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[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]

Description: Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date: April 6, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-06-04]

Description: Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera to accompany a letter sent to Yarborough after his conference with the Department of the Army. Yarborough assures Herrera that he will continue trying to help Herrera's son. A handwritten note appended to the bottom assures Herrera that Yarborough is not quitting and knows they are both accustomed to fighting on.
Date: June 4, 1957
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza - 1950-10-19]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. This letter was in reply to allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing. It was reporting that the Galveston LULAC Council was still active, still participating.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon

[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-19]

Description: Letter from Ramon Sandoval, Secretary LULAC Council 151 of Galveston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, undated. This letter included a carbon copy of a letter from Ramon Sandoval to G. J. Garza of Laredo, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. The letter from Sandoval to Garza contains confidential background information concerning allegations that the Galveston LULAC Council was failing or not in good standing.
Date: October 19, 1950
Creator: Sandoval, Ramon

[Letter from Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-10]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from General Chairman Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu from the San Antonio LULAC Council No. 2 inviting Herrera to the "traditional Feria de las Flores" (which translates to the Flower Show) which is a dinner dance that raised money for the LULAC Scholarship Fund. Herrera was invited to attend as the guest of honor to the dinner dance on Friday, April 30th at the Seven Oaks Country Club. "This particular evening has been set aside especially for the purpose of ho… more
Date: April 10, 1954
Creator: De la Garza, Reynaldo

[Letter from Ricardo Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1952-07-12]

Description: Letter from Ricardo Molinez of LULAC Council Number 146 of McAllen, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 13, 1952. Molinez congratulates Herrera on his recent election to LULAC National President. Molinez requests help in issue of Frank Ferree being held in contempt of court, includes a petition signed by citizens of Harlingen, Texas, addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Date: July 13, 1952
Creator: Martinez, Ricardo

[Letter from Robert Aguilar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1950-07-20]

Description: Letter from Robert Aguilar, Jr., Chaplain of American Legion Post "Lazaro Pena 631" in Rosenberg, Texas, to John Herrera, with a handwritten date of July, 1950. The letter originally had an enclosure of a newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1950 from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas. Apparently this newspaper article was an open letter in which segregation issues were discussed. The American Legion Post members felt that an answer should be written in response and were turning to LUL… more
Date: July 1950
Creator: Aguilar, Robert, Jr.

[Letter from Robert C. Weaver to John J. Herrera - 1952-09-09]

Description: Letter from Robert C. Weaver, Director, Opportunity Fellowships, John Hay Whitney Foundation, to John J. Herrera, dated September 9, 1952. Weaver informs Herrera about encouraging Spanish-Americans to apply for Opportunity Fellowships granted to people who are engaged in outstanding work in their community and who need funding for study or training which will help develop their talents.
Date: September 9, 1952
Creator: Weaver, Robert C.

[Letter from Ruth A. Morton to John Herrera - 1953-04-10]

Description: Letter from Ruth A. Morton, Field Secretary, Community Relations Program, American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Herrera dated April 10, 1953. This is an inquiry about the migrant agricultural labor situation in Texas and how the American Friends Service Committee can determine if there is a need for specific programs to help migrant agricultural workers.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Morton, Ruth A.

[Letter from Sam C. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1950-03-02]

Description: Letter from Sam C. Johnson, Executive Assistant to Mayor Oscar Holcombe, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated March 2, 1950. Johnson is responding to an invitation from LULAC Men's Council Number 60 and Ladies Council Number 22 to attend a LULAC meeting. He also mentions a meeting held with Chief Payne and the LULAC groups over a misunderstanding that arose from a newspaper account of a recent issue.
Date: March 2, 1950
Creator: Johnson, Sam C.
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