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- [1961 Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait]
- Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear formal attire and are grouped into two rows. Living room furniture and decor can be seen around them.
- 1961 Confirmation Class
- Copy negative of the 1961 confirmation class of Danevang Lutheran Church, which is located in Wharton County, Texas. The students are all wearing long white robes. From left to right, top to bottom, the students pictured are Donald Dippel, James Olson, and Bruce Lauritsen in the top row; and Kathleen Skow and Sharon Andersen in the bottom row.
- [Anniversary Celebration for Abelone and Louise Harton at Danevang Community Hall]
- Black and white photograph of a group of people gathered for a portrait at a celebration in honor of Abelone Harton and Louise Harton, who are commemorating their wedding anniversary. The group is arranged in several rows behind a table where the eldest individuals are seated. The table has been set with plates and utensils and has a tiered cake at its center. A thick, velvet curtain monogrammed with a "D" is directly above the group of people. On the back of the photograph, a handwritten note reads, "Dear Abelone and all of yours: herewith our best wishes for a good Christmas and a happy new year for you all. From Aunt Stephanie & Uncle Peter, Dec. 15, 1961."
- [Billboard for Safe Driving]
- Photograph of Police Officer/Captain Tommy Baxter in front of a billboard for safe driving. He is looking at the billboard with another man in a suit, who is pointing towards it. The billboard reads, "Smart drivers light up at dusk." Writing on the back of the photograph describes the scene and dates it 1961. There is also a stamp that identifies the photographer as J. C. Watkins.
- [Chapter of the Links, Inc., Group Portrait During Formal Event]
- Photograph of several unidentified women, gathered together for a group picture inside a home residence. They belong to the 1961 San Antonio Chapter of the Links, Inc., a service organization advocating cultural and economic empowerment for African-American women. They wear elegant formal attire and stand in a long row. A cloth-covered table with cut-out lace trim is in the middle. A large punch bowl, a floral arrangement, candles, and stacked dishes have been placed on top.
- [Internal Revenue Service Form 990 - 1961]
- U.S. Treasury Department-Internal Revenue Service Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax.
- [Magnolia Temple contract for Manuel Urbina - 1961]
- Magnolia Temple contract for Manuel Urbina that describes the terms of his status as a missionary at the temple effective from January 1 through December 31, 1961.
- [Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera - 1960-01-11]
- Open letter in recommendation by John J. Herrera for his son, John Michael Herrera. The letter was possibly sent to Ralph Yarborough, Bob Casey, Albert Thomas, Dennis Chavez, Jim Wright, Gus C. Garcia, Albert Peña, Dr. Hector Peña, and Woodrow Seals.
- [Letter from Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-16]
- Letter from Senator Dennis Chavez to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
- [Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-17]
- Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
- [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 Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]
- Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-23]
- Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated January 23, 1961, and printed on Bonilla, Davis & De Ases letterhead. The letter solicits support from Herrera for Bonilla's candidacy for State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Letter from A. W. Buchek to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-24]
- Letter from A. W. Buchek of the Small Business Administration requesting John J. Herrera's update on a possible borrower's progress in getting a permit from the City of Houston to put additional cabs on the street.
- [Letter from Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera - 1961-01-31]
- Letter from Larry Tapia to John M. Herrera. Tapia writes concerning Herrera's placement with the Capitol Police.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe M. Kilgore and William A. Blakley]
- Thank you letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Joe Kilgore and Congressman William "Bill" Blakley for appointing John Michael Herrera to a position.
- [Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]
- Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
- [Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon for Jim Wright - 1961-02-03]
- Campaign letter from Larry Blackmon, Director of the Jim Wright for U.S. Senate Campaign, Texas headquarters, urging all Houstonians to come to a reception at the Rice Hotel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1961 to honor and support Jim Wright for U.S. Senate.
- [Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-08]
- Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson thanking John J. Herrera for a telegram and his thoughts on Judge Salinas, though he also points out that judicial appointments are not up to him. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Vice President.
- [Letter from William A. Blakley to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-10]
- Letter from William A. Blakley, member, Banking and Currency Judiciary Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, regarding Herrera's son, John Michael Herrera.
- [Judgment No. 97413, John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera - 1961-02-20]
- Copy of the judgment for John J. Johancsik vs John J. Herrera, ruling against defendant Herrera and setting the amount for damages and interest rate of repayment. The document has been signed by Herrera, but no one else, nor is a judge's name attached.
- [Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]
- Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr. - 1961-03-01]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Andrew Espinosa, Jr., dated March 1, 1961. The letter indicates that Herrera forwarded Espinosa's previous letter to William D. Bonilla, the new State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1961-03-01]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla, dated March 1, 1961. Herrera congratulates Bonilla on his election as State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. Herrera refers to an enclosed letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr.
- [Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]
- Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, congratulating Wright on the success of his televised speech, which Herrera thought was the best. Herrera writes that he will continue to support Wright in the future.
- [Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12]
- Telegram of Happy Bithday wishes sent from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera through Western Union.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
- [Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]
- Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. The speech refers to President John F. Kennedy's relations with Mexico and Mexican-Americans in office and states that Americans must fight against the Communism rising in Cuba.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-04-27]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera concerning business, politics, and property.
- [Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-09]
- Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for suggesting Wright should run for governor. Wright asks Herrera to lay some groundwork in this direction, though Wright has not made any final decisions yet. Handwritten in bottom of the letter: "Any missionary groundwork you could lay in this direction would be appreciated. I surely don't want to get into another race only to find labor and the Latin Americans going off in other directions."
- [Funeral Program for Martha McPherson, May 13, 1961]
- Funeral program for Sister Martha McPherson, died May 1961. The funeral was held May 13, 1961 at Mount Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. C. William Black, Jr. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Services and she was buried in East View Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Juan Ante - 1961-05-18]
- Letter from John J. Herrera soliciting Juan Ante's support for Bill Blakley in the upcoming run-off primary. Herrera names several strengths of Blakley and expresses his concerns for the possibility of the Republican candidate being elected instead, who has been ignoring the Latin Americans of Texas in Herrera's estimation.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano - 1961-05-18]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano on behalf of Senator William "Bill" Blakley requesting Lozano's support of that candidate. The typed letter begins with "Dear Fellow Democrat"; a handwritten note after this adds "Oops!" In the bottom left corner, Herrera has written a personal note to Lozano that he hopes this letter finds him well.
- [Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-22]
- Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. requesting that John J. Herrera write a letter recommending Thompson for the vacant position at the County Court of Law.
- [Letter from Jack Dillard to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-22]
- Letter from Jack Dillard to John J. Herrera. Dillard, administrative assistant to Senator William A. Blakley, is writing on Blakley's behalf, and thanking Herrera for his support for Senator Blakley's campaign.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Bill Elliott - 1961-05-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Judge Bill Elliott on behalf of colleague D. F. Thompson, Jr., then serving as a Justice of the Peace, for an upcoming appointment.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1961-05-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner E. A. "Squatty" Lyons on behalf of Justice of the Peace D. F. Thompson, Jr.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey - 1961-05-23]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner V. V. Ramsey on behalf of the Hon. D. F. Thompson, Jr. for a pending vacancy at the County Court at Law.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip E. Sayers - 1961-05-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner Philip E. Sayers on behalf of the Hon. D. F. Thompson, Jr. for a pending vacancy at the County Court at Law.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr., dated May 24, 1961. Bonilla informs Espinosa, Jr. of his schedule and indicates that the letter has been copied to John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-05-26]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera concerning an election and Senator William A. Blakley.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1961-06-03]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Albert Thomas concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington, D.C.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1961-06-03]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Bob Casey concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington, D.C.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins - 1961-06-03]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington at the Capital Police Force.
- [Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-06]
- Letter from Albert Thomas, Chairman, Independent Offices and Deficiencies of Appropriation Committee; Member of Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and Department of Defense, to Jon J. Herrera concerning Herrera's son, John Michael. Thomas will try to find a job for John Michael Herrera in one of the Government agencies.
- [Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-06]
- Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his sentiments on the Senatorial election.
- [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 Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-14]
- Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that he has received Herrera's letter concerning his son, John, Jr. and assures Herrera that he will continue to find employment with the Capitol Police Force. The letter is typed on Vice President letterhead. The envelope for the letter is also included.
- [BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]
- Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.