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- [St. Joseph's Hospital bill for Ernesto Herrera - 1963]
- Hospital bill for Ernesto Herrera for his stay at St. Joseph's Hospital from June 18 to July 12, 1963.
- [Statement endorsing Tony Campos as Candidate for Regional Governor of LULAC for Texas, February, 1956]
- Statement endorsing Tony Campos of Lubbock, Texas as Candidate for Regional Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens for Texas. The endorsement contains a supporting statement outlining all of the different offices held by Tony Campos throughout different LULAC Administrations. "If it is Leadership that LULAC needs, Campos has it." The Regional Convention is to take place in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 17 - 19, 1956.
- [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.
- Statement of Congressman Jim Wright
- Text of a speech by Congressman Jim Wright, given on December 16, 1961, offering himself as a candidate for the Governor of Texas.
- Suggestion for Reporting Weekly LULAC Meetings
- Document from LULAC's Director of Publicity, "Suggestion for Reporting Weekly LULAC Meetings." Gives a basic template for the Councils to report the meeting minutes to send back to the National Secretary.
- [Summary of LULAC meeting held at Wharton, Texas - 1950]
- Summary of LULAC meeting held at Wharton, Texas on November 12, 1950. Mentions attendance of 250 persons, discussion of problems in Wharton County and surrounding territory, and lists guests of honor. Indicates that a result of this meeting is a reorganization of the Texas City LULAC Council and the formation of a new council in Palacios, Texas.
- Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976
- Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee.
- Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976
- Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee. Handwritten next to each resolution is the name of a state or member of LULAC.
- Summary of Resolutions Passed, National LULAC Convention, June 24-27, 1976
- Summary of Resolutions Passed at the National LULAC Convention held in Galveston, Texas, on June 24-27, 1976. The document includes 49 resolutions compiled by Paul J. Maestras, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee.
- [Summation of LULAC cases and triumphs before the United States Supreme Court]
- Summation of League of United Latin American Citizen triumphs and cases before the United States Supreme Court. This document includes details of the Delgado Case and the triumph of outlawed segregation of Latin American children in Texas schools. The document gives praise to Latin American lawyers, including Gus C. Garcia and Carlos Cadena. The document also mentions Dr. George I. Sanchez, previous National LULAC president, as the trustee. The document mentions the case pending State of Texas vs. Pete Hernandez, which is a case to eliminate discrimination in thirty five Texas counties for American citizens of Mexican decent from serving on petit or grand juries or to serve as grand jury commissioners in those thirty five Texas counties. "LULAC has been blessed with valiant stalworth support against those who would deprive us [...] that which we hold most dear, the American way of life and the dignity of man."
- [Supreme Court of Texas Attorney Certificates]
- 8 cards issued by the Supreme Court of Texas to John J. Herrera certifying his membership of the State Bar and enrollment as an attorney in the Supreme Court of Texas.
- [Supreme Court of Texas Attorney Certificates]
- 15 cards issued by the Supreme Court of Texas to John J. Herrera certifying his membership of the State Bar and enrollment as an attorney in the Supreme Court of Texas in the 1950s and 1960s.
- [Telegram and articles from Danny Olivas to Pete Tijerina - 1956-10-23]
- Copy of a telegram and articles from Danny Olivas to Pete Tijerina dated October 23, 1956 which include a telegram from Olivas to Tijerina: "We are not endorsing the Ike Dick Slate." Above the telegram, there are two articles and a telegram copied onto a piece of paper. One article with Felix Tijerina expressing his support for the Eisenhower-Nixon administration. The other article was John J. Herrera's rebuttal to Tijerina's 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 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."
- [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.
- [Telephone message for John J. Herrera]
- Telephone message for John J. Herrera, regarding a phone call from Frank Williams on March 29.
- [Tentative Agenda of the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting, October 8-10, 1976]
- Tentative agenda and fact sheet for the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. on October 8-10, 1976, as of September 14, 1976.
- [Tentative Agenda of the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting, October 8-10, 1976]
- Tentative agenda and fact sheet for the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. on October 8-10, 1976, as of September 14, 1976. Contains handwritten airport reservation notes on page 6.
- [Tentative Agenda of the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting, September 14, 1976]
- Tentative Agenda for the LULAC Supreme Council Meeting, dated September 14, 1976. Agenda includes a schedule for October 8, 9, & 10, at International Inn in Washington, D.C.
- [Texas Drivers License for John J. Herrera]
- Texas Drivers License issued to John James Herrera which expires on April 12, 1978. License lists his height as 5 feet and 11 inches and his eyes color as brown.
- [Texas Passport from the Sons of the Republic of Texas]
- Texas Passport issued by the Sons of the Republic of Texas. "This certificate is issued by a patriotic organization of Texans dedicated to the preservation of the Spirit of the men and women who won and maintained the Independence of Texas."
- [Ticket to 1953 LULAC National Convention Farewell Barbeque - June 14, 1953]
- Ticket number 1 to the 1953 LULAC National Convention's farewell barbeque dated June 14, 1953. The Convention was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- [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.
- [Tribute to John F. Kennedy]
- Tribute to John F. Kennedy.
- [Tribute to John F. Kennedy]
- Handwritten tribute to John F. Kennedy.
- Tribute to John J. Herrera
- Tribute speech honoring the work of John J. Herrera. The tribute specifically emphasizes his contributions to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
- [Two speeches by John J. Herrera]
- Pages from two different speeches. First page is related to the speech, 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. Pages two through five are related to a speech given at a memorial dedication honoring Spanish-speaking war veterans.
- [Vacancy List for the United States Agency for International Development for Latin America, as of April 4, 1965]
- List of vacancies for the United States Agency for International Development for Latin America compiled on April 5, 1965.
- [Various Membership Cards]
- 12 membership cards for John J. Herrera to various organizations in and around Houston, Texas including the League of United Latin-American Citizens, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Houston Bar Association, the Community Council of Houston and Harris County, and the Valencia Club.
- [Viva Kennedy club mailing list]
- Mailing list of Viva Kennedy club.
- We the Mexican Americans
- Pamphlet published by the United States Department of Commerce about the demographics of Mexican Americans. The pamphlet stresses the need for Mexican Americans to participate in the upcoming 1970 United States census. The left side of the document is in English; the right side is in Spanish.
- [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."
- [Work program, Frank Sustaita for LULAC State Director campaign]
- Work Program describes the plans and objectives of Frank Sustaita, candidate for League of United Latin American Citizens State Director.
- [Workshop Schedule at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting - October 7-9, 1976]
- List of workshops offered at the LULAC National Supreme Council Meeting at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. on October 7-9, 1976.
- [Youth Policy Institute, Analyst Internships, Information and Application - 1979]
- The document contains information about - and an application for - the 1979 Analyst Internships with the Youth Policy Institute, a project of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. The application is blank.