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[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]

Description: Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez - 1964]

Description: Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez to members of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations, regarding a committee meeting, 1964.
Date: 1964
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
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 Mike Rodriguez - 1964]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Mike Rodriguez informing him of an upcoming "Viva Johnson" meeting in Austin, requesting his participation. Herrera mentions that Clifton Carter would be coordinating with them later in the month and that he wanted them to be organized before that time in selecting chairmen and co-chairmen.
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

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-01-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support for Governor John B. Connally's recently-announced re-election campaign. Herrera mentions that Connally and his family have been in his prayers since "the tragic days of November," referring to the John F. Kennedy assassination.
Date: January 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston 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: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera - 1964-01-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ernesto Herrera concerning personal matters and the case of Julia Antonette.
Date: January 16, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey - 1964-01-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey requesting assistance in finding employment for Herrera's sister-in-law, Janet R. Herrera.
Date: January 16, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Clifton Carter to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-23]

Description: Letter from Clifton Carter thanking John J. Herrera for his support and expressing his hopes that Herrera will continue to make sure the Latin American people see President Lyndon B. Johnson as their friend.
Date: January 23, 1964
Creator: Carter, Clifton C.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-31]

Description: Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta asking John J. Herrera to send a letter of introduction on his behalf to Thomas Mann, the Secretary for Latin American Affairs, to discuss the upcoming Panamanian elections with attention paid to fighting Communism. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's own letterhead for the Panamanian Corporations, Laws and Maritime Documentation.
Date: January 31, 1964
Creator: Carles-Peralta, Armando
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-02-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, Executive Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, on behalf of Armando Carles-Peralta, former Consul General of Panama, recommending Carles-Peralta and suggesting his services with regards to the impending Panama elections.
Date: February 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Thomas Mann - 1964-02-06]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to the Department of State Chief of Latin American Affairs Thomas Mann recommending a friend of Herrera, Armando Carles-Peralta. Herrera prefaces his letter explaining his history with LULAC to demonstrate his own interest in Latin American affairs.
Date: February 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-12]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera, informing Herrera that two flags are being sent for the Houston Council #60 and Houston Downtown Council #389, the price for which was payable to the Keeper of the Stationery. Yarborough also commends Herrera and his son, John Michael, for their work in LULAC and offers congratulations for LULAC's 35th anniversary. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead. A handwritten note adds that a reply was sent on Februa… more
Date: February 12, 1964
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1964-02-17]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera sent to Senator Ralph Yarborough accompanying the payment for the two flags procured for the Houston-area League of United Latin American Citizens councils.
Date: February 17, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-02-23]

Description: Letter from Armanda Carles-Peralta inquiring if John J. Herrera has heard any word from either Clifton Carter or a Mr. Mann. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's letterhead for Law and Maritime Documentation at the Panamanian Corporations.
Date: February 23, 1964
Creator: Carles-Peralta, Armando
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1964-03-10]

Description: A letter from John M. Herrera to Honorable John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated March 10, 1964. This letter is thanking Governor Connally for his "wonderful reception at the signing of the LULAC PROCLAMATION." Additionally Herrera inquires about Governor Connally's re-election.
Date: March 10, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano - 1964-03-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John M. Herrera to Frausto Toscano, Assistant to the Governor of Texas, concerning getting votes for Governor John B. Connally's Harris County campaign.
Date: March 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John Michael
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Clifton Carter to John J. Herrera - 1964-03-19]

Description: Letter from Clifton Carter expressing his pleasure at hearing from Herrera and thanking him for the letter to the editor Herrera had written and included with his previous correspondence.
Date: March 19, 1964
Creator: Carter, Clifton C.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow - 1964-03-22]

Description: Letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow on March 22, 1964, regarding the completion of Form 990 and Form 1024, required by the Internal Revenue Service for all LULAC councils.
Date: March 22, 1964
Creator: Vara, Rudy
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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