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[1962 Confirmation]

Description: Black and white photograph of a Confirmation class dressed in religious robes, standing on the steps of Danevang Lutheran Church. The group consists of three girls, one of whom wears glasses. The three boys each sport a bow tie. A window is visible to the right of the group. A portion of the image is missing due to the lifting of a previously affixed label.
Date: 1962
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Big City Beat, by Maxine: Have Tongue, Will Tattle

Description: Newspaper article in the Houston Chronicle announcing that John J. Herrera will represent Buck C. Miller in his attempt to get on the ballot as a probate judge. The date of the article is presumed to be from early September 1962, but this has not been confirmed as the article itself is not dated.
Date: 1962-09~
Creator: Mesinger, Maxine
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]

Description: Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.
Date: 1962
Creator: Walton, Dan
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Campaign letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-19]

Description: General letter from John B. Connally to his supporters thanking them for the lead he gained in the primaries and urging their continued dedication during the lead-in to the run-off election. The letter is typed on "John Connally for Governor" letterhead.
Date: May 19, 1962
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling'

Description: Article about a rally in Amarillo at which John B. Connally decried "'out-of-state' meddling in Texas politics" as a counter to his opponent's charges that he represented Eastern interests.
Date: May 23, 1962
Creator: Boyd, Lou
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Connally Newsletter, Number 18, October 23, 1962]

Description: Connally Newsletter issue number 18 giving updates on renewed Democratic interest and support, some back and forth between Jack Cox and John B. Connally's stance on the Trinity River Project, and guidance for how the reader can support the party. The bottom of the second page is a "Campaign Contribution Coupon" soliciting donations with an explanation of what kind of coverage donations of varying amounts could support.
Date: October 23, 1962
Creator: John Connally for Governor Campaign
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]

Description: Reproduction of an editorial from the San Antonio Evening News criticizing Albert A. Peña, Jr. and his Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO) organization for being derailed from their purpose, for not responding to the desires of most Latinos, and inability to solidify a party plank.
Date: September 21, 1962
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Excerpts from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgagees' Handbook]

Description: Excerpts from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgagees' Handbook, chapter XIV 1406-1407. An attached note addressed to John J. Herrera states that these excerpts can be used as a basis for appeal on grounds of "forebearance".
Date: September 1962
Creator: United States. Federal Housing Administration
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Funeral Program for Bessie Ellis, May 1, 1962]

Description: Funeral program for Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Ellis, born March 14, 1897 and died April 27, 1962. The funeral was held May 1, 1962 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertaking Company and she was buried in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: May 1, 1962
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Charles Gus Williams, June 18, 1962]

Description: Funeral program for Mr. Charles Gus Williams, born August 29, 1888 and died in 1962. The funeral was held June 18, 1962 at Collins Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Reverend C. W. Black. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Funeral Home, and he was buried in East View Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 18, 1962
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Floyd Broadnax, July 3, 1962]

Description: Funeral program for Pfc. Floyd Broadnax, born December 24, 1940 and died June 27, 1962. The funeral was held Tuesday, July 3, 1962 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. J. H. Carruthers, Minister. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: July 3, 1962
Partner: San Antonio 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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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