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[Western Union Telegram from James McGuire to Vera Cummings]

Description: Telegram to Vera Mae Cummings from James McGuire; the text says: "Little Vera Pearl arrived at 345 am March 16 send diapers at once will write you as soon as I am able Love= James McGuire."
Date: March 17, 1945
Partner: Price Johnson Family Collection

[Report submitted by John J. Herrera - 1964]

Description: Typed paragraph in which John J. Herrera summarizes which people he was able to get in contact with in coordinating the Texas Viva Johnson campaign.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers

Description: Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Cost bill for Latin American Campaign

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill for the Latin American Campaign materials, including letter mailings and radio and television segments. The bill is typed on John J. Herrera's law office letterhead, but Mike Herrera is given as the primary contact.
Date: 196X
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Script for campaign segment for William A "Bill" Blakley]

Description: Rough draft of a speech in support of William A. "Bill" Blakley and the Democratic Party in general. The text has been typed on paper with Herrera's letterhead, which appears halfway down the page. Handwritten corrections have been added.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Description: Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of jobs for Latinos under Governor Connally, and cites a quote from President Harry Truman about the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Description: Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of schools for the children of migrant workers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Description: Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of state-level positions filled by Latinos during Connally's administration.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Campaign card for John B. Connally for Governor]

Description: Campaign card for John B. Connally's campaign for Texas Governor. The back of the card gives five bullet points about Connally's history and credentials. Text is printed in blue and red.
Date: 196X
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Information]

Description: Information regarding the next convention for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), and plans to interview all candidates for state office and determine whom would receive their official endorsement. The document provides an explanation for debate rules and voting procedures, as well as hotel room reservations and registration fees.
Date: 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]

Description: Campaign speech for the radio by John J. Herrera.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of radio speech made in behalf of Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas]

Description: Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough. John J. Herrera had approved and recommended Governor Allan Shivers four years ago, after the sudden death of Beauford Jester. However, since Governor Shivers assumed office, Herrera feels that Shivers has done nothing to help Latin Americans in Texas. For that reason, Herrera is now supporting Ralph Yarborough.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarborough

Description: Text of Dr. Hector P. Garcia's radio speech endorsing Ralph Yarborough for Governor of Texas. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Special 10 minutes Spanish for Ralph Yarbough

Description: Text of a speech to be given over the radio in support of Texas gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough by Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Garcia relates some of the medical problems of Latinos in Texas, which he believes Yarborough will take seriously and work to alleviate, unlike Governor Allan Shivers.
Date: July 14, 1954
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Biography of Joe Morales]

Description: Document containing a short biography of Joe Morales, son of Felix H. Morales. The document is not dated but covers events in Morales' life up to thirty-five years of age.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[List of names and addresses of LULAC members]

Description: List of names and addresses of LULAC members, as well as a list of old council members of LULAC Council No. 231.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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