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[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

[Letter from A.D. Covin to George Carmack - 1962-02-24]

Description: Copy of a letter to George Carmack from A.D. Covin in response to an editorial in the Houston Press about a statement made by Robert Kennedy about Texas and its annexation. Covin claims that Kennedy's comments were critical of the expansionist policies of the United States, and not the annexation of Texas. Covin claims that the article is overlooking some historical facts (on which Kennedy's comments are based), namely that the United States instigated the Mexican War and forced Mexico to ce… more
Date: February 24, 1962
Creator: Covin, A.D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations members - 1962-09-26]

Description: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Chairman Albert A. Peña, Jr. addresses the organization's members in light of a recent editorial, a copy of which has been enclosed, which disparaged both Peña and the PASO organization. Peña urges members to attend an October meeting in San Antonio to make a solid showing of viability.
Date: September 26, 1962
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert Pena, Jr. announcing PASO convention - 1962-02-02]

Description: Generic letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. announcing the first statewide convention of Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations to select candidates to endsorse. Peña invites any who have formed or intend to form a PASO group to attend. The letter is typed on County of Bexar letterhead.
Date: February 2, 1962
Creator: Peña, Albert A., Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-16]

Description: Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera. Thomas writes on hearing that Herrera will be visiting Washington, D.C. from July 19 to August 1, 1962. Thomas writes that he would be delighted to see Herrera and asks Herrera to call in the afternoon. Handwritten in pencil on top of the letter: "Call back afternoon."
Date: July 16, 1962
Creator: Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr. to John J. Herrera, page two - 1962-02-13]

Description: Second page of a letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera giving Herrera updates on Texas politics. Idar, Jr. mentions that John B. Connally and Will Wilson "fell flat on their faces" during their committee interviews, but speaks positively of Price Daniel's comportment. Dr. George Sanchez is mentioned as defying the majority and attempting to split their group.
Date: February 13, 1962
Creator: Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Genaro Flores to PASO members - May 28, 1962]

Description: Letter from the Harris County Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (P.A.S.O.), signed by chairman Genaro Flores, urging PASO members to vote in the upcoming election. An inset box provides the names of endorsed candidates and a postscript invites members to attend a free barbecue event for candidate Don Yarborough.
Date: May 28, 1962
Creator: Harris County Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends - 1962]

Description: Letter from Hector P. Garcia to PASO members and friends that describes the events of a special meeting that was held in San Antonio. Garcia states that PASO decided to continue to support Tom Reavley for Attorney General and Woodrow Bean for congressman in the upcoming run-off election of June 2, 1962.
Date: 1962
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]

Description: Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
Date: November 8, 1962
Creator: Casas, J. B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from J.W. Mills to John J. Herrera - 1962-06-08]

Description: Letter from J. W. Mills thanking John J. Herrera for Herrera's help in Mills' re-election as Judge for the Court of Domestic Relations, Harris County, Texas.
Date: June 8, 1962
Creator: Mills, J. W.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jim Wright to John H. Crooker - 1962-07-26]

Description: Letter from Jim Wright to John H. Crooker, with a copy to John J. Herrera, stating that Herrera would like to help on the luncheon and asks Crooker to inform Herrera about when he can start.
Date: July 26, 1962
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-17]

Description: Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his visit and inviting him to come again. Draft of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Jim Wright dated August 13, 1962 on back.
Date: July 17, 1962
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-16]

Description: Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, regarding Herrera's upcoming visit to Washington, D.C.
Date: July 16, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-16]

Description: Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, regarding Herrera's upcoming visit to Washington, D.C.
Date: July 16, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-07-26]

Description: Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, expressing Kilgore's pleasure in meeting Herrera.
Date: July 26, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1962-08-15]

Description: Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, Member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera. Kilgore writes about Dr. Hector Garcia's son's tragic accident and his sympathies for Dr. Garcia's loss.
Date: August 15, 1962
Creator: Kilgore, Joe M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Albert Thomas notifying Thomas that he will be visiting Washington soon and would like to visit with Thomas.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1962-08-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas, asking Thomas if he could try to help Herrera's son's sister-in-law to get a job in government service.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1962-07-13]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Bob Casey, notifying Casey that Herrera will be visiting Washington soon and would like to visit with Casey.
Date: July 13, 1962
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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