Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library - 775 Matching Results
Search Results
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Monument - 1954-04-21]
- Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the Installation LULAC Banquet - 1957-06-01]
- Draft of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the Installation LULAC Banquet held at Mengle Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, on June 1, 1957.
- [Educational Record of J. Enrique Salinas - 1953]
- Onionskin carbon copy of the educational record of J. Enrique Salinas typed on letterhead of John J. Herrera's legal office with handwritten date of 1953.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-07]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas from Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia.
- [Envelope from Abel Cisneros to Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-12]
- Envelope sent by Private Abel Cisneros at Fort Bliss, Texas to his wife Lola Cisneros in Wharton, Texas. The envelope is postmarked in El Paso, Texas on June 12, 1954.
- [Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]
- Envelope from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953.
- [Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25]
- Envelope from Junior LULAC's of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951.
- [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.
- [Envelope from Spiner and Pritchard Attorneys at Law to John J. Herrera - 1951-08-13]
- Envelope from Spiner and Pritchard, Attorneys at Law of Houston, Texas, to John Herrera, dated August 13, 1951.
- [Envelope from the Supreme Court of the United States to John J. Herrera - 1951-02-05]
- Envelope sent to John J. Herrera, Counsellor at Law, 710 Scanlan Building, Houston 2, Texas. This envelope was sent from the Supreme Court of the United States, Washington D.C., through the Office of the Clerk on February 5, 1951 at 7:30 p.m.
- ["Exhibit A" Corrected Copy 39-6662, December 9, 1950]
- Document from Texas Governor Allan Shivers granting the remission of bond forfeiture judgement against John J. Herrera.
- Ferree pens letters about Cameron jail
- Newspaper clipping about Frank Ferree's letters complaining about the quality of food in the Brownsville, Texas jail, hand-dated July 8, 1952.
- The fight for democracy
- Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
- [Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06]
- Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano, totaling the income and expenses from October 12, 1949 through June 6, 1950.
- Frank Ferree Multado y Sentenciado a 3 dias de Carcel
- Full page from the "El Tiempo" newspaper published in Harlingen, Texas, dated June 20, 1952, which features several articles about Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas, who was jailed on contempt charges when he wrote a letter to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission complaining that the court had been prejudiced in their decision to sentence Roberto Jiminez to a 10-year sentence.
- [Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
- Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
- Houston attorney writes of Latin American loyalty to United States
- Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper of a letter written by John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to a Mrs. Jackson, titled "Houston Attorney Writes of Latin American Loyalty to United States", hand-dated July, 1950.
- [Invitation from San Antonio LULAC Councils to 1952 New Year's Eve Ball]
- Invitation from San Antonio, Texas LULAC Councils Number 2 and 187 to their New Year's Eve Ball on December 31, 1952.
- [Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company to LULAC - 1951-06-05]
- Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council dated June 5, 1951. This invoice is for delegate, visitor, and member badges printed for the LULAC Council and shipped to Ernest Eguia on April 20, 1951.
- [Invoice from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]
- Invoice on account of The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas, sent to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1950. This invoice is for a letter to Mrs. Jackson dated August. 11, 1950. The cost was 10 cents per line, totaling $16.20.
- [Itinerary to visit major centers by Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham - 1950-06-16]
- Itinerary from Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham dated June 16, 1950. The trip begins on July 1, 1950 at Little Rock, Arkansas and ends on September 15, 1950 at Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No indication what the intention of the trip is nor who specifically will be visited in the cities.
- John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws
- Newspaper clipping about John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on July 9, 1954. The article, entitled "John Herrera Wants Tighter Insurance Laws", discusses Herrera's history and experience as well as his commitment to tighter insurance laws if elected to legislature. The clipping also includes a photograph of Herrera.
- [Judgement against the State of Texas]
- Supreme Court of the United States, case number 406, October term, 1953. Pete Hernández v. the State of Texas. Hernández had appealed the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals of the State of Texas.
- [Judgement against the State of Texas, page seven]
- Supreme Court of the United States, case number 406, October term, 1953. Pete Hernández v. the State of Texas. Hernández had appealed the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals of the State of Texas.
- [Judgement against the State of Texas, page seven]
- Supreme Court of the United States, case number 406, October term, 1953. Pete Hernández v. the State of Texas. Hernández had appealed the decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals of the State of Texas.
- [KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1950-07-18]
- KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. "Buster" Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas.
- [KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera, draft - 1950-07-18]
- Draft of the KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. "Buster" Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Contains original notes for an introduction of Herrera on radio station KLEE on August 25, 1948.
- [Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages four through eight]
- Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and George Ramirez, #129694. Ellis questioned Ramirez about his involvement in the federal lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Ramirez and notarized July 13, 1955.
- [Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages fourteen through eighteen]
- Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Mateo Camarillo, #129696. Ellis questioned Camarillo about attorney John Herrera and the pending lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Camarillo and notarized on July 13, 1955. Document of a voluntary statement from inmate Ernesto Longorio, #129700. Longorio stated that he did not give permission for his name to used in the segregation lawsuit against the Texas Prison System. The statement is signed and notarized on July 13, 1955.
- [Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages nine through thirteen]
- Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Ben Rios, #129698. Ellis questioned Rios about Attorney John Herrera and the pending lawsuit filed against the Prison System. The document was signed by Ben Rios and notarized July 13, 1955.
- [Latin American Segregation Suit, recording transcripts, pages one through three]
- Document certifying the transcripts from a recorded conversation on July 5, 1955 between O. B. Ellis, General Manager of the Texas Prison System, and Abraham Rios, #129699. Rios claimed to have no knowledge of attorney John J. Herrera filing a suit against the Prison System. The document was signed by Rios and notarized July 13, 1955.
- 'Latinos' traits pamphlet blasted
- Newspaper clipping from the Brownsville Herald of Brownsville, Texas, dated March 11, 1952. The article is entitled "Latinos' Traits Pamphlet Blasted." The article covers discussions held at an assembly of Latin Americans at Mission, Texas, on the pamphlet published by the University of Texas, "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard. The assembly condemned the features of the pamphlet.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens certificate issued to John J. Herrera for appointment as National Organizer]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Certificate issued to John J. Herrera for Appointment as National Organizer October 30, 1954. The certificate certifies John J. Herrera as National Organizer of LULAC for the year 1954 to 1955.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]
- Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]
- Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
- [Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens]
- Legal agreement of private donation received from Felix Tijerina to the League of United Latin American Citizens to Sponsor a Road Show and Dance by Gonzalo Moya. This document was written to detail and elaborate on a monetary donation received from Felix Tijerina, Texas Regional Governor of the League of United Latin American Citizens, to organize and fund a Road Show and Dance for the purpose of raising funds for an Educational Program.
- [Legal Resolution for the Acquisition of a Club House for Use of Members of League of United Latin American Citizens, 1955]
- Legal Resolution for the Acquisition of a Club House for Use of Members of League of United Latin American Citizens. The resolution mentions the location of the club house to be acquired for use by LULAC members as a club house with the physical address: 3002-3004 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas. The resolution also states that the money for the purchase of the club house, $15,500.00, is to be loaned to LULAC by Felix Tijerina at the rate of 6% per annum to be paid within five years.
- Let's swap program ideas: plans for using all available resources for better council programs in all fields of LULAC service
- Announcement from League of United Latin American Citizens Director of Publicity for Idea Exchanges to be Published in LULAC News. This is a call for all ideas and programs to be shared between other program chairmen of LULAC councils in order to create new and engaging activities and councils for future LULAC council meetings.
- [Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils and Officers - 1952-11-05]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC Executive Secretary, to all LULAC Officers, and Texas LULAC Councils of District Eight, dated November 5, 1952. Proclamation advising of an upcoming Texas LULAC District Number 8 Convention to be held November 16,1 952 in Rosenberg, Texas.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC members - 1953-04-24]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all LULAC members, dated April 24, 1953. Contains details about interested candidates filing for position of LULAC National President. Includes dates, times, mailing address, and deadlines.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-05]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera asking Herrera to reply to the questions asked by Fred Okrand and send them before Wirin's trip to Houston, so that the suit can be filed when Wirin is in Houston.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-18]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if a court case is feasible.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-23]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera about the Houston housing matter. Wirin suggests that if there is no community agreement regarding this matter, it should be dropped.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-16]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John H. Herrera asking whether there has been any further development from the time Herrera and Gus had a meeting in Washington regarding segregation of Mexican Americans, at the Public Housing Project in Houston.