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[Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]

Description: 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."
Date: April 21, 1969
Creator: Dies, Martin, Jr.

[Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]

Description: 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.
Date: March 9, 1960
Creator: Civic Action Committee

[Congressional Record - House - February 17, 1966]

Description: Pages 3201 and 3202 from a section of the Congressional Record of the House of Representatives detailing the activities of the House issued on February 17, 1966. Includes Congressman Richard C. White's remarks regarding the 37th anniversary of LULAC.
Date: February 17, 1966
Creator: United States. Congress. House.

[Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]

Description: Carbon copy of a document from the White House dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
Date: February 11, 1966
Creator: White House (Washington, D.C.)

[Draft of National LULAC Week Proclamation, 1966]

Description: Draft with handwritten edits of National LULAC Week Proclamation recognizing the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and proclaiming the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week.
Date: 1966
Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera - 1963-02-02]

Description: 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.
Date: February 2, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Draft of Squadron by John J. Herrera]

Description: 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.
Date: 1965
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Excerpts from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgagees' Handbook]

Description: Excerpts from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgagees' Handbook, chapter XIV 1406-1407. An attached note addressed to John J. Herrera states that these excerpts can be used as a basis for appeal on grounds of "forebearance".
Date: September 1962
Creator: United States. Federal Housing Administration
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