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[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: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia - 1964-06-13]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia, dated June 13, 1964. Herrera writes of the idea to set up a memorial scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name for Gus's and Elnorah's two daughters. Herrera asks Elnorah's consent and if he can present the idea at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date: June 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston 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: Hoston 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: Hoston 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: Hoston 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: Hoston 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: Hoston 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: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Manuel Urbina to Dallas P. Lee - 1964-09-29]

Description: Letter from Manuel Urbina, of the Magnolia Temple Baptist Mission, to Reverend Dallas P. Lee. Urbina is submitting the budget for the year 1965. Included in the budget is a ten percent increase to the salary of the pastor, and commitments to promote cooperation with other organizations and complete several projects.
Date: September 29, 1964
Creator: Urbina, Manuel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated June 26, 1964. Laurel writes that the mother of Gus C. Garcia's children has agreed to the establishment of a scholarship fund in his honor. Laurel requests Herrera's support in setting up the fund and presenting it to other LULAC members at the upcoming convention.
Date: June 26, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr. - 1964-07-02]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, District Attorney of Laredo County, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr., dated July 2, 1964. Oscar Laurel thanks the Tobins for their $100.00 donation to the Gus Garcia Scholarship Fund. John J. Herrera is copied at the end of the letter.
Date: July 2, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston 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: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Sara Ann Moreno to all LULAC Councils in District VIII - 1964-04-03]

Description: Letter from Sara Ann Moreno, President of Ladies LULAC Council Number 22, to all LULAC Councils in District VIII, dated April 3, 1964, regarding the tentative agenda for the next District VIII meeting on April 12, 1964. "#60 Officers" handwritten on back.
Date: April 3, 1964
Creator: Moreno, Sara Ann
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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