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- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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."
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to Oscar M. Laurel - 1953-07-29]
- Copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC National Legal Advisor, dated July 29, 1953. Armendariz requests that Laurel continue to request am itemized account statement from Murguia Printers to make sure that LULAC was not being overcharged for newspaper printing costs.
- [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 William T. Armstrong to John J. Herrera - 1973-06-06]
- Letter from William T. Armstrong, Staff Attorney for the Texas Department of Corrections, on behalf of inmate Tom M. Perez, requesting a copy of a divorce judgment obtained by the man's wife, whom John J. Herrera may have represented.
- [Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
- [Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
- Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera - 1976-03-17]
- Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for his support to help Azios win the election of Judge of the Criminal Court No. 9. Azios also extends an invitation to Herrera to a reception on March 25th at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 2100 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-10]
- Handwritten letter from A.D. Azios thanking John J. Herrera for his contributions for the election of Judge for the Criminal Court No. 9 in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils and Officers - 1952-11-05]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC Executive Secretary, to all LULAC Officers, and Texas LULAC Councils of District Eight, dated November 5, 1952. Proclamation advising of an upcoming Texas LULAC District Number 8 Convention to be held November 16,1 952 in Rosenberg, Texas.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC members - 1953-04-24]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all LULAC members, dated April 24, 1953. Contains details about interested candidates filing for position of LULAC National President. Includes dates, times, mailing address, and deadlines.
- [Letter from George G. Badge to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-29]
- Letter from George G. Badge, Chairman of the Immigrant Labor Committee of the Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Angleton, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated November 29, 1952. Badge offers to meet with Herrera to discuss why Brazoria County appears on the LULAC blacklist and what can be done to improve the situation.
- [Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]
- Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
- [Letter from John M. Bailey to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1964-12-04]
- Letter from John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, thanking John J. and Olivia C. Herrera for their contributions to the Viva Johnson campaign in the wake of their victory. The letter is typed on Democratic National Committee letterhead.
- [Letter from John R. Baker to John J. Herrera - 1977-01-27]
- Letter from John R. Baker to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1977, regarding E & J Travel dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The receipt, dated January 18, 1977, totals $58 and is from the Maricopa County Clerk for reproduction of a file.
- [Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera - 1958-01-27]
- Letter from Marie D. Ball to John J. Herrera, dated January 27, 1958. In the letter, Ball refers to an attached letter and report and explains that Congressman Albert Thomas is currently unable to reply.
- [Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson - 1971-12-06]
- Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson about an upcoming meeting.
- [Letter from Kenith L. Ballard]
- Open letter from Kenith L. Ballard castigating IBM's then-new retirement policy and the low percentage of retirees' pensions.