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[Receipt from A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company to LULAC - 1951-04-20]

Description: Receipt from A.B.C. Printing and Stationery Company of Houston Texas to Houston LULAC Council, dated April 20, 1951. The receipt is signed by Ernest Eguia. The receipt contains a breakdown, by quantity, of delegate, visitor, and member badges ordered.
Date: April 20, 1951
Creator: A.B.C. Printing & Stationery Company
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Angel Abitua, Executive Convention Chairperson, 50th Golden Anniversary of LULAC]

Description: Letter from Angel Abitua, Executive Convention Chairperson, 50th Golden Anniversary of League of United Latin American Citizens informing recipients of the upcoming convention slated for June 13-17, 1979 at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel, Houston, Texas. The letter included an attachment relating to information on exhibits and program advertisements.
Date: 197X
Creator: Abitua, Angel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Angel Abitua to LULAC members - 1977-03-26]

Description: Letter from Angel Abitua, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #60, dated March 26, 1977. The letter is addressed "Dear Brother" and informs the recipient of the upcoming meeting, election, and payment of dues. The reverse of the letter shows that it was sent to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas.
Date: March 26, 1977
Creator: Abitua, Angel
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from David Adame to all LULAC District Eight members - 1955-05-22]

Description: Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to all League of United Latin American Citizens in District Eight in Texas asking all of the members in District Eight to attend the Texas District Eight Convention on May 29, 1955 at the Y.M.C.A. at 1600 Louisiana, Houston, Texas. Adame informs all of the members that there will be a minimal fee and that the attendance of District Eight members is imperative for the continued success of District Eight: "Lulac District Eight in Texas ha… more
Date: May 23, 1955
Creator: Adame, David
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from David Adame to Fellow LULACs - 1963-11-08]

Description: 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.
Date: November 8, 1963
Creator: Adame, David
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from David Adame to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-16]

Description: Letter from David Adame, Executive State Director, to John J. Herrera, dated October 16, 1963. The letter is directed to "All District Directors in Texas" with John J. Herrera's name handwritten above. The letter urges District Directors to organize more councils in their districts and reminds councils to pay their dues.
Date: October 16, 1963
Creator: Adame, David
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Johnny...My Friend

Description: Eulogy written by Guillermo Aguayo in honor of John J. Herrera and titled, "Johnny...My Friend". The eulogy describes Herrera's passion for civil rights even after his stroke and leading up to his death.
Date: unknown
Creator: Aguayo, Guillermo
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]

Description: Copy of a letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers.
Date: September 13, 1977
Creator: Alaniz, Luis & Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]

Description: Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers. Both letters are printed on the same page with Houston Chronicle letterhead.
Date: September 13, 1977
Creator: Alaniz, Luis & Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Invitation from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee to a reception]

Description: Invitation postcard from The All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee for a reception at the Rice Hotel Crystal Ballroom on Sunday November 1, 1964. The speakers will be Albert Thomas, from the Congressional 8th District and Dr. Edward D. Re, Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, Washington D.C. At the bottom of the card shows "L.B.J. for the U.S.A." Response card with envelope included.
Date: November 1, 1964
Creator: All Americans Council of the National Democratic Committee
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Fred Alston and Francis L. Williams to John J. Herrera - 1965-03-29]

Description: Letter from Fred Alston, Houston NAACP Rally Committee Chairman, and Francis L. Williams, Houston NAACP Master of Ceremony, to John J. Herrera on March 29, 1965, thanking Herrera for his participation in the Selma, Alabama Protest Rally at City Hall.
Date: March 29, 1965
Creator: Alston, Fred & Williams, Francis L.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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