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[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-18]

Description: Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates the radio talks by Herrera made in support of Kern during the recent campaign for the Sheriff's office. Personal note written at the bottom of the letter to John J. Herrera: "Sorry you didn't get to the birthday party. Hope to see you soon, Johnny."
Date: September 18, 1948
Creator: Kern, Clairville V.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1948-12-15]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, suggesting that Kern hire as deputy sheriffs of Harris County at least two "Latin Americans of Mexican descent," with a good knowledge of Spanish and English.
Date: December 15, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]

Description: KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. Buster Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Includes disclaimer that the following broadcast is a paid commercial bought by friends of C. V. "Buster" Kern, in behalf of Kern's candidacy for Harris County Sheriff.
Date: August 25, 1948
Creator: KLEE (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Holger Jeppesen - 1948-09-08]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter written by John J. Herrera to Holger Jeppesen, addressing a segregation issue arising at the Gulf Atlantic Warehouse Company. Latin Americans of Mexican descent were being segregated during lunchtime at the warehouse. This was a violation of the segregation laws of the State of Texas.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Frank A. Martinez to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-01-29]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Raoul A. Cortez, Regional Governor of Texas League of United Latin American Citizens in San Antonio, Texas, dated January 29, 1948 from Frank A. Martinez, Secretary of the San Angelo, Texas, LULAC. This is a request to charter or revive a LULAC organization in San Angelo, listing the proposed officers and members. The letter references a $5.00 charter fee that is included. Martinez also requests use of the previous LULAC organization's council number … more
Date: January 29, 1948
Creator: Martinez, Frank A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Programa de trabajos que me propongo realizar, de llegar a la Presidencia Nacional de L.U.L.A.C.

Description: Document details a list of goals for Herrera to strength his case to be national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Goals include continuing his work on anti-discrimination and anti-segregation laws, and creating scholarships for Hispanic American students.
Date: 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado, President General, LULAC - 1948-02-26]

Description: Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens in Santa Fe, New Mexico dated February 26, 1948 from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas. Herrera is asking for Dr. Maldonado's participation in the installation of the new Galveston Council Number 151 on Sunday, March 7, 1948. A delegation from Houston also planned to attend the installation ceremonies in Galveston.
Date: February 26, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1948-02-28]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated February 28, 1948. Garza is confirming that he is able to attend the installation of the new Galveston Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is on the letterhead of Jason's Jewelers of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Garza, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Daniel T. Valdes - 1948-03-18]

Description: Onionskin paper copy of a letter to the Honorable Daniel T. Valdes, Secretary General, League of United Latin American Citizens, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from John J. Herrera, Texas Regional Organizer of Houston, Texas, dated March 18, 1948. The Houston Council had been asked to sponsor the "LULAC News" for March of 1948 but are unable to do so, having been busy with the installation of the new Galveston LULAC Council. Herrera offers the council's sponsorship of the April issue.
Date: March 18, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1948-04-23]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from Gus C. Garcia of Miller, Garcia & Curry Law Offices in San Antonio, Texas, dated April 23, 1948. Garcia references his "campaign" and thanks Herrera for his publicity during the campaign. There is also mention made of a banquet that Herrera has offered to hold in Garcia's honor.
Date: April 23, 1948
Creator: Garcia, Gustavo C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Elias Licona to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-28]

Description: Letter from Elias Licona, Chairman of "Joe Garza for President General Committee", to John J. Herrera, dated May 28,1948. This is a request for Herrera to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for the position of President General of LULAC at the national convention.
Date: May 28, 1948
Creator: Licona, Elias
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1948-05-31]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, to Elias Licona, LULAC Corpus Christi Council, dated May 31, 1948. Herrera is replying to a request to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for President General of LULAC at the National Convention. Herrera has declined the invitation as he does not want to commit himself to any candidate at that time.
Date: May 31, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-07-08]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to Raoul A. Cortez, President General of LULAC, dated July 8, 1948. This is a congratulatory letter on the election of Cortez to the office of President General of LULAC. Herrera also requests the names of the president and secretary of every active Texas Council so that he can contact them and offer his services to help the movement of LULAC.
Date: July 8, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-08-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to Raoul A. Cortez, President General of LULAC, dated August 6, 1948. This is a request for 250 copies of the latest issue of the LULAC News to be distributed in areas that are being affected by the Segregated Mexican School court case. Herrera also feels that a Regional Convention of LULAC would help inform delegates how to cope with local situations of illegal segregation. Also included are some recommenda… more
Date: August 6, 1948
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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