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[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1970-05-04]

Letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for attending the San Jacinto Day observance in Houston and participating in the program.

Date: May 4, 1970

Creator: Smith, Preston, 1912-2003

Item Type: Letter

Location: 29.7479657971685 -95.07878425000001

[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15]

Notice of Setting informing John J. Herrera and another attorney of the court date in the matter of the marriage of Jennie Bell Eagleton and Henry John Eagleton.

Date: May 15, 1970

Creator: Grohman, James

Item Type: Legal Document

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06]

Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr., and copied to Charles Biggar, acknowledging their letters of congratulations on his retirement and politely complaining about the small pension he is to receive, particularly in light of the higher prices of necessities.

Date: May 6, 1971

Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Paul Garza, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1971-05-08]

Letter with envelope from Paul Garza, Jr., National President of LULAC to John J. Herrera, Sr. advising Herrera that the League of United Latin American Citizens has conferred upon him the title of Distinguished Member and inviting him to the Breakfast for Distinguished Members.

Date: May 8, 1971

Creator: Garza, Paul, Jr.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-05-11]

Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard assuring the latter that Burdick would be addressing Ballard's concerns about his retirement income shortly. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the IBM Director.

Date: May 11, 1971

Creator: Burdick, W. E.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Sherman Kendall to Members of The Sons of the Republic of Texas Chapter 1971 - 1971-05-17]

Letter from Sherman Kendall, President of San Jacinto Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, to Members of Chapter notifying members of the date of the annual business meeting to discuss the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Sons of the Republic of Texas in Houston and the election of officers.

Date: May 17, 1971

Creator: Kendall, Sherman

Item Type: Letter

LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 11, May 1972

LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 11, May 1972. Cover story is: "Attend Nat'l Convention: Beaumont in ready!!" Contains the agenda for the 43rd LULAC National Convention.

Date: May 1972

Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04]

Letter from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC to John Herrera, dated May 4, 1972 extending an invitation to Herrera to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.

Date: May 4, 1972

Creator: Villa, Pete V.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pete V. Villa - 1972-05-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC, dated May 9, 1972. Herrera is accepting the invitation to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.

Date: May 9, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of The Houston Post - 1972-05-22]

Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor, "Sound Off", of the Houston Post. Herrera gives his opinion about the feature story appearing in the Houston Post written by Jose Andres Chacon. The article had featured famous Mexican Americans with regard to the late Gus Garcia.

Date: May 22, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-26]

Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates Herrera and all who supported and worked hard for his recent campaign. Kern pledges for the betterment of law enforcement.

Date: May 26, 1972

Creator: Kern, Clairville V.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Becerra - 1973-05-05]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a cease-and-desist letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Becerra on behalf of Miss Elicia Ortiz, ordering Becerra to stop harassing the woman's 13-year-old daughter.

Date: May 5, 1973

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Frank E. Tritico to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-16]

Letter from Frank E. Tritico to John J. Herrera dated May 16, 1974, and printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas letterhead. The body of the letter describes a photograph from the San Jacinto Day ceremonies enclosed and includes a handwritten note that reads: "Get Doug active in SRT."

Date: May 16, 1974

Creator: Tritico, Frank E.

Item Type: Letter

[Western Union money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera - May 30, 1974]

Western Union telegraphic money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico in the amount of $175. Note says "please get ring for Douglas, love."

Date: May 30, 1974

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.

Date: May 31, 1974

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Clipping

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Date: May 31, 1974

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Clipping

[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]

Handwritten thank-you letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera.

Date: May 31, 1974

Creator: Carvajal, Phyllis

Item Type: Letter

[Summons, Frank Galaz and Edward Morga vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, 1975-05-09]

Summons naming League of United Latin American Citizens as defendant in a civil suit with Frank Galaz and Edward Morga as the plaintiff, May 9, 1975. Witnessed by Reynaldo E. Muñoz on May 10, 1975.

Date: May 9, 1975

Creator: Muñoz, Reynaldo E.

Item Type: Legal Document

[Letter from Ben T. Reyes to John J. Herrera - 1975-05-22]

Letter from Ben Reyes to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Leonel Castillo, and for Herrera to pledge ten dollars each month for 5 months to Castillo's campaign fund. Leonel Castillo is being considered to head the Immigration agency. Reyes has sent four copies of the press clipping of this news.

Date: May 22, 1975

Creator: Reyes, Ben T.

Item Type: Letter

[Memorandum of Understanding between Joseph R. Benites and Edward Morga and Frank Galaz, 1975-05-22]

Memorandum of understanding between Joseph R. Benites and Edward Morga and Frank Galaz on May 22, 1975, regarding LULAC member suspensions and the dismissal of the lawsuit of Galaz and Morga vs. LULAC.

Date: May 22, 1975

Creator: Benites, Joseph R.; Morga, Edward P. & Galaz, Frank

Item Type: Legal Document

[Minutes, Emergency Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-05-01]

Minutes from the Emergency Meeting of the Supreme Council on May 1, 1976. Topics discussed and voted on include Pico Rivera Ser, LULAC Foundation, and multiple impeachment charges.

Date: May 1, 1976

Creator: Mendoza, Bernie

Item Type: Text

[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez - 1976-05-02]

Confirmation copy of a Western Union Mailgram sent from Eduardo Moga, LULAC California State Director, to Joe Velez of San Francisco, California, dated May 2, 1976. This is notification that the LULAC state council has accepted the recommendation of a twelve member panel to find him guilty of charges as filed and expels him from LULAC.

Date: May 2, 1976

Creator: Morga, Eduardo

Item Type: Letter

[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Rachel Arce - 1976-05-02]

Confirmation copy of a Western Union Mailgram sent from Eduardo Moga, LULAC California State Director, to Rachel Arce of San Francisco, California, dated May 2, 1976. This is notification that the LULAC state council has accepted the recommendation of a twelve member panel to find her guilty of charges as filed. Penalties imposed include removal from office of LULAC District Director and prohibition of holding any office in LULAC.

Date: May 2, 1976

Creator: Morga, Eduardo

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-05-07]

Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President. The letter, dated May 7, 1976, reports receipt of "the Summons and Complaint in connections with the Banco Internacional case."

Date: May 7, 1976

Creator: Garcia, Manuel H.

Item Type: Letter

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[Letter from Preston Smith to John J. Herrera - 1970-05-04]

[Notice of Setting, Jennie Bell Eagleton vs. Henry John Eagleton - 1970-05-15]

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06]

[Letter from Paul Garza, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1971-05-08]

[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-05-11]

[Letter from Sherman Kendall to Members of The Sons of the Republic of Texas Chapter 1971 - 1971-05-17]

LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 11, May 1972

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pete V. Villa - 1972-05-09]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of The Houston Post - 1972-05-22]

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-26]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Becerra - 1973-05-05]

[Letter from Frank E. Tritico to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-16]

[Western Union money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera - May 30, 1974]

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past

[Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]

[Summons, Frank Galaz and Edward Morga vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, 1975-05-09]

[Letter from Ben T. Reyes to John J. Herrera - 1975-05-22]

[Memorandum of Understanding between Joseph R. Benites and Edward Morga and Frank Galaz, 1975-05-22]

[Minutes, Emergency Supreme Council Meeting - 1976-05-01]

[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez - 1976-05-02]

[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Rachel Arce - 1976-05-02]

[Letter from Manuel H. Garcia to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-05-07]