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- [Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]
- Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
- [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.
- [Deed of Sale to Julio Uribe a lot in Forest River Estates - 1967-09-25]
- Deed of Sale transferring lot 12 in block 15 of the Forest River Estates subdivision from Brigido Becerra to Julio Uribe, filed in Deed Records volume 6928, page 211.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1967-04-21]
- Draft of a speech written by John J. Herrera and delivered on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The draft is handwritten on legal paper.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Battleground - 1967-04-21]
- Draft of a Speech by John J. Herrera to be delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera placed a wreath on the monument to commemorate the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-08]
- Envelope received by John J. Herrera in the mail from the State of Texas.
- [Envelope from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]
- Envelope from J. B. Casas addressed to John J. Herrera.
- In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC
- Copy of an article from the Laredo Times covering the pickets at the Laredo Civic Center during the annual local LULAC Council banquet, published on June 11, 1967. The article includes a photograph of the crowds picketing in front of the banquet hall and also contains handwritten notes demanding that the Laredo, Texas LULAC Council be censured by the National LULAC assembly for their lack of support during the rally.
- [Judgement and Order of Reinstatement, LULAC vs. John L. Hill - 1967-09-21]
- Judgement and Order of Reinstatement in the case of League of United Latin American Citizens versus John L. Hill, Secretary of State of Texas. The ruling states that the forfeiture of LULAC's charter is to be set aside affording the corporation "all the rights and powers conferred on it by the original issuance of said Charter."
- League of United Latin-American Citizens Resume of John J. Herrera
- Resume of John J. Herrera's work in the League of United Latin-American Citizens organization describing his work on two major civil rights cases as well as the night he hosted President John F. Kennedy at a LULAC Function.
- [Letter from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 10, 1967]
- Letter from Alberto Garibi Hernandez, Jr., a young attorney in Guadalajara, to establish an introduction with John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina - 1967-02-04]
- Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Pete Tijerina, February 4, 1967, regarding the N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the need to set up a meeting with Chicano lawyers to address issues associated with Mexican-American causes in Texas.
- [Letter from Arnulfo Gómez García to John J. Herrera - November, 1967]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Arnulfo Gómez García offering his services as an Attorney-at-Mexican-Law for any business Herrera's firm needed to conduct in Mexico.
- [Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-23]
- Letter from Arnulfo Zamora to John J. Herrera on May 23, 1967, inviting him to the Installation of Officers Banquet hosted by LULAC Council #12 on June 9, 1967.
- [Letter from Bernice Kinkaid to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-18]
- Personal letter from Bernice Kinkaid to John J. Herrera, catching him up on her life in El Paso. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Mayor of El Paso.
- [Letter from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa to John J. Herrera - 1967-12]
- Letter to John J. Herrrea from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa wishing him a happy New Year. Envelope included with letter.
- [Letter from Delbert L. Atkinson to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-25]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Delbert L. Atkinson typed on letterhead and dated April 25, 1967. In the letter, Atkinson apologizes for missing the Pasadena Rotary and requests the notes or script Herrera used for his speech as Atkinson collects speeches in respect to the old Texas Republic.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-05-01]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, stationed in Vietnam dated May 1, 1967. Douglas discusses his father's speeches at a San Jacinto Day celebration, a soccer game in the "dome", and enjoying the care packages sent.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, describing his time at a military base in Vietnam and thanking his father for the care packages that were sent.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-07-30]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated July 30, 1967. The letter details Douglas's current military operation, "Paul Bunyon II", as well as discussing his wife, Lynda, and her decision to leave their home and move to California.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-08-19]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated August 19, 1967. Douglas describes conditions on base and the new commanding officer, the new camera he purchased, and his need for new glasses.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22]
- Letter to John J. Herrera in which his son, Douglas M. Herrera, explains his reasons for leaving the military and his opposition to the war in Vietnam. Douglas states that he will not and can not go back to serve in the military and plans to start a new life in San Francisco.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-12-25]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The letter describes Christmas celebrations at his military base in Vietnam including Christmas dinner provided by the Red Cross, the Bob Hope Show, and President Lyndon Johnson's visit to Vietnam.
- [Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-06]
- Letter from Judge George E. Miller thanking John J. Herrera for a letter of recommendation Herrera had written on his behalf two years previous for a position that ultimately did not get, and informing Herrera that he had just received another appointment.
- [Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1967-03-03]
- Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera, dated March 3, 1967. Casas reminiscences on his political campaign 20 years before, and tells Herrera about his real estate business. Casas asks for news of acquaintances and the political scene in Texas.
- [Letter from Jack Greenberg to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-23]
- Letter from Jack Greenberg, Director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Incorporated, to Pete Tijerina, January 23, 1967, regarding legal aid in a jury discrimination case. Also contains an offer to build a "cooperative relationship" between the Legal Defense Fund and LULAC.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1967-09-06]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally to John J. Herrera thanking Herrera for his recommendation of Jimmie Duncan for a position.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to - 1967-12-28]
- Letter of reference from John J. Herrera on behalf of Ignacio Rosas, who is trying to enlist in the military.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera - 1967-11-23]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert B. Herrera stating that John will try to help Albert to obtain a position as Postmaster in Stockton, California.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1967-10-25]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 25, 1967, which expresses his displeasure and disappointment in his son's decision to leave the military and urges him to "do the right thing" and return to service.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Eddie Bauer - 1967-07-11]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera accompanying a check ordering a West Indies Panama and a free catalog from Eddie Bauer.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Felix H. Morales - 1967-12-04]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Felix H. Morales, December 4, 1967, regarding his decision to relinquish his role as Director of the KLVL LULAC Radio Program.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas - 1967-03-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. B. Casas, his friend, informing Casas of the progress of Herrera's children and family. Postscript by Minnie Blue.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Mexicana Airlines - 1967-07-11]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera requesting a refund from Mexicana Airlines for two unused plane tickets on behalf of Mr. Robert Stavely and Miss Vivian Flynn.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the US Selective Service - 1967-10-31]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the United States Selective Service Draft Board regarding his client Rudolph Calderon, recently charged with carrying a gun into a Criminal Court. Herrera requests more information on Calderon being drafted out of another county.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Alvarez - 1967-12-04]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Tony Alvarez, December 4, 1967, regarding his decision to relinquish his role as Director of the KLVL LULAC Radio Program.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Vicente T. Ximenes - 1967-10-17]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Vicente T. Ximenes, Chairman of the Inter-Agency Committee Mexican American Affairs at the White House, cancelling his scheduled participation in the Cabinet Committee Hearings due to a conflicting court summons. Herrera recommends his friend Benjamin J. Canales as a replacement.
- [Letter from John L. Hill to the State Bar of Texas - 1967-12-05]
- Letter from John L. Hill asking his fellow members of the State Bar of Texas to help drum up support for his impending run for Texas governor's office.
- [Letter from Leroy D. Clark to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-24]
- Letter from Leroy D. Clark, Assistant Counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Incorporated, to Pete Tijerina on January 24, 1967, seeking a list of pressing problems concerning the Mexican-American community in Texas, with regard to legal assistance in the area of poverty law.
- [Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1967-11-13]
- Letter from President Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera to accompany a medallion commemorating the Chamizal agreement, which settled the territory issue brought on by a shift in the Rio Grande. Johnson expresses his solidarity with the Mexican-American community's hope for a brighter future. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
- [Letter from Matilda Gonzales to John Herrera - 1967-06-12]
- Letter from Matilda Gonzales to her brother, John J. Herrera, discussing her health after recent illness and a trip that she would like to take to visit Evelyn and Lupe as well as John's family in Houston. Matilda also asks her brother to lend her money for her trip and asks about his family. There is an accompanying envelope, postmarked June 12, 1967 from Del Rio, Texas.
- [Letter from Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer - 1967-11-28]
- Letter from secretary Minerva H. Garcia to Mr. Farmer of the Benson Carbon and Ribbon Company, Inc. to accompany the delivery of coupon book #7557.
- [Letter from Pete Tijerina to Jack Greenberg - 1967-02-09]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from Pete Tijerina to Jack Greenberg, Director of the Legal Defense Fund, Incorporated, on February 9, 1967, containing a list of Mexican American attorneys connected with discrimination and segregation cases involving Mexican Americans in Texas. The letter also contains a request to have the Legal Defense Fund, Incorporated hold a conference in San Antonio, Texas, to address issues related to legal support for Mexican Americans in Texas.
- [Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1967-02-09]
- Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera, dated February 9, 1967, regarding correspondence with the Legal Defense Fund, Incorporated of New York related to the financing of a civil rights group for Mexican Americans in Texas.
- [Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera - 1967-01-12]
- Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera, dated January 12, 1967. Segura Procelle sends Herrera a copy of an interview with Herrera, and asks after the League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Note from Mrs. Pate to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12]
- Note accompanying the statement for an account sent by Mrs. Pate of the Paving Division of the Tax Office at the request of Victor Morris.
- [Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet - 1967-06-09]
- Program for the Laredo LULAC Council Number 12 Installation Banquet. The Banquet was held on June 9, 1967 at the Laredo Civic Center. The program includes a list of the incoming administration as well as the outgoing administration for Laredo LULAC Council No. 12. The main speaker was John Connally, Governor of Texas. Includes Governor Connally’s signature and an inscriptions to John Herrera.
- [Program for the Reception and Appreciation Dinner of Roberto Ornelas, National President of LULAC]
- Program for the reception and appreciation dinner honoring Roberto Ornelas, National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The appreciation dinner was held on October 1, 1967 at 4:00 pm at the Royal Manor in Beaumont, Texas. The program includes the LULAC Code and all committee members for the event. John J. Herrera spoke at the dinner as did other past LULAC National Presidents and two Congressmen.
- Rotary Wheel, April 21, 1967
- Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin lists Rotary Officers and the Board of Directors.
- [San Jacinto Day Program - 1967-04-21]
- Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1967, celebrating the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the days events as well as the lyrics to the song, "Texas, Our Texas." Printed on the back of the program is the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. The back of the program also lists members and officers of San Jacinto Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Harris County Historical Survey Committee.