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- Address on behalf of C. V. Buster Kern for Sheriff of Harris County, Tex.
- Text of the campaign speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of C. V. "Buster" Kern, who is running for Sheriff of Harris County.
- [Announcement of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 60 dance]
- An announcement on LULAC Council No. 60 letterhead for their dance to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1945 with honored guest Macario Garcia, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Other special invited guests included the Mexican Consul,the Chairman of the Good Neighbor Commission, the mayor of Houston, Sgt. Cleto Rodriguez (another Congressional Medal of Honor winner), and other LULAC delegations from San Antonio and Laredo.
- [Balance statement for Porfirio and Fransisca Vasquez. from L. M. Inkley Company - 1945-10-06]
- Card from L. M. Inkley Company printed with a statement balance as of September 30, 1945, for Porfirio and Fransisca Vasquez.
- [Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
- Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
- [Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]
- The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
- 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 speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]
- Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]
- Speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
- [Dues notice from the Sons of the Republic of Texas to John J. Herrera - 1944]
- Dues notice of $2.00 sent to John J. Herrera by the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
- [The fight for democracy - proofread copy]
- Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Resolution]
- Onionskin paper copy of Resolution Number 1 of the League of United Latin American Citizens from the Regional Convention at San Antonio, Texas, held September 20-21, 1947. This is an unsigned carbon copy with signature lines for Ike Martinez, Council #12, and B. D. Serna, Council #56. The resolution was to have each LULAC Council contribute to a School Improvement Fund to carry out measures to improve educational conditions and facilities for children of Latin-American descent in the state of Texas.
- LULAC and the Latin-American in Texas
- Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera titled "LULAC And The Latin-American in Texas." Discusses growing numbers of Spanish-speaking people in Texas and the role of LULAC as a liaison between them and the Anglo community to address issues of separateness in the communities. Notably the most pressing issue for LULAC has been the immigrant laborers and the ensuing problems of health, education, welfare, housing and employment.
- [LULAC Council Number 60 Treasurer's Statement - 1949-02-07]
- LULAC Houston Council Number 60 Treasurer's statement dated February 7, 1949.
- [LULAC News Invoice to Houston Council No. 60 -1948-01-28]
- Invoice from the "LULAC News" editor, G. J. Garza, in Laredo, Texas, to the LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Houston Council No. 60. The invoice is for 95 extra "LULAC News" copies at 10 cents per copy, totaling $9.50.
- [L. M. Inkley mortgage payments for Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez]
- Documents listing the payments made from 1943-1944 on a property bought by Porfiro and Fransisca Vasquez as well as payments with interest to be made in 1944-1945.
- Newsflash from KCOR, June 15, 1948]
- Newsflash from KCOR radio station, reporting on news from Austin, Texas, from Raoul A. Cortez, President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Judge Ben H. Rice, Jr., from the Federal Court in Austin, has ordered a statewide ban on segregation of Mexican-American children in Texas schools, stating that the practice is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment.
- [Notecard listing Texas City LULAC Council members]
- Notecard listing Texas City LULAC Council members and their elected positions. 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.
- [Press release by LULAC to Houston newspapers - 1949-03-25]
- Carbon copy of press release sent to Houston Chronicle, Houston Post, and Houston Press, as indicated by handwritten entries dated March 25, 1949. The Houston Junior LULAC installation was held March 27, 1949 at the Havana Club of 100 young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18. The guest of honor at the installation ceremonies was Dr. Carlos C. Castaneda of the University of Texas.
- [Press release sent to Houston newspapers on John J. Herrera's letterhead - 1948-10-08]
- Press release on John J. Herrera's letterhead sent to the Editor of The Houston Post, dated October 8, 1948. Also handwritten on this copy is an indication that the same press release was sent to the Houston Press and Houston Chronicle. It is an announcement that LULAC President General Raoul A. Cortez will be in Houston for a meeting called in his honor to give a report on the effects of the Segregated Mexican School judicial decision.
- Programa de trabajos que me propongo realizar, de llegar a la Presidencia Nacional de L.U.L.A.C.
- Document details a list of goals for Herrera to strength his case to be national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Goals include continuing his work on anti-discrimination and anti-segregation laws, and creating scholarships for Hispanic American students.
- [Regional Convention Proclamation from John J. Herrera to Texas Councils of LULAC - 1949]
- Regional Convention Proclamation from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to the Texas Councils of LULAC. The convention was to be held in Houston, Texas on January 29 and 30, 1949.
- [Resolution of Thanks from Texas LULAC Councils - 1949-01-30]
- Resolution by Texas councils of LULAC at the Regional Convention in Houston, Texas, January 29 and 30, 1949, to give a vote of thanks to the lawyers winning the case of Delgado vs. The Bastrop Independent School District which outlawed the Segregated Mexican School in Texas. The end of this letter contains a short handwritten note in pencil.
- [Resolution of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1948]
- Resolution adopted by the League of United Latin American Citizens at the National Convention in Austin, Texas, paying a tribute to Frank V. Lozano who had served LULAC for several years.
- Resolution Offered to the National Convention of LULAC
- Resolution adopted to commend the Chairman of the Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC), Malcolm Ross, and Carlos E. Castañeda for their earnest efforts on behalf of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups.
- [Resolution to Ratify Member Assessment - 1949-01-30]
- Resolution by LULAC Houston Council Number 60 submitted to the Texas councils of LULAC on January 30, 1949. This resolution is a record of agreement to ratify the action of the Supreme Council to assess a fifty-cent member assessment to finance the position of full-time Organizer General for LULAC.
- [Resolution to Thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-01-30]
- Resolution from LULAC Houston Council Number 60 to the Texas Councils of LULAC submitted January 30, 1949. This resolution is to thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson for his help in arranging for a military funeral for Felix Longoria at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
- [Resolution to Thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson - 1949-01-30]
- Resolution from LULAC Houston Council Number 60 to the Texas Councils of LULAC submitted January 30, 1949. This resolution is to thank Senator Lyndon B. Johnson for his help in arranging for a military funeral for Felix Longoria at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
- [Resolutions from LULAC Council Number Sixty to be presented at the National Convention]
- Handwritten transcription of resolutions to be presented by Council No. 60 of LULAC at the national convention to be held at Austin on June 11, 12 and 13, 1948.
- [Roster of National LULAC Officers, 1949-1950 term]
- Roster of LULAC National Officers, 1949-1950 Term dated October 9, 1949. This is a working copy with handwritten notes and notations.
- [Roster of National LULAC Officers, 1949-1950 term]
- Roster of LULAC National Officers, 1949-1950 Term dated October 9, 1949. This is a working copy with handwritten notes and notations.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera]
- Pages four through twenty-four of a speech written by John J. Herrera some time between May 1949 and the end of 1959. It appears to be a committee report after research about Spanish-speaking people in Texas. Herrera focuses on three major problem areas around which most of the other problems are clustered: 1. Communication ; 2. Education ; and 3. Employment. Herrera also discusses possible approaches to changing existing conditions.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera at Fiestas Patrias Celebration - 1945-09-16]
- Speech, written in Spanish, by John J. Herrera for the Fiestas Patrias celebration held at the Coliseum of Houston, Texas, on September 16, 1945.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1942-04-21]
- Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera on behalf of Lewis Dickson - 1949-01-08]
- Speech by John J. Herrera delivered on January 8, 1949, on behalf of Lewis Dickson, candidate for state senator, who was running in a special election.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - February 1, 1949]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 1, 1947]
- Statement of Account from John H. Barron sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas with a balance due for $906.05.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - July 23, 1948]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - May 28, 1947]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - October 1, 1946]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $383.75 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - October 1, 1947]
- A Statement of Account with a balance due of $906.05 sent by John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers to John J. Herrera.
- [Statement of Account for John J. Herrera from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers - September 10, 1947]
- A Statement of Account from John Barron Consulting Radio Engineers sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas with a balance due for $906.05.
- [Telegram from Armando M. Cortez to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Armando M. Cortez dated May 30,1946. This was to request reservations for LULAC Council #143 delegates.
- [Telegram from J. B. Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-25]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from J. B. Gonzales of the Robstown Council dated May 25, 1946. This telegram is regarding room reservations for the Robstown Council delegates.
- [Telegram from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1946-05-30]
- A Western Union telegram to John J. Herrera from Joe Garza dated June 6, 1946. This is regarding a reservation at the Rice Hotel for the Garza family during the 1946 LULAC Convention.
- [Treasurer's Report Houston LULAC Council Number 60 - 1948-04-08]
- Treasurer's Report of Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated April 8, 1948, signed by J. Castillo - Trustee, A. M. Mares - Treasurer, and A. Hernandez - President.