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- [Article for the Johnson/Humphrey Texas Campaigner - 1964-10-05]
- Short article to be sent to the Johnson-Humphrey Texas Campaigner describing the contributions of Latin Americans to the campaign, naming the chairmen and co-chairmen and who the speakers were at their first mass meeting in Houston.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1976-10-10]
- Bill from Rice Hotel sent to John J. Herrera for charges related to the League of United Latin American Citizens Conference Banquet. The bill is dated October 10, 1976, with a balance of $26.50.
- [Biographies of John J. Herrera - 1952-10-04]
- Biographies of John J. Herrera. The first, two page biography on LULAC letterhead is dated October 4, 1952. The third page is a condensed, three paragraph biography.
- [Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop #426, Houston, Texas]
- The original charter of Boy Scout Troop #426 of Houston, Texas dated October 31, 1943. The troop was sponsored by The League of United Latin American Citizens, with John J. Herrera as Scoutmaster of the troop. It is printed in color on the official Boy Scouts of America charter form.
- Civil Rights activist Herrera to be honored
- An article published in the Houston Chronicle on October 4, 1986 and written by Maureen Bayless Balleza. The article, "Civil right activist Herrera to be honored", describes the life and career of John J. Herrera and lists information regarding a benefit to be held in his honor.
- [Clipping from scrapbook - includes greeting card, business card, and envelope addressed to John J. Herrera]
- Part of page from a scrapbook with a note from the Supreme Court of Texas congratulating John J. Herrera, with envelope, and a business card for John J. Herrera. Note, envelope, and business card are laminated on a piece of thin cardboard.
- [El Concilio de la Raza press release - 1977-10-06]
- El Concilio de la Raza press release, October 6, 1977. The press release expresses the group's dissatisfaction with the verdict of negligent homicide in the case of Joe Campos Torres, a Vietnam veteran who was beaten and killed by five police officers.
- [Deed for Lot 12, Block 15 of Forest River Estates, October 31, 1959]
- Record of sale for the deed of a property in Forest River Estates, transferring the lot from Homes, Inc. of San Antonio to Brigido Becerra, filed in Volume 6928, page 209 of the Deed Records.
- [Draft of article by John J. Herrera - 1956-10-22]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy draft of an article by John J. Herrera dated October 22, 1956. This article was Herrera's rebuttal to Felix Tijerina's article on support of the Eisenhower-Nixon administration. "We have bitterly realized in their past administrations that we were the last to be hired and the first to be hired. We will continue to support the Democratic party and their nominees, Stevenson and Kerauver." Herrera also writes: "the great majority of the Latinos do not share his enthusiasm for the Republican Party, as 97 percent of the Latinos work for a living and do not own their business (as Mr. Tijerina does), or are professional people." At the top of this article in Spanish, there is a note which reads as such in English: "(Note: Despite certain Mexican 'leaders' knowing that Nixon 'was of the tricky politics' since October of 1956 many here in Houston on the radio or the TV begged 'Now more than ever four more years of Nixon': The least they should do is now after the failure, is to ask for forgiveness from the people before continuing to make recommendations on who to vote for."
- [Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]
- Hand written draft of a letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975. Herrera writes regarding the shameful way he was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975. Written on yellow legal pad paper.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-21]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1.
- [Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, October 5, 1976]
- Envelope from Greenway Bank & Trust, postmarked on October 5, 1976.
- [Envelope of letter sent from Frumencio Reyes to John J. Herrera - 1978-10-10]
- Envelope enclosing letter sent by Frumencio Reyes to John J. Herrera on October 10, 1978. The envelop is marked "Reyes & Barrera, Inc., Counselors and Attorneys at Law, 3702 North Main Street, Houston, Texas 77009."
- [Flyer for a Viva Johnson Rally]
- Program for a Viva Johnson rally to support President Lyndon Johnson. The Guest speakers will be Lady Bird Johnson's brother, Antonio J. Taylor, and Dr. Hector Garcia. It will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church gym from 2.00 p.m. to 4 p.m. on October 4, 1964. There will be several groups providing music at the rally.
- [Harris County Democratic campaign invitation to John J. Herrera - October 26, 1964]
- Letter inviting John J. Herrera to hear George Weaver, Assistant Secretary of Labor for International Affairs, speak at the Music Hall of the City of Houston. The letter is typed on Harris County Democratic Campaign Headquarters letterhead.
- [Harris County PASO newsletter - 1962-10]
- Harris County PASO newsletter from October 1962. Articles include Gonzalez at PASO Anniversary and photos of John F. Kennedy being welcomed on his first visit to Houston by the Viva! Kennedy club.
- Introductory speech by John J. Herrera of Honorable Fred Hofheinz, Mayor of the City of Houston, Texas, October 24, 1975
- Election speech by John J. Herrera supporting Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz's re-election.
- [Invitation to Democratic Party victory celebration - October 31, 1964]
- Invitation sent out to Area Heads and Campaign Committee Volunteers to celebrate the Democratic Party's victory on the following Tuesday. The letter is typed on Harris County Campaign Headquarters letterhead for the Humphrey-Johnson campaign.
- [Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-10-26]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Adele Landers, secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, acknowledging the receipt of a letter written to Judge Connally on October 25.
- [Letter from Alex R. Gonzalez to John M. Herrera - 1963-10-30]
- Personal letter from Alex R. Gonzales to John Michael (Mickey) Herrera.
- [Letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-09]
- Letter with envelope from Andrew S. A. Espinosa, Jr., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of LULAC Council in Fort Worth, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated October 9, 1953. Espinosa, Jr. discusses the Fort Worth LULAC Council possibly hosting the Regional LULAC Convention. Espinosa, Jr. also extends an invitation to attend an upcoming meeting in Fort Worth.
- [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 Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1964-10-07]
- Letter from Antonio J. Taylor to John J. Herrera, acknowledging the notes and clippings from the Houston Post sent to Taylor by Herrera.
- [Letter from Bill Elliott to John J. Herrera - 1959-10-20]
- Letter from Bill Elliott, a Harris County Judge, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Gil C. Garza, Jr.
- [Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1968-10-02]
- Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated October 2, 1968, accompanying a letter Casey had received from the Legislative Counsel regarding Judge Alfred J. Hernandez.
- [Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1960-10-31]
- Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, to John J. Herrera, and forwarded to E.J. Buckley, Captain, Warrant Division and J.D. Walters, Senior Captain. Kern writes regarding the pending fines issued on the named cases stated in the letter.
- [Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1947-10-01]
- Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales in Houston, Texas. Prince explaines that the Federal Communications Commission will continue to delay decisions about clear channel assignments. The delay is due to the failure of the U. S. Court ruling on certain cases similar to Morales'.
- [Letter from David Adame to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-16]
- 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.
- [Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1966-10-24]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John J. Herrera, dated October 24, 1966. The letter, mailed from Fort Polk, Louisiana to Houston, Texas, describes a recent visit from Douglas's wife, Lynda, and his brother, Mickey. Douglas expresses concern over the separation of his brother, Mickey, from his wife, Sally, and suggests that Mickey needs professional, psychiatric help and may need to go back to the V. A. or State hospital.
- [Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-13]
- Letter from Frank M. Pinedo, Secretary of Austin, Texas, LULAC Council Number 85, to John J. Herrera, dated October 13, 1950. This letter is regarding a payment for an Austin LULAC Council event that was returned for insufficient funds. Herrera's assistance is sought to contact the person who wrote the check.
- [Letter from Frumencio Reyes to John J. Herrera - 1978-10-10]
- Letter from Frumencio Reyes to John J. Herrera containing news of the probability of selecting Herrera as a Municipal Court Judge. Frumencio cautions Herrera that a certain segment of the community may not support him and this may slow the progress.
- [Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-11]
- Letter from G. J. Garza, National LULAC President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated October 11, 1950. The original note included the charter for the new LULAC Council in Pasadena, Texas. Garza asks for information about a proposed site for the Texas Regional Convention and inquires about records concerning the Galveston LULAC Council.
- [Letter from George E. Miller to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-06]
- Letter from Judge George E. Miller thanking John J. Herrera for a letter of recommendation Herrera had written on his behalf two years previous for a position that ultimately did not get, and informing Herrera that he had just received another appointment.
- [Letter from H. Darrell Hay to John J. Herrera - 1977-10-20]
- Letter from H. Darrell Hay to John J. Herrera (including envelope) requesting Herrera's assistance in filing a suit against the attorney who represented Hay in his murder trial who had promised, after Hay was convicted to prison, to send Hay's possessions to his wife at the attorney's own expense. The attorney then did not forward the possessions on and was subsequently asking for compensation to do so, for which Hay could not pay.
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-27]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 27, 1952. Garcia discusses a tape recording of his meeting with Adlai Stevenson in his campaign for president, as well as other recordings about the need to vote for the Democratic ticket.
- [Letter from Henry P. Evans to Oscar M. Laurel - 1951-10-03]
- Letter from Henry P. Evans of Houston, Texas to Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC Executive Secretary & Legal Advisor, dated October 3, 1951. Evans writes concerning a city lot in Bay City, Texas, in connection with oil and gas leases. Evans requests execution of paperwork by LULAC officers to straighten up the issue.
- [Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum to John J. Herrera - 1970-10-12]
- Letter from J. B. Dannenbaum, Chairman of Local Board No. 294, Selective Service System, chastising John J. Herrera for his numerous absences from board meetings during the past three years. The letter is typed on Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation letterhead.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 - 1948-10-05]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated October 5, 1948. This is a request for materials from the Houston Council to be included in the LULAC News.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to Houston LULAC Council Number Sixty - 1950-10-10]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC District 5 Governor, to Houston LULAC Council Number 60 dated October 10, 1950. Rodriguez is requesting more information about the proposed Regional LULAC Convention.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1948-10-05]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated October 5, 1948. This is an acknowledgement of $10 charter payment for a new Ladies Council in Houston. Handwritten note on back dated January 9, 1949.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-19]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Publicity Director, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated October 19, 1952. Discusses financial difficulties facing the LULAC newspaper, the LULAC NEWS.
- [Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-02]
- Letter from Jesse Gonzalez of "Jesse Gonzalez and His Orchestra", San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 2, 1950. This letter and accompanying envelope originally also contained copies of a contract to be signed and returned with a deposit for an upcoming event.
- [Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. Informs arrival time in Houston and mentions publicity pictures to be distributed.
- [Letter from Joe Torres to John J. Herrera - 1975-10-25]
- Letter and envelope from Joe Torres, President LULAC Council No. 60, to John J. Herrera, dated October 25, 1975. In the letter Torres apologizes for the incident at the Barbara Jordan Banquet held on October 12, 1975.
- [Letter from John B. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-25]
- Letter from Governor John B. Connally giving John J. Herrera his regrets that it would not be possible for him to attend the February State LULAC Convention.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera inviting John F. Kennedy to Houston - 1963-10-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera inviting President John F. Kennedy to Houston. Herrera writes to Mr. Kenneth O'Donnell, President Kennedy's appointment secretary, to convince O'Donnell to "have President Kennedy visit the LULAC State Director's Ball at the Crystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel on the same night," November 21, 1963. Herrera describes his desire to have the President meet with the area Viva Kennedy Clubs and LULAC in preparation for what would have been President Kennedy's re-election campaign.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez - 1968-10-21]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Alfred J. Hernandez accompanying a number of letters being forwarded to Hernandez.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Allison Sanders - 1978-10-03]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Allison Sanders of the Houston Chronicle in response to a column Sanders wrote about Monty Levine and the "po boy-hamburger episode," which reminded Herrera of the closing of the oyster bar owned by his deceased friend George P. Kelley.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Ben C. Connally - 1955-10-25]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ben Connally, Judge of the United States District Court, asking for lenience in the sentencing of another attorney and friend, Marshall T. McCullough.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Cruz - 1950-10-25]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Bob Cruz, LULAC Texas Regional Governor, dated October 25, 1950. Herrera asks for a proclamation concerning the Regional Convention to be held in Houston on January 20 and 21, 1951.