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- [Application for Order, Velez vs Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]
- Document titled, Application for Order Shortening Time, Change of Hearing Date on Order to Show Cause Re Contempt and Order thereon." The application was submitted in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al., on September 8, 1977, by Eulalio Frausto, Attorney for Defendant Eduardo Morga, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo. The order is signed by W. Howard Hartley, Judge of the Superior Court.
- [Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-08]
- Certificate of membership for John J. Herrera in the League of United Latin American Citizens Houston Council Number 60, dated October 8, 1953.
- [Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]
- Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding. The Order was filed on September 8, 1977, in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al. Eduardo Morga lists the reasons Velez should be in contempt.
- [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 Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]
- Envelope from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas, addressed to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens, Houston, Texas.
- [Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace and Mayfield to John J. Herrera -1977-02-08]
- Envelope from Sheehy, Lovelace and Mayfield, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, in Waco, Texas addressed to John J. Herrera. The envelope is post-marked February 8, 1977.
- Ferree pens letters about Cameron jail
- Newspaper clipping about Frank Ferree's letters complaining about the quality of food in the Brownsville, Texas jail, hand-dated July 8, 1952.
- John J. Herrera Resigns as National Legal Adviser of LULAC
- Speech by John J. Herrera given at the LULAC National Executive Board and National LULAC Supreme Council Meeting October 8, 1977 at the Arlington Hyatt House Hotel, Arlington, Virginia. In the speech, Herrera details the reasons for his resignation from the League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]
- Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
- [Letter from David Adame to Fellow LULACs - 1963-11-08]
- Letter from David Adame, Executive Director, directed to Fellow LULACs, printed on State Director of LULAC for Texas letterhead, and dated November 8, 1963. The letter invites LULAC members to the State Directors' Reception and Ball to honor Joe A. Garza and states that President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady have been invited to the event.
- [Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera - 1977-02-08]
- Letter from Gary K. Jordan to John J. Herrera, dated February 8, 1977, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Letter from Gayle E. Talley to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-08]
- Letter from Gayle E. Talley, Credit Manager Rice Rittenhouse Hotel, to John J. Herrera, giving final notice for a past due account and indicates the next step will be legal action on the part of the hotel to collect. The letter is dated June 8, 1977.
- [Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1950-11-08]
- Letter from George I. Sánchez, The University of Texas at Austin, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated November 8, 1950. Sánchez regrets that he cannot attend meeting in Wharton, Texas, because of health reasons. Sánchez stresses the importance of LULAC promoting civic betterment for all Texans.
- [Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]
- Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for facts on the segregation of Mexicans in public housing. Sánchez also asks Herrera about the status of the retrial of the Pete Hernández case.
- [Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]
- Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, discussing the issues facing Mexicans in the United States. Sánchez also mentions sending some pamphlets to Herrera in a separate letter.
- [Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera - 1954-11-08]
- Letter from George I. Sánchez to John J. Herrera, discussing the issues facing Mexicans in the United States. Sánchez also mentions sending some pamphlets to Herrera in a separate letter.
- [Letter from Gilbert Gomez, Jr. to LULAC Councils - 1953-05-08]
- Letter from Gilbert Gomez, LULAC National Treasurer, to all LULAC Councils, dated May 8,1953. Notice of upcoming LULAC National Convention on June 12-14, 1953 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Reminder that councils with unpaid dues will not be eligible to seat delegates at the convention.
- [Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Hector P. Garcia and others - 1960-06-08]
- Letter from Gus C. Garcia with copies sent to Hector P. Garcia, George I. Sanchez, John J. Herrera, Frank Jasso, James DeAnda, Judge Manuel V. Lopez and Antony Garcia, informing them that Garcia received a letter from Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Ross has recommended parole for Pete Hernández.
- [Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández - 1960-06-08]
- Letter from Gus C. Garcia to Pete Hernández, informing Hernández that Jack Ross of the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended a parole for him, and as soon as the necessary requirements are met, Hernández will be released from prison. Garcia hopes Hernández's future free life will be fruitful, and he will succeed in life.
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1960-03-08]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera, congratulating on his junior partner and wishing Herrera and his family good luck.
- [Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]
- Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
- [Letter from J.W. Mills to John J. Herrera - 1962-06-08]
- Letter from J. W. Mills thanking John J. Herrera for Herrera's help in Mills' re-election as Judge for the Court of Domestic Relations, Harris County, Texas.
- [Letter from Joe Herrera to Belen Robles - 1976-06-08]
- Letter from Joe Herrera to Belen Robles, LULAC Vice-President for Southwest, serves as Herrera's official challenge against Leo Cardenas' eligibility to run for office of League of United Latin American Citizens State Director of Colorado. The letter is dated June 8, 1976.
- [Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-08]
- Letter from John A. Marzola to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined paper and dated November 8, 1961. Marzola informs Herrera of arrangements made for a meeting to be held on November 12, 1961, regarding the issues at Columbus Elementary School.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-08]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally thanking John J. Herrera for his work during the election campaign.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-08]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally commissioning John J. Herrera as an Admiral in the Texas Navy, at the recommendation of Senator Culp Krueger.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera - 1950-08-08]
- Signed, onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to whom it may concern, dated August 8, 1950. This is a reference letter for Staff Sergeant Florencio Jasso of the Air Force Reserves who is applying for a commission.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros - 1950-11-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Abel Cisneros, President of El Campo LULAC Council, dated November 8, 1950. Discusses arrangements for upcoming LULAC meeting and procedures for the meeting.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Carl Sears - 1952-02-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, to Carl Sears, Chief of Special Services of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston, Texas, dated February 8, 1952. Herrera asks about the procedure for the Houston LULAC Councils to work with the veterans at the VA Hospital.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-08-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, National President of LULAC, dated August 8, 1950. This is a reply to Garza's letter of August 7, 1950, and confirming a date of August 17, 1950, to gather all the area LULAC councils to meet with Garza.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to George J. Garza - 1950-11-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated November 8, 1950. A follow-up invitation after sending out a meeting notice regarding the November 12, 1950 LULAC meeting to be held in Wharton, Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Holger Jeppesen - 1948-09-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter written by John J. Herrera to Holger Jeppesen, addressing a segregation issue arising at the Gulf Atlantic Warehouse Company. Latin Americans of Mexican descent were being segregated during lunchtime at the warehouse. This was a violation of the segregation laws of the State of Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Ivey Gonzalez - 1953-01-08]
- Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Ivey Gonzalez, Superintendent of the Identification Bureau, Police Department, Wichita Falls, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera inquires about setting up a meeting to discuss LULAC and possibly organizing a LULAC council in Wichita, Falls. Herrera mentions the eight new councils set up so far in his presidency of LULAC: El Paso; Port Arthur; Wharton; Seguin; Smeltertown, and Victoria, Texas; and Deming and Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- [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 Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-01-08]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated January 8, 1953. Requests a speedy printing of the next LULAC News newsletter. Herrera discusses upcoming LULAC events in Victoria, Texas, and travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas. Herrera also mentions writing to Ivey Gonzalez of Wichita Falls, Texas and Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth about organizing councils in these cities.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1976-12-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright congratulating him on being elected as majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ortiz - 1953-01-08]
- Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President to Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera offers to travel to Fort Worth, Dallas and Wichita Falls to help organize LULAC councils for these areas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1954-10-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson regarding the new application for a hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1954-10-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson regarding the new application for a hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-06-08]
- This document is a draft of a letter from John J. Herrera to the National President of LULAC, Manuel Gonzales. The letter discusses some the legal and political action to be taken against Joe Velez and Joseph Benites.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip E. Sayers - 1963-05-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Harris County Commissioner Philip E. Sayers on behalf of his colleague Joe Guarino for a position at a new County Criminal Court at Law.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger - 1962-12-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary, requesting the President and Salinger sign a plaque which Herrera had made from a picture of John F. Kennedy painted by Norman Rockwell. This photograph was autographed on the borders by Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez, Gus Garcia and others. As this photograph is priceless to Herrera, he will ask his son, who is Washington, D.C., to give the plaque to Pierre Salinger to be signed.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, page one - 1962-12-08]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary, asking President John F. Kennedy to sign a plaque which Herrera had made from a picture of John F. Kennedy, painted by Norman Rockwell. The plaque was autographed on the borders by Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez, Gus Garcia and others. As this photograph is priceless to Herrera, he would ask his son, who is Washington D.C., to give the plaque to Salinger to be signed.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, page two - 1962-12-08]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Pierre Salinger, Presidential Press Secretary, asking President John F. Kennedy to sign a plaque which Herrera had made from a picture of John F. Kennedy, painted by Norman Rockwell. The plaque was autographed on the borders by Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez, Gus Garcia and others. As this photograph is priceless to Herrera, he would ask his son, who is Washington D.C., to give the plaque to Salinger to be signed.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Price Daniel - 1954-10-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Senator Price Daniel regarding the new application for a hardship discharge for Private Abel Cisneros.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez - 1948-07-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, to Raoul A. Cortez, President General of LULAC, dated July 8, 1948. This is a congratulatory letter on the election of Cortez to the office of President General of LULAC. Herrera also requests the names of the president and secretary of every active Texas Council so that he can contact them and offer his services to help the movement of LULAC.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Sheriff Rue Lincecum - 1950-08-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Rue Lincecum, Sheriff of Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas, dated August 8, 1950. This is a complaint against Deputy Sheriff Gregory Answlda for an unprovoked attack on Samuel Ortega with a blackjack on August 6, 1950.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. - 1948-09-08]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company requesting a straight line to his residence in consideration of the amount of work-related calls he receives there.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1952-04-08]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera pledging his support to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane and apologizing for being unable to attend the start of Lane's campaign. Herrera mentions an out-of-work Able Cisneros, whom Herrera thinks could be a help to Lane's campaign, and Herrera asks if Lane can find anything to help Cisneros.