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[Speech by John J. Herrera at the Manuel Gonzales Testimonial Banquet - 1977-06-17]

Description: Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, at Manuel Gonzales Testimonial Banquet in Waco, Texas, June 17, 1977 giving a brief history of LULAC, a brief biography of the founders of LULAC and a brief history of Manuel Gonzales, National President of LULAC, efforts to save LULAC.
Date: June 17, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Magdaleno Lopez to J. B. Casas - 1956]

Description: Letter from Magdaleno Lopez of Council Number 290 to J. B. Casas requesting Herrera's presence at the Installation Banquet of Council Number 290 as well as the East Chicago Ladies Council Number 294. The Installation Banquet is to take place at the Gary, Indiana Gary Hotel on December 9, 1956 at 7:00 PM.
Date: 1956
Creator: Lopez, Magdaleno
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Status report on Congressional Medal of Honor Society Event - 1969]

Description: Letter from Kenneth Schnitzer of Century Properties to John J. Herrera, September 22, 1969. Schnitzer provides an update to the planned functions for the event and encloses a status report with a schedule for the weekend's functions. The event was scheduled for October 10 and 11, 1969, with a parade and banquet.
Date: September 22, 1969
Creator: Schnitzer, Kenneth
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to John J. Herrera - 1969-05-06]

Description: Letter from the members of the Houston Host Committee for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society thanking John J. Herrera for serving with them on the committee. Includes a report of the details of the committee, including membership, purpose, and scheduled events.
Date: May 6, 1969
Creator: Hayes, Don Bryce
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blanton, Jr. to reception - 1966-03-13]

Description: This invitation, printed on cream card stock, reads, "Mr. & Mrs. George Q. Buch cordially invite you to a reception honoring Mr. & Mrs. William N. (Bill) Blanton, Jr. on Sunday afternoon March 13, 1966 from four until six o'clock, Willowisp Country Club 13003 Settegast"
Date: March 13, 1966
Creator: Buch, George Q.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Location: 29.831265509106238 -95.2844541
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Description: Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Zacarias Nava and Delfino Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1950-07-20]

Description: Letter from Zacarias Nava, National Junior LULAC President, and Delfino Garcia, National LULAC Secretary, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National First Vice-President, dated July 20, 1950. Invitation to the first Junior LULAC National Convention to be held August 18, 19,20, 1950 in Houston, Texas.
Date: July 20, 1950
Creator: Nava, Zacarias
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Reverend P. F. Flores to Roberto Ornelas - 1980-08-29]

Description: Letter from Reverend P. F. Flores to Roberto Ornelas explaining that Flores will not be able to attend the "roasting" of John J. Herrera. Flores expresses his gratitude toward Herrera for devoting Herrera's time to help teach Mexican-American children that were boycotting a segregated school in Pearland.
Date: August 29, 1980
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Banquet New Names

Description: List of invitees (or attendees) for John J. Herrera Testimonial Banquet. Document includes names, titles, employers, and occupations.
Date: 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Speech by John J. Herrera for Testimonial Banquet]

Description: Speech to be given at Testimonial Banquet by John J. Herrera. In it Herrera expresses gratitude for the honor and details events from his life and his affiliations, which have shaped him as individual as well as his career.
Date: 1980
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-12]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Public Relations Chairman of San Antonio League of United Latin American Citizens, extending an official invitation to the "Banquete de Los Reyes honoring the Ugly Kinds of our La Feria de las Flores." This letter gives further details on the location and the date and time of the banquet and requests Herrera's presence and reservation.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Rodriguez, Jacob I.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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