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

[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program co… more
Date: September 21, 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 J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program co… more
Date: September 21, 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 J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program co… more
Date: September 21, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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

[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.
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 - 1962-02-12]

Description: Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for sending him a copy of the resolution passed by the LULAC Convention as well as Herrera's support in Yarborough deciding not to enter the race for governor. The letter originally accompanied a copy of Yarborough's statement on that matter.
Date: February 12, 1962
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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

LULAC, labor of love

Description: Speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens Week held at Driscoll Hotel. The speech, delivered on February 19, 1966, is titled "LULAC, Labor of Love."
Date: February 19, 1966
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 Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American studen… more
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

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]

Description: Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carmen Lopez to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-18]

Description: Letter from Carmen Lopez, Secretary of Ladies LULAC Council No. 22, to John J. Herrera, dated May 18, 1962, and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter invites Herrera to attend the LULAC District Convention to be held at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel on May 20, 1962.
Date: May 18, 1962
Creator: Lopez, Carmen
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Five Point Plan of Paul Andow

Description: Document is titled "Five Point Plan of Paul Andow ; Candidate for League of United Latin American Citizens National President." The document describes Andow's experience and details his plans for LULAC.
Date: 1963
Creator: Andow, Paul
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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