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Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia

Description: Eulogy for Macario Garcia, written by John J. Herrera and presented at Macario's burial ceremonies at the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Garcia at died on December 24, 1972. Herrera's eulogy draws comparisons between Garcia and President Harry Truman, who died only 37 hours after Garcia. Truman had awarded Garcia the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945.
Date: December 27, 1972
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera]

Description: Draft and notes for the eulogy for Gus C. Garcia by John J. Herrera. Eulogy highlights Garcia personal and professional accomplishments. Notes included detail specifics of the burial and funeral ceremony.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.

Everyman is a product of his environment or "Let's look at the record"

Description: Campaign speech titled: "Everyman is a product of his environment or Let's look at the record." In this speech, John J. Herrera offers his views on why former District Attorney Frank Briscoe lost to Fred Hofheinz in the recent city primary elections. Contains some handwritten edits.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Final draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 42nd National Convention of LULAC - 1971-02-13]

Description: Final draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens, to be given during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses this history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history with personal stories. This copy of the speech appe… more
Date: February 13, 1971
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Handwritten note, John J. Herrera's address]

Description: Note is handwritten in pencil on KWKW Radio 1300, John Pauley notepad. The note reads, "John J. Herrera, National Legal Advisor, LULAC, 707 Scanlan Building, Houston, Texas, 77002."
Date: unknown

[Harris County PASO mass meeting flier]

Description: Harris County PASO mass meeting flier for Sunday, August 13 (probably 1962), at 1:00 PM to be held at the Latin American Hall. Features photos of State Senator Henry B. Gonzalez and Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Attorney Tony Bonilla and Commissioner Albert Peña are also listed. The flier advertises the formation of the Viva! Kennedy clubs and the need for Spanish-speaking citizens to vote in the upcoming election.
Date: 196X
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations

Herrera, a self made man

Description: Draft of the biography entitled "Herrera, a self made man" containing details about John J. Herrera's personal life, education, career, affiliations, and notable accomplishments.
Date: unknown

[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]

Description: Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
Date: 1964
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company to LULAC - 1951-06-05]

Description: 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.
Date: June 5, 1951
Creator: The D. L. Ballich Company

Johnny...My Friend

Description: Eulogy written by Guillermo Aguayo in honor of John J. Herrera and titled, "Johnny...My Friend". The eulogy describes Herrera's passion for civil rights even after his stroke and leading up to his death.
Date: unknown
Creator: Aguayo, Guillermo

[KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]

Description: 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.
Date: August 25, 1948
Creator: KLEE (Radio station : Houston, Tex.)

[List of contact information]

Description: List mainly consists of contact information for judges, including their precincts, with a few other phone numbers, including for the Child Support Division.
Date: 196X
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