Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library - 95 Matching Results
Search Results
- 300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan
- Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, August 28, 1978]
- Installment statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $183.29.
- [Client Affidavit, L. Lombardo, American Express vs. LULAC - 1976-08-15]
- Client Affidavit, submitted and signed by L. Lombardo, regarding the case, American Express versus League of United Latin American Citizens. The document is dated August 15, 1976, and labeled "Exhibit A."
- [Correspondence instructions from Narciso Cano to John J. Herrera, August 3, 1976]
- Correspondence instructions from Narciso Cano, with LULAC National Education Service Centers, directed to John J. Herrera and dated August 3, 1976. The remarks read, "Please return to DC as soon as you can for submission to the councils."
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, August 28, 1978]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $607.40 for charges described as Texas cases and code.
- [Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Industry Circular, Number 79-10, August 7, 1979]
- Industry circular signed by Director G. R. Dickerson for all federal firearms licensees that clarifies "straw man transactions" in relation to the purchase of firearms purchases (those which are conducted by a third party besides the seller and the buyer). Document is printed on Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms letterhead. A copy of the envelope shows it had been sent to Esther Imports, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977. Signatures are in blue ink.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition of Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-19]
- Sworn deposition of Eduardo Morga, directed to LULAC National Executive Board Members. The document indicates that Morga is filing "Charges against Roberto Ornelas, Paul Garza, and William D. Bonilla, all Past National Presidents, of LULAC, and all members of LULAC for violation of the Constitution, By-Laws, and Protocol." The document was signed and notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition of Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-19]
- Sworn deposition of Eduardo Morga, directed to LULAC National Executive Board Members. The document indicates that Morga is filing "Charges against Roberto Ornelas, Paul Garza, and William D. Bonilla, all Past National Presidents, of LULAC, and all members of LULAC for violation of the Constitution, By-Laws, and Protocol." The document was signed and notarized on August 19, 1977.
- Editor viewpoints: 'Chicano' Is a part of the idiom
- Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Mrs. Marta Daumas' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano". Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. He and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1979-08-07]
- League of United Latin American Citizens envelope is addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked August 7, 1979.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1979-08-17]
- League of United Latin American Citizens envelope addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked July 9, 1979.
- [Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04]
- Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center addressed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and postmarked August 4, 1977.
- [Envelope from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-02]
- Envelope from Felix E. Salinas, sent from his firm, the Law Office of Martinez, Salinas, Nino & Rodriguez, to John J. Herrera. Handwritten on back of envelope: "Tell him to make it before 1 am because Landing is getting [?] Jonie call [?] at 14645546"
- [Envelope from LULAC District #8 Office to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-16]
- Envelope from League of United Latin American Citizens District #8 Office, Ms. Mamie Garcia, addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked in Houston, Texas, on August 16, 1977.
- [Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]
- Envelope from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas, addressed to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens, Houston, Texas.
- Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when
- Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."
- [Handwritten note from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-02]
- Handwritten note from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera, dated August 2, 1977, regarding Joe Velez impeachment issues.
- [Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12]
- Copy of Judgment No. 883,327 for Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal, ruling both plaintiff and defendant to have been negligent in the cause of a car collision and that neither wins anything from the other. John J. Herrera is the attorney for the Neals.
- [Letter authorizing Dolores Hernandez to travel with Mr. & Mrs. Porfirio Beltran]
- Letter to the State of Texas, Harris County, from Toby P.Hernandez authorizing his daughter, Dolores R. Hernandez, to travel with Mr. And Mrs. Porfirio Beltran.
- [Letter from Abraham Kazen to John J. Herrera - 1975-08-01]
- Letter from Abraham Kazen, Jr. to John J. Herrera regarding difficulties in getting visas for his clients and about the Rodino bill.
- [Letter from Angel Fraga to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas - 1977-08-29]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter of recommendation from Angel Fraga on behalf of law student David Garza, who would be sitting the bar examination soon.
- [Letter from Armando C. de Baca to Maria Olivas - 1976-08-27]
- Letter from Armando C. de Baca to Maria Olivas regarding the rules for the special election for LULAC, dated August 27, 1976.
- [Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joseph Coors with flyer and press release - 1977-08-30]
- Letter from Eduardo Morga, LULAC Nation President, to Joseph Coors, President of Adolph Coors Company, dated August 30, 1977. The letter discusses recent communications with Coors regarding Joe Benites and use of LULAC and its members in Coors commercials. Attached to the letter are a "Boycott Coors Beer!" flyer and a LULAC press release stating the Coors Company is using LULAC's name without consent and the organization does not support their practices.
- [Letter from Eulalio Frausto to Joseph A. Coors - 1977-08-26]
- Letter from Eulalio Frausto to Joseph A. Coors, President of Adolph Coors Company, dated August 26, 1977. The letter is regarding "the unauthorized use of the name of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)".
- [Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1978-08-03]
- Letter from Frank Pinedo to John J. Herrera, enclosing a copy of the "Forumeer," containing an article on the Pete Hernández case.
- [Letter from Irene Porcarello to John J. Herrera - August 24, 1977]
- Letter from Irene Porcarello, Youth Coordinator of Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, to John J. Herrera, dated August 24, 1977. The letter invites Herrera to the grand opening of the George I. Sanchez building on Sunday, August 21, 1977.
- [Letter from James R. Mann to Hector Godinez and Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-16]
- Letter from James R. Mann, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, directed to Hector Godinez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and Eduardo Morga. The letter is requesting an official response from LULAC regarding two crime bills which are appearing before the United States house of Representatives.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-05]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of leetter from John J. Herrera to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President. Herrera refers to enclosed clippings about LULAC Texas State Director Ruben Bonilla and expresses concerns over Bonilla's public use of his LULAC position in partisan politics.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Edward W. Wadsworth - 1977-08-18]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera requesting a copy of the manual of operating procedures from Edward W. Wadsworth, Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1977-08-31]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank Pinedo regarding an ongoing lawsuit involving LULAC. The letter is dated August 31, 1977.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC - 1972-08-11]
- Onionskin paper copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, August 11, 1972 referring to LULAC Charter for Bovina, Texas. A list of 17 members is attached.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera directed to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla, dated August 24, 1976, and printed on John J. Herrera letterhead. The letter is regarding LULAC Special Fund and LULAC National Foundation.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Texas International Airlines, Air Freight Department - 1975-08-19]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Texas International Airlines, Attn: Air Freight Department, requesting that they ship a car part to his son, John Michael Herrera, in Vera Cruz, Mexico.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of Viewpoints, Houston Chronicle - 1973-08-16]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Marta Daumos' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano." Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. Herrera and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas - 1977-08-29]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to the Supreme Court of the State of Texas recommending David Garza upon his application to practice law.
- [Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1977-08-18]
- Letter from Jose G. Garcia, President of IMAGE de Houston, to John J. Herrera. Garcia invites Herrera to attend a meeting of Concilio de la Raza. The letter is dated August 18, 1977.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales with Amendments to LULAC Constitution and By-Laws - 1976-08-02]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales with Amendments to LULAC Constitution and By-Laws is dated August 2, 1976. The four amendments were submitted at the 47th LULAC National Convention and are being sent to LULAC Councils to be ratified or rejected.
- [Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo - 1974-08-02]
- Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo, offering a position as Director General of La Cronica de Texas Newspaper. Details of the offered salary and benefits are provided.
- [Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]
- Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales dated August 25, 1976. The letter indicates a debt is owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Edward O’Neill and Betty O’Neill for services rendered through their business, Lightborn Travel and Tours. The letter gives notice that if the debt is not paid within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed.
- [Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]
- Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales dated August 25, 1976. The letter indicates a debt is owed by League of United Latin American Citizens to Edward O’Neill and Betty O’Neill for services rendered through their business, Lightborn Travel and Tours. The letter gives notice that if the debt is not paid within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed.
- [Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-08-25]
- Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales regarding the case of Edward B. O'Neill d/b/a Lightbourn Travel and Tours vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated August 25, 1976. The letter requests payment of money owed or a court case will be filed.
- [Letter from O. M. Scott to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-08-02]
- Letter from O. M. Scott to Kenith L. Ballard expressing his best wishes for Ballard's early retirement.
- [Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-01]
- Letter from Pedro Garza, President of LULAC, League of Latin American Citizens, Council of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, August 1, 1972. Garza writes about the disbursement of checks for charters and membership.
- [Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]
- Letter from Pedro Garza of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1972. Garza writes regarding Bovina LULAC Council membership and charter.
- [Letter from Robert Garcia to Ruben Bonilla, Jr. - 1979-08-21]
- Copy of a letter from Robert Garcia, Member of Congress, to Ruben Bonilla, Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated August 21, 1979, and printed on Congress of the United States letterhead. The letter informs Bonilla of Garcia's resolution proposing Voter Education Week. Garcia asks for Bonilla's and LULAC's support.