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- [Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-23]
- Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 23, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include the Coor's Company boycott, charter applications, and the 1978 LULAC National Convention.
- [Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-27]
- Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Flagship Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 27, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include a lawsuit against LULAC and Mr. Douglas Clark, ratification of appointments, and procedural issues between the Supreme Council and the Board of Education.
- [Agenda of the 26th Annual LULAC State Convention, May 13, 14, and 15, 1977]
- Agenda for 26th Annual LULAC State Convention held at Stardust Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, and hosted by the Arizona State LULAC Office. The agenda details events for the convention beginning on Friday, May 13, to Sunday, May 15. The document also includes a pre-registration form.
- [LULAC National Officers Roster - 1976-09-30]
- LULAC National Officers roster complied by Estelle Berdeguez on September 30, 1976.
- [LULAC State Directors Roster - 1976-07-27]
- A list of League of United Latin American Citizens State Directors compiled by Estelle Berdeguez on July 27, 1976.
- [LULAC State Directors Roster - 1976-08-24]
- Roster of LULAC State Directors compiled by Estelle Berdeguez and dated August 28, 1976.
- [LULAC State Directors Roster - 1976-09-24]
- LULAC State Directors roster compiled by Estelle Berdeguez on September 24, 1976.
- [Roster of National LULAC Officers, August 24, 1976]
- National LULAC Officers Roster, compiled by Estelle Berdeguez and dated August 24, 1976.
- [Agenda of the LULAC National Executive Board Meeting, July 14, 1979]
- Agenda for a League of United Latin American Citizens National Executive Board Meeting, printed on LULAC letterhead. The meeting was held at Ramada Inn in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 14, 1979.
- [LULAC State Directors Roster - 1977-06-10]
- List titled "LULAC State Directors" compiled by Jackie Boras and dated June 10, 1977.
- [Balance Statement from DePrima, Aranda and De Leon Attorneys at Law to John J. Herrera, January 27, 1977]
- Balance Statement from DePrima, Aranda and De Leon, Attorneys at Law, to John J. Herrera. The statement includes fees for legal services and document reproduction.
- [El Concilio de la Raza press release - 1977-10-06]
- El Concilio de la Raza press release, October 6, 1977. The press release expresses the group's dissatisfaction with the verdict of negligent homicide in the case of Joe Campos Torres, a Vietnam veteran who was beaten and killed by five police officers.
- [Memorandum from Pauline Ellison to Chapter Presidents, May 1976]
- Memorandum from Pauline Ellison to chapter presidents of The Links, Inc. discussing the work of a panel created to study membership patterns of The Links, Inc.
- [Minutes, Concilio de la Raza, August 27, 1977]
- Minutes from the first meeting of Concilio de la Raza held on Saturday, August 27, 1977, and transcribed by Jose G. Garcia.
- [Money orders from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-07]
- Copies of two money orders from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens. One for $51.00 and one for $10.00.
- [Money orders from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-07]
- Copies of two money orders from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens. One for $51.00 and one for $10.00.
- [Agenda of the meeting of Supreme Council of LULAC, February 11, 1977]
- Agenda for the meeting of Supreme Council of League of United Latin American Citizens held at Rice Rittenhouse Hotel on Friday, February 11, 1977. The agenda includes articles of impeachment against Joesph R. Benites. The bottom portion of the page has been ripped showing the agenda only until 5:00 pm.
- [Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales to LULAC Supreme Council members - 1976-09-29]
- Memorandum from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, directed to LULAC Supreme Council Members, dated September 29, 1976. The memo announces the appointment of Hank Aquirre as LULAC Executive Director.
- [Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, April 4, 1977]
- Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, postmarked on April 4, 1977.
- [Minutes from the LULAC Special Meeting - 1976-09-18]
- Minutes from the LULAC Special Meeting at the Four Seasons Motel in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 18, 1976. A special election was held wherein Leo Cardenas was sworn in as the new State Director. Transcription dated October 6, 1976.
- [Historiography and coat of arms for Herrera family]
- A report on the history and origin of the surname Herrera. The report includes an image of the coat of arms.
- [Voter Registration card for Rudolph C. Vara, 1978]
- Voter Registration card for Rudolph C. Vara, 1978. His address is given. The card has his signature.
- [Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera introducing Attorney General John L. Hill - 1977-12-17]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera introducing Attorney General John L. Hill, dated December 17, 1977. Hill was the keynote speaker at an IMAGE banquet held on this date in McAllen, Texas.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1977-05-25]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera given on May 25, 1977, at a benefit dance honoring Houston's Mexican-American judges hosted by Image De Houston, A National Organization Concerned with Government Employment for Hispanics.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech, celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses the history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history of LULAC with personal stories. This draft is heavily edited and shows Herrera's original ideas and improvements of his speech.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC, page one - 1971-02-13]
- First page of a speech given by John J. Herrera, Past President of The League of Latin American Citizens, for National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971, at the Rice Hotel, Houston Texas. The first page of this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera recalls conditions leading up to the founding of LULAC.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
- Additional draft of speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
- Draft of Speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 48th National Convention of LULAC - 1977]
- Pages 6 & 7 of draft of speech by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC Convention Speech" that addresses the 48th National Assembly of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera speaks with the authority of a past President of LULAC and not as a legal adviser. In this speech he details LULAC's large financial debts incurred by LULAC elected officials and the impeachment proceeding of Joseph R. Benites. Herrera advocates revising LULAC's constitution giving a detailed list of these revisions to prevent future financial problems.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 48th National Convention of LULAC - 1977]
- Pages 5, 6 & 7 of draft of speech by John J. Herrera that addresses the 48th National Assembly of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera speaks with the authority of a past President of LULAC and not as a legal adviser. In this speech he details LULAC's large financial debts incurred by LULAC elected officials and the impeachment proceedings of Joseph R. Benites. Herrera advocates revising LULAC's constitution giving a detailed list of these revisions to prevent future financial problems.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera introducing Attorney General John L. Hill - 1977]
- Handwritten draft of a speech introducing John Hill by John J. Herrera delivered on December 17, 1977, on behalf of Honorable John L. Hill, candidate for governor of Texas. The speech serves to promote the candidate as well as introduce Hill as the keynote speaker.
- [Edited speech by John J. Herrera introducing Attorney General John L. Hilll - 1977-12-17]
- Edited speech by John J. Herrera delivered on December 17, 1977, on behalf of Honorable John L. Hill, candidate for governor of Texas. The speech serves to promote the candidate as well as introduce Hill as the keynote speaker and includes handwritten edits by Herrera.
- Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia
- Eulogy for Macario Garcia, written by John J. Herrera and presented at Macario's burial ceremonies at the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Garcia at died on December 24, 1972. Herrera's eulogy draws comparisons between Garcia and President Harry Truman, who died only 37 hours after Garcia. Truman had awarded Garcia the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945.
- [Final draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]
- Final draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens, to be given during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses this history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history with personal stories. This copy of the speech appears to be the one that Herrera used to give the speech and includes the final minor edits he made prior to presenting his speech. On the back of the final page, Herrera made a handwritten list of English words and their Spanish equivalent.
- [Final draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 48th National Convention of LULAC - 1977]
- Final draft of speech by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC Convention Speech," addressing the 48th National Assembly of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera speaks with the authority of a past President of LULAC and not as a legal adviser. In this speech he details LULAC's large financial debts incurred by LULAC elected officials and the impeachment proceeding of Joseph R. Benites. Herrera advocates revising LULAC's constitution giving a detailed list of these revisions to prevent future financial problems.
- Introductory speech by John J. Herrera of Honorable Fred Hofheinz, Mayor of the City of Houston, Texas, October 24, 1975
- Election speech by John J. Herrera supporting Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz's re-election.
- John J. Herrera Resigns as National Legal Adviser of LULAC
- Speech by John J. Herrera given at the LULAC National Executive Board and National LULAC Supreme Council Meeting October 8, 1977 at the Arlington Hyatt House Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. In the speech, Herrera details the reasons for his resignation from the League of United Latin American Citizens.
- LULAC Convention Speech
- Text of LULAC Convention Speech dated 1977 by John J. Herrera in which he details the debts and lawsuits against LULAC that he had discovered as legal advisor. Herrera also details the impeachment proceedings against Joe Benites and Joe Velez and implores the LULAC assembly to "safeguard us from self serving individuals who seek only their personal gain and aggrandizement, and who daily ignore the aims and purposes for which our founders voted and fought."
- [LULAC is Alive...and Dead in California by John J. Herrera, page one - September 30, 1977]
- LULAC is Alive...and Dead in California by John J. Herrera, typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated September 30, 1977. Herrera discusses his recent trip to California and the conversations he had there with LULAC members and their opinions on the State Director and actions during his terms. Only page one of the letter is included in this document.
- [LULAC is Alive...and Dead in California by John J. Herrera, page two - September 30, 1977]
- LULAC is Alive...and Dead in California by John J. Herrera, typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated September 30, 1977. Herrera discusses his recent trip to California and the conversations he had there with LULAC members and their opinions on the State Director and actions during his terms. Only page 2 of the letter is included in this document.
- [LULAC is Alive...and Dead in California by John J. Herrera - September 30, 1977]
- LULAC is Alive...and Dead in California by John J. Herrera, typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated September 30, 1977. Herrera discusses his recent trip to California and the conversations he had there with LULAC members and their opinions on the State Director and actions during his terms.
- [Payee endorsement signature of John J. Herrera on two money orders]
- Copy of the payee endorsement signature of John J. Herrera on two money orders payable to the order of Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera at the Manuel Gonzales Testimonial Banquet - 1977-06-17]
- Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, at Manuel Gonzales Testimonial Banquet in Waco, Texas, June 17, 1977 giving a brief history of LULAC, a brief biography of the founders of LULAC and a brief history of Manuel Gonzales, National President of LULAC, efforts to save LULAC.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1970-04-21]
- Speech by John J. Herrera, delivered on Tuesday, April 21, 1970, at the San Jacinto Battleground Monument for San Jacinto Day. Herrera recounts the events leading up to the battle and lays a wreath on the monument in memory of those who fought.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1971-04-21]
- Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at San Jacinto Monument on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1971, commemorating the 135th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera indicates that after giving this address for the past 31 years he is grateful as to how he has been received, confident that the memory of those who fought will live on, and plans to pass the honor of speaking at this event another another person.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1978-04-22]
- Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at San Jacinto Battleground on April 22, 1978. Herrera describes the relation between the settlers in Texas at the time and their diverse ethnicity. This speech is missing pages.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for the 41st National Convention of LULAC - 1970-06-28]
- Speech given by John J. Herrera at the National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens, June 28, 1970. Herrera speaks about the caliber of the leadership of LULAC by naming individuals including lengthy information on David Adame. On back of all the pages are four black and white photographs of David Adame at LULAC events.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]
- Speech by John J. Herrera, past National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, in response to speech of welcome by Honorable Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the LULAC Delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC at the Red Carpet Inn on June 30, 1972. Herrera discusses a few historical events in the history of LULAC relating to Beaumont and includes a few personal stories.
- [Speech given at the reception of municipal judges - 1975-06-22]
- Speech given by John J. Herrera at the reception of Municipal Judges on June 22, 1975, introducing Mayor Fred Hofheinz, listing Hofheinz's accomplishments during his first term and calling for support to re-election Hofheinz in the fall.
- [Speech introducing John Hill - 1977-12-17]
- Copy of a speech by John J. Herrera delivered on December 17, 1977, on behalf of Honorable John L. Hill, candidate for governor of Texas. The speech serves to promote the candidate as well as introduce Hill as the keynote speaker.