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[Note by John J. Herrera about mariachi music at meeting with John F. Kennedy]

Note written by John J. Herrera, on the occasion of John F. Kennedy's visit at the Rice Hotel at Houston. The note reads: "Coming in Main Ball Room Rice "Notice Mexican Mariachis in Background singing "Jacqueline, Jacqueline."

Date: unknown

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-11-29]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Democratic National Committee, relating the reception LULAC had given to the Kennedys and the Johnsons. Herrera is "heartsick," as it was only fifteen hours later that President Kennedy was dead. Herrera says that he is determined to keep the Latinos together in Texas.

Date: November 29, 1963

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]

Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.

Date: unknown

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]

Date: unknown

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera inviting John F. Kennedy to Houston - 1963-10-24]

Letter from John J. Herrera inviting President John F. Kennedy to Houston. Herrera writes to Mr. Kenneth O'Donnell, President Kennedy's appointment secretary, to convince O'Donnell to "have President Kennedy visit the LULAC State Director's Ball at the Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel on the same night," November 21, 1963. Herrera describes his desire to have the President meet with the area Viva Kennedy Clubs and LULAC in preparation for what would have been President Kennedy's re-election c… more

Date: October 24, 1963

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Program for Reception in Support of Lyndon Johnson - 1964]

Program for the reception at the Rice Hotel for the All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee Honoring and Supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. John J. Herrera is listed as a member of the Reception Committee. Speakers included: Mayor Louie Welch, Dr. Edward D. Re, Michael A. Musmanno, and Congressman Albert Thomas, with a benediction performed by Rabbi Marshall Bourg. Event sponsors are listed on the back. "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." is printed across the bottom of the program … more

Date: 1964

Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera re Texas Regional LULAC Convention - 1950-12-18]

Carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera with addressee blank, dated December 18, 1950. Regarding change of date for Texas Regional LULAC Convention from January 20-21, 1951, to January 27-28, 1951. Convention to be held at the Rice Hotel, with a dance to be held in the Crystal Ball Room.

Date: December 18, 1950

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Roderick J. Watts to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1954-02-22]

Letter from Roderick J. Watts, President of Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organizational letterhead and dated February 22, 1954. The letter informs members of the Texas Independence Day luncheon to be held on March 2, 1954, at the Rice Hotel.

Date: February 22, 1954

Creator: Watts, Roderick J.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]

Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.

Date: August 14, 1944

Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-10-28]

Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera accepting his invitation to give a speech at the program on November 5. Castañeda mentions the title of his speech: "The Last Measure of Devotion."

Date: October 28, 1944

Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Final draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]

Final draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens, to be given during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses this history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history with personal stories. This copy of the speech appe… more

Date: February 13, 1971

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC, page one - 1971-02-13]

First page of a speech given by John J. Herrera, Past President of The League of Latin American Citizens, for National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971, at the Rice Hotel, Houston Texas. The first page of this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera recalls conditions leading up to the founding of LULAC.

Date: February 13, 1971

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]

Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech, celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses the history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history of LULAC with personal stories. This draft is heavily edited and shows… more

Date: February 13, 1971

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1976-10-10]

Bill from Rice Hotel sent to John J. Herrera for charges related to the League of United Latin American Citizens Conference Banquet. The bill is dated October 10, 1976, with a balance of $26.50.

Date: October 10, 1976

Creator: Rice Hotel

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-04-30]

Bill from Rice Hotel directed to John J. Herrera. The bill is dated April 30, 1977, and indicates a previous unpaid balance of $307.39.

Date: April 30, 1977

Creator: Rice Hotel

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-05-31]

Bill from the Rice Hotel to John J. Herrera, dated May 31, 1977, regarding a previous balance of $307.39.

Date: May 31, 1977

Creator: Rice Hotel

Item Type: Text

Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Barbara Jordan With Guests]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with unidentified guests at a fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan shaking hands with Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan Speaking With Guests]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking with two unidentified guests at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan and Guests]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan surrounded by guests at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan Speaking With Guests]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking with unidentified guests at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan Shaking Hands With Guest]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan shaking hands with an unidentified guest at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan Being Interviewed]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan being interviewed by a reporter at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University

[Barbara Jordan Signing Autographs]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan signing autographs for guests at her campaign fundraiser at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. The guests hand her their name tags for her autograph.

Date: October 21, 1971

Creator: Damon, Katy & Damon, Fred

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Southern University