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[Attachment to letter from John J. Herrera to J.C. Machuca - 1954-01-19]

Attachment to a letter from John J. Herrera to the Honorable J.C. Machuca where at the request of Machuca, Herrera summarizes his accomplishments as National President of LULAC. This attachment includes mention of the increase in the expansion of the organization as well as council formation, widespread increase in LULAC awareness, LULAC's involvement with the fight against the Pecos Texas School segregation and collaboration with other Latin American organizations.

Date: January 19, 1954

Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Campaign letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-19]

General letter from John B. Connally to his supporters thanking them for the lead he gained in the primaries and urging their continued dedication during the lead-in to the run-off election. The letter is typed on "John Connally for Governor" letterhead.

Date: May 19, 1962

Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993

[Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19]

Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera, postmarked El Paso, Texas, March 19, 1958.

Date: March 19, 1958

Creator: Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc.

[Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace, & Mayfield to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-19]

Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace, & Mayfield addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked November 19, 1976. The letter was sent certified mail and the return receipt ticket has been removed the the reverse.

Date: November 19, 1976

Creator: Sheehy, Lovelace, & Mayfield

[Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-19]

Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. The letter accompanied a check to pay for Herrera's expenses.

Date: July 19, 1955

Creator: Wirin, A. L.

[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-02-19]

Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera requesting John's help in getting appointed to a Postmaster position. The letter is signed B. B., Juanita, and Albert Jr.

Date: February 19, 1968

Creator: Herrera, Albert B.

[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-19]

Letter from Arnulfo Zamora in Laredo, Texas, to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Zamora acknowledged receipt of Herrera's letter from March 13, 1947 regarding the application of Felix H. Morales for a radio station permit.

Date: April 19, 1947

Creator: Zamora, Arnulfo

[Letter from Bertha Sanchez to LULAC Members - 1976-11-19]

Letter from Bertha Sanchez, Convention Committee Chairperson, directed to League of United Latin American Citizens Members, dated November 19, 1976. The letter is regarding the upcoming LULAC National Convention.

Date: November 19, 1976

Creator: Sanchez, Bertha

[Letter from Charles B. Knapp to John J. Herrera - September 19, 1978]

Letter to John J. Herrera written at the suggestion of Rick Hernandez, responding to the suggestion Herrera wished to pass on to President Jimmy Carter regarding undocumented aliens. Knapp explains that President Carter has sent a comprehensive plan on to Congress and they were not inclined to act ahead of Congress.

Date: September 19, 1978

Creator: Knapp, Charles B.

[Letter from Clifton Carter to John J. Herrera - 1964-03-19]

Letter from Clifton Carter expressing his pleasure at hearing from Herrera and thanking him for the letter to the editor Herrera had written and included with his previous correspondence.

Date: March 19, 1964

Creator: Carter, Clifton C.

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-19]

A letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in regards to the Morales vs. Mexia hearing. Prince responds to Herrera's previous letter and advises him that filing a protest to the hearing would serve no useful purpose.

Date: March 19, 1947

Creator: Prince, D. F.

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

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 Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-19]

Letter with envelope from Dr. Francisco del Rio y Cañedo, Director General, Mexican Government Tourist Bureau, to John J. Herrera dated September 19, 1951. The letter is an invitation to Herrera.

Date: September 19, 1951

Creator: del Rio y Cañedo, Francisco

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-19]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera handwritten on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 19, 1977. The letter provides information about meetings set for July 29 & 30 in San Antonio.

Date: July 19, 1977

Creator: Morga, Eduardo

[Letter from Felix H. Morales to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-19]

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Felix H. Morales sent by John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince. Morales comments on the conflict with the application for a Standard Radio Station at Mexia, Texas. He outlines the favorable aspects of having a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Morales also pleads his case for having the Houston radio station application being approved before the application for Mexia.

Date: February 19, 1947

Creator: Morales, Felix H.

[Letter from Fred Okrand to George I. Sánchez - 1951-04-19]

Letter from Fred Okrand, Attorney at Law and partner in firm of Wirin, Rissman & Okrand of Los Angeles, California, to Professor George I. Sánchez of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, dated April 19, 1951. Okrand is seeking a reference for a Texas attorney who would look into a matter concerning a "Negro property owner" in east Texas. There is a handwritten note from Professor Sanchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera if he will write to Okrand.

Date: April 19, 1951

Creator: Okrand, Fred

[Letter from Frumencio Reyes, Jr. to PASO members - 1977-02-19]

Letter from Frumencio Reyes, Jr., chairperson of the Political Association for Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), to members of PASO. The letter informs members that the next PASO meeting would be held on February 25, 1977 and officers for the 1977-78 year would be elected at a follow-up meeting on March 25, 1977.

Date: February 19, 1977

Creator: Reyes, Frumencio, Jr.

[Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-19]

Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated January 19, 1976, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The case has been set for trial on March 7, 1977.

Date: January 19, 1977

Creator: Jordan, Gary K.

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Charles J. Lieck, Jr. - 1960-02-19]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Charles J. Lieck, Jr., District Attorney in San Antonio, from Gus C. Garcia. Lieck, Jr. had offered Garcia an appointment at the courthouse in Bexar County. Garcia gracefully declines the offer and states his reasons for doing so.

Date: February 19, 1960

Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-19]

Letter from Gus C. Garcia of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated January 19, 1950. This concerns hotel and carpool arrangements for the upcoming Regional Convention.

Date: January 19, 1950

Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.

[Letter from Hal V. Watts to W. H. Blade - 1944-09-19]

Letter regarding John J. Herrera's application to the Committee of the Bar of the Houston Division. Letter outlines the materials included in Herrera's application. Also attached is an envelope addressed to John J. Herrera.

Date: September 19, 1944

Creator: Watts, Hal. V.

[Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera -1956-11-19]

Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera, requesting him to send copies of the magazine issues for the GI Forum Convention held in Houston from July 16-18, 1954.

Date: November 19, 1956

Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996

[Letter from J.C. Machuca to John J. Herrera - 1954-01-19]

Letter to John J. Herrera from J.C. Machuca apologizing for the imposition of a previous request (which is not specified) in a previous letter. Machuca expresses a sense of subtle urgency in his request to Herrera and goes on to thank Herrera for his guidance for the publication of the February 1954 issue of LULAC NEWS.