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- [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 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 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 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.
- [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."
- [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.
- [Report from Albert Armendariz to John J. Herrera and LULAC members regarding Pecos School Board hearing - 1953]
- Report on the Pecos School Board hearing written by Albert Armendariz, LULAC First National Vice-President, to the John J. Herrera and LULAC convention members with handwritten date of 1953. The report gives background of the Pecos School Board segregation of students of Latin American descent and covers board meetings and hearings with the State Commissioner of Education. Almendariz also lists expenses incurred while pursuing the case.
- [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 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 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.
- [Quarterly LULAC Information Sheet from Ladies LULAC Council Number 202 - 1953]
- Quarterly LULAC Information Sheet from Ladies LULAC Council Number 202 of Austin, Texas, signed by Mrs. R. M. Bautista.
- [Itinerary to visit major centers by Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham - 1950-06-16]
- Itinerary from Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham dated June 16, 1950. The trip begins on July 1, 1950 at Little Rock, Arkansas and ends on September 15, 1950 at Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No indication what the intention of the trip is nor who specifically will be visited in the cities.
- [Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-20]
- Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera, dated June 20, 1950. Correspondence from Bickham, Methodist minister, civil rights activist and civil liberties advocate, to set up a meeting with LULAC councils on his trip through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
- [Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-30]
- Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham, Methodist minister, civil rights activist, and civil rights advocate, to John J. Herrera, dated June 30, 1950. Bickham writes to inform Herrera of additions to Bickham's itinerary during his visit to Houston in July, 1950.
- [Bishops' Committee for the Spanish Speaking Newsletter, Number 25, August 1953]
- Newsletter Number 25 of the Bishops' Committee for the Spanish Speaking of Houston, Texas, dated August 1953. Handwritten note indicates "read at convention, November, 1953," but does not show which article was read.
- [Letter from Rudy M. Briones to John Herrera - 1950-09-18]
- Letter from Rudy M. Briones, 2nd R.T.B. PLT. 23, Marine Corps, to John Herrera, with envelope dated September 18, 1950. This is a request for Herrera to help Briones get a discharge from military service.
- [Letter from Judge Paine Lee Bush to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-07]
- Letter from Paine Lee Bush, Secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera, typed on organization letterhead and dated April 7, 1953. The letter contains information on membership dues and payment of dues to the organization.
- [Letter from Emilio Caceres to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-05]
- Letter from Emilio Caceres to John J. Herrera dated November 5, 1950. Discusses pricing details to hire Caceres's orchestra for a LULAC dance to be held December 17, 1950 in Houston.
- [Letter from Alberto Cadena to John J. Herrera - 1954-03-26]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from District Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens, Alberto Cadena, reminding John of a LULAC meeting that was to be held in Beaumont on the 28th day of March at the K.C. Hall. Cadena expresses his sincere desire for Herrera to attend the meeting.
- [Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-27]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Tony Campos, Chairman of District Eight Convention of League of United Latin American Citizens, inviting Herrera to attend the District VIII Conection of LULAC on May 23, 1954. Campos urges Herrera to help get people excited to attend the Convention. Campos includes a post scrip that reassures Herrera that District VIII is still backing him for the Presidency of LULAC.
- [Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-01]
- Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Frank Pinedo's re-election as National President. Campos is Pinedo's campaign manager and is asking Herrera to give the supporting or closing nomination speech. "In your hands you have the future of LULAC." Campos also writes to catch up and let Herrera know of how he is doing in Lubbock, Texas. "I am doing o.k. I got two secretaries. Not bad, eh Johnny [...] You know yourself Johnny...that when the people of Mexican descent need us, sometimes we have to sacrifice our personal life in order to help those who mostly need help."
- [Letter from J. T. Canales to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-12]
- Letter from J. T. Canales of Brownsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated March 12, 1952. Canales is enclosing a clipping from the Brownsville Herald about a meeting of Latin Americans in Mission, Texas.
- [Letter from Pete Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1951-05-25]
- Letter from Pete Cantu, Secretary, San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated May 25, 1951. Cantu thanks Herrera for helping make their 1951 Feria De Las Flores a success in funding their local student scholarships.
- [Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano - 1950-06-06]
- Financial statement for Comité Patriotico Mexicano, totaling the income and expenses from October 12, 1949 through June 6, 1950.
- [Letter from Juventino B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1959-12-14]
- Letter from Juventino B. Casas to John J. Herrera informing Herrera that some unpaid fines are pending dating back to 1950, names unknown, and asking for Herrera's help to solve this problem.
- The fight for democracy
- Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
- [Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-21]
- Letter from Julian Castillo of Richmond, Texas, Secretary of the LULAC Council in Rosenburg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 21, 1952. The letter addresses issues about council members not receiving records from past officers. Also comments on some members monopolizing council meetings.
- [Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-13]
- Letter from Julian Castillo (signed "Julius"), Secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 13, 1953. Castillo invites Herrera to attend the Fort Bend County Round Up with Council Number 188 members.
- [Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-25]
- Letter from Julian Castillo, Secretary of Fort Bend County LULAC Council Number 188 of Richmond, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 25, 1953. Castillo invitates Herrera to Council Number 188's second anniversary banquet to be held March 8, 1953.
- [Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2]
- Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2 members in good standing as of December 31, 1952 prepared by Felix J. Cerda, Treasurer.
- [Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-06]
- Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about the unemployment problems affecting Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in Chicago. As a side comment and as part of his closing statement, Chapa expresses to Herrera that Chapa has not found anyone that peaks his interest, as he himself does not know what he is looking for (marriage prospects), and Chapa tells Herrera that if Herrera has anyone in mind to please send her Chapa's way.
- [Notarized statement from Jesus Chavez, State of Texas vs. Frank Deanda]
- Notarized statement of Jesus Chavez sworn before Notary Public Minerva H. Garcia on August 23, possibly 1951. This was a certification that payment was received from Frank DeAnda in full payment of damages to Chavez's truck. Chavez also asks for dismissal of his case against Frank DeAnda.
- [Notarized statement from Jesus Chavez, State of Texas vs. Frank Deanda]
- Notarized statement of Jesus Chavez sworn before Notary Public Minerva H. Garcia on August 23, possibly 1951. This was a certification that payment was received from Frank DeAnda in full payment of damages to Chavez's truck. Chavez also asks for dismissal of his case against Frank DeAnda.
- [Affidavit from Abel Cisneros - 1951-07-10]
- Statement from Abel Cisneros, President of Wharton County LULAC Council Number 170, notarized by Isabel S. Rivera, dated July 10, 1951. This statement is concerning a discriminatory incident in which three men of Mexican descent were refused service on grounds of their race.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-07]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas from Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia.
- [Envelope from Abel Cisneros to Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-12]
- Envelope sent by Private Abel Cisneros at Fort Bliss, Texas to his wife Lola Cisneros in Wharton, Texas. The envelope is postmarked in El Paso, Texas on June 12, 1954.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-10]
- A five page handwritten letter from Abel Cisneros to his wife, Lola. Abel provided Lola with an update on his activities in the Army.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-06-13]
- Letter from Private Abel Cisneros at Fort Bliss, Texas to John J. Herrera in Houston, Tex. Pvt. Cisneros provides Herrera with an update on his family and financial matters.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-24]
- Letter from Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Private Cisneros provided Herrera with an update on his schedule and other details concerning his discharge.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-05]
- Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas from Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia, written on September 5, 1954.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-17]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Abel Cisneros regarding details about his hardship discharge application.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-05]
- Handwritten letter from Private Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera in which Cisneros provides an update on his application status.
- [Affidavit from Angelita Cisneros]
- An affidavit from Angelita Cisneros in which she states she is a dependent of Private Abel Cisneros and is making a request for a dependency discharge. The document is neither signed nor notarized.