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- [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.
- [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.
- [Draft of Squadron by John J. Herrera]
- Draft of speech by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC Flying Squadron...1965 Style." Herrera reminiscences about the early days of LULAC. Document is typed with handwritten edits in both ink and pencil.
- Empadronese O Registrese y Page Su Poll
- Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Jim Wright - 1965]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Jim Wright, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives. It has three 5 cents U.S. postage stamps on it. The sender's name is handwritten on the envelope. It is mailed from Fort Worth, Texas.
- Felix Tijerina, "His work was his monument"
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of eulogy for Felix Tijerina by John J. Herrera, 1965. Eulogy highlights the personal and professional accomplishments of Felix Tijerina and includes specifics of the funeral arrangments.
- [Forfeiture of Charter, League of United Latin American Citizens - September 1, 1965]
- Document from the Secretary of State of Texas, dated September 1, 1965, revokes the exempt charter of the League of United Latin American Citizens for failure to file a required report. It orders that the corporation will be dissolved and conduct no more business in the state of Texas.
- [Handwritten speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1965-04-21]
- Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
- [Inventory of Equipment, LULAC National Home, January 17-18, 1965]
- Inventory of LULAC National Home equipment compiled by M.J. Romo on January 17-18, 1965.
- League of United Latin American Citizens Official Proclamation, January 12, 1965
- Proclamation on the thirty-sixth anniversary of the founding of LULAC that designates the week of February 14-20, 1965 as National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]
- Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
- [Letter from Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier - 1965-12-13]
- Letter from attorney Allen B. Hannay to Thomas Lanier disclaiming knowledge that John J. Herrera had not represented Lanier on the date of the injunction and suggests making complaint with the Grievance Committee of the Harris County Bar Association.
- [Letter from Anthony J. Maniscalco to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-13]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from attorney Anthony J. Maniscalco providing a summary of Herrera's mortgage payments during 1964.
- [Letter from Belen Robles to John J. Herrera - 1965-12-07]
- Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to John J. Herrera on December 7, 1965, regarding congressional approval of the proclamation and observation of LULAC Week during February 13, 1966 through February 19, 1966.
- [Letter from Belen Robles to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1965-01-12]
- Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to President Lyndon B. Johnson, dated January 12, 1965, regarding the observance of LULAC Week and seeking his endorsement of the National LULAC Week Proclamation. Also includes a list of Congressmen that should receive a copy of the proclamation.
- [Letter from Benjamin Palacios to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-01]
- Letter from Benjamin Palacios to John J. Herrera, February 1, 1965, seeking legal advice regarding LULAC possibly sponsoring an accounting training school.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1965-04-02]
- Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1965, expressing appreciation of Herrera's friendship.
- [Letter from David Cerda to John J. Herrera - 1965-03-12]
- Letter from David Cerda, Illinois LULAC Legal Advisor, to John J. Herrera on March 12, 1965, requesting copies of Internal Revenue Service rulings regarding income tax exemptions and deductions for LULAC Councils.
- [Letter from Douglass Carter to Mrs. Belen Robles - 1965-01-28]
- Letter from Douglass Carter, Special Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, to Mrs. Belen Robles, dated January 28, 1965, regarding the proclamation of National LULAC Week.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores - 1965-03-01]
- Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores on March 1, 1965, requesting a report and feedback concerning plans for the LULAC National Home.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores, page one - 1965-01-29]
- Page one of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores on January 29, 1965, regarding LULAC National Home equipment inventory and operations.
- [Letter from Fred Alston and Francis L. Williams to John J. Herrera - 1965-03-29]
- Letter from Fred Alston, Houston NAACP Rally Committee Chairman, and Francis L. Williams, Houston NAACP Master of Ceremony, to John J. Herrera on March 29, 1965, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Selma, Alabama Protest Rally at City Hall.
- [Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20]
- Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera's help in seeking a promotion as a judge. Miller also informs Herrera that Mr. Fred Hooey has been appointed by Governor John Connally as Judge of the new Criminal Court of Harris County, Texas.
- [Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-18]
- Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera dated January 18, 1965, in which Gonzalez writes that he will help Herrera's son, Mike, if he visits Gonzalez's office.
- [Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18]
- Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera, dated February 18, 1965. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for sending him a Houston Chronicle newspaper clipping. The clipping was apparently about an argument between Gonzalez and Ed Foreman.
- [Letter from J. George Stewart to Jim Wright - 1965-05-20]
- Letter from J. George Stewart, architect of the Capitol, to Jim Wright, House of Representatives, certifying that the flag which was flown over the United States Capitol was for the Gus Garcia LULAC Council of Houston.
- [Letter from Jack Brooks to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-15]
- Courtesy letter from Jack Brooks, Chairman, Government Activities Subcommittee, and member of the Judiciary Committee operations, to John J. Herrera regarding Herrera's visit to Brooks in Washington, D.C.
- [Letter from Jim Wright - 1965-09-07]
- Letter from Jim Wright notifying the receiver that Wright will be visiting Houston in connection with signing of his book, "You and your Congressman" next week.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1965-08-05]
- Letter from Jim Wright to Alfred J. Hernandez, with a copy to John J. Herrera, congratulating Hernandez for being elected as National President of LULAC.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Jesus E. Garcia - 1965-07-05]
- Letter from Wright to Jesus E. Garcia, with a copy to John J. Herrera. Garcia had expressed an interest to advance in the field of government service. Wright writes that in order to be able to help Garcia, Garcia should send a formal application for the position to Wright's office.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Jesus E. Garcia - 1965-08-19]
- Letter from Jim Wright to Jesus E. Garcia, with a copy to John J. Herrera, enclosing a copy of the recommendation letter Wright wrote for Garcia to Lester Johnson, Commissioner of Customs.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-05]
- letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera enclosing copies of three letters which Wright has written to the members of Congress on behalf of the three men whose cases Herrera brought to Wright's attention. Wright mentions that the decision of these cases rest with the government agencies involved, and not with the members of Congress. In a handwritten personal note written at the bottom of the letter Wright writes that he is sorry for the delay.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-17]
- Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera stating that he has sent the United States Flag which was flown over the Capitol for the Gus Garcia LULAC Council of Houston.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-20]
- Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera, concerning the immigrant visa for Francisco Javier Lopez Molinero.
- Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-08-05]
- Letter from Jim Wright replying to a letter from John J. Herrera, with a copy sent to Al Hernandez, Municipal Court Judge. Wright requests Herrera to give him the name of the new LULAC Council, so that he can get a flag to be flown over the Capitol. Wright is writing the closing remarks of his Lubbock speech at the bottom of this letter.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1965-12-10]
- Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera, making his plans for the race for U.S. Senate, and asking Herrera's help in this regard.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Juan Salinas - 1965-07-05]
- Letter from Jim Wright to Juan Salinas, with a copy to John J. Herrera. Salinas expressed an interest to advance in the field of government service. Wright writes that in order to be able to help Salinas, Salinas should send a formal application for the position.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Lester Johnson - 1965-08-19]
- Letter from Jim Wright, House of Representatives, to Lester Johnson, Commissioner of Customs, dated August 19, 1965. Wright is providing a character reference for Jesus E. Garcia for a position within Customs. A copy of this letter was also sent to John J. Herrera and Jesus E. Garcia.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Regulo Riviera - July 5, 1965]
- Letter from Jim Wright, House of Representatives, 12th District, Texas, to Regulo Rivera, American Consul, American Consulate General, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico with a copy to John J. Herrera, asking help obtaining an immigrant visa for Francisco Javier Lopez Molinero.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-06-15]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Judge George Miller for appointment to the new Criminal District Court in Harris County.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1965-07-14]
- Brief letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera and "Mike" for their influence in his decision to appoint Robert Lowry.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda - 1965-03-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to David Cerda on March 23, 1965, regarding LULAC income tax qualifications and requesting a letter containing his thoughts on the matter of the suspension of Chicago LULAC Council #300.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Diaz Ordaz - 1965-03-27]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico, March 27, 1965. Herrera discusses former President JOhn F. Kennedy and current President Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as other Texas politicians.
- [Letter from John. J. Herrera to Jessie G. Martinez - 1965-03-03]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Jessie G. Martinez on March 3, 1965, regarding the possibility of organizing a LULAC council in Austin County.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1965-07-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, United States House of Representatives, 12th District, Texas, Washington D.C., providing Wright with information about the Houston LULAC Council. Herrera also informs Wright that the next National Convention of the LULAC will be in Houston during June 23rd to 26th, 1966, to be held at the Rice Hotel. Herrera has been appointed as the National Executive Director of LULAC. Since this is falling in the middle of the campaign, it will be very helpful to get support of the Latino vote for him.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Bar Association - 1965-02-17]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera on behalf of M. Gregory Gandara addressed to the Houston Bar Association as well as the Board of Law Examiners of the State of Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-02-18]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla on February 18, 1965, praising the quality and content of the February 1965 issue of the LULAC News.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-03-10]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla on March 10, 1965, regarding the Chicago LULAC suspension and the need for a special meeting to resolve the situation in order to avoid damaging the LULAC image in the Midwest.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-03-20]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William Bonilla on March 20, 1965, requesting a complete list of LULAC State Directors, a dozen copies of the LULAC Constitution, and a dozen LULAC decals.
- [Letter from John M. Herrera to Donald Mathis - 1965-10-02]
- Letter from John M. Herrera to Donald Mathis concerning the Harris County Economic Opportunity Committee and the Anti-Poverty Program.