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[Note by John J. Herrera about mariachi music at meeting with John F. Kennedy]

Description: Note written by John J. Herrera, on the occasion of John F. Kennedy's visit at the Rice Hotel at Houston. The note reads: "Coming in Main Ball Room Rice "Notice Mexican Mariachis in Background singing "Jacqueline, Jacqueline."
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Note by John J. Herrera about meeting with John F. Kennedy]

Description: Note by John J. Herrera about his discussion with President John F. Kennedy and Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson at a LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) event at the Rice Hotel, Houston. Herrera writes "Talking Latino politics with J.F.K. - my proudest moment!"
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]

Description: Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Draft of "They have killed my president!"]

Description: Draft of essay by John J. Herrera about the reception given to President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) at the Rice Hotel the night before Kennedy's assassination.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Tribute to John F. Kennedy]

Description: Handwritten tribute to John F. Kennedy.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Report submitted by John J. Herrera - 1964]

Description: Typed paragraph in which John J. Herrera summarizes which people he was able to get in contact with in coordinating the Texas Viva Johnson campaign.
Date: 1964
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Speech made in behalf of Gov. Allan Shivers

Description: Text of a speech given by John J. Herrera on behalf of Governor Allan Shivers of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Cost bill for Latin American Campaign

Description: 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.
Date: 196X
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Script for campaign segment for William A "Bill" Blakley]

Description: Rough draft of a speech in support of William A. "Bill" Blakley and the Democratic Party in general. The text has been typed on paper with Herrera's letterhead, which appears halfway down the page. Handwritten corrections have been added.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Card listing names and addresses for LULAC and WOW officers]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Description: Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of jobs for Latinos under Governor Connally, and cites a quote from President Harry Truman about the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Description: Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of schools for the children of migrant workers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Radio station K.L.V.L. 30 second spot for John Connally for governor]

Description: Radio spot for K.L.V.L. by John J. Herrera in support of the re-election of John Connally as governor of Texas. Herrera particularly cites the creation of state-level positions filled by Latinos during Connally's administration.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Campaign card for John B. Connally for Governor]

Description: Campaign card for John B. Connally's campaign for Texas Governor. The back of the card gives five bullet points about Connally's history and credentials. Text is printed in blue and red.
Date: 196X
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Information]

Description: Information regarding the next convention for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO), and plans to interview all candidates for state office and determine whom would receive their official endorsement. The document provides an explanation for debate rules and voting procedures, as well as hotel room reservations and registration fees.
Date: 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

All Residents of Galveston

Description: Two-page list of residents of Galveston, giving the names and street addresses for each. The first page is titled "All Residents of Galveston" and has check-marks made in pencil next to most of the addresses. The second page is titled "U.S. Citizens All Residents of Galveston."
Date: unknown
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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