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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, congratulating Wright on the success of his televised speech, which Herrera thought was the best. Herrera writes that he will continue to support Wright in the future.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Juan Ante - 1961-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera soliciting Juan Ante's support for Bill Blakley in the upcoming run-off primary. Herrera names several strengths of Blakley and expresses his concerns for the possibility of the Republican candidate being elected instead, who has been ignoring the Latin Americans of Texas in Herrera's estimation.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American studen… more
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1961-03-01]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla, dated March 1, 1961. Herrera congratulates Bonilla on his election as State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera refers to an enclosed letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr.
Date: March 1, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano - 1961-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano on behalf of Senator William "Bill" Blakley requesting Lozano's support of that candidate. The typed letter begins with "Dear Fellow Democrat"; a handwritten note after this adds "Oops!" In the bottom left corner, Herrera has written a personal note to Lozano that he hopes this letter finds him well.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lou Nora Spiller to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-27]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera written by Lou Nora Spiller on behalf of Senator Ralph Yarborough assuring Herrera that his letter had been received and directed to the Senator for his attention, as had the photograph sent to be autographed. Spiller also offers assistance for Herrera's trip to Washington, D.C. with his family, advising him to make a reservation for touring the FBI and mentions sending other tourist materials separately. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerc… more
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Spiller, Lou Nora
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for a telegram and his thoughts on Judge Salinas, though he also points out that judicial appointments are not up to him. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Vice President.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-14]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that he has received Herrera's letter concerning his son, John, Jr. and assures Herrera that he will continue to find employment with the Capitol Police Force. The letter is typed on Vice President letterhead. The envelope for the letter is also included.
Date: June 14, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Marley Giddens to John J. Herrera - 1961-12-07]

Description: Letter from Marley Giddens, Columbus Independent School District Superintendent, to John J. Herrera, dated December 7, 1961. In the letter, Giddens thanks Herrera for their meeting and further explains the events leading up to the incident at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: December 7, 1961
Creator: Giddens, Marley
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from R. L. Gaston to John J. Herrera - 1961-10-23]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from R. L. Gaston, Sheriff of Fort Bend County, to John J. Herrera, dated October 23, 1961. The letter is regarding County Court Cause #10,131, State vs. Arnulfo J. Serrana. The letter refers to an enclosed check which refunds $10 paid in excess of the $86 fine which was due in this case.
Date: October 23, 1961
Creator: Gaston, R. L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-07]

Description: Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis G. Jasso for United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas and assuring Herrera that Jasso would receive consideration. At the start of the letter, Herrera has been crossed out and "John" written in by the Senator. The letter is typed on letterhead for the United States Senate Committee on Commerce.
Date: July 7, 1961
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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