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[Note by John J. Herrera about mariachi music at meeting with John F. Kennedy]
Note written by John J. Herrera, on the occasion of John F. Kennedy's visit at the Rice Hotel at Houston. The note reads: "Coming in Main Ball Room Rice "Notice Mexican Mariachis in Background singing "Jacqueline, Jacqueline."
[Note by John J. Herrea about John F. Kennedy's assassination]
Note by John J. Herrera based on the book "The death of a President," by William Manchester.
[Note by John J. Herrera about meeting with John F. Kennedy]
Note by John J. Herrera about his discussion with President John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson at a LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) event at the Rice Hotel, Houston. Herrera writes "Talking Latino politics with J.F.K. - my proudest moment!"
[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]
Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.
[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]
Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.
[Tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Tribute to John F. Kennedy.
[Tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Handwritten tribute to John F. Kennedy.
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
[Draft of tribute to John F. Kennedy]
Draft of a tribute to John F. Kennedy.
[Report submitted by John J. Herrera - 1964]
Typed paragraph in which John J. Herrera summarizes which people he was able to get in contact with in coordinating the Texas Viva Johnson campaign.
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, page five]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
[Draft of speech made by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers, pages two and three]
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers over radio station KLVL
Text of speech in Spanish on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers to be broadcast on the radio station KLVL during the 6:15-6:30 pm time slot.
Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers
Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Cost bill for Latin American Campaign
Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill for the Latin American Campaign materials, including letter mailings and radio and television segments. The bill is typed on John J. Herrera's law office letterhead, but Mike Herrera is given as the primary contact.
[Script for campaign segment for William A "Bill" Blakley]
Rough draft of a speech in support of William A. "Bill" Blakley and the Democratic Party in general. The text has been typed on paper with Herrera's letterhead, which appears halfway down the page. Handwritten corrections have been added.
[Card listing names and addresses for LULAC and WOW officers]
Card is addressed to Dr. William D. Decker and lists the names and addresses for the President, Vice President, and Secretary of LULAC, as well as the Secretary for WOW "Moreles" Camp Number 3365. It had been stapled to a list which included all the persons listed on the card.
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]
Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of jobs for Latinos under Governor Connally, and cites a quote from President Harry Truman about the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties.
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]
Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of schools for the children of migrant workers.
[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]
Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of state-level positions filled by Latinos during Connally's administration.
[Campaign card for John B. Connally for Governor]
Campaign card for John B. Connally's campaign for Texas Governor. The back of the card gives five bullet points about Connally's history and credentials. Text is printed in blue and red.
[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Information]
Information regarding the next convention for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), and plans to interview all candidates for state office and determine whom would receive their official endorsement. The document provides an explanation for debate rules and voting procedures, as well as hotel room reservations and registration fees.
All Residents of Galveston
Two-page list of residents of Galveston, giving the names and street addresses for each. The first page is titled "All Residents of Galveston" and has check-marks made in pencil next to most of the addresses. The second page is titled "U.S. Citizens All Residents of Galveston."
[News update on John B. Connally's first statewide television appearance]
Slip of pink paper briefly announces John B. Connally's first statewide television appearance in October with instructions to check local papers for further details.
[Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]
Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
[Speech by John J. Herrera for a radio broadcast endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor]
Text of a speech to be broadcast to a radio audience decrying Governor Allan Shivers's lack of attention to the Latino population in Texas and other corruptions and giving support to Judge Ralph Yarborough.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]
Campaign speech for the radio by John J. Herrera.
[Draft of radio speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]
Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough. John J. Herrera had approved and recommended Governor Allan Shivers four years ago, after the sudden death of Beauford Jester. However, since Governor Shivers assumed office, Herrera feels that Shivers has done nothing to help Latin Americans in Texas. For that reason, Herrera is now supporting Ralph Yarborough.
[Draft of speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]
Text of a speech in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough.
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough
Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
[Address and introduction of Ralph Yarborough to the American G.I. Forum]
Handwritten text for a speech to introduce Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough to the American G.I. Forum, which Yarborough will be addressing.
Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough
Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough by Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
[Biography of Joe Morales]
Document containing a short biography of Joe Morales, son of Felix H. Morales. The document is not dated but covers events in Morales' life up to thirty-five years of age.
[Speech by John J. Herrera]
Handwritten speech by John J. Herrera.
[Speech promoting Houston for the 1966 LULAC National Convention, by John J. Herrera]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a speech written by John J. Herrera promoting Houston to host the 1966 League of United Latin American Citizens National Convention. The speech is typed on "Law Office of John J. Herrera" letterhead with COPY stamped in red across the center.
LULAC, labor of love
Speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens Week held at Driscoll Hotel. The speech, delivered on February 19, 1966, is titled "LULAC, Labor of Love."
[List of names and addresses of LULAC members]
List of names and addresses of LULAC members, as well as a list of old council members of LULAC Council No. 231.
Polio Shots
Handwritten notes on legal, lined paper titled "Polio Shots." The notes include information about the principal, superintendent of schools, and the treatment of Mexican-American children.
[Address list]
A handwritten list of addresses, which may be a sign up sheet, as the columns are labeled at the top of the page and each address appears to be written in a different handwriting. The list is written in pencil on lined, legal paper.
[Address list]
A handwritten list of addresses, which may be a sign up sheet, as each address appears to be written in a different handwriting. The list is written in pencil on lined, legal paper.
[Address list]
A handwritten list of addresses, which may be a sign up sheet, as each address appears to be written in a different handwriting. The list is written in pencil on lined, legal paper.
[LULAC Convention Resolution - 196u]
Document titled "LULAC Convention Resolution" stating that the League of United Latin American Citizens condemns the police brutality especially by the Houston Police Department and its policy of racial profiling against persons of Mexican descent.
[LULAC 33rd National Convention name tag of John J. Herrera, June 22-24, 1962]
LULAC 33rd National Convention name tag for John J. Herrera, Past National President, Council #60. The nametag has the LULAC emblem and lists the conference as taking place in El Paso on June 22, 23, 24, 1962.
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