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[Letter from T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-14]

Description: Letter from Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane asking if John J. Herrera knows any good Latin doctors in Houston or San Antonio, as Lane has realized that there no Latin doctors in his county and many Spanish-speaking residents therefore did not seek medical help, as they did not speak English. The letter is typed on letterhead for The County of Wharton.
Date: May 14, 1949
Creator: Lane, T. W.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1949-05-17]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane to assure him that John J. Herrera had received Lane's letter and was contacting his friends around Texas to try to find a Latin doctor willing to take up his proposition.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora - 1947-03-13]

Description: Onoinskin carbon copy of a letter sent by John J. Herrera to Arnulfo A. Zamora in Laredo, Texas. The letter was in regards to Felix H. Morales and his Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Zamora to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1949-11-26]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C. from John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Herrera congratulates Prince on securing the Felix Morales radio permit. Herrera also seeks advice on how to handle issues with radio advertising for alcohol in the Pasadena area.
Date: November 26, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from T. J. Slowie to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-20]

Description: Letter sent to John J. Herrera from T. J. Slowie, Secretary at the Federal Communications Commission. This letter acknowledges receipt of Herrera's written request for a copy of Part I, "Rules of Practice and Procedure."
Date: March 20, 1947
Creator: Slowie, T. J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-17]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from D. F. Prince, dated March 17, 1947. Prince advises Herrera about the most likely outcome in the radio permit dispute between Mr. Morales and Mexia. Prince expresses his opinion that Morales will not get the radio station in Houston and would incur financial expenses if he chooses to continue with the Federal Communications Commission hearing.
Date: March 17, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-19]

Description: A letter from D. F. Prince to John J. Herrera in regards to the Morales vs. Mexia hearing. Prince responds to Herrera's previous letter and advises him that filing a protest to the hearing would serve no useful purpose.
Date: March 19, 1947
Creator: Prince, D. F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1947-04-19]

Description: Letter from Arnulfo Zamora in Laredo, Texas, to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Zamora acknowledged receipt of Herrera's letter from March 13, 1947 regarding the application of Felix H. Morales for a radio station permit.
Date: April 19, 1947
Creator: Zamora, Arnulfo
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-25]

Description: A letter to John J. Herrera written by Carlos E. Castañeda on the stationary from the History Department of The University of Texas. Castañeda provided answers to Herrera's questions from a previous letter.
Date: March 25, 1947
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from George E. Gautney to John J. Herrera - 1947-03-28]

Description: Letter sent to John J. Herrera by George E. Gautney. Gautney informs Herrera about a new radio frequency available for Felix H. Morales in Houston. Gautney provides details about the signal output, operating hours, and antenna requirements.
Date: March 28, 1947
Creator: Gautney, George E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1947-03-13]

Description: Onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Manuel Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas. The letter is in regards to Felix H. Morales who filed an Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Gonzalez to prove discrimination in the application process.
Date: March 13, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page one - 1940-11-09]

Description: Page 1 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to James H. B. House, page two - 1940-11-09]

Description: Page 2 of a letter to Houston City Commmissioner James H. B. House from John J. Herrera. Herrera begins by congratulating House's recent reelection. Herrera reiterates his criticisms with House, including House's failure to provide a better wage scale that would help Hispanic Americans employees of the City.
Date: November 9, 1940
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-10-19]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda informing Castañeda about the change of dates to hold the ceremony for the fallen Latin Americans soldiers from Houston in World War II. This will be held at the City Auditorium on Sunday, November 5th instead of the 12th of November. Herrera has asked the churches hosting the ceremony to have a service on that Sunday, honoring the men and women in service. Representatives of Latin American Clubs , Army and Navy officials, and the American Legi… more
Date: October 19, 1944
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1943-09-14]

Description: Letter to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda from John J. Herrera, thanking Castañeda for sending Herrer's license to practice law. Herrera mentions that he will work for the victims of discrimination against Hispanic Americans and African Americans.
Date: September 14, 1943
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Telegram from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-14]

Description: Telegram sent from Carlos E. Castañeda through Western Union to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that Castañeda will be arriving in Houston on Thursday morning. Castañeda invites Herrera to have breakfast with him at 7:30 a.m. and meet him at the Rice Hotel desk.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-08-14]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help and cooperation in making effective the work of the committee regarding Latin Americans in Houston. Castañeda states that he had referred Carter Wesley to see Herrera and discuss the matter with Herrera.
Date: August 14, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda regarding several complaints received against the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Also, the Region X of FEPC has been completely reorganized.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera - 1944-09-28]

Description: Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John H. Herrera mentioning that Ellinger had met with Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda, and requested Castañeda to arrange a talk with the witnesses in the Brown Shipyards matter at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 1944.
Date: September 28, 1944
Creator: Ellinger, Don W.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Hererra - 1944-01-23]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda about the outcome of the Shell Oil Company case concerning discrimination against Mexicans and Latin Americans. Castañeda also asks Herrera to contact Mr. Fridge and ask Fridge to send the complete transcript of the hearing. He was curious to know about the recommendations he had written for Herrera's sister-in-law.
Date: January 23, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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