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- [Letter from Angel Abitua to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-09]
- Letter from Angel Abitua, LULAC Council #60 Treasurer, to John J. Herrera, dated May 9, 1977. The letter refers to an enclosed check in the amount of $50.00 to be applied to League of United Latin American Citizens's bill at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel.
- [Letter from Angel Abitua to LULAC members - 1977-03-26]
- Letter from Angel Abitua, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #60, dated March 26, 1977. The letter is addressed "Dear Brother" and informs the recipient of the upcoming meeting, election, and payment of dues. The reverse of the letter shows that it was sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
- [Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
- Copy of a letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers.
- [Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
- Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers. Both letters are printed on the same page with Houston Chronicle letterhead.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings on letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Letter from William T. Armstrong to John J. Herrera - 1973-06-06]
- Letter from William T. Armstrong, Staff Attorney for the Texas Department of Corrections, on behalf of inmate Tom M. Perez, requesting a copy of a divorce judgment obtained by the man's wife, whom John J. Herrera may have represented.
- Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera - 1976-03-17]
- Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for his support to help Azios win the election of Judge of the Criminal Court No. 9. Azios also extends an invitation to Herrera to a reception on March 25th at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 2100 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-10]
- Handwritten letter from A.D. Azios thanking John J. Herrera for his contributions for the election of Judge for the Criminal Court No. 9 in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from John R. Baker to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-27]
- Letter from John R. Baker to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1977, regarding E & J Travel dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The receipt, dated January 18, 1977, totals $58 and is from the Maricopa County Clerk for reproduction of a file.
- [Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson - 1971-12-06]
- Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson about an upcoming meeting.
- [Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-09-03]
- Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson, in response to an earlier letter, laying out Ballard's complaints about IBM's retirement policies and his ineligibility for retirement with a large pension.
- [Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-12-06]
- Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson (and copied to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. and John J. Herrera) explaining what Ballard perceived as conspiracy and sabotage to exclude him from the special benefits opportunity for his retirement. Ballard attempted to change his retirement to an ongoing sick leave with a new retirement date set for December. Ballard concludes with the statement that future correspondence will be through his attorney, John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06]
- Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr., and copied to Charles Biggar, acknowledging their letters of congratulations on his retirement and politely complaining about the small pension he is to receive, particularly in light of the higher prices of necessities.
- [Letter from John N. Barnhart to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16]
- Letter from John N. Barnhart to John J. Herrera regarding the Trevino vs. Robertson Truck Lines case, dated June 16, 1977.
- [Letter from Thomas S. Berg on behalf of the Law Offices of Joseph A. Porto to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-12]
- Letter from Thomas S. Berg on behalf of the Law Offices of Joseph A. Porto to John J. Herrera regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens and dated October 12, 1977.
- [Letter from Charles P. Biggar to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-04-29]
- Letter from Charles P. Biggar to Kenith L. Ballard congratulating and thanking Ballard for his contributions to IBM during Ballard's 30 years of service. The letter is typed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the Vice President.
- [Letter from Mario Biondo - 1978-06-29]
- General letter, addressed "to whom it may concern," stating that one of Dr. Biondo's patients is pregnant with an expected due date in December, 1978.
- [Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16]
- Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera, describing a possible overlap in the Joe Velez Bankruptcy case and that of the American Express vs. LULAC case.
- [Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera - June 16, 1977]
- Page one of a letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera. The letter describes a possible overlap in the Joe Velez bankruptcy case and that of the American Express vs. LULAC case.
- [Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla, Jr. to the LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-05]
- Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, directed to the National Executive Board regarding the whereabouts of the LULAC Commemorative Book. The memo is dated September 5, 1979.
- [Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-05-11]
- Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard assuring the latter that Burdick would be addressing Ballard's concerns about his retirement income shortly. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the IBM Director.
- [Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-06-15]
- Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard following up with Ballard to confirm that the changes to Ballard's IBM Retirement Plan had been approved and were satisfactory. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the Director of Personnel Plans and Programs.
- [Letter from Christie Caradonio to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-11]
- Letter from Christie Caradonio, Catering Manager at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera confirming reservations for a meeting room for a LULAC event.
- [Letter from Christie Caradonio to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-11]
- Letter from Christie Caradonio, Catering Manager at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera confirming reservations for a meeting room for a LULAC event.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-21]
- Letter from Bob Casey, Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, to John J. Herrera, dated April 21, 1976. Casey is replying to a letter from Herrera about Liberty ships SS Benito Juarez, SS Simon Bolivar, SS Jose Bonifacio, and SS Miguel Hidalgo and encloses information sent from Burt Kyle.
- [Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera - 1976-01-20]
- Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera, asking for financial contributions to his campaign for County Commissioner.
- [Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera - 1978-10-02]
- Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's help. A second cousin of Cavazos's is being charged with possession of a firearm, to be tried in Galveston on October 11, 1978. The letter is handwritten on County of Hidalgo letterhead.
- [Note from Jose Cortez - 1977]
- Note from Jose Cortez, handwritten on United States Department of Energy letterhead. The note reads, "Jose Perez AA Office Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., Jose Cortez 1977."
- [Letter from O.Dean Couch, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-17]
- Letter from O. Dean Couch, Jr. of Couch Mortgage Company to John J. Herrera requesting that he contact his company if he knows of any house for sale that is below market value.
- My point of view
- Biographical newspaper article about John J. Herrera's work fighting discrimination against Mexican-Americans titled "My Point of View," written by Lauro Cruz. This article highlights Herrera's work as a leader in the Mexican-American community fighting for equal rights and educating members of the community about their rights.
- [Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum to John J. Herrera - 1970-10-12]
- Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum, Chairman of Local Board No. 294, Selective Service System, chastising John J. Herrera for his numerous absences from board meetings during the past three years. The letter is typed on Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation letterhead.
- [Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1975-07-31]
- Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated July 31, 1975. De la Garza asks about Herrera's issues with the Immigration and Naturilization Service and references the HR 982 legislation (also referred to as "the Rodino bill" and HR 8713).
- [Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1975-09-26]
- Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated September 26, 1975. The letter references HR 8713 and includes an attached letter from Commissioner L.F. Chapman, Jr. of the Immigration and Naturalization Service that details HR 8713.
- [Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1976-09-13]
- Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated September 13, 1976. De la Garza references Herrera's interest in immigration legislation and includes print-outs of related bills from that session of Congress.
- [Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1976-11-15]
- Letter from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera, dated November 15, 1976 regarding immigration legislation from the 94th Congress.
- [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.
- [Letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera - 1977-11-13]
- Typed letter from Lorenzo P. Diaz to John J. Herrera thanking him for his work with LULAC Council #60 and his efforts toward achieving civil rights for Mexican Americans.
- [Letter from Edith Dischinger to Sheppard W. King III - 1975-01-03]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter accompanying the latest report from the Board for Correction of Naval Records regarding Sheppard W. King III's case sent by secretary Edith Dischinger while Congressman Bob Casey is out for the Congressional recess. Also included is the envelope addressed to John J. Herrera.
- [Harris County, Texas, Official District Clerk Fee Officer's Receipt to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-22]
- Official Receipt from the Harris County, Texas, District Clerk Fee Officer, to John J. Herrera dated June 22, 1977. This is regarding the case: "American Express vs League of United Latin American Citizens."
- [Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12]
- Copy of Judgment No. 883,327 for Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal, ruling both plaintiff and defendant to have been negligent in the cause of a car collision and that neither wins anything from the other. John J. Herrera is the attorney for the Neals.
- [Envelope from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-25]
- Envelope from George S. Domain addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked June 25, 1970.
- [Letter from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-24]
- Letter from George Domian to John J. Herrera, dated June 24, 1970. Domian, a former client, writes to Herrera demanding a return of the money Domian had paid Herrera to handle his case, as Domian is not pleased with Herrera's results thus far.
- [Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-13]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Leo N. Duran requesting his help in locating a man wanted in Nueces County who was possibly in Houston.
- [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.
- [El Sol of Houston 12th Anniversary Dinner Program, December 3, 1977]
- Program of El Sol of Houston 12th Anniversary Dinner at Stouffer's Hotel in Houston, Texas on December 3, 1977. A few of the honorees at the dinner include John J. Herrera, Governor Dolph Briscoe and Bishop Patricio Flores.
- [Payment Reminder from The Fingerhut Companies to John J. Herrera, copy, May 23, 1977]
- Photocopy of a reminder of a past-due payment owed by John J. Herrera to The Fingerhut Companies.
- [Payment Reminder from The Fingerhut Companies to John J. Herrera, May 23, 1977]
- Reminder of a past-due payment owed by John J. Herrera to The Fingerhut Companies.
- [Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]
- Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."