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[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1956-06-03]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough asking for John J. Herrera's support during the 1956 gubernatorial campaign and urging Herrera to rally more support amongst relatives, friends, and neighbors. The letter is typed on letterhead for Yarborough for Governor Headquarters with the campaign slogan: "It's cleanup time in Texas!"
Date: June 3, 1956
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector Garcia - 1956-11-26]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera replying to Hector Garcia's letter, stating that Herrera will contact other American G.I. Forum members in Houston for the convention issue of G.I. Forum for 1954 and other issues that he had asked for. Herrera has one issue which is battered and dirty. However, Garcia is welcome to use it.
Date: November 26, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera -1956-11-19]

Description: Letter from Hector Garcia to John J. Herrera, requesting him to send copies of the magazine issues for the GI Forum Convention held in Houston from July 16-18, 1954.
Date: November 19, 1956
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from M. C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1956-05-09]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from M.C. Gonzalez, dated May 9, 1956 asking Herrera to endorse Gonzalez and support him as he runs for office of the National President of LULAC. Gonzalez was the presenter of the nomination speech for National President for John J. Herrera.
Date: May 9, 1956
Creator: Gonzales, M. C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jose O. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1956-11-02]

Description: Letter from Jose O. Garza, District Governor, District Number 13 to John J. Herrera dated November 2, 1956. Garza expresses to Herrera his distaste of combining the name of LULAC with politics. Garza explains to Herrera that some "printed leaflets" that were sent out with "yours and Mr. Felix Tijerinas's point of views" did the opposite of what LULAC represented, which was create a separation from the Anglo community instead of an integration and equality. "This is the frequent and calculated w… more
Date: November 2, 1956
Creator: Garza, Jose O.
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
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - September 6, 1956]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated September 6, 1956. Morrow acknowledges his receipt of the copy of Carswell's letter of September 1st that he wrote to Congressman Martin Dies describing it as a fine letter and expressing his appreciation for Carswell's interest. He then expounds upon the political situation of Senator Daniel and the unknown time of the special election which is causing the delay of his own announcement of intenti… more
Date: September 6, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 17, 1956]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 17, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the compliments by Carswell on his ideas. Offering his viewpoint of the constitution Morrow states, "The real genius of our government, in my opinion, is the recognition of the paramount importance of the individual". He exposes the differences between "our" democracy and other nations that call themselves democracies: "This is the real di… more
Date: October 17, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. H. Francis, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1956]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. H. Francis, Jr., Chairman Texas Eisenhower Campaign Finance Committee, Houston, Texas, dated December 4, 1956. Francis expresses his appreciation for the very generous contribution by Carswell to the Eisenhower campaign.
Date: December 4, 1956
Creator: Francis, W. H. , Jr.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 27, 1956]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated December 27, 1956. Morrow expresses his appreciation for the copy of Carswell's letter written to Senator Daniel in regards to the vacated Senate seat and for his interest. He offers the season's greetings.
Date: December 27, 1956
Creator: Morrow, Wright
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 10, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing clippings and the original picture that Kempner wishes to retrieve from one of the clippings. Housing projects are also of interest.
Date: May 10, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss - 1956-12-31]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss of the District Attorney's Office reiterating his declaration that he has refused to defend Texas J. Foster in an upcoming case.
Date: December 31, 1956
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Anne Cohen to I. H. Kempner - September 8, 1956]

Description: Letter from Anne Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing his request of a certain copy of a book, which Anne cannot help him in obtaining. She apologizes for not being able to help, and suggests he put in an ad in the personal column.
Date: September 8, 1956
Creator: Cohen, Anne
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to I. H. Kempner - October 4, 1956]

Description: Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing a copy of a letter written to Clark Thompson which he is requesting be delivered directly to him, and a copy of a long memorandum which can also be shown to Mr. Thompson, but no one else as of yet.
Date: October 4, 1956
Creator: Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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