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[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Description: Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hel… more
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III

[Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04]

Description: Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina, February 4, 1967, regarding the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the need to set up a meeting with Chicano lawyers to address issues associated with Mexican-American causes in Texas.
Date: February 4, 1967
Creator: Hernandez, Alfred J.

[Letter from Dallas P. Lee to Reverend Manuel Urbina - January 5, 1967]

Description: Letter from Dallas P. Lee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas to Rev. Manuel Urbina thanking him for his service at Magnolia Baptist Church. The letter notes Rev. Urbina's impending retirement and his recommendation of Brother Martinez to be in charge.
Date: January 5, 1967
Creator: Lee, Dallas P.

[Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
Date: April 25, 1967
Creator: Atkinson, Delbert L.

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-01]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, stationed in Vietnam dated May 1, 1967. Douglas discusses his father's speeches at a San Jacinto Day celebration, a soccer game in the "dome", and enjoying the care packages sent.
Date: May 1, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-07-30]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated July 30, 1967. The letter details Douglas's current military operation, "Paul Bunyon II", as well as discussing his wife, Lynda, and her decision to leave their home and move to California.
Date: July 30, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-08-19]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated August 19, 1967. Douglas describes conditions on base and the new commanding officer, the new camera he purchased, and his need for new glasses.
Date: August 19, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera in which his son, Douglas M. Herrera, explains his reasons for leaving the military and his opposition to the war in Vietnam. Douglas states that he will not and can not go back to serve in the military and plans to start a new life in San Francisco.
Date: October 22, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-12-25]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The letter describes Christmas celebrations at his military base in Vietnam including Christmas dinner provided by the Red Cross, the Bob Hope Show, and President Lyndon Johnson's visit to Vietnam.
Date: December 25, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.

[Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-06]

Description: Letter from Judge George E. Miller thanking John J. Herrera for a letter of recommendation Herrera had written on his behalf two years previous for a position that ultimately did not get, and informing Herrera that he had just received another appointment.
Date: October 6, 1967
Creator: Miller, George E.

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]

Description: Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera, dated March 3, 1967. Casas reminiscences on his political campaign 20 years before, and tells Herrera about his real estate business. Casas asks for news of acquaintances and the political scene in Texas.
Date: March 3, 1967
Creator: Casas, J. B.

[Letter from Jack Greenberg to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-23]

Description: Letter from Jack Greenberg, Director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Incorporated, to Pete Tijerina, January 23, 1967, regarding legal aid in a jury discrimination case. Also contains an offer to build a "cooperative relationship" between the Legal Defense Fund and LULAC.
Date: January 23, 1967
Creator: Greenberg, Jack

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1967-10-25]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 25, 1967, which expresses his displeasure and disappointment in his son's decision to leave the military and urges him to "do the right thing" and return to service.
Date: October 25, 1967
Creator: Herrera, John J.
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