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- [Acknowledgment of receipt of briefs by John J. Herrera - 1969-03-27]
- Self-addressed card for Scofields' Quality Printers, Inc. for John J. Herrera to use to verify his receipt of two copies of briefs for a case printed and delivered by that company.
- [Address list of LULAC Presidents of Houston Councils, 1966]
- Handwritten address list of Presidents of Houston LULAC Councils, 1966.
- [Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]
- Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
- [Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]
- A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
- [Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]
- Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
- [Campaign letter for John B. Connally from Dan Walton, Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Committee]
- Letter from the Chairman of the Harris County Connally for Governor Campaign to fill out and return a card enclosed with the letter as part of supporting Connally. The letter is typed on letterhead for the John Connally for Governor campaign.
- [Campaign letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-19]
- General letter from John B. Connally to his supporters thanking them for the lead he gained in the primaries and urging their continued dedication during the lead-in to the run-off election. The letter is typed on "John Connally for Governor" letterhead.
- [Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]
- Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
- [Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27]
- Campaign letter from Romeo Vera to LULAC members on April 27, 1966, announcing his candidacy for Texas State Director of LULAC and seeking support for his election. the letter also lists Vera's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position.
- [Case file card for Dorothy Whiddon, December 4, 1961]
- Card containing case information for Dorothy Whiddon. Herrera handled Whiddon divorce from her husband. Herrera's fee was $157.50 and Whiddon had paid in full. The divorce was granted on March 5, 1962.
- [Copy of telegram from Joe Pool to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1977-02-07]
- Copy of a telegram from Congressman Joe Pool to President Lyndon B. Johnson dated February 7, 1966, regarding recognition of the work of the League of United Latin American Citizens and urging the President to proclaim the week of February 13 - 19, 1966 to be National LULAC Week.
- [Draft of LULAC Memorandum]
- Draft of LULAC memorandum, regarding the LULAC Registration Fiesta taking place on March 17, 1966 at the Pan America Night Club in Houston, Texas.
- 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.
- [Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
- An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
- [Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
- An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-04]
- Democratic National Committee envelope addressed to John J. Herrera and postmarked February 4, 1966.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-08]
- Envelope received by John J. Herrera in the mail from the State of Texas.
- [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.
- [Envelope from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-03]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Albert Thomas, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives and postmarked February 3, 1966.
- [Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
- [Envelope from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]
- Envelope from J. B. Casas addressed to John J. Herrera.
- [Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09]
- Envelope sent from John B. Connally to John M. Herrera postmarked April 9, 1964.
- [Envelope from John Young to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-11]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from John Young, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, postmarked February 11, 1966.
- [Envelope from Kika de la Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-15]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Kika de la Garza, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives and postmarked February 15, 1966.
- [Envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1962-12-22]
- Envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera and postmarked in Crown Point, Indiana, on December 22, 1962.
- [Envelope from Olin E. Teague to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-03]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Olin E. Teague, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives and postmarked February 4, 1966.
- [Envelope from the White House to John J. Herrera - 1966-05-24]
- Envelope from The White House addressed to John J. Herrera.
- [Envelope from Walter Rogers to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-02]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Walter Rogers, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives and postmarked February 2, 1966.
- [Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]
- Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
- [Harris County Democratic campaign invitation to John J. Herrera - October 26, 1964]
- Letter inviting John J. Herrera to hear George Weaver, Assistant Secretary of Labor for International Affairs, speak at the Music Hall of the City of Houston. The letter is typed on Harris County Democratic Campaign Headquarters letterhead.
- [Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez - 1964]
- Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez to members of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations, regarding a committee meeting, 1964.
- [Invitation card from the State Democratic Executive Committee to a Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963]
- Invitation card sent by the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 22, 1963 at the Municipal Auditorium, Austin. A request of $100 per ticket is made for the contribution to the Committee.
- [Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blanton, Jr. to reception - 1966-03-13]
- This invitation, printed on cream card stock, reads, "Mr. & Mrs. George Q. Buch cordially invite you to a reception honoring Mr. & Mrs. William N. (Bill) Blanton, Jr. on Sunday afternoon March 13, 1966 from four until six o'clock, Willowisp Country Club 13003 Settegast"
- [Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18]
- Invitation to The San Antonio Downtown LULAC Council No. 363 Testimonial Banquet and Dance honoring Judge J. T. Canales, to be held on November 18, 1961, at the Crystal Ballroom in Gunter Hotel.
- [Invitation telegram from the State Democratic Executive Committee to a Welcome Dinner in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson - 1963-11-20]
- Invitation telegram sent by the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee in honor of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 22, 1963 at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin, Texas. The invitation was sent to Mr. and Mrs. John Herrera.
- [Invitation to Democratic Party victory celebration - October 31, 1964]
- Invitation sent out to Area Heads and Campaign Committee Volunteers to celebrate the Democratic Party's victory on the following Tuesday. The letter is typed on Harris County Campaign Headquarters letterhead for the Humphrey-Johnson campaign.
- [Invitation to the wedding of Marian Royal to Abraham Kazen, III]
- Invitation sent by the Darrell Royal family on the occasion of the wedding of their daughter, Marian, to Abraham Kazen III on the December 27, 1964.
- [Letter and resume from Daniel K. Trevino to LULAC Board of Directors - 1966-02-22]
- Letter and resume from Daniel K. Trevino, Assistant Attorney General to the LULAC Board of Directors, dated February 22, 1966. Includes cover letter, information on educational background, business experience, and official service.
- [Letter from A. C. Turner to Elsi Broussard - 1961-12-18]
- Letter from A. C. Turner, a member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for Texas to Mrs. Elsi Broussard in reply to her petition for her son, Freddie M. Broussard, to have a parole hearing. Turner informs Mrs. Broussard that the Board will not review his case until May 1962 so that he can serve more time for his crime of "murder with malice."
- [Letter from A.D. Covin to George Carmack - 1962-02-24]
- Copy of a letter to George Carmack from A.D. Covin in response to an editorial in the Houston Press about a statement made by Robert Kennedy about Texas and its annexation. Covin claims that Kennedy's comments were critical of the expansionist policies of the United States, and not the annexation of Texas. Covin claims that the article is overlooking some historical facts (on which Kennedy's comments are based), namely that the United States instigated the Mexican War and forced Mexico to cede Texas to the United States in pursuit of Manifest Destiny.
- [Letter from A. W. Buchek to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-24]
- Letter from A. W. Buchek of the Small Business Administration requesting John J. Herrera's update on a possible borrower's progress in getting a permit from the City of Houston to put additional cabs on the street.
- [Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia - 1960-02-15]
- Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.
- [Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1960-11-22]
- Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr., Chairman, Viva-Kennedy Johnson Clubs to John J. Herrera congratulating Herrera for his dedication and participation in the election campaign for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket. Pena cautions that the pledges made prior to the election should be fulfilled.
- [Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. to Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations members - 1962-09-26]
- Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Chairman Albert A. Peña, Jr. addresses the organization's members in light of a recent editorial, a copy of which has been enclosed, which disparaged both Peña and the PASO organization. Peña urges members to attend an October meeting in San Antonio to make a solid showing of viability.
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated - 1964-08-31]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz to the Board of Directors of National LULAC Homes, Incorporated, dated August 31, 1964, regarding the board's decision to terminate Armendariz's legal services due to what the board saw as a conflict of interest.
- [Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-02-19]
- Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera requesting John's help in getting appointed to a Postmaster position. The letter is signed B. B., Juanita, and Albert Jr.
- [Letter from Albert Pena, Jr. announcing PASO convention - 1962-02-02]
- Generic letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. announcing the first statewide convention of Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations to select candidates to endsorse. Peña invites any who have formed or intend to form a PASO group to attend. The letter is typed on County of Bexar letterhead.
- [Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-17]
- Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
- [Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-06]
- Letter from Albert Thomas, Chairman, Independent Offices and Deficiencies of Appropriation Committee; Member of Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and Department of Defense, to Jon J. Herrera concerning Herrera's son, John Michael. Thomas will try to find a job for John Michael Herrera in one of the Government agencies.