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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]

Description: Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date: December 21, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]

Description: Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Bailey, John M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1955-12-28]

Description: Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera promising to work on Krueger with regards to his program and Abel Cisneros. Lane also says he will be taking a job with furniture manufacturers and work West Texas as his territory, though he is considering making a bid for Representative one more time. Lane mentions that the lack of money in politics was a large contribution to the end of his political career.
Date: December 28, 1955
Creator: Lane, T. W.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Marley Giddens to John J. Herrera - 1961-12-07]

Description: Letter from Marley Giddens, Columbus Independent School District Superintendent, to John J. Herrera, dated December 7, 1961. In the letter, Giddens thanks Herrera for their meeting and further explains the events leading up to the incident at Columbus Elementary School.
Date: December 7, 1961
Creator: Giddens, Marley
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs - 1963-12-04]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Fellow LULACs typed on "State Director of LULAC for Texas" letterhead and dated December 4, 1963. The letter addresses the recent reception and ball attended by President John F. Kennedy and other dignitaries and the assassination of President Kennedy the following day. Herrera asks for understanding for the shortened program at the reception due to Secret Service restrictions.
Date: December 4, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-02]

Description: Letter from B. D. Serna to John J. Herrera, dated December 2, 1964, regarding directions to "La Marquezita" in Hitchcock, Texas.
Date: December 2, 1964
Creator: Serna, B. D.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-10]

Description: Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera, dated December 10, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 of Chicago, Illinois and seeking legal advice concerning the matter.
Date: December 10, 1964
Creator: Valdez, Frank M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Valdez - 1964-12-11]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank Valdez, dated December 11, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago, Illinois. An envelope addressed to Frank M. Valdez from the Law Offices of John J. Herrera is attached.
Date: December 11, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15]

Description: Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs, Director of Sales at the Shamrock Hilton to William D. Bonilla on December 15, 1964, regarding the potential opportunity to host the LULAC National Convention at the hotel in 1966.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Jacobs, Gerald I.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John Delgado to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-28]

Description: Letter from John Delgado to John J. Herrera on December 28, 1964, concerning the protocol for LULAC officers that wish to attend or speak at local council meetings.
Date: December 28, 1964
Creator: Delgado, John
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Belen Robles to John J. Herrera - 1965-12-07]

Description: Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to John J. Herrera on December 7, 1965, regarding congressional approval of the proclamation and observation of LULAC Week during February 13, 1966 through February 19, 1966.
Date: December 7, 1965
Creator: Robles, Belen B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Thomas F. Millane to John J. Herrera - 1950-12-28]

Description: Letter from Thomas F. Millane, Campaign Director, 1951 March of Dimes, Harris County Chapter, to John J. Herrera dated December 28, 1950. Millane inquires if Herrera would serve as Chairman of the March of Dimes Latin American Committee. Refers to 318 cases of polio that occurred in Harris County in 1950.
Date: December 28, 1950
Creator: Millane, Thomas F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera re Texas Regional LULAC Convention - 1950-12-18]

Description: Carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera with addressee blank, dated December 18, 1950. Regarding change of date for Texas Regional LULAC Convention from January 20-21, 1951, to January 27-28, 1951. Convention to be held at the Rice Hotel, with a dance to be held in the Crystal Ball Room.
Date: December 18, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1951-12-27]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer of LULAC, to LULAC members dated December 27, 1951. This is an invitation to attend the installation of the new Freeport LULAC Council Number 203 on January 30, 1951.
Date: December 27, 1951
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jim Garcia and John J. Herrera to Houston LULAC members - 1951-12-12]

Description: Letter from Jim Garcia, Chairman of the Houston LULAC Council Christmas Basket Drive, and John J. Herrera, Assistant to the Chairman, to LULAC "Friends," dated December 12, 1951. This letter asks for donations to help with the annual LULAC Christmas Basket Drive.
Date: December 12, 1951
Creator: Garcia, Jim
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gene Gutierrez to John J. Herrera - 1951-12-29]

Description: Letter from Gene Gutierrez of LULAC Council Number 184 in Palacios, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated December 29, 1951. Gutierrez requests legal advice following an act of discrimination against one of their LULAC members who was refused service at the Rainbow Inn of Palacios, Texas.
Date: December 29, 1951
Creator: Gutierrez, Gene
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-12-01]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera discusses events at various LULAC Council and mentions his plans to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce committee to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican Government.
Date: December 1, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02]

Description: Letter from Professor Efrain G. Dominguez, Consul Adscrito, Consul General's office of Mexico, San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 2, 1952. Dominguez writes to Herrera, who is scheduled to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican government.
Date: December 2, 1952
Creator: Dominguez, Efrain G.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Cosme Hinojosa - 1952-12-01]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to the Honorable Cosme Hinojosa, Consul General of Mexico for the State of Texas, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera writes regarding the blacklisting by the Mexican Government of Brazoria County. Herrera requests a record of complaints of discrimination against Brazoria County which he will use during his meeting with Brazoria County. Herrera also requests a representative from the Consul General's office to … more
Date: December 1, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to George G. Badge - 1952-12-03]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to George G. Badge, Chairman of the Immigrant Labor Committee, Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, dated December 3, 1952. This letter is in reply to Badge's letter of November 29, 1952 inviting Herrera to meet with the committee with regards to the Mexican government blacklisting of Brazoria County. Herrera accepts the invitation and has invited Rodolfo Rodriguez, President of the Freepo… more
Date: December 3, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Leerie R. Giese to John Herrera - 1952-12-12]

Description: Letter from Leerie R. Giese, Manager of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, to John Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 12, 1952. A cover letter that regarding the minutes of Herrera's meeting with the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce on December 9, 1952.
Date: December 12, 1952
Creator: Giese, Leerie R.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-12-18]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, editor of the LULAC News, dated December 18, 1952. Discusses issues regarding the LULAC newsletter such as sponsorship by individual LULAC councils and frequency of publication.
Date: December 18, 1952
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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