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- [Address of Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas]
- Handwritten note listing address of Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas.
- [Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of LULAC]
- Campaign brochure of William D. Bonilla for National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens. It includes photographs, biographical information, a summary of his qualifications, and his running platform.
- [Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25]
- Envelope from Junior LULAC's of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951.
- [Envelope from LULAC Council Number 1, Corpus Christi, Texas]
- Envelope from LULAC Council Number 1, P. O. Box 1844, Corpus Christi, Texas.
- [Funeral announcement for José de la Luz Sáenz]
- Announcement with details about the funeral for José de la Luz Sáenz, who passed away at the age of 64. Sent in an envelope to John J. Herrera
- [Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution -1964]
- Gus C. Garcia memorial fund resolution by LULAC Council No. 2 and LULAC Council No. 12 submitted to the 35th National Convention of LULAC. The document states that delegates at the convention voted to establish a scholarship fund in Gus C. Garcia's name. Oscar Laurel, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Raul Cortez, Dr. George I. Sanchez, and John J. Herrera are listed as trustees of the fund. The resolution is typed on the back of Associated Federal Hotels stationery.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, February 26, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of April 29, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
- [League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955]
- League of United Latin American Citizens Financial Statement as of March 31, 1955 from the National Office. Includes details on Assets, Funds, General Fund, and Sinking Fund. Noted on the document is "NOT FOR PUBLICATION."
- [Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Joe Garza - 1966-02-12]
- Letter from Alfred J. Hernandez to Joe Garza, dated February 12, 1966, declining an invitation to speak at the LULAC Annual Banquet in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 19, 1966.
- [Letter from Belen Robles to Lyndon B. Johnson - 1965-01-12]
- Letter from Belen Robles, LULAC National Secretary, to President Lyndon B. Johnson, dated January 12, 1965, regarding the observance of LULAC Week and seeking his endorsement of the National LULAC Week Proclamation. Also includes a list of Congressmen that should receive a copy of the proclamation.
- [Letter from Bob Cruz to all Texas LULAC Councils - 1949-11-25]
- Letter from Bob Cruz, Texas LULAC Regional Governor, to all Texas Councils of LULAC dated November 25, 1949. This is a call for a Regional Convention to be held in Corpus Christi on January 28 and 29, 1950. It also contains requests for monthly reports, plans for local Christmas programs, and meeting dates of local councils.
- [Letter from Bob Cruz to Texas LULAC Councils - 1949-11-25]
- Letter from Bob Cruz, LULAC Texas Regional Governor, to all Texas Councils of LULAC dated November 25, 1949. This is a notification of the upcoming Regional Convention to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on January 28 and 29, 1950. Cruz asks for hotel reservation requests, resolutions and recommendations to be presented, and monthly reports of local council activities. On the reverse side of this letter is a typed draft of a telegram from John J. Herrera, Acting Texas Regional LULAC Governor, asking for a program of the convention and conveying hotel reservation requests.
- [Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-16]
- Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera, describing a possible overlap in the Joe Velez Bankruptcy case and that of the American Express vs. LULAC case.
- [Letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera - June 16, 1977]
- Page one of a letter from Bonilla, Read, Nutto & Bonilla, Inc. to John J. Herrera. The letter describes a possible overlap in the Joe Velez bankruptcy case and that of the American Express vs. LULAC case.
- [Letter from Carlos F. Truan to John J. Herrera - 1964-08-17]
- Letter from Carlos F. Truan to John J. Herrera, dated August 17, 1964, regarding the LULAC 10-Point Program and referencing an enclosed letter from Rudy Vara to Paul Andow.
- [Letter from Eduardo Morga to Yolanda Peronis - 1977-09-02]
- Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Yolanda Peronis, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
- [Letter from Elias Licona to John J. Herrera - 1948-05-28]
- Letter from Elias Licona, Chairman of "Joe Garza for President General Committee", to John J. Herrera, dated May 28,1948. This is a request for Herrera to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for the position of President General of LULAC at the national convention.
- [Letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla - 1964-10-09]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from F. J. Frohoff to William D. Bonilla, dated October 9, 1964, regarding the operation of the Villa Del Norte Apartments.
- [Letter from George J. Galvez to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-12]
- Letter from George J. Galvez, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 1, Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated January 12, 1949. This is a request to disregard previous copies of credential letters sent in error.
- [Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs to William D. Bonilla - 1964-12-15]
- Letter from Gerald I. Jacobs, Director of Sales at the Shamrock Hilton to William D. Bonilla on December 15, 1964, regarding the potential opportunity to host the LULAC National Convention at the hotel in 1966.
- [Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, with handwritten date of 1952. This letter is in reference to the pamphlet "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley" and the controversy surrounding the misstatements accredited to some League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) members.
- [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 Hector P.Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1952-11-14]
- Letter from Hector P. Garcia, M.D., Chairman of Board of Directors, American GI Forum, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated November 14, 1952. Garcia inquires about LULAC's involvement in the Pecos School Board issue. Garcia also congratulates Herrera for his work as LULAC National President.
- [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 J. C. Crain to Arturo Vasquez - 1966-02-15]
- Letter from J. C. Crain, Chief of Internal Revenue Service Review Staff, to Arturo Vasquez, dated February 15, 1966, regarding Form 990 filing requirements for all LULAC councils.
- [Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera - 1971-01-14]
- Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera, regarding settlement of the Guerrero case.
- [Letter from Joe Flores to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-28]
- Letter from Joe Flores, Corpus Christi LULAC Council Number 1, to John J. Herrera, dated June 28, 1951. Flores discusses a voting incident during the election of the LULAC National President when Herrera lost the election. Flores relates watching Herrera cast a vote against himself.
- [Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-23]
- Letter from Joe Garza of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 23, 1952. Garza writes regarding Herrera's possible run for the presidency of LULAC, and provides words of encouragement.
- [Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-14]
- Letter from Joe Garza to John J. Herrera dated February 14, 1966, regarding the schedule of activities and suggested content for Herrera's speech for the 37th National LULAC Week in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 13-19, 1966.
- [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 Dr. Hector P. Garcia - 1950-06-16]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Dr. Hector P. Garcia of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated June 16, 1950. Comments on recent LULAC elections and the behind-the-scenes issues driving the nominations. A brief mention of John Herrera's 15-minute radio program in Houston every Saturday.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1948-05-31]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, Regional Organizer for Texas LULAC, to Elias Licona, LULAC Corpus Christi Council, dated May 31, 1948. Herrera is replying to a request to deliver the nominating speech for Joe Garza for President General of LULAC at the National Convention. Herrera has declined the invitation as he does not want to commit himself to any candidate at that time.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Elias Licona - 1950-08-01]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Elias Licona of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated August 1, 1950. A young man from Corpus Christi who was accepted to Harvard University needs help with expenses for college and Herrera is asking the Corpus Christi LULACs to find out what can be done to help him.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda - 1956-02-13]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda, about the cases appearing in the latest issue of South Western Reporter, 285, S.W. 2nd, No. 1, pages 1-320, issue 1956. Herrera also writes about the Texas Regional Convention of LULAC to be held in Corpus Christi on 18th and 19th February, and requests DeAnda to make proper arrangements for welcoming the past National President of the League.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Josie Falcon - 1951-07-26]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, National Organizer for LULAC, to Josie Falcon of Corpus Christi, Texas, dated July 26, 1951. Falcon accepts an invitation to speak at upcoming National LULAC Convention on August 11, 1951.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla - 1976-08-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera directed to Roberto Ornelas and William Bonilla, dated August 24, 1976, and printed on John J. Herrera letterhead. The letter is regarding LULAC Special Fund and LULAC National Foundation.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the US Selective Service - 1967-10-31]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the United States Selective Service Draft Board regarding his client Rudolph Calderon, recently charged with carrying a gun into a Criminal Court. Herrera requests more information on Calderon being drafted out of another county.
- [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.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-02-18]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla on February 18, 1965, praising the quality and content of the February 1965 issue of the LULAC News.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-03-10]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla on March 10, 1965, regarding the Chicago LULAC suspension and the need for a special meeting to resolve the situation in order to avoid damaging the LULAC image in the Midwest.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to William D. Bonilla - 1965-03-20]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to William Bonilla on March 20, 1965, requesting a complete list of LULAC State Directors, a dozen copies of the LULAC Constitution, and a dozen LULAC decals.
- [Letter from Josie Falcon to John Herrera - 1951-07-25]
- Letter from Josie Falcon, President of Junior LULAC Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951. Falcon invites Herrera to speak at their third annual national convention on August 11, 1951.
- [Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1947-02-08]
- Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera, both attorneys. Duran thanks Herrera for Herrera's help in a case Duran was involved in, which he won.
- [Letter from Leo N. Duran to John J. Herrera - 1970-03-13]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Leo N. Duran requesting his help in locating a man wanted in Nueces County who was possibly in Houston.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales to William D. Bonilla with mailgram from William D. Bonilla to Manuel Gonzales - 1977]
- Copy of letter from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to William D. Bonilla, LULAC National Foundation Treasurer, dated June 9, 1977. The letter refers to a $10,000 grant from El Paso Natural Gas Company and requests half of the money be sent to LULAC Nation Office to pay the Internal Revenue Service. The mailgram from William D. Bonilla to Manuel Gonzales is dated May 7, 1977. The telegram states "Received letter of May 5 cannot act upon request alone...."
- [Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Hector P. Garcia - 1955-04-19]
- Letter from Ralph Yarborough explaining to Dr. Hector P. Garcia a Democratic publication in the Dallas area called The White Rocker and the need for pro-Democratic writings and Spanish-language publications. Yarborough asks Garcia to explore possibilities for such in the Corpus Christi area, Nueces County, or other areas of Texas. The letter was also sent to some other publishers of Spanish-language newspapers in the state.
- [Letter from Robert Meza and Joe Garza to John J. Herrera - 1945-05-28]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Robert Meza, Corresponding Secretary, and Joe Garza, Vice President, of The League of United Latin American Citizens Council No. 1 in Corpus Christi, Texas dated May 28, 1945. This is an invitation for the Houston Council No. 60 to participate in the Annual Conference to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas on June 17 and 18, 1945.
- [Letter from Robert Meza to John J. Herrera - 1949-01-09]
- Letter from Robert Meza, Corresponding Secretary of LULAC Council Number 1 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated January 9, 1949. This letter originally had enclosures of delegate credentials for the Corpus Christi Council delegates named in the letter.