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[Letter from John J. Herrera to M.E. Walter - 1950-03-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle, M.E. Walter, regarding an article in the "Our City" column concerning the formation of a Latin American Squad. Herrera insists that the so-called "Latin American Problem" is exaggerated and that most Latin Americans are not criminals. Herrera also states that LULAC, which opposes the creation of a Latin American Squad, stands to support the betterment and fair treatment of Latin Americans. The … more
Date: March 11, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1959-05-11]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor Price Daniel recommending his friend Phil J. Montalbo be appointed to one of the four new district courts in Harris County, on the virtues of his education, community service, and the respect it would garner from the Latin American community to have one of their members so recognized. The letter is stamped with the word COPY in red.
Date: May 11, 1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-11]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson sending his regrets that John J. Herrera was unable to attend a testimonial banquet due to injuries and inviting Herrera to write to him again if he needs anything else in the future. The letter is typed on letterhead for the United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader in Washington, D.C.
Date: November 11, 1954
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973

[Letter from Pierre Salinger to John J. Herrera - December 11, 1962]

Description: Letter from Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to President John F. Kennedy, to John J. Herrera. Salinger writes that the President will be in Nassau from December 18-20, 1962, and Salinger will be accompanying the President. Salinger will try to get the President's signature on the plaque as well as his, if Herrera can make arrangements to bring the plaque to Salinger's secretary before Salinger and the President leave.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Salinger, Pierre

[Mailgram from John J. Herrera and Angel Fraga to Ray A. Gano - 1977-03-11]

Description: Mailgram from John J. Herrera and Angel Fraga, LULAC National Legal Advisors, to Ray A. Gano, League of United Latin American Citizens State Director, sent on March 11, 1977, care of Sunburst Hotel. The telegram expresses Herrera and Fraga's regrets at not attending the banquet in honor of LULAC National President Manuel Gonzales' testimonial.
Date: March 11, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J. & Fraga, Angel Z.
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