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[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.
Five Point Plan of Paul Andow
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.
[Grant Awards from San Francisco Department of Health, Education, and Welfare]
Notification of two grant awards from Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education to the San Francisco Local Development Corporation. One is dated June 19, 1974 and one is dated April 10, 1975.
[Handwritten address in Washington, D.C.]
Address written by hand on a slip of paper: "Democratic National National,1001 Connecticut (Avenue) N.W., Washington DC."
[Handwritten agenda for Impeachment Hearing of Joe Velez]
Handwritten agenda and notes about the impeachment hearing of Joe Velez written on the back of an advertising flyer printed by the Ramada Inn at the International Airport in Los Angeles, California.
[Handwritten Bible verse, Luke 9:23-25]
Bible verse, Luke 9:23-25, handwritten on the back of an envelope from Encyclopedia Americana.
[Handwritten Bible verse, Mark 8:36]
Adaptation of a Bible verse, Mark 8:36, handwritten on the back of a John J. Herrera business card, which is affixed to a sheet of white paper. "For what does it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, but ruin or lose himself?"
[Handwritten note about the case against Joseph R. Benites]
Handwritten note on yellow, lined paper, possibly by John J. Herrera. The note refers to aspects of the case against Joe Benites.
[Handwritten note about witness Maria Elena Gurdy regarding Joe Velez impeachment]
Handwritten note about calling Maria Elena Gurdy as a witness in the impeachment proceedings against Joe Velez. The note indicates that Gurdy heard and recorded one of Velez's radio broadcasts.
[Handwritten note, John J. Herrera's address]
Note is handwritten in pencil on KWKW Radio 1300, John Pauley notepad. The note reads, "John J. Herrera, National Legal Advisor, LULAC, 707 Scanlan Building, Houston, Texas, 77002."
[Handwritten note of name and telephone number]
Handwritten note on a scrap of paper that says, "Carmen Work 951-9999" and "at Park - 4th level."
[Handwritten note on Texas stationery]
Handwritten note with illustrations and an unidentified phone number.
[Handwritten notecard listing Texas City LULAC Council members]
Notecard listing Texas City LULAC Council members and their elected positions. Date of October 1947 is written in pencil. Appears to be same list of members mentioned in John J. Herrera's letter of October 2, 1947 to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of League of United Latin American Citizens, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
[Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites - 1977]
Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites and his appearance at the San Diego LULAC meeting held on August 20, 1977, after he was barred from LULAC functions.
[Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites at LULAC Convention]
Handwritten notes and questions concerning Joseph R. Benites' appearance at the LULAC Convention in May of 1977.
[Handwritten questions about Joseph R. Benites used during the impeachment hearing of Joe Velez]
Handwritten questions about Joseph R. Benites used during impeachment hearing of Joe Velez.
[Handwritten speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1965-04-21]
Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
[Harris County PASO mass meeting flier]
Harris County PASO mass meeting flier for Sunday, August 13 (probably 1962), at 1:00 PM to be held at the Latin American Hall. Features photos of State Senator Henry B. Gonzalez and Dr. Hector P. Garcia. Attorney Tony Bonilla and Commissioner Albert Peña are also listed. The flier advertises the formation of the Viva! Kennedy clubs and the need for Spanish-speaking citizens to vote in the upcoming election.
Herrera, a self made man
Draft of the biography entitled "Herrera, a self made man" containing details about John J. Herrera's personal life, education, career, affiliations, and notable accomplishments.
[Highlights of 1980 LULAC Convention]
The document lists by date events at the 1980 League of United Latin American Citizens Convention.
[Historiography and coat of arms for Herrera family]
A report on the history and origin of the surname Herrera. The report includes an image of the coat of arms.
[Houston and Texas LULAC councils resolution - 1964]
Resolution to have the Houston and Texas LULAC Councils "go on record as voting and working and going to the 1963 LULAC National Convention as Fullerton, California instructed to have their delegates to boost Houston, Texas as the LULAC National Convention City for 1964."
[Houston Lighting & Power Company receipt for John J. Herrera, July 20, 1960]
Original receipt from Houston Lighting & Power Company for John J. Herrera, dated July 20, 1960. Herrera is noted for making a payment of $36.54.
[IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance invitation - 1977]
IMAGE de Houston civil rights scholarship dance invitation, to be held on Saturday, November 12, 1977 at the Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom. The invitation lists the honored guests and keynote speaker.
[IMAGE de Tejas employment conference form - 1977]
IMAGE de Tejas employment conference form. The full title is Employment Conference for Mexican Americans and Other Spanish Speaking People Interested in Government Employment. Includes information about the organization, a conference schedule, and registration form. The conference was to be held in McAllen, Texas at the Hilton Inn on December 17-18, 1977.
[IMAGE de Tejas press release - 1977-11-14]
IMAGE de Tejas press release from November 14, 1977 supporting Frumencio Reyes as a candidate for the Mass Transit Board.
The importance of studying foreign languages
Speech by John J. Herrera entitled: "The importance of studying foreign languages". Includes title page with "From the desk of Karen Bleyl" printed at the top of the paper.
[Information Sheet about Opportunity Fellowships, John Hay Whitney Foundation]
Information sheet about Opportunity Fellowships of the John Hay Whitney Foundation, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York. Includes the Purpose, and Information for Applicants about the fellowships. These were open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 22 and 35 with evidence of exceptional promise who have not had the full opportunity to pursue their education or training.
[Internal Revenue Service Form 990 - 1961]
U.S. Treasury Department-Internal Revenue Service Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax.
[Internal Revenue Service Form 1024 - 1962]
U. S. Treasury Department-Internal Revenue Service Form 1024, Exemption Application, revised in June 1962.
Introductory speech by John J. Herrera of Honorable Fred Hofheinz, Mayor of the City of Houston, Texas, October 24, 1975
Election speech by John J. Herrera supporting Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz's re-election.
[Inventory of Equipment, LULAC National Home, January 17-18, 1965]
Inventory of LULAC National Home equipment compiled by M.J. Romo on January 17-18, 1965.
[Invitation from San Antonio LULAC Councils to 1952 New Year's Eve Ball]
Invitation from San Antonio, Texas LULAC Councils Number 2 and 187 to their New Year's Eve Ball on December 31, 1952.
[Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company to LULAC - 1951-06-05]
Invoice from The D. L. Ballich Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council dated June 5, 1951. This invoice is for delegate, visitor, and member badges printed for the LULAC Council and shipped to Ernest Eguia on April 20, 1951.
[Invoice from The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-15]
Invoice on account of The Fort Bend Reporter of Rosenberg, Texas, sent to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1950. This invoice is for a letter to Mrs. Jackson dated August. 11, 1950. The cost was 10 cents per line, totaling $16.20.
[Invoice to Fred Rosales from Manuel G. Vela]
Invoice to Fred Rosales, Secretary, LULAC Council No. 60 from Manuel G. Vela, Treasurer, League of United Latin American Citizens dated June 1, 1946. This is a request for payment of outstanding membership fees, and advertisement fees. It has handwritten notes from John J. Herrera listing expenses and to indicate paid in full.
[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.
[John Fitzgerald Kennedy Trading Card]
Trading card of John Fitzgerald Kennedy with a black and white portrait of Kennedy on the front and a short biography of Kennedy on the back.
[John J. Herrera business card for The State National Bank of El Paso]
Business card for John J. Herrera, Assistant Vice President of The State National Bank of El Paso.
[John J. Herrera license receipts]
Four Texas passenger car license receipts issued to John J. Herrera for a 1966 Pontiac station wagon.
John J. Herrera Resigns as National Legal Adviser of LULAC
Speech by John J. Herrera given at the LULAC National Executive Board and National LULAC Supreme Council Meeting October 8, 1977 at the Arlington Hyatt House Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. In the speech, Herrera details the reasons for his resignation from the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Johnny...My Friend
Eulogy written by Guillermo Aguayo in honor of John J. Herrera and titled, "Johnny...My Friend". The eulogy describes Herrera's passion for civil rights even after his stroke and leading up to his death.
Juramento de Fidelidad
Spanish translation of the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Juramento de Fidelidad
Spanish translation of the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
[KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1948-08-25]
KLEE radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. Buster Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Includes disclaimer that the following broadcast is a paid commercial bought by friends of C. V. "Buster" Kern, in behalf of Kern's candidacy for Harris County Sheriff.
[KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera - 1950-07-18]
KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. "Buster" Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas.
[KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera, draft - 1950-07-18]
Draft of the KXYZ radio station announcer's introduction of John J. Herrera for C.V. "Buster" Kern. The introduction highlight's the Herrera family's history in Texas. Contains original notes for an introduction of Herrera on radio station KLEE on August 25, 1948.
The last measure of devotion
Speech written by Carlos E. Castañeda. This document is a proofread copy sent to Castañeda's friend John J. Herrera. Castañeda writes about the United States where all nationalities and races have been fused with the "fire of liberty and freedom," to make the nation free from want, oppression and injustice. This article has been type-written and contains hand-written edits.
The Lawyer's Oath
The Lawyer's Oath from Article 309, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas.
[League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]
League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
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