included a one dollar payment for services rendered. Garza writes to give his regards to John J. Herrera.

Date: November 23, 1951

Creator: Garza, Richard M.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to W.T. Harris - 1955-05-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to W.T. Harris of Refugio, Texas from John J. Herrera, informing Harris that Herrera had complaints in regards to mistreatment of citizens in Refugio County. Herrera mentions Polo Jasso and Amado Laurel, who were slapped and kicked on the shins by W.T. Harris. Herrera informs Harris of the following: "In the future, Mr. Harris, I advise you to make an arrest if you observe a violation of any law [...] I must also advise you that if I have any more complaint… more

Date: unknown

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1958-02-27]

Letter from J. B. to John J. Herrera, addressed to John J. "Hernia" and dated February 27, 1958. The letter is humorous and addresses personal matters between Casas and Herrera such as income tax preparation, business, and LULAC activities.

Date: unknown

Creator: Casas, J. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04]

Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina, February 4, 1967, regarding the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the need to set up a meeting with Chicano lawyers to address issues associated with Mexican-American causes in Texas.

Date: February 4, 1967

Creator: Hernandez, Alfred J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

Re: Right to Abolish Segregation of Latin-American School Children

Article about the segregation of Hispanic American children in public schools in Texas, and how the efforts of those in the League of United Latin American Citizens helped strike down segregation of Hispanic American school children.

Date: unknown

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Article

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

"Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in"

Clipping of an article, "Oh, my God, they've really thrown him in" by Gary Taylor, published in The Houston Post on September 16, 1977. The article covers hearings regarding accusations that Houston policemen beat Joe Torres and pushed him into Buffalo Bayou. The document includes the front page story as well as the continuation on page 19A.

Date: September 16, 1977

Creator: Taylor, Gary

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]

Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.

Date: November 8, 1961

Creator: Marzola, John A.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Ben Rios]

Document is a signed statement from Ben Rios who was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 1 in Fort Bend County, Texas. Rios had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas.

Date: unknown

Creator: Rios, Ben

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Ernesto Longoria]

Document signed by Ernesto Longoria stating that he was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 2 in Fort Bend County, Texas. Longoria had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas.

Date: unknown

Creator: Longoria, Ernesto

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Abraham Rios]

Document signed by Abraham Rios that states he was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 1 in Fort Bend County, Texas. Rios had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas.

Date: unknown

Creator: Rios, Abraham

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Abraham Rios]

Document signed by Abraham Rios who was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 1 in Fort Bend County. Rios had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas.

Date: unknown

Creator: Rios, Abraham

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Ben Rios]

Document signed by Ben Rios who was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 1, in Fort Bend County. Rios had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas.

Date: unknown

Creator: Rios, Ben

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Affidavit from Ernesto Longoria]

Document signed by Ernesto Longoria who was confined at Harlem Prison Farm No. 2, in Fort Bend County. Longoria had retained attorneys Ralph Estrada, A. L. Wirin, and John J. Herrera to prosecute a suit against the Texas Prison System and the State of Texas.

Date: unknown

Creator: Longoria, Ernesto

Item Type: Legal Document

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping from scrapbook - includes article, "Latin American Scouts Map Ritual," letter and envelope]

Part of page from a scrapbook with a letter from the Secretary of the Board of Legal Examiners to John J. Herrera, and articles about the Latin-American Boy Scouts of America, Antonio Morales, Jr. and Daniel Rodriguez.

Date: {1943-04-18,1943-09-11,1943-10-29}

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Norma Solis to John J. Herrera - 1975-09-30]

Letter from Norma Solis, Student Women's Representative for La Raza National, describing to John J. Herrera a racist-sexist incident at the ABA-LSD annual convention and the ensuing non-apology from the one who made the remarks. Solis requests that local chapters of La Raza National and sympathetic organizations write letters of protest to the ABA Chairman.

Date: September 30, 1975

Creator: Solis, Norma

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Houston Metropolitan Research Center at Houston Public Library