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- [Academic report from Seminario Teológico Bautista Mexicano for Manuel Urbina]
- Report on Manuel Urbina's academic progress for his second year, third trimester. Includes a course list and evaluations.
- [Affidavit of Support from Manuel Urbina]
- Affidavit submitted by Manuel Urbina, and witnessed by Alfonso Pena, in Webb County, Texas. The affidavit states that Urbina is able to support his wife, Irene Salce de Urbina, and their children, and he would like them to live with him in the United States, as they are currently residing in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- [Agenda for trip to Mexico, October 5, 1951]
- Agenda for a trip to Mexico from October 5-13, 1951. Sightseeing plans on agenda mention visiting Mexico City, Acapulco, Guadalajara, Veracruz. Includes meeting with the Mayor and City Officials of Mexico City at City Hall, and introduction to President Miguel Alemán Valdés.
- [Assassination of General Francisco Villa]
- Postcard of the assassination of General Francisco Villa.
- [Aurelio "Leo" Reynosa, at 14 or 15 years old]
- Photograph of Aurelio "Leo" Reynosa (on left) with fellow soldier during Reynosa's time with revolutionary Pancho Villa. Both young men are wearing military uniform.
- [Birth certificate for Miguel Gomez]
- Birth certificate (Coahuila State, Mex) for Miguel Gomez, son of Mathilde Gomez, born December 31, 1904.
- [Book: "Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico Family Guide"]
- Guidebook created as an accompaniment to an exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Tesoros de la Catedral de Saltillo, Treasures of the Cathedral of Saltillo, Mexico", which ran from October 18 to December 28, 2002. The guidebook contains information on the both the museum and the exhibit, and includes an in-depth description of the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the exhibition. There are also activities such as trivia quizzes and puzzles that are related to the exhibition included in the book.
- [A Bullfighting Ring in Mexico]
- Black and white photograph of a bullfight in a Mexican bullfight ring. Three individuals, dressed in traditional matador attire, are closing in on a bull. The matador closest to the bull is holding a sheet; the bull's head is in mid-thrust toward the sheet. The other two matadors stand close by. The stadium stands are filled with a crowd of spectators. Several advertisements in Spanish line the wall of the ring. The shadow of the opposite wall is cast on the ground.
- [Certificate of baptism for Ignacio Bocanegra]
- Document certifying Ignacio Bocanegra's baptism in September 1895, at Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, in Monterrey, Mexico.
- [Certificate of graduation from the Estado de Coahuila de Zaragoza Escuela Preparatoria para Varones for Manuel Urbina]
- Certificate of graduation for Manuel Urbina from the Estado de Coahuila de Zaragoza Escuela Preparatoria para Varones.
- Comfort Women in Comfort History
- Book about the history of notable women in Comfort, Texas. The book discusses female school teachers, journalists, religious leaders, free thinkers, artists, authors, and other women who made significant contributions to the establishment of the city of Comfort.
- [Diploma from Seminario Teológico Bautista Mexicano for Manuel Urbina]
- Diploma issued to Manuel Urbina on May 25, 1930 from the Seminario Teológico Bautista Mexicano.
- [Envelope from Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr. to John J. Herrera - January 13, 1968]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.
- [Envelope from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06]
- Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.
- Ernst Hermann Altgelt: Founder of Comfort, Texas
- Book about Ernst Hermann Altgelt, the founder of Comfort, Texas. It includes information about Altgelt and his family, and information about the establishment of the city.
- [Exhibition Space for Gigantes en Miniatura]
- Photograph of a title wall at Gigantes en Miniatura, an exhibition of artwork in Saltillo, Mexico. Patrons stand in the gallery. A woman standing on the right points to a title wall. The title wall reads: "Gigantes en miniatura. Hermanados en el arte."
- [Flower Wreath on a Stone Wall]
- Photograph of a wreath of flowers in Saltillo, Mexico. The flowers are white, yellow, red, and pink. The wreath hangs on a stone wall outdoors. Text on a sign above the wreath reads: "Cristo." Two men in suits stand on the left. Second from the left stands a woman who wears a turquoise blouse. On the other side of the wreath, right, stands a man who wears glasses and a suit.
- [Francisco Villa y Estado Mayor]
- Postcard of Francisco Villa y Estado Mayor and other Mexican Revolutionaries.
- Fraternidad, Volume 2, Number 17
- Spanish language newsletter containing riddles, poems, and articles. Contains two English language articles: "The Problem of the Independence of Puerto Rico" and "The Jewish Problem in the Post-War World," which contains excerpts from five different articles. The cost of the newsletter was 5 cents.
- Gral. Emiliano Zapata
- Postcard of General Emiliano Zapata.
- [Group Applauds in Front of Statue]
- Photograph of a group assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Members of the group applaud in front of a metal statue of three musicians. The photograph was taken outdoors.
- [Group at Conaculta]
- Photograph of a group outside Conaculta, or The National Council for Culture and Arts, in Mexico City, Mexico. Those present include Sylvia Orozco, Lulu Flores, and Nilda de la Llata. All are professionally dressed. They stand in front of a large wooden door.
- [Group in Front of Statue]
- Photograph of a group assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. The group poses in front of a metal statue of three musicians. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the left. The photograph was taken outdoors.
- [Group in Front of Statue in Saltillo, Mexico]
- Photograph of four individuals assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. They stand in front of a large statue of a bird. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the left.
- [Group in Monterrey, Mexico]
- Photograph of a group in front of a statue at the entrance of the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo in Monterrey, Mexico.
- [Group of People at a Meal]
- Photograph of eight individuals. Seven are male. Raul Ramirez stands fourth from the left and wears a dark suit. A woman stands farthest to the right and wears a red skirt suit. They stand behind a circular dinner table littered with glassware.
- [Group Photo in Saltillo, Mexico]
- Photograph of a group assembled for Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Many wear white polo shirts. They stand in a garden.
- [Group Raising Mexican Flag]
- Photograph of seventeen individuals raising an extremely large Mexican flag. All individuals are male. The flag is folded at a diagonal; each individual holds up part of the flag. The sky is blue with a few clouds. Hills can also be seen.
- [Group with Title Wall for Gigantes e Miniatura]
- Photograph of four individuals assembled in honor of Gigantes en Miniatura in Saltillo, Mexico. Sylvia Orozco stands second from the right. They stand in front of a title wall, which reads: "Gigantes en miniatura. Hermanados en el arte."
- [Guide: The Art of the Cathedral, The Bicentennial of the Saltillo Cathedral, 1801-2001]
- Guidebook published in honor of the bicentennial anniversary of the Saltillo Cathedral in Saltillo, Mexico. There are several colorful pictures along with historical information in the book. There are two introductions at the beginning of the book by Raúl Vera López, who is the Bishop of the Saltillo Cathedral, and Javier Villarreal Lozano, who is the director. There is a separate letter typed in Spanish at the back of the book that was written by the Governor of the State of Coahuila.
- [Letter from A. Perez to Ernesto Herrera]
- Letter from A. Perez to Ernesto Herrera postmarked May 1, 1959. Envelope included.
- [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 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 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 Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-05-16]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated May 16, 1969. Douglas details his plans to leave university for summer work in Alaska. The letter is handwritten on loose leaf paper and mailed from the University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-10-15]
- Letter from Douglas Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated October 15, 1969. The letter, mailed from University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas, details the new house Douglas has found near campus. Douglas also wishes his father luck on an upcoming speech and discusses the ways he believes the Latino minority can elevate itself in society through peaceful means and expresses concern over the tactics of the Brown Power Movement.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-11-04]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated November 4, 1969. In the letter, Douglas tells his father about upcoming midterm exams, a planned trip to Acapulco, and asks about seeing his family for Christmas.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-11-25]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated November 25, 1969 details a recent trip to Acapulco, Mexico, and his plans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-09]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated January 7, 1971 and mailed from Puebla, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. The letter states that Douglas M. Herrera has been relieved of his position at the County Clerk's Office. He explains that he has returned to school to take education courses in the hopes of qualifying to teach.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1971-04-13]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated April 13, 1971 and mailed from Merida, Yucatan, to Houston, Texas. Douglas wishes Herrera a happy birthday and describes his travels in Mexico and plans to visit the Mayan temples.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1968-10-13]
- Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 13, 1968. Douglas describes watching the Olympic Games in Mexico, and his plans to move to a different apartment near the Mexican university he is attending. The letter switches from Spanish to English. Douglas explains, “I guess I’ve murdered the family tongue enough for one letter so I’ll revert to a bit of jolly ole English.”
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1969-01-07]
- Letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated January 7, 1969, confirming his safe arrival at the University of the Americas, his new university job, and the house in which plans to live.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1970-02-17]
- Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated February 17, 1970. Douglas details his recent school schedule as well as a possible job with the university. The letter is handwritten on yellow, legal paper and mailed from the University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 26, 1953. Rodriguez sends an invitation to Herrera to attend Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City September 12-17, 1953. An interview with Mexican President Ruiz Cortines is on the agenda. Travel details and costs are also discussed.
- [Letter from Javier Bernal Lopez to John J. Herrera - February 10, 1972]
- Letter from Javier Bernal Lopez to John J. Herrera, asking for Herrera's help on a legal matter involving Manfredo Martínez, whose brother bears this letter to Herrera, and Robert Brett.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to Regulo Riviera - July 5, 1965]
- Letter from Jim Wright, House of Representatives, 12th District, Texas, to Regulo Rivera, American Consul, American Consulate General, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico with a copy to John J. Herrera, asking help obtaining an immigrant visa for Francisco Javier Lopez Molinero.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera on behalf of Arturo Herrera-Ramirez - 1979-09-21]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter certifying John J. Herrera as the attorney for Arturo Herrera-Ramirez, vouching for his work situation and explaining the prolonged nature of his pending immigration application.
- [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 Diaz Ordaz - 1965-03-27]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico, March 27, 1965. Herrera discusses former President JOhn F. Kennedy and current President Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as other Texas politicians.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera - 1970-04-14]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated April 14, 1970. Herrera seems to have included a monetary enclosure and indicates that he will send another $50 soon. An envelope that appears to belong to a different letter is included; the envelope is from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera with a postmark dated April 1970.