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- [Program for Texas Inaugural Festivities, January 26, 1965]
- Program of events for the Governor's inauguration, starting with a ticket-only Victory Dinner on January 25 and followed by the actual inauguration and inaugural reception on the following day.
- "Beware of the Hypocrites..."
- Campaign brochure documenting Congressman Bob Casey's congressional voting record on civil rights issues. The pamphlet equates Casey and Barry Goldwater.
- [Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20]
- 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.
- [Letter from Angel Abitua, Executive Convention Chairperson, 50th Golden Anniversary of LULAC]
- Letter from Angel Abitua, Executive Convention Chairperson, 50th Golden Anniversary of League of United Latin American Citizens informing recipients of the upcoming convention slated for June 13-17, 1979 at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel, Houston, Texas. The letter included an attachment relating to information on exhibits and program advertisements.
- [Letter from Angel Abitua to all LULAC Council Number Sixty members]
- Letter from Angel Abitua addressed "Dear Brother" and printed on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead. The letter informs recipient of a fundraiser to be held on Saturday, August 14, 1976, to honor the council being selected to host the 1979 LULAC National Convention.
- [Letter from Angel Abitua to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-09]
- Letter from Angel Abitua, LULAC Council #60 Treasurer, to John J. Herrera, dated May 9, 1977. The letter refers to an enclosed check in the amount of $50.00 to be applied to League of United Latin American Citizens's bill at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel.
- [Letter from Angel Abitua to LULAC members - 1977-03-26]
- Letter from Angel Abitua, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #60, dated March 26, 1977. The letter is addressed "Dear Brother" and informs the recipient of the upcoming meeting, election, and payment of dues. The reverse of the letter shows that it was sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from the League of United Latin American Citizens to members - 1979]
- Letter from LULAC to members about LULAC’s 50th anniversary at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel from June 13 to 17, 1979. Council # 60 is the host for this national convention. Signed by the chairperson, Angel Abitua.
- [Advertisement of a baseball tournament at Cleveland Diamond field]
- Poster advertisement of a baseball grand tournament to be played beginning August 25, 1940 at the Cleveland Diamond field, Houston, Texas. The tournament is offered by the "Aces Fours Recreational Club" called the Latin American Baseball tournament. The first team to play is Aztecas vs. Sugarland, starting at 10 a.m. ; the second team is Port Arthur vs. Southern Select playing at 1:45 p.m.; the third team is Galveston 'Blue Moon' vs. New Gulf Tigers, playing at 4:00 p.m. The entrance fee is 33 cents.
- [Christmas card from the David Adame Family]
- Christmas card from the David Adame Family. The color illustration on the cover shows a woman wearing a red hat and holding a baby in a green blanket. The interior text is printed in red and reads, "Feliz Navidad and a Happy New Year, The David Adame Family".
- [Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22]
- Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to all League of United Latin American Citizens in District Eight in Texas asking all of the members in District Eight to attend the Texas District Eight Convention on May 29, 1955 at the Y.M.C.A. at 1600 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. Adame informs all of the members that there will be a minimal fee and that the attendance of District Eight members is imperative for the continued success of District Eight: "Lulac District Eight in Texas has always been a good district and now is the BEST and the LARGEST in MEMBERSHIP." The convention would host the election of District Governor for District Eight and would have in attendance: Frank Pinedo, Felix Tijerina, Alfred Hernandez and John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from David Adame to Fellow LULACs - 1963-11-08]
- Letter from David Adame, Executive Director, directed to Fellow LULACs, printed on State Director of LULAC for Texas letterhead, and dated November 8, 1963. The letter invites LULAC members to the State Directors' Reception and Ball to honor Joe A. Garza and states that President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady have been invited to the event.
- [Letter from David Adame to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-16]
- Letter from David Adame, Executive State Director, to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1963. The letter is directed to "All District Directors in Texas" with John J. Herrera's name handwritten above. The letter urges District Directors to organize more councils in their districts and reminds councils to pay their dues.
- [Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]
- Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
- [Letter from Theo C. Adams to Jim Wright - 1965-07-12]
- Letter from Theo C. Adams, American Consul, to Jim Wright, House of Representatives, regarding Francisco Javier Lopez Molinero's case.
- [Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera, Fall 1960, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas]
- Final Grade Report for Douglas M. Herrera for the Fall 1960 semester at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A. & M.). It is addressed to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
- Johnny...My Friend
- 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.
- [Letter from Robert Aguilar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1950-07-20]
- Letter from Robert Aguilar, Jr., Chaplain of American Legion Post "Lazaro Pena 631" in Rosenberg, Texas, to John Herrera, with a handwritten date of July, 1950. The letter originally had an enclosure of a newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1950 from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas. Apparently this newspaper article was an open letter in which segregation issues were discussed. The American Legion Post members felt that an answer should be written in response and were turning to LULAC for advice.
- [Memorandum from Juan F. Aguilera to the LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-10-01]
- Memorandum from Juan F. Aguilera, League of United Latin American Citizens Executive Administrative Assistant, directed to National Executive Board Members regarding his employment with the National Office. The memo is dated October 1, 1979.
- [Memorandum from Lupe Aguirre to LULAC National Executive Board - 1979-09-07]
- Memorandum from Lupe Aguirre, Chairperson of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #11041 - Organizing Committee for October Board meeting, directed to "All National Executive Board Members." The memo is dated September 7, 1979, and the subject is "Preliminary Information on upcoming National Executive Board Meeting."
- [Letter from Alma Akire to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-06-18]
- Letter from Alma Akire to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National Presdient, dated June 18, 1976. The letter indicates attachment of a letter from Morris Herring of Banco Internacional. The letter from Herring is directed to the Honorable John J. Rhodes, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. This letter, dated May 18, 1976, refers to an enclosed article and requests that Rhodes assist Banco Internacional in receiving repayment from LULAC.
- [Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
- Copy of a letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers.
- [Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
- Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers. Both letters are printed on the same page with Houston Chronicle letterhead.
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz Campaign Committee to John J. Herrera]
- Announcement by Albert Armendariz Campaign Committee of candidacy of Albert Armendariz for National President of LULAC. The letter lists Armendariz's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position and seeks support for his election.
- [Affidavit from Alianza Hispano Americana, Civil Rights Department]
- Document describing suit filed in Federal Court at Houston, Texas in behalf of plaintiffs Ben Rios, et al. The suit was sponsored by the Alianza Hispano-Americana. Attorneys for the plaintiffs are John J. Herrera of Houston; Ralph C. Estrada of Tucson; A. L. Wirin and Marshall Ross of Los Angeles.
- [Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]
- Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
- [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.
- [Certification of a Copy of Impeachment Charges against Joseph R. Benites, 1976]
- Certification of a copy of impeachment charges against Joseph R. Benites in 1976, signed by LULAC National Secretary, Deborah Alvarado.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings on letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings, on LULAC letterhead. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Letter from Deborah D. Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites - 1977-01-06]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Deborah Alvarado to Joseph R. Benites on January 6, 1977, regarding impeachment charges and proceedings. The letter includes a list of proposed jury members and future correspondence information.
- [Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to all LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-04-22]
- Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado, League of United Latin American Citizens National Secretary, directed to "All LULAC Supreme Council Members." The memo, dated April 22, 1977, announces the 1977 LULAC National Convention to be held June 23-26 in Los Angeles, California.
- [Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to LULAC Supreme Council members - 1976-09-02]
- Memorandum from Deborah Alvarado, League of United Latin American Citizens National Secretary, directed to all Supreme Council Members and dated September 2. 1976. The memo is in reference to the National Supreme Council Meeting to be held October 8, 9, & 10, 1976.
- [Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-01-13]
- Memorandum from Deborah D. Alvarado to LULAC Supreme Council Members on January 13, 1977, regarding the agenda for the first Supreme Council Meeting to be held on February 11 and 12, 1977; impeachment proceedings for Joseph Benites will be held at the meeting.
- [Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-23]
- Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Galvez Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 23, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include the Coor's Company boycott, charter applications, and the 1978 LULAC National Convention.
- [Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-06-27]
- Minutes from the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the Flagship Hotel in Galveston, Texas on June 27, 1976. Some of the topics discussed at this meeting include a lawsuit against LULAC and Mr. Douglas Clark, ratification of appointments, and procedural issues between the Supreme Council and the Board of Education.
- [Letter from Andres Alvarez, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-06]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Andres Alvarez, Jr., Secretary of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi, Texas dated May 6,1946. This letter is regarding Council No. 1 room reservations for the 1946 LULAC Convention.
- [Letter from J. A. Alvarez to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-26]
- Letter from J. A. Alvarez of Houston LULAC Council #60 to John J. Herrera dated May 26, 1948. Alvarez requests Herrera to attend Council #60 meetings to lend his experience and expertise in preparations for the upcoming convention.
- [Postcard of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church]
- Postcard of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Houston, Texas. Cars parked outside and people going to the Church.
- [Resolutions adopted by American GI Forum of Texas]
- Document of the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors Meeting in Edinburg, Texas of the American GI Forum of Texas.
- [Special bulletin from the American GI Forum to all officers and members - January 16, 1952]
- Special bulletin from the Headquarters of American GI Forum of Texas replying to the charges by Alonso S. Perales regarding criticism Perales's made to the article, "The wetback in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas."
- American Legion Post 472 Color Guard & Drill Team Roster
- Roster for the color guard and drill team for the American Legion Post #472.
- Five Point Plan of Paul Andow
- Document is titled "Five Point Plan of Paul Andow ; Candidate for League of United Latin American Citizens National President." The document describes Andow's experience and details his plans for LULAC.
- [Letter from Paul Andow to Irene Zermeno - 1964-07-30]
- Letter from Paul Andow to Irene Zermeno, dated July 30, 1964, regarding an invitation to the "Rey Feo" dance on August 21, 1964.
- [Men gathered around a speaker]
- Photograph of a man who has or is going to give a speech. The speaker is possibly M. Daffan.
- [Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera - 1960-09-16]
- Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.
- [Agenda of the 26th Annual LULAC State Convention, May 13, 14, and 15, 1977]
- Agenda for 26th Annual LULAC State Convention held at Stardust Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, and hosted by the Arizona State LULAC Office. The agenda details events for the convention beginning on Friday, May 13, to Sunday, May 15. The document also includes a pre-registration form.
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-17]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, League of United Latin American Citizens National Officer, to Frank M. Pinedo, stating that Armendariz no longer wishes to be National Officer of LULAC due to unfair acts committed against members of LULAC. The letter outlines the impeachment of John J. Herrera and David Longoria and mentions the action taken against the LULAC lodge. "It is no longer safe to act on behalf of the Lulac Organization, for the danger of impeachment without a hearing will menace our every action or inaction [...] it pains me greatly to know that our Organization, the Supreme Council, would be guilty of condemning without an opportunity to be heard."
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to Murguia Printing Company - 1953-07-01]
- Copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to the Murguia Printing Company, dated July 1, 1953. Armendariz requests that Murguia send an itemized account of charges and expenses done on behalf of LULAC News.