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Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Viva Johnson Club Groups of Harris County, Texas

Description: Meeting minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of the Viva Johnson Club Groups of Harris County, Texas. At the meeting were two guest speakers, John J. Herrera and James De Anda. James De Anda explained that the groups would work under the National Democratic headquarters and not under the Local Democratic headquarters, but with them. Some temporary co-chairmen were named pending naming a permanent chairmen. The minutes were submitted by John J. Herrera, Temporary Co-Chairman.
Date: September 27, 1964
Creator: Viva Johnson Club

[Myron Manufacturing Corporation Handy Reorder Form]

Description: Copy of Myron Manufacturing Corporation Reorder Form for John J. Herrera. Items ordered include one hundred "slide-a-side with window" and one digital alarm clock.
Date: February 8, 1977
Creator: Myron Manufacturing Corporation

[News release: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups form in Harris County, Texas]

Description: News release about Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club groups forming in Harris County, Texas. The names of the State and National chairman, co-chairman, and representatives of Bexar County, Los Angeles, California, New Mexico, and East Texas have been elected. A resolution was made to elect President Lyndon Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey for the Democratic ticket. The letter is marked "Attention Ben Kaplan." Handwritten notes are at the bottom of the letter. Handwritten on the back is the a… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Viva Johnson-Humphrey Club

[Note by John J. Herrera about meeting with John F. Kennedy]

Description: Note by John J. Herrera about his discussion with President John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson at a LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) event at the Rice Hotel, Houston. Herrera writes "Talking Latino politics with J.F.K. - my proudest moment!"
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Oak Forest State Bank customer's draft]

Description: Blank specimen of Oak Forest State Bank, Houston, Texas Customer's Draft. Some addresses are handwritten on the back of the draft.
Date: unknown
Creator: Oak Forest State Bank

[Obituary for Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello - 1977-11-16]

Description: Obituary for John J. Herrera's sister, Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello, who died on November 16, 1977. She was formerly married to Jose M. Gonzales and was survived by her husband, Peter Muscarello. Includes information about the funeral and burial.
Date: November 16, 1977

[Page of business cards]

Description: Sheet of paper that has nine business cards containing contact information taped to it. Most of the cards are for lawyer John J. Herrera, including a card certifying that Herrera has been enrolled as an attorney in the Supreme Court of Texas. Two cards on the top right of the page are for Ralph Guzman, a field representative for the Alianza Hispano Americana Civil Rights Department and for Joe Morales, a program director at Radio Station KLVL.
Date: unknown

[Page of Membership Cards and Drivers Licenses]

Description: Sheet of paper that has ten membership cards to the Sons of the Republic of Texas from the 1940s and 1950s for John J. Herrera and 9 drivers licenses for John J. Herrera issued by the State of Texas. The membership cards are for the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. The drivers licences describe John J. Herrera as a man with black hair, brown eyes, who stands 5 foot 11 inches, and weights 190 pounds. The licences record his date of birth as April 12, 1910.
Date: unknown

[Press release announcing John J. Herrera's candidacy for the Texas Legislature]

Description: Press release announcing John J. Herrera's candidacy for the Texas Legislature, representing Harris County for Position number 8. In addition to announcement of candidacy, the release includes a list of platforms on which Herrera is running as well as a description of his qualifications.
Date: unknown
Creator: Law Offices of John J. Herrera

[Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated - 1966-08-05]

Description: Press release by Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated on August 5, 1966, regarding the opposing political views of two Past National Presidents, John J. Herrera and William D. Bonilla. John J. Herrera supports Democratic Senatorial nominee, Waggoner Carr, and William D. Bonilla supports Republican Senatorial candidate, John Tower.
Date: August 5, 1966
Creator: Kaplan-Chamberlain, Incorporated

[Press release by LULAC to Houston newspapers - 1949-03-25]

Description: 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.
Date: March 25, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Press release sent to Houston newspapers on John J. Herrera's letterhead - 1948-10-08]

Description: 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.
Date: October 8, 1948
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20]

Description: 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.
Date: April 20, 1951
Creator: A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company
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