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- [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.
- [Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944]
- Dues notice of $2.00 sent to John J. Herrera by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
- [L. M. Inkley mortgage payments for Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez]
- Documents listing the payments made from 1943-1944 on a property bought by Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez as well as payments with interest to be made in 1944-1945.
- [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.
- [Telegram from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated June 6, 1946. This is regarding a reservation at the Rice Hotel for the Garza family during the 1946 LULAC Convention.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - October 1, 1946]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $383.75 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera
- [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.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - May 28, 1947]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 1, 1947]
- Statement of Account from John H. Barron sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas with a balance due for $906.05.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - September 10, 1947]
- A Statement of Account from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas with a balance due for $906.05.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - October 1, 1947]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [LULAC News Invoice to Houston Council No. 60 -1948-01-28]
- Invoice from the "LULAC News" editor, G. J. Garza, in Laredo, Texas, to the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Houston Council No. 60. The invoice is for 95 extra "LULAC News" copies at 10 cents per copy, totaling $9.50.
- [Treasurer's Report Houston LULAC Council Number 60 - 1948-04-08]
- Treasurer's Report of Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated April 8, 1948, signed by J. Castillo - Trustee, A. M. Mares - Treasurer, and A. Hernandez - President.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 23, 1948]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- 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.
- [KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]
- KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. Buster Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Includes disclaimer that the following broadcast is a paid commercial bought by friends of C. V. "Buster" Kern, in behalf of Kern's candidacy for Harris County Sheriff.
- [Press release sent to Houston newspapers on John J. Herrera's letterhead - 1948-10-08]
- Press release on John J. Herrera's letterhead sent to the Editor of The Houston Post, dated October 8, 1948. Also handwritten on this copy is an indication that the same press release was sent to the Houston Press and Houston Chronicle. It is an announcement that LULAC President General Raoul A. Cortez will be in Houston for a meeting called in his honor to give a report on the effects of the Segregated Mexican School judicial decision.
- [Regional Convention Proclamation from John J. Herrera to Texas Councils of LULAC - 1949]
- Regional Convention Proclamation from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to the Texas Councils of LULAC. The convention was to be held in Houston, Texas on January 29 and 30, 1949.
- [Resolution of Thanks from Texas LULAC Councils - 1949-01-30]
- Resolution by Texas councils of LULAC at the Regional Convention in Houston, Texas, January 29 and 30, 1949, to give a vote of thanks to the lawyers winning the case of Delgado vs. The Bastrop Independent School District which outlawed the Segregated Mexican School in Texas. The end of this letter contains a short handwritten note in pencil.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - February 1, 1949]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Press release by LULAC to Houston newspapers - 1949-03-25]
- Carbon copy of press release sent to Houston Chronicle, Houston Post, and Houston Press, as indicated by handwritten entries dated March 25, 1949. The Houston Junior LULAC installation was held March 27, 1949 at the Havana Club of 100 young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18. The guest of honor at the installation ceremonies was Dr. Carlos C. Castaneda of the University of Texas.
- [Roster of Houston LULAC members, 1950]
- Two-page roster of Houston, Texas LULAC Members. Listed alphabetical by last name, including addresses and birth dates.
- [Resolution of LULAC Texas Councils to congratulate Judge Harold R. Medina - 1950-01-29]
- Resolution submitted by Houston LULAC Council Number 60 to the Texas LULAC Councils at the Regional Convention held at Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 28 and 29, 1950. This resolution was to congratulate Judge Harold R. Medina for conducing the trial of twelve communist leaders and to extend an invitation to him to be the main speaker at the National Assembly to be held in June, 1950.
- [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.
- [KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1950-07-18]
- KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. "Buster" Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas.
- [KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera, draft - 1950-07-18]
- Draft of the KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. "Buster" Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Contains original notes for an introduction of Herrera on radio station KLEE on August 25, 1948.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. Kern - 1950-07-18]
- Text of the radio broadcast campaign speech by John J. Herrera, made from Radio Station KXYZ at 7:45 p.m. on July 18, 1950, for C.V. "Buster" Kern for the position of Sheriff of Harris County, Texas.
- [LULAC scholarship application for Gilbert Mayorga - 1950-07-24]
- Application for LULAC Scholarship from Gilbert Mayorga dated July 24, 1950. On the back of the last page is a handwritten thank you letter from Gilbert Mayorga concerning a LULAC scholarship that he received in 1948.
- [Program for Second National Junior LULAC Convention - 1950-08-20]
- Program for Second National Junior LULAC Convention held in Houston, Texas, on August 18, 19 and 20, 1950. Lists events and activities for each day of the convention.
- [List of Officer Nominations for Houston LULAC Council Number Sixty - 1950-11-17]
- List of officer nominations for Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated November 17, 1950. Listed are all the candidates for each officer's position nominated for the year 1951.
- [Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20]
- Receipt from A.B.C. Printing and Stationery Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council, dated April 20, 1951. The receipt is signed by Ernest Eguia. The receipt contains a breakdown, by quantity, of delegate, visitor, and member badges ordered.
- [Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company to LULAC - 1951-06-05]
- Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council dated June 5, 1951. This invoice is for delegate, visitor, and member badges printed for the LULAC Council and shipped to Ernest Eguia on April 20, 1951.
- [Receipt for John J. Herrera for payment of filing fees to the Harris County Democratic Executive Committee]
- Receipt made out to John J. Herrera for payment of "filing fees assessed against the office of State Representative - Pos #6, Democratic Primaries, July 26, and August 23." The receipt is number 146, dated June 19, 1952, and signed by Bob Tucker.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Educational Record of J. Enrique Salinas - 1953]
- Onionskin carbon copy of the educational record of J. Enrique Salinas typed on letterhead of John J. Herrera's legal office with handwritten date of 1953.
- [Contract with American Federation of Musicians Local 644 and Houston LULAC Council - March 25, 1953]
- Contract with American Federation of Musicians Local 644 by John J. Herrera of the Houston LULAC Council, dated March 25, 1953. The contract is written for Ralph Galvan and nine vocalists/musicians to perform on April 12, 1953 at the City Auditorium of Houston, Texas on April 12, 1953.
- [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.
- [Minutes from the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting - 1953-05-17]
- Original, signed copy of the minutes of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting held in Houston, Texas, on May 17, 1953.
- [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."
- [Draft of article by John J. Herrera - 1956-10-22]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy draft of an article by John J. Herrera dated October 22, 1956. This article was Herrera's rebuttal to Felix Tijerina's article on support of the Eisenhower-Nixon administration. "We have bitterly realized in their past administrations that we were the last to be hired and the first to be hired. We will continue to support the Democratic party and their nominees, Stevenson and Kerauver." Herrera also writes: "the great majority of the Latinos do not share his enthusiasm for the Republican Party, as 97 percent of the Latinos work for a living and do not own their business (as Mr. Tijerina does), or are professional people." At the top of this article in Spanish, there is a note which reads as such in English: "(Note: Despite certain Mexican 'leaders' knowing that Nixon 'was of the tricky politics' since October of 1956 many here in Houston on the radio or the TV begged 'Now more than ever four more years of Nixon': The least they should do is now after the failure, is to ask for forgiveness from the people before continuing to make recommendations on who to vote for."
- [LULAC Council Number Sixty, Official Roster, September, 1959]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 Official Roster, dated September 1959. The lists the names and addresses of 99 members.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960]
- Original receipt from Houston Lighting & Power Company for John J. Herrera, dated July 20, 1960. Herrera is noted for making a payment of $36.54.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1963-02-02]
- Draft of speech by John J. Herrera on February 2, 1963, addressing the mayor and city council regarding a recent proposition for civilian board to review charges of police brutality.
- [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.