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[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]

Description: Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carter, Amon G.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]

Description: A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owens, February 8, 1961]

Description: Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Dr. May Owen about a journal article called "The Patient -- and You," and the subject of aging. He mentions that he is sending two recent addresses prepared by the American Medical Association on the subject.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
Partner: Texas Medical Association

[Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston, February 13, 1961]

Description: Letter from Dr. May Owen to Mr. C. Lincoln Williston discussing a letter she received from a young lady in Pecos, Texas, a film called the "The Medicine Man," a church program, a replacement speaker for an event, and a letter from Dr. Rouse.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Owen, May
Partner: Texas Medical Association

[Letter from William A. Blakley to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-10]

Description: Letter from William A. Blakley, member, Banking and Currency Judiciary Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, regarding Herrera's son, John Michael Herrera.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]

Description: Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
Date: February 3, 1961
Creator: Blackmon, Larry
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08]

Description: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for a telegram and his thoughts on Judge Salinas, though he also points out that judicial appointments are not up to him. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Vice President.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]

Description: Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Woods, Ora
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]

Description: Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayer… more
Date: February 1961
Creator: James, E. S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union, February 16, 1961]

Description: Letter from John W. Stanford, Jr. to the American Civil Liberties Union discussing the recent series of articles published in the Dallas Morning News about communists in Texas and naming John W. Stanford as a member of the communist party. Stanford anticipates being charged as communism is illegal in Texas and asks if the American Civil Liberties Union would recommend an attorney.
Date: February 16, 1961
Creator: Stanford, John W., Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas

[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Schuls to February 24, 1961]

Description: Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Schuls urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse race gambling.
Date: February 24, 1961
Creator: Schuls, R. W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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