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[Funeral Program for Earl Flordree Grant, June 22, 1985]

Description: Funeral program for Rev. Earl Flordree Grant, born June 19, 1915 and died June 21, 1964. The funeral was held June 26, 1964 at New Hope Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Duncan. Funeral arrangements were made through Baker Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 26, 1964
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Funeral Program for Earl F. Grant, June 26, 1964]

Description: Funeral program for Reverend Earl F. Grant. The funeral was held June 26, 1964 at New Hope Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend H. Duncan. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 26, 1964
Partner: San Antonio Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr. - 1964-07-02]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, District Attorney of Laredo County, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr., dated July 2, 1964. Oscar Laurel thanks the Tobins for their $100.00 donation to the Gus Garcia Scholarship Fund. John J. Herrera is copied at the end of the letter.
Date: July 2, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]

Description: Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera - 1964-06-26]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated June 26, 1964. Laurel writes that the mother of Gus C. Garcia's children has agreed to the establishment of a scholarship fund in his honor. Laurel requests Herrera's support in setting up the fund and presenting it to other LULAC members at the upcoming convention.
Date: June 26, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia - 1964-06-13]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Elnorah Garcia, dated June 13, 1964. Herrera writes of the idea to set up a memorial scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name for Gus's and Elnorah's two daughters. Herrera asks Elnorah's consent and if he can present the idea at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date: June 13, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Meritorious Service Award for Mickey Herrera

Description: Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens to John Michael "Mickey" Herrera, acknowledging his community service and contributions to the civic and educational field.
Date: February 1, 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card for Douglas M. Herrera]

Description: Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card issued to Douglas M. Herrera on January 15, 1964. The selective service number assigned to Douglas M. Herrera is 41-61-42-68, Class II-S, and valid through October 15, 1964.
Date: January 15, 1964
Creator: United States. Selective Service Board (Houston, Tex.)
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Sympathy card from J.B. Casas and family to the Herrera family - 1964-02-15]

Description: Sympathy card sent to the Herrera family from J.B. Casas and family, dated February 15, 1964. The front of the card is a color illustration of the Virgin Mary with the words "With Deepest Sympathy" printed on the bottom right corner. The interior of the card has a black and white illustration of doves and a fountain with the quote "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted...Matthew 5:4". The text of the card reads, "With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow may the thought th… more
Date: February 15, 1964
Creator: Casas, J.B.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gustavo - 1964-06-13]

Description: Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."
Date: June 13, 1964
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard - 1964-05-09]

Description: Open letter to IBM from Kenith L. Ballard ("To Whom It Should Concern") explaining his belief that there is a saboteur employed by IBM in Houston and charges IBM with the negative effect on his "mental, physical, and moral" well-being for not resolving this problem.
Date: May 9, 1964
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Thomas Mann - 1964-02-06]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to the Department of State Chief of Latin American Affairs Thomas Mann recommending a friend of Herrera, Armando Carles-Peralta. Herrera prefaces his letter explaining his history with LULAC to demonstrate his own interest in Latin American affairs.
Date: February 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-31]

Description: Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta asking John J. Herrera to send a letter of introduction on his behalf to Thomas Mann, the Secretary for Latin American Affairs, to discuss the upcoming Panamanian elections with attention paid to fighting Communism. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's own letterhead for the Panamanian Corporations, Laws and Maritime Documentation.
Date: January 31, 1964
Creator: Carles-Peralta, Armando
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter - 1964-02-06]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Clifton Carter, Executive Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, on behalf of Armando Carles-Peralta, former Consul General of Panama, recommending Carles-Peralta and suggesting his services with regards to the impending Panama elections.
Date: February 6, 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-15]

Description: Letter from Hubert H. Humphrey, Senator, United States, thanking Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera for their helpful work in President Lyndon Johnson's campaign. Humphrey mentions that he has enclosed a photo-booklet as a memento of the campaign under separate cover.
Date: December 15, 1964
Creator: Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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