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- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
- Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
- Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
- Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
- Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
- [Campaign speech by John J. Herrera for Roy Hofheinz]
- Campaign speech for Roy Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. Herrera describes how Latin-Americans in Houston are better off under Mayor Hofheinz's administration and asks for support to help Hofheinz be re-elected.
- [Card certifying Gus C. Garcia as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas]
- Identification card, Number 11492, for Gus C. Garcia, certifying that he is enrolled as an attorney of the Supreme Court of Texas, from 28th December, 1953. Signed by the clerk, George H. Templin. It is also signed: Gus C. Garcia of San Antonio. On the reverse, there is a note: "Fees are Payable to the Clerk of the Supreme Court on the 1st day of June each year. This card is of good standing in State Bar for the period June 1, 1953 to May 31, 1954."
- [Card listing names and addresses for LULAC and WOW officers]
- Card is addressed to Dr. William D. Decker and lists the names and addresses for the President, Vice President, and Secretary of LULAC, as well as the Secretary for WOW "Moreles" Camp Number 3365. It had been stapled to a list which included all the persons listed on the card.
- [Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]
- Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.
- [Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign - 1960-02-17]
- Cashier's check for Judge Miron Love's campaign fund, remitted to John J. Herrera, for the amount of $25.
- [Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-24]
- Certificate from LULAC to John J. Herrera dated June 24, 1951. This was presented on Herrera's appointment to the office of National Organizer for the term of 1951-1952.
- [Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1952-06-21]
- Certificate from the League of United Latin American Citizens awarded to John J. Herrera on June 21, 1952. Awarded in appreciation of his service as LULAC National Organizer during 1951-1952.
- [Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-08]
- Certificate of membership for John J. Herrera in the League of United Latin American Citizens Houston Council Number 60, dated October 8, 1953.
- [Certificate from the League of United Latin American Citizens to James DeAnda]
- Certificate from the League of United Latin American Citizens given to James DeAnda for serving as the National Executive Secretary during 1953. Signed John J. Herrera, National President.
- [Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 for Fidel Martinez - February 13, 1953]
- Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 of Trinidad, Colorado for Fidel Martinez to represent the council at the LULAC Regional Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 14-15, 1953.
- [Check register, 1976]
- Copy of stubs from a check register for checks numbered 209, 210, 211, 221, 222, 223. Check 209 is listed as a check for Rent for June 1976. The remaining check stubs indicate checks made out to Rachel Arce for reasons including salary, conference funds, and advance of salary.
- [Checklist for application for hardship discharge]
- Copy of the checklist enclosed in the letter Senator Lyndon B. Johnson sent to John J. Herrera in August 16, 1954. The checklist was for evidence necessary to support an application for the discharge of an enlisted individual because of dependency or hardship.
- Citation conferred on Sargent Macario Garcia by President Truman in Ceremonies at the White House at Washington, D. C. August, 1945
- Copy of the citation confered on Sgt. Macario Garcia by President Harry Truman in August, 1945. The copy is produced courtesy of "Buenos Dias, Amigos" program on radio station KLEE.
- [City of Houston Paving Assessment for Timoteo Casarez, Jr. - 1967-06-12]
- Statement for a Paving Assessment from the City of Houston for a property owned by Timoteo Casarez, Jr.
- [Civic Action Committee bulletin - 1960-03-09]
- 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.
- [Civic Organizations and Employment Record of John J. Herrera]
- 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.
- Commemoration of San Jacinto Day and Dedication of entrance gates to San Jacinto State Park
- Schedule for the commemoration of San Jacinto Day and Dedication of entrance gates to San Jacinto State Park that lists the order of speeches and speakers. Texas Governor Price Daniel is listed as giving the address.
- [Commercial Broadcast Contract from KLVL Radio Station, Pasadena, Texas - 1950-05-22]
- Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.
- [El Concilio de la Raza press release - 1977-10-06]
- El Concilio de la Raza press release, October 6, 1977. The press release expresses the group's dissatisfaction with the verdict of negligent homicide in the case of Joe Campos Torres, a Vietnam veteran who was beaten and killed by five police officers.
- [Congressional Record - House - February 17, 1966]
- Pages 3201 and 3202 from a section of the Congressional Record of the House of Representatives detailing the activities of the House issued on February 17, 1966. Includes Congressman Richard C. White's remarks regarding the 37th anniversary of LULAC.
- [Congressional Record - Senate - October 28, 1977]
- A section of the Congressional Record - Senate, publishing the Executive Reports of committees of the United States Senate issued on October 28, 1977.
- Constitution and by-laws of the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO)
- Constitution and by-laws of the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO). This document outlines the purpose, rules for membership, organization, and rules of order of PASO.
- Contract for Advertisement in the LULAC Golden Anniversary National Convention Program
- Contract for purchasing an advertisement in the LULAC Golden Anniversary National Convention Program. The contract lists the fee for various advertisements.
- [Contract with American Federation of Musicians Local 644 and Houston LULAC Council - March 25, 1953]
- Contract with American Federation of Musicians Local 644 by John J. Herrera of the Houston LULAC Council, dated March 25, 1953. The contract is written for Ralph Galvan and nine vocalists/musicians to perform on April 12, 1953 at the City Auditorium of Houston, Texas on April 12, 1953.
- Cost bill for Latin American Campaign
- Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill for the Latin American Campaign materials, including letter mailings and radio and television segments. The bill is typed on John J. Herrera's law office letterhead, but Mike Herrera is given as the primary contact.
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, August 28, 1978]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $607.40 for charges described as Texas cases and code.
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, December 27, 1978]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $586.72 for charges described as Texas cases.
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, January 26, 1979]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $584.12 for charges described as Texas state or statutes.
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, November 29, 1978]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $609.46 for charges described as Texas cases, state or statutes, and pocket parts.
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, October 26, 1978]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $539.45 for charges described as Texas cases.
- [Current service statement for John J. Herrera from West Publishing Company, September 29, 1978]
- Current service statement from West Publishing Company to John J. Herrera reflecting a balance of $562.40.
- Defending a drug abuse case
- First page of a draft of the speech "Defending a drug abuse case," wherein John J. Herrera describes some of the challenges he faced as a defense attorney for drug abuse cases in court. This is an incomplete version of this document, and it contains markings and corrections.
- Defending a drug abuse case
- First page of a draft of the speech "Defending a drug abuse case", wherein John J. Herrera describes some of the challenges he faced as a defense attorney for drug abuse cases in court. He lectures on the pitfalls and consequences of drug addiction. The speech is directed at a Mexican American audience.
- [Democratic National Committee book order form for the "The Great American Experience: The Democratic Party"]
- A fundraising book order form to benefit the Democratic National Committee. The book is titled "The Great American Experience: The Democratic Party" and the book is priced at $5.
- [Democratic National Committee News Release: Aumenta el personal de la lengua española en la nomina federal]
- Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.
- [Democratic Party election reminder card - 1962]
- Reminder card for the election on June 2, 1962 suggesting the "Good Democrats" to vote for for several positions.
- [District 8 Convention of League of United Latin American Citizens Agenda, May 23, 1954]
- Agenda for the District VIII Convention of League of United Latin American Citizens from May 23, 1954. It includes the names of presenters like John J. Herrera, Felix Tijerina, Frank Pinedo and many others.
- [Document describing a statement by Senator Henry B. Gonzalez]
- Document describing a statement by Senator Henry B. Gonzalez in which Gonzalez endorses Senator William A. Blakley's election.
- [Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]
- Carbon copy of a document from the White House dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
- [Document from the White House in praise of LULAC, February 11, 1966]
- Document from the White House, dated February 11, 1966, praising the accomplishments of the League of United Latin American Citizens and its dedication to "preserve and enrich the American way of life."
- Document No. 33682 Part 1499 - Commodities and Services, RMPR 165
- Revised Maximum Price Regulation No. 165, dated July 1, 1944. This document covers the services covered by the Office of Price Administration, how the price structures are established and lists the penalties for violations or evasion. Includes a sample form.
- [Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, undated. In the speech, Herrera indicates that he was asked by Thomas Lanier to give the speech and to focus on "better understanding among the United States and Latin Americans."
- [Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for League of United Latin American Citizens event - 1951]
- Draft of a speech for an end-of-the year celebration event for the League of United Latin American Citizens by John J. Herrera. Herrera addresses the Houston, Rosenberg, Wharton, El Campo, Palacios, Freeport, Texas City and Galveston LULAC Councils.
- [Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera introducing Attorney General John L. Hill - 1977-12-17]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera introducing Attorney General John L. Hill, dated December 17, 1977. Hill was the keynote speaker at an IMAGE banquet held on this date in McAllen, Texas.
- [Draft of affidavit for Matilde Cisneros]
- A draft copy of the affidavit for Matilde Cisneros, mother of Private Abel Cisneros. The purpose of the affidavit was to petition the United States Army for a dependency discharge for her son, Abel Cisneros.
- [Draft of article by John J. Herrera - 1956-10-22]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy draft of an article by John J. Herrera dated October 22, 1956. This article was Herrera's rebuttal to Felix Tijerina's article on support of the Eisenhower-Nixon administration. "We have bitterly realized in their past administrations that we were the last to be hired and the first to be hired. We will continue to support the Democratic party and their nominees, Stevenson and Kerauver." Herrera also writes: "the great majority of the Latinos do not share his enthusiasm for the Republican Party, as 97 percent of the Latinos work for a living and do not own their business (as Mr. Tijerina does), or are professional people." At the top of this article in Spanish, there is a note which reads as such in English: "(Note: Despite certain Mexican 'leaders' knowing that Nixon 'was of the tricky politics' since October of 1956 many here in Houston on the radio or the TV begged 'Now more than ever four more years of Nixon': The least they should do is now after the failure, is to ask for forgiveness from the people before continuing to make recommendations on who to vote for."