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[Page of Membership Cards and Drivers Licenses]

Description: Sheet of paper that has ten membership cards to the Sons of the Republic of Texas from the 1940s and 1950s for John J. Herrera and 9 drivers licenses for John J. Herrera issued by the State of Texas. The membership cards are for the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. The drivers licences describe John J. Herrera as a man with black hair, brown eyes, who stands 5 foot 11 inches, and weights 190 pounds. The licences record his date of birth as April 12, 1910.
Date: unknown

[Various Membership Cards]

Description: 12 membership cards for John J. Herrera to various organizations in and around Houston, Texas including the League of United Latin-American Citizens, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Houston Bar Association, the Community Council of Houston and Harris County, and the Valencia Club.
Date: unknown

[Civic Organizations and Employment Record of John J. Herrera]

Description: A record of the different civic organizations, including both membership and activities, as well as the employment activities of John J. Herrera. This document focuses on Herrera's close ties with the Hispanic Community in Houston and the United States and emphasizes his successes in fighting for equal rights for all Mexican-Americans.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.

Resume of John J. Herrera

Description: Resume of John J. Herrera describing his background information, including both his military service and his education, his memberships and activities in civic organizations, his political activities, his leisure activities, professional activities, employment record, supplemental information, and references.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.

Speech to the Chicano law students of T.S.U.

Description: Speech to the Chicano law students of T.S.U., delivered by John J. Herrera on October 11, 1973. In the speech he relayes advice based on his experience and career and urges the students to be involved in their communities. This is a heavily edited version of this speech with notes and markings throughout.
Date: October 11, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Location: 29.72130974635524 -95.36011795000002

Speech to the Chicano law students of T.S.U.

Description: Speech to the Chicano law students of T.S.U., delivered by John J. Herrera on October 11, 1973. In the speech he relayes advice based on his experience and career and urges the students to be involved in their communities. This is a heavily edited version of this speech with notes and markings throughout.
Date: October 11, 1973
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Location: 29.72130974635524 -95.36011795000002

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

[Draft of "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

Banquet New Names

Description: List of invitees (or attendees) for John J. Herrera Testimonial Banquet. Document includes names, titles, employers, and occupations.
Date: 1980

[Speech by John J. Herrera for Testimonial Banquet]

Description: Speech to be given at Testimonial Banquet by John J. Herrera. In it Herrera expresses gratitude for the honor and details events from his life and his affiliations, which have shaped him as individual as well as his career.
Date: 1980
Creator: Herrera, John J.

[Obituary for Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello - 1977-11-16]

Description: Obituary for John J. Herrera's sister, Matilde Herrera Gonzales de Muscarello, who died on November 16, 1977. She was formerly married to Jose M. Gonzales and was survived by her husband, Peter Muscarello. Includes information about the funeral and burial.
Date: November 16, 1977

[Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]

Description: List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
Date: April 11, 1953

[Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations]

Description: Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations. Churches listed as participants are Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, Trinity East Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The announcement also lists the Members of the Council: Ministers Association of Greater Houston, Rabbinical Association of Houston, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, United Church Women of Houston, Jewish Community Council, Young Women's Christian Association, Cou… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Council on Education in Race Relations

[Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations]

Description: Announcement of Three Services of Worship Sponsored by Council on Education in Race Relations. Churches listed as participants are Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, Trinity East Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The announcement also lists the Members of the Council: Ministers Association of Greater Houston, Rabbinical Association of Houston, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, United Church Women of Houston, Jewish Community Council, Young Women's Christian Association, Cou… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Council on Education in Race Relations

[Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising]

Description: Advertisement from Houston Times All-Church Press for Political Advertising. "As your MESSENGERS TO These Influential and Civic-Working Voters, Use The Houston Times With 81 Separate Local Newspapers Each One Edited by the Reader's Own Pastor." The advertisement also boasts, "ONLY 3 1/2 Cents Per Paper"; "LEAD Your Race from the Start."
Date: 1954
Creator: Houston Times All-Church Press
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