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

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

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

[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 inviting John F. Kennedy to Houston - 1963-10-24]

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

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Presidential Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, explaining his history of campaigning for the Kennedys and his involvement in Latin American politics in Texas, and asks if it could be arranged for his family to visit the White House while they were in Washington visiting his son.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Lindley Beckworth - 1966-01-26]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Lindley Beckworth, dated January 26, 1966, asking for his help getting President Lyndon B. Johnson to recognize the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and proclaim the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week. Also contains a handwritten note from Herrera recalling his memory of meeting Beckworth when President John F. Kennedy spoke at the LULAC Banquet on November 21, 1963.
Date: January 26, 1966
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1970-04-29]

Description: Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for inviting Pinedo and his wife to Herrera's birthday party, and also giving Pinedo a picture of John and Robert Kennedy. Pinedo sincerely thanks Herrera for making it possible for Pinedo and his wife to meet the Kennedys the day before he was shot.
Date: April 29, 1970
Creator: Pinedo, Frank M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrea, page two]

Description: Page two of telegram sent through Western Union Press by Gus C. Garcia about his tragedy. Garcia also mentions being selected to nominate Senator John F. Kennedy before the Texas delegation at Chicago in 1956.
Date: unknown
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Pierre Salinger to John J. Herrera - December 11, 1962]

Description: Letter from Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to President John F. Kennedy, to John J. Herrera. Salinger writes that the President will be in Nassau from December 18-20, 1962, and Salinger will be accompanying the President. Salinger will try to get the President's signature on the plaque as well as his, if Herrera can make arrangements to bring the plaque to Salinger's secretary before Salinger and the President leave.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Salinger, Pierre
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

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

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

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

[Letter from Hector Garcia to all Viva Kennedy Clubs - 1960-11-03]

Description: Letter from Hector Garcia, Co-Chairman, Viva Kennedy Clubs of the United States to all volunteers suggesting various ways to get a complete victory in the November 8 election.
Date: November 3, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John F. Kennedy]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to President John F. Kennedy, wishing him a successful administration on behalf of all Texans who worked in the Viva Kennedy Clubs of the United States. Herrera asks Kennedy to consider appointing Judge Ed Salinas of Laredo to the post of Federal Judgeship left vacant.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John F. Kennedy]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to President John F. Kennedy, wishing him a successful administration on behalf of all Texans who worked in the Viva Kennedy Clubs of the United States. Herrera asks Kennedy to consider appointing Judge Ed Salinas of Laredo to the post of Federal Judgeship left vacant.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza - 1960-10-27]

Description: Letter from Edward A. Cazares to Joe Garza. Cazares asks Garza for his support for the Kennedy-Johnson ticket in his area. In this connection, Cazares has mailed 500 envelopes and letters written in Spanish to be mailed to the people in Garza's area.
Date: October 27, 1960
Creator: Cazares, Edward A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

Description: Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Peña, Jr., 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 Hector P. Garcia to all Viva Kennedy Clubs - 1960-11-03]

Description: Letter from Hector Garcia, Co-Chairman, Viva Kennedy Clubs of the United States to all volunteers suggesting various ways to get a complete victory in the November 8 election.
Date: November 3, 1960
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-22]

Description: Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr., Chairman, Viva-Kennedy Johnson Clubs to John J. Herrera congratulating Herrera for his dedication and participation in the election campaign for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket. Pena cautions that the pledges made prior to the election should be fulfilled.
Date: November 22, 1960
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Woodrow Seals - 1960-09-14]

Description: Letter to Woodrow Seals, Chairman, Kennedy-Johnson Campaign Headquarters from John J. Herrera. Herrera recommends making a pamphlet in which Senator Dennis Chavez, who is highly respected by the Latin American people, interviews Senator Kennedy, asking Kennedy questions about the Latin American situation. The pamphlet would be written in Spanish to reach the wider Latin American population.
Date: September 14, 1960
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Diaz Ordaz - 1965-03-27]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico, March 27, 1965. Herrera discusses former President JOhn F. Kennedy and current President Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as other Texas politicians.
Date: March 27, 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carl J. Gilbert to Harris Kempner, May 28, 1963]

Description: Letter from Carl J. Gilbert, Chairman of the Committee for a National Trade Policy, to Harris Kempner requesting a renewal of H. Kempner's contribution to the committee for 1963 and discussing the committee's current involvement in national trade policies. Gilbert encloses a letter from President John F. Kennedy to Gilbert regarding the Committee's work.
Date: May 28, 1963
Creator: Gilbert, Carl J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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