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Five Point Plan of Paul Andow

Description: 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.
Date: 1963
Creator: Andow, Paul

[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

[Name tag for John J. Herrera - 1968]

Description: Name card for John J. Herrera of Texas from the Victory 1968 Conference of the Democratic National Committee. The Democratic Party emblem of a donkey is shown on the top left in red.
Date: 1968
Creator: Democratic National Committee (U.S.)

[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.

[Press release from Hector P. Garcia of the American GI Forum - 1969-10-31]

Description: Press release from Hector P. Garcia to all members of the American GI Forum of U.S., stating that he is of the opinion that the entire judiciary system in California needs a reform to get the trust and respect of Mexican Americans and minority groups in California.
Date: October 31, 1969
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996

[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.

Felix Tijerina, "His work was his monument"

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