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- [Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Complaint for Injunction and Damages, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al. - 1955-07-18]
- Document notifying John J. Herrera that the Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, had filed a Motion to Dismiss. The motion was made due to the named plaintiffs not authorizing John J. Herrera to file suit on their behalf. From the case Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants.
- [Envelope from Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, to Manual Gonzales - 1976-06-18]
- Photocopy of an envelope from Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, addressed to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and postmarked June 18, 1976.
- [Envelope from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-18]
- Envelope from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens President, to John J. Herrera, postmarked June 18, 1977.
- [Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18]
- Invitation to The San Antonio Downtown LULAC Council No. 363 Testimonial Banquet and Dance honoring Judge J. T. Canales, to be held on November 18, 1961, at the Crystal Ballroom in Gunter Hotel.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant in the case of E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant in the case of E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra D. O'Connor.
- [Judgement Against Defendant, E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. LULAC, 1975-09-18]
- Judgement Against Defendant regarding E & J Travel Bureau dba Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated September 18, 1975, and signed by Judge Sandra Day O'Connor.
- [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.
- [Letter from A. C. Turner to Elsi Broussard - 1961-12-18]
- Letter from A. C. Turner, a member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for Texas to Mrs. Elsi Broussard in reply to her petition for her son, Freddie M. Broussard, to have a parole hearing. Turner informs Mrs. Broussard that the Board will not review his case until May 1962 so that he can serve more time for his crime of "murder with malice."
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-18]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if a court case is feasible.
- [Letter from Alma Akire to Manuel Gonzales - 1976-06-18]
- Letter from Alma Akire to Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National Presdient, dated June 18, 1976. The letter indicates attachment of a letter from Morris Herring of Banco Internacional. The letter from Herring is directed to the Honorable John J. Rhodes, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. This letter, dated May 18, 1976, refers to an enclosed article and requests that Rhodes assist Banco Internacional in receiving repayment from LULAC.
- [Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18]
- Letter from Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 18, 1952. Perales requests data on voters in Harris County, voters of Latin-American extraction in the county, and how many elected and appointed public officials in Houston and Harris County are of Latin-American descent.
- [Letter from Anne J. Higgins to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-18]
- Letter from Anne Higgins to John J. Herrera regarding William "Bill" F. S. Edwards, whom her daughter Shauna met at a restaurant. Edwards gave Herrera's name as a reference when Higgins and her husband expressed doubts as to his supposed credentials, including a number of prestigious universities attended and degrees awarded. Higgins doubts Edwards's future plans of becoming a cardio-vascular doctor due to his tendency to spend most of his time in restaurants, drinking coffee and smoking. Higgins includes a photograph of Edwards.
- [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 C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-18]
- Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates the radio talks by Herrera made in support of Kern during the recent campaign for the Sheriff's office. Personal note written at the bottom of the letter to John J. Herrera: "Sorry you didn't get to the birthday party. Hope to see you soon, Johnny."
- [Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1949-05-18]
- Letter from C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated May 18, 1949. Sheriff Kern was invited to attend a LULAC Council #60 meeting but is unable to attend.
- [Letter from Carmen Lopez to John J. Herrera - 1962-05-18]
- Letter from Carmen Lopez, Secretary of Ladies LULAC Council No. 22, to John J. Herrera, dated May 18, 1962, and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter invites Herrera to attend the LULAC District Convention to be held at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel on May 20, 1962.
- [Letter from Crawford Martin to John J. Herrera - 1966-03-18]
- Letter from CrawfordMartin to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera and the Steering Committee members for making the formal opening of the Harris County Campaign Headquarters a grand success. Martin is campaigning for Attorney General.
- [Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-03-18]
- Letter Mr. Prince sent to Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Prince advises Morales on the matter concerning a radio station manager and his lack of qualifications. Prince also informes Morales about the additional antenna costs for the Houston radio station.
- [Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-06-18]
- Letter from D. F. Prince in Washington, D.C., to Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Prince informes Morales that the Commission is pending a decision on daytime grants for channel frequencies. Prince also notes that after the Commission has made a decision, the Morales application will be one of the first to be processed.
- [Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1949-04-18]
- A letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales, informing Morales that a conflicting application has been filed by John F. Cooke. Prince suggests that Morales contact Cooke and inquire about the possibility of Cooke withdrawing his application. Prince cautions Morales not to offer Cooke money to withdraw or to reimburse him for expenses. The letter also contains a brief summary of the application filed by Cooke for a radio station in Houston, Texas on April 15, 1949.
- [Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-18]
- Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., State Chairman of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated June 18, 1953. Idar expresses disappointment in Herrera's loss in his bid for re-election as LULAC National president and his feelings regarding the way LULAC was operating at the time. Idar also extends an invitation to Herrera to attend the American GI Forum convention in Ft. Worth on July 31 - August 2, 1953.
- [Letter from Eduardo Morga to Jose Olivares - 1977-07-18]
- Letter from Eduardo Morga to Jose Olivares, dated July 18, 1977, and handwritten on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter is labeled as confidential and copied to John J. Herrera and Manuel Gonzales.
- [Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, to John J. Herrera - 1977-04-18]
- Letter from Edward H. Thompson, III, Controller at Gittings Texas, to John J. Herrera. The letter is a reminder of an unpaid invoice. The letter is dated April 18, 1977.
- [Letter from Eliot C. Lovett to John J. Herrera - 1948-12-18]
- Letter sent to John J. Herrera from Eliot C. Lovett from the law offices of Hanson, Lovett, & Dale in Washington, D. C. Herrera is notified that the business matters previously conducted by the late Barron would subsequently be handled by Mr. Lovett, and Messrs. Gautney and Bond.
- [Letter from Felix H. Morales to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-18]
- Letter from Felix H. Morales to D. F. Prince. Morales comments on the conflict with the application for a Standard Radio Station at Mexia, Texas. Morales outlines the favorable aspects of having a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Morales also pleads his case for having the Houston radio station application approved before the application for Mexia.
- [Letter from Felix H. Morales to D. F. Prince - 1947-02-18]
- Copy of a letter from Felix H. Morales to D. F. Prince. Morales comments on the conflict with the application for a Standard Radio Station at Mexia, Texas. Morales outlines the favorable aspects of having a Spanish speaking radio station in Houston. Morales also pleads his case for having the Houston radio station application approved before the application for Mexia.
- [Letter from Felix Rios to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-18]
- Letter from Felix Rios to John J. Herrera. Rios asks Herrera to send him "Whole works in regard to the National funds."
- [Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to all local LULAC Councils and national, regional and district officers - 1954-11-18]
- Letter from Frank Pinedo to all local League of United Latin American Citizens Councils and national, regional and district officers, asking local Councils to conduct local fundraisers in order to support the economic growth of the organization. "Sponsor money-raising activities to help the National office meet its increased expenditures."
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to Felix Tijerina - 1957-09-18]
- Letter from Dr. Hector P. Garcia to Felix Tijerina, copied to John J. Herrera, and dated September 18, 1957.
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-18]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
- [Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-01-18]
- Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera dated January 18, 1965, in which Gonzalez writes that he will help Herrera's son, Mike, if he visits Gonzalez's office.
- [Letter from Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1965-02-18]
- Letter from Senator Henry B. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera, dated February 18, 1965. Gonzalez thanks Herrera for sending him a Houston Chronicle newspaper clipping. The clipping was apparently about an argument between Gonzalez and Ed Foreman.
- [Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-18]
- Letter from J. B. Casas wishing "Johnny" a Merry Christmas and informing him that Casas was out of the insurance business and deeply in debt, but optimistically starting a new career in real estate.
- [Letter from J. P. Kennedy to John J. Herrera - 1968-11-18]
- Letter from J. P. Kennedy from the University of Texas at Houston Dental Branch, to John J. Herrera, renewing Herrera's acquaintance through a newspaper photograph, which he has enclosed with his letter. Kennedy also asks Herrera to watch a program on Channel 8 at 8:30 p.m. on November 19, 1968.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera - 1950-12-18]
- Carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera without name of addressee, dated December 18, 1950. Reports on receipt of Palacios, Texas, LULAC Council charter; installation of Wharton County Ladies LULAC Council; and interest in Eagle Lake, Texas, to form a LULAC Council.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera re Texas Regional LULAC Convention - 1950-12-18]
- Carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera with addressee blank, dated December 18, 1950. Regarding change of date for Texas Regional LULAC Convention from January 20-21, 1951, to January 27-28, 1951. Convention to be held at the Rice Hotel, with a dance to be held in the Crystal Ball Room.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. - January 18, 1968]
- Letter from John J. Herrera replying to Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr., stating his willingness to work more closely together whenever Herrera has business Guadalajara.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to C. V. Kern - 1949-01-18]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to C.V. "Buster" Kern enclosing Herrera's application for his commission as a special deputy in Harris County. Herrera also recommends Joe Overstreet for a job to Kern.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Dan Walton - 1959-07-18]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Dan Walton requesting additional time while Herrera tries to get a suspect, Trinidad Liendo, back into custody from Mexico so as not to forfeit the bond Herrera posted for him.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Daniel T. Valdes - 1948-03-18]
- Onionskin paper copy of a letter to the Honorable Daniel T. Valdes, Secretary General, League of United Latin American Citizens, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from John J. Herrera, Texas Regional Organizer of Houston, Texas, dated March 18, 1948. The Houston Council had been asked to sponsor the "LULAC News" for March of 1948 but are unable to do so, having been busy with the installation of the new Galveston LULAC Council. Herrera offers the council's sponsorship of the April issue.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher - 1960-04-18]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Earl Stonecipher of Pearl Beer Distributor recommending Herrera's friend Tony Rocamontes for the position of Latin American representative for their company.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Edward W. Wadsworth - 1977-08-18]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera requesting a copy of the manual of operating procedures from Edward W. Wadsworth, Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - January 18, 1947]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to George J. Garza, editor of the LULAC News, from John J. Herrera dated January 18, 1947. Topics covered in the letter: updates on LULAC Council #60 activities; overview of the city of Houston's growth; news of new airline service to Mexico City and Latin American destinations; a request for recommendations of Latin American law school graduates to join Herrera's law firm; and news of an application for a Spanish speaking radio station.