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[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-12-28]

Description: Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern appreciates Herrera's suggestion of appointing one or two deputy sheriffs of Mexican descent.
Date: December 28, 1948
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Eliot C. Lovett to John J. Herrera - 1948-12-18]

Description: Letter sent to John J. Herrera from Eliot C. Lovett from the law offices of Hanson, Lovett, & Dale in Washington, D. C. Herrera is notified that the business matters previously conducted by the late Barron would subsequently be handled by Mr. Lovett, and Messrs. Gautney and Bond.
Date: December 18, 1948
Creator: Lovett, Eliot C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-12-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, suggesting that Kern hire as deputy sheriffs of Harris County at least two "Latin Americans of Mexican descent," with a good knowledge of Spanish and English.
Date: December 15, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1948-11-26]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, dated November 26, 1948. Referenced in the letter are the enclosures of national dues and LULAC News dues paid with two money orders from El Campo Council Number 170, as well as a list of names of the 71 members of the new council.
Date: November 26, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Raul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-19]

Description: Letter from Raul Padilla, Secretary of Texas City LULAC Council Number 150, to John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, dated November 19, 1948. The Texas City Council voted in favor of having the Regional Convention in Houston. It is also reported that the school children in Crystal City, Texas, have been segregated in six or seven schools.
Date: November 19, 1948
Creator: Padilla, Raul
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-05]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated November 5, 1948. Rodriguez discusses the November issue of the LULAC News, which was sponsored by the Houston Council Number 60, and the difficulties receiving material and printing the issue.
Date: November 5, 1948
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from W. St. John Garwood to John J. Herrera - 1948-11-05]

Description: Letter from W. St. John Garwood to John J. Harrera following up on a previous phone conversation regarding the case of a Mr. Garcia and his bond.
Date: November 5, 1948
Creator: Garwood, W. St. John
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-19]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated October 19, 1948. This is to acknowledge receipt of payment for the Charter for the El Campo Men's Council, with discussion of further monies due.
Date: October 19, 1948
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Robert Meja to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-17]

Description: Western Union telegram from Robert Meja, Corresponding Secretary for Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number One, to John J. Herrera, Regional Governor for LULAC, dated October 17, 1948. The Corpus Christi area declines to host the Regional Convention but pledges to attend such convention wherever it may be held.
Date: October 17, 1948
Creator: Meja, Robert
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John H. Barron - 1948-10-16]

Description: Letter sent to John H. Barron, Consulting Radio Engineer in Washington, D. C. Herrera indicates that all of Barron's statements have been sent to his client, Felix H. Morales.
Date: October 16, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-10-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to Raoul A. Cortez, President General of LULAC, dated October 6, 1948. This is a request for a charter for the El Campo LULAC men's Council. It also mentions organizing a council in Wharton County and discusses spreading LULAC councils into Jackson, Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties.
Date: October 6, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 - 1948-10-05]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated October 5, 1948. This is a request for materials from the Houston Council to be included in the LULAC News.
Date: October 5, 1948
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-05]

Description: Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated October 5, 1948. This is an acknowledgement of $10 charter payment for a new Ladies Council in Houston. Handwritten note on back dated January 9, 1949.
Date: October 5, 1948
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-10-02]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern. Herrera apologizes for missing Kern's birthday party and invites Kern to a dinner party with his family and friends.
Date: October 2, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Manuel G. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-22]

Description: Letter from Manuel G. Castaneda, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated September 22, 1948. This is a notification that the San Antonio Council has declined the request to host a regional convention and passes on a recommendation to contact the Corpus Christi Council for help.
Date: September 22, 1948
Creator: Castañeda, Manuel G.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Schuler & Wohlt Co. - 1948-09-20]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Schuler & Wohlt Co. regarding English and Spanish signs to be made for 2508 Gano Street. The letter outlines Herrera's preferred wording and specifications.
Date: September 20, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-18]

Description: Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates the radio talks by Herrera made in support of Kern during the recent campaign for the Sheriff's office. Personal note written at the bottom of the letter to John J. Herrera: "Sorry you didn't get to the birthday party. Hope to see you soon, Johnny."
Date: September 18, 1948
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Holger Jeppesen - 1948-09-08]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter written by John J. Herrera to Holger Jeppesen, addressing a segregation issue arising at the Gulf Atlantic Warehouse Company. Latin Americans of Mexican descent were being segregated during lunchtime at the warehouse. This was a violation of the segregation laws of the State of Texas.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mary McGuire - 1948-09-04]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Mary McGuire asking McGuire to lease Herrera's property to Herrera's sister and her husband. Herrera had been leasing the property himself.
Date: September 4, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Tin Types - 1948-09-04]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of Tin Types from John J. Herrera, criticizing the publication's article "La Caliente Tortillas." Herrera points out the discriminatory nature of the article and provides some background on the history of the corn tortilla and details how Mexican culture has influenced America and the world.
Date: September 4, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter to Joske's of Houston from John J. Herrera - 1948-09-03]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Joske's of Houston providing a good reference for a Mary M. Avelar for a sales clerk position.
Date: September 3, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Mrs. Paul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-02]

Description: Handwritten letter from Mrs. Paul Padilla to John J. Herrera expressing her expressing her displeasure with an article in the Tin Smelter about Mexican Americans and the tortillas. She requests that Herrera write a letter to the newsletter, Tin Types, in response to the negative way in which Mexican Americans were portrayed in the article. Also, in the postscript, Mrs. Padilla asks Mr. Herrera if she could have an installation at an upcoming formal dance.
Date: September 2, 1948
Creator: Padilla, M. S.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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