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[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Description: Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]

Description: Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Bailey, John M.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]

Description: Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Bailey, John M.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1964-05-09]

Description: Open letter to IBM from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") explaining his belief that there is a saboteur employed by IBM in Houston and charges IBM with the negative effect on his "mental, physical, and moral" well-being for not resolving this problem.
Date: May 9, 1964
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from W.V. Ballew, Jr. and W.N. Blanton, Jr. to the members of the Harris County Democratic campaign - 1964-11-21]

Description: Thank you letter from W. V. Ballew and W. N. Blanton, Co-Chairmen of Harris County Campaign Headquarters, to members of the Democratic Party reporting on the success of the Johnson-Humphrey campaign and thanking members for their service.
Date: November 21, 1964
Creator: Ballew, W. V. & Blanton, W. N.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15]

Description: Sympathy card sent to the Herrera family from J.B. Casas and family, dated February 15, 1964. The front of the card is a color illustration of the Virgin Mary with the words "With Deepest Sympathy" printed on the bottom right corner. The interior of the card has a black and white illustration of doves and a fountain with the quote "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted...Matthew 5:4". The text of the card reads, "With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow may the thought th… more
Date: February 15, 1964
Creator: Casas, J.B.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

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

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

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

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

[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 JJH Office Co."
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera endorsing Governor John Connally]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera addressed generically to fellow voters urging them to re-elect Governor John Connally in the May elections, citing his accomplishments in office -- job creation, small loans bill, educational programs, and a surplus budget -- as reasons for re-election. A handwritten note at the top identifies this as "Letter #1 Harris Co. Hq. Copy."
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, expressing his support of Johnson and informing Carter of an upcoming meeting of the Democrats of Harris County to pledge support to Johnson, as well. Herrera states that he will try to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as well.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-01-11]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, informing Herrera that the Democrats of Harris County will be meeting to pledge support for Johnson and continue to work with Latin American organizations across Texas to create unity among Hispanics in the Democratic Party.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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