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- [Acknowledgement of wages received - 1971-07-31]
- Typewritten page is signed by Kenith L. Ballard to acknowledge his receipt of payment for all wages and vacation owed to him by IBM.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-05-31]
- Bill from the Rice Hotel to John J. Herrera, dated May 31, 1977, regarding a previous balance of $307.39.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel - 1977-03-31]
- Bill from Rice Rittenhouse Hotel to John J. Herrera, dated March 31, 1977, and indicates a previous outstanding balance of $307.39.
- [Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31]
- Bond notice warning John J. Herrera from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff. The notice warns Herrera to return the bond lest he be blacklisted.
- [Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]
- The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
- [Deed for Lot 12, Block 15 of Forest River Estates, October 31, 1959]
- Record of sale for the deed of a property in Forest River Estates, transferring the lot from Homes, Inc. of San Antonio to Brigido Becerra, filed in Volume 6928, page 209 of the Deed Records.
- Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past
- Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
- Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past
- Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
- [Envelope from Joe Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-07-31]
- Envelope from Joe Herrera addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked July 31, 1976.
- [Envelope from John J. Herrera to Albert Armendariz - 1977-01-31]
- Envelope from John J. Herrera, as LULAC National Legal Advisor, addressed to Albert Armendariz and postmarked January 31, 1977. The envelope shows that the letter was returned as "Not Deliverable" on February 3, 1977.
- [Financial Report for Park South LULAC, Incorporated, August 31, 1964]
- Financial report for Park South LULAC, Incorporated, compiled on August 31, 1964. Includes a list of liabilities and capital, profit and loss statement, and a schedule of accounts payable.
- [Graduation Exercises for John Foster Dulles High School, May 31, 1977]
- Graduation program for Dulles High School's Class of 1977 commencement held at Kempner Stadium in Sugar Land, TX, including the schedule, administrators, and list of graduates. Among the graduates is a Lisa Anne Herrera.
- [Invitation from San Antonio LULAC Councils to 1952 New Year's Eve Ball]
- Invitation from San Antonio, Texas LULAC Councils Number 2 and 187 to their New Year's Eve Ball on December 31, 1952.
- [Invitation to Democratic Party victory celebration - October 31, 1964]
- Invitation sent out to Area Heads and Campaign Committee Volunteers to celebrate the Democratic Party's victory on the following Tuesday. The letter is typed on Harris County Campaign Headquarters letterhead for the Humphrey-Johnson campaign.
- [Judge's Orders, Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1977-01-31]
- Judge's Orders dated January 31, 1977, in the case of Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens requires the Defendant to submit answers to the Plaintiff's request.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated - 1964-08-31]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated, dated August 31, 1964, regarding the board's decision to terminate Armendariz's legal services due to what the board saw as a conflict of interest.
- [Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta to John J. Herrera - 1964-01-31]
- 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.
- [Letter from Bob Eckhardt to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-31]
- Letter from Bob Eckhardt, member, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera regarding the case of the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
- [Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-31]
- Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, to John J. Herrera, and forwarded to E.J. Buckley, Captain, Warrant Division and J.D. Walters, Senior Captain. Kern writes regarding the pending fines issued on the named cases stated in the letter.
- [Letter from CBI Collections to LULAC Building Board Trustees - 1977-03-31]
- Letter from CBI Collections to LULAC Building Board Trustees, dated March 31, 1977. The letter indicates League of United Latin American Citizens' account with Pacific Telephone Company has been sent to CBI Collections for collections.
- [Letter from George I. Sánchez to George J. Garza - 1952-01-31]
- Letter from George I. Sánchez to George J. Garza thanking him for his encouragement and support from LULAC in view of the criticisms received by him from some individuals.
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1954-05-31]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera congratulating "Johnny" on his run for Legislature. Garcia reassures Herrera in the letter that he will be more than happy to support Herrera in any way possible for Herrera's campaign. Garcia thanks Herrera in the letter for the success and work of the Pete Hernández case.
- [Letter from Jerry Pierce to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-31]
- Letter from Jerry Pierce, Chairman of the Americanism Committee from American Legion Post 52 in Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated January 31, 1950. This letter is to publicize a Citizenship Training course to be held by the American Legion Post 52 preparing veterans and their wives who are non-U.S. citizens for full American citizenship. Classes were to be held at San Jacinto High School.
- [Letter from Joe Garza to Fellow LULACs - 1963-07-31]
- Letter from Joe A. Garza directed to "My Fellow Lulacs" and dated July 31, 1963. The letter announces the State Supreme Council meeting to be held in Fort Stockton, Texas, on August 24-25, 1963.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-12-31]
- Copy of a letter sent to Carlos E. Castañeda by John J. Herrera asking for a recommendation letter for his sister-in-law, Ruth Hortencia Cisneros, to teach English in to primary students in Catholic schools in Mexico.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Committee on Legal Education and Admissions, Houston Bar Association - 1949-08-31]
- Recommendation letter for Alfred J. Hernandez from John J. Herrera, to the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions, Houston Bar Association, for Hernandez's admission to becoming an attorney and counselor of law.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to D. F. Prince - 1947-03-31]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter sent to D. F. Prince in Washington, D. C., from John J. Herrera. Herrera advises that Felix H. Morales has returned to Texas. Herrera provides an update on the status of the station manager and the roles of Mr. Cortez, Kenneth R. Hyman, and Charles L. Belfi.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas - 1963-05-31]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Danny Olivas, dated May 31, 1963. In the letter, Herrera writes that he will be attending the LULAC National Convention in California and hopes the 1964 convention will take place in Houston.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda - 1947-05-31]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda mentioning that he is considering running for President General of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens).
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Eleanor R. Garcia - 1963-07-31]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Eleanor R. Garcia from the V.A. Hospital where Gus Garcia is a patient. Herrera writes that Gus may have to stay in the hospital for a long time, and Herrera is trying to renew Gus's license, so that he can continue to practice law. Herrera asks Eleanor ("Norah") and Garcia's daughters to write to Gus often, as that may aid his recovery.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1948-05-31]
- 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.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1977-08-31]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank Pinedo regarding an ongoing lawsuit involving LULAC. The letter is dated August 31, 1977.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Graham Arthur Barden - 1951-08-31]
- Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer of LULAC, to Graham Barden, Chairman, Committee on Child Labor and Education, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., dated August 31, 1951. It is also copied to Texas Congressman Albert Thomas. LULAC opposes any change in the Federal Child Labor Laws. Texas ranchers and agricultural interests are trying to change the law to allow children of school age to work in the cotton fields during school hours.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss - 1956-12-31]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Moss of the District Attorney's Office reiterating his declaration that he has refused to defend Texas J. Foster in an upcoming case.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John Collins - 1953-03-31]
- Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Rev. John Collins of the Basilian Fathers Mexican Mission Center in Rosenberg, Texas dated March 31, 1953. Herrera writes regarding copies of Planned Parenthood literature about birth control that were mailed to Rev. Kelly by Ofelia Mendoz of Planned Parenthood. Herrera refutes the use of his name in Mendoz's letter, and disavows any endorsement of the literature by himself or by LULAC.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-05-31]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson recommending Inspector W. P. "Bill" Haley for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the US Selective Service - 1967-10-31]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the United States Selective Service Draft Board regarding his client Rudolph Calderon, recently charged with carrying a gun into a Criminal Court. Herrera requests more information on Calderon being drafted out of another county.
- [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 Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera - 1961-01-31]
- Letter from Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera. Tapia writes concerning Herrera's placement with the Capitol Police.
- [Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce - 1977-05-31]
- Letter from Manuel Cabello to Rachel Arce, Director of League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees, dated May 31, 1977. The letter refers to LULAC's Talent Search program and money still owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
- [Letter from Maury Maverick to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-31]
- Letter from Maury Maverick of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 31, 1952. A personal holiday greeting and congratulations to Herrera for his work in LULAC.
- [Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]
- Handwritten thank-you letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-31]
- Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been seeing lawyers about a case and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos.
- [List of Latin American appointees of Governor John B. Connally as of 3-31-64]
- List of Latin American appointees of Governor John B. Connally. Includes names and the departments they serve.
- [LULAC Balance Sheet - August 31, 1964]
- LULAC balance sheet dated August 31, 1964, containing a list of assets, expenses and funds.
- LULAC Chief Blasts President
- Copy of an article titled "LULAC Chief Blasts President" by Karen Tumulty published in The San Antonio Light on Sunday, July 31, 1977. The article discusses League of United Latin American Citizens National President Ruben Bonilla's comments and discontentment with President Jimmy Carter.
- [Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Galveston - 1934]
- 1934 Galveston County poll tax receipt number 14166 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Date of election is listed on the back.
- [Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1940]
- 1940 Harris County poll tax receipt number 79417 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.
- [Poll tax receipt for John J. Herrera, County of Harris - 1941]
- 1941 Harris County poll tax receipt number 53574 for John J. Herrera. It includes demographic information about Herrera and is signed by the deputy of the Harris County Assessor and Collector of Taxes. Dates of elections are listed on the back.