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- Acceptance of Invitation to Membership, The Sons of the Republic of Texas
- Form for Acceptance of Invitation to Membership into the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
- [Achievements of Houston LULAC Council Number Sixty -1950]
- Achievements for Houston LULAC Council Number 60 for the year of 1950. The list is broken down by month and events.
- Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
- Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
- Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
- Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
- Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Texas
- Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
- [Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising]
- Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising. "As your MESSENGERS TO These Influential and Civic-Working Voters, Use The Houston Times With 81 Separate Local Newspapers Each One Edited by the Reader's Own Pastor." The advertisement also boasts, "ONLY 3 1/2 Cents Per Paper"; "LEAD Your Race from the Start."
- [Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, February 11-12, 1977]
- Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas, on February 11-12, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joseph Benites.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, February 12, 1977]
- Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joseph Benites.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Texas State Convention, May 12-15, 1977]
- Agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens Texas State Convention held at the Hilton Inn on May 12-15, 1977 in Houston, Texas.
- [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.
- [Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]
- List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
- [Announcement for LULAC Council 688 Second Annual Seminar - February, 1977]
- Announcement for LULAC Council 688 Second Annual Seminar to be held on February 16 at the Ramada Inn at 7:30 pm. Agenda for the event includes the following three speakers: Dr. Lupe Quintanilla, Honorable Judge Abe Ramirez, and Luis Cano.
- [Announcement of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 dance]
- An announcement on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead for their dance to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1945 with honored guest Macario Garcia, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Other special invited guests included the Mexican Consul,the Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission, the mayor of Houston, Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez (another Congressional Medal of Honor winner), and other LULAC delegations from San Antonio and Laredo.
- [Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations]
- Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations. Churches listed as participants are Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, Trinity East Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The announcement also lists the Members of the Council: Ministers Association of Greater Houston, Rabbinical Association of Houston, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, United Church Women of Houston, Jewish Community Council, Young Women's Christian Association, Council of Churches of Greater Houston, Houston Commission on Interracial Cooperation. This document also includes information on a radio station that elaborates on "community life" on KCOH 143 with Dr. H.A. Bullock, Texas Southern University, Moderator.
- [Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations]
- Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations. Churches listed as participants are Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, Trinity East Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The announcement also lists the Members of the Council: Ministers Association of Greater Houston, Rabbinical Association of Houston, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, United Church Women of Houston, Jewish Community Council, Young Women's Christian Association, Council of Churches of Greater Houston, Houston Commission on Interracial Cooperation. This document also includes information on a radio station that elaborates on "community life" on KCOH 143 with Dr. H.A. Bullock, Texas Southern University, Moderator.
- [Appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]
- Onionskin paper copy of appointment of Gus C. Garcia to position of LULAC National Organizer by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
- [Appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]
- Onionskin paper copy of appointment of Jacob I. Rodriguez to position of LULAC National Director of Publicity and Editor of LULAC News by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
- [Appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President - July 20, 1952]
- Onionskin carbon copy of the appointment of Reynaldo de la Garza to position of LULAC National Special Organizer At Large by John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 20, 1952.
- [Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]
- A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
- [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.
- Banquet New Names
- List of invitees (or attendees) for John J. Herrera Testimonial Banquet. Document includes names, titles, employers, and occupations.
- [Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company Shipment Receipt - 1965-02-22]
- Copy of a shipment receipt for the delivery of a dozen typewriter ribbons to John J. Herrera.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]
- Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Fairway Motor Hotel - February 15, 1963]
- Hotel bill for John J. Herrera is for a room at the Fairway Motor Hotel in McAllen, Texas, on February 15, 16, 17, 1963 and listing a balance of $21.75.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1976-10-10]
- Bill from Rice Hotel sent to John J. Herrera for charges related to the League of United Latin American Citizens Conference Banquet. The bill is dated October 10, 1976, with a balance of $26.50.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-04-30]
- Bill from Rice Hotel directed to John J. Herrera. The bill is dated April 30, 1977, and indicates a previous unpaid balance of $307.39.
- [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.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Richardson & Associates Reporting Company, February 15, 1977]
- Bill from Richardson & Associates Reporting Company for $100.00 for services rendered at a hearing for LULAC at the Rice Hotel on February 12, 1977. The bill is dated February 15, 1977. At the bottom of the bill, John J. Herrera typed a response indicating that this work was not authorized by him or anyone at League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
- Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
- [Biographies of John J. Herrera - 1952-10-04]
- Biographies of John J. Herrera. The first, two page biography on LULAC letterhead is dated October 4, 1952. The third page is a condensed, three paragraph biography.
- [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.
- [Business card for John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law]
- Business card for John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law. Address is listed as Office C. 4-7491, 710 Scanlan Building, Houston, Texas.
- [Business card for Kenney J. Fromm]
- Business card for Kenney J. Fromm, Sales Representative, Pan American World Airways System, Houston, Texas.
- [Business card, John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law]
- Business card for John J. Herrera, Attorney at Law, lists his office in the Scanlan Building, contact information, and his associate, Maxwell C. Wright.
- [Business card of John J. Herrera, Attorney At Law - 1949]
- Business card of John J. Herrera, Attorney At Law, with handwritten date of 1949. The reverse side of the card contains handwritten notes.
- [Business card of John J. Herrera, Counselor at Law]
- Business card of John J. Herrera, Counselor at Law, Suite 707 Scanlan Building, Houston, Texas 77002.
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]
- Campaign speech by John J. Herrera in which he addresses people working on his campaign for Position No. 5 in the Texas Legislature.
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera]
- Campaign speech by John J. Herrera, addressing his qualifications and the platforms on which he is running, including "better schools and the control of juvenile delinquency, for jury service for women, and will fight any attempt to foist higher taxes or any sales tax on the people of Texas."
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Fred Hofheinz]
- Campaign speech for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera lists Hofheinz's achievements as mayor and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
- [Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]
- Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.
- [Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]
- Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign fund, remitted to John J. Herrera, for the amount of $25.
- Citation conferred on Sargent Macario Garcia by President Truman in Ceremonies at the White House at Washington, D. C. August, 1945
- Copy of the citation confered on Sgt. Macario Garcia by President Harry Truman in August, 1945. The copy is produced courtesy of "Buenos Dias, Amigos" program on radio station KLEE.
- [City of Houston Paving Assessment for Timoteo Casarez, Jr. - 1967-06-12]
- Statement for a Paving Assessment from the City of Houston for a property owned by Timoteo Casarez, Jr.
- [Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]
- Civic Action Committee bulletin, dated March 9, 1960. The headline is "Gonzalez to attend C.A.C. Barbacoa" and describes Senator Henry B. Gonzalez's upcoming visit to Houston.
- [Civic Organizations and Employment Record of John J. Herrera]
- A record of the different civic organizations, including both membership and activities, as well as the employment activities of John J. Herrera. This document focuses on Herrera's close ties with the Hispanic Community in Houston and the United States and emphasizes his successes in fighting for equal rights for all Mexican-Americans.
- [Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22]
- Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.
- [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.
- Constitution and by-laws of the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO)
- Constitution and by-laws of the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO). This document outlines the purpose, rules for membership, organization, and rules of order of PASO.
- Contract for Advertisement in the LULAC Golden Anniversary National Convention Program
- Contract for purchasing an advertisement in the LULAC Golden Anniversary National Convention Program. The contract lists the fee for various advertisements.