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[Agenda of the LULAC at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, 1972]

Three page agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, June 29 - July 2, 1972.

Date: June 29, 1972

Item Type: Text

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]

Additional draft of speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.

Date: June 30, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]

Draft of Speech by John J. Herrera in response to speech of welcome by Hon. Ken Ritter, Mayor of Beaumont, Texas, to the League of United Latin American Citizens delegates at the 43rd National Convention of LULAC, Red Carpet Inn, June 30, 1972. Herrera reviews the history of Beaumont, LULAC, Land Grants and other historical information of the Mexican-American segment of the population.

Date: June 30, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

[Envelope from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-02]

Envelope from Felix E. Salinas, sent from his firm, the Law Office of Martinez, Salinas, Nino & Rodriguez, to John J. Herrera. Handwritten on back of envelope: "Tell him to make it before 1 am because Landing is getting [?] Jonie call [?] at 14645546"

Date: August 2, 1972

Creator: Salinas, Felix E.

Item Type: Letter

[Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]

Envelope from Pedro Garza, Bovina, Texas, addressed to John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens, Houston, Texas.

Date: August 8, 1972

Creator: Garza, Pedro

Item Type: Letter

[Envelope from Pete V. Villa John J. Herrera - 1972-06-14]

Envelope from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC, to John J. Herrera, dated June 14, 1972.

Date: June 14, 1972

Creator: Villa, Pete V.

Item Type: Letter

Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia

Eulogy for Macario Garcia, written by John J. Herrera and presented at Macario's burial ceremonies at the Veteran's Administration Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Garcia at died on December 24, 1972. Herrera's eulogy draws comparisons between Garcia and President Harry Truman, who died only 37 hours after Garcia. Truman had awarded Garcia the Congressional Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945.

Date: December 27, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Text

Location: 29.930438696206192 -95.45150269999999

[Letter concerning air conditioning repairs - 1977]

Handwritten letter on loose leaf paper appears to be a note with a response written underneath the initial correspondence. The letter refers to a broken air conditioner and the cost to have it repaired.

Date: 1972

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-26]

Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he appreciates Herrera and all who supported and worked hard for his recent campaign. Kern pledges for the betterment of law enforcement.

Date: May 26, 1972

Creator: Kern, Clairville V.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from George E. Eaton to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-02]

Letter from George E. Eaton, Executive Director of the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, to John J. Herrera listing a number of enclosures including a thumbnail sketch, a brief history on the City of Beaumont, brochures of the Spindletop Monument and of the French Trading Post.

Date: June 2, 1972

Creator: Eaton, George E.

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Date: February 10, 1972

Creator: Lopez, Javier Bernal

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC - 1972-08-11]

Onionskin paper copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, August 11, 1972 referring to LULAC Charter for Bovina, Texas. A list of 17 members is attached.

Date: August 11, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pete V. Villa - 1972-05-09]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC, dated May 9, 1972. Herrera is accepting the invitation to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.

Date: May 9, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of The Houston Post - 1972-05-22]

Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor, "Sound Off", of the Houston Post. Herrera gives his opinion about the feature story appearing in the Houston Post written by Jose Andres Chacon. The article had featured famous Mexican Americans with regard to the late Gus Garcia.

Date: May 22, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express - 1972-06-03]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express requesting a copy of any newspaper clippings which the newspaper carried regarding the death of Raoul Cortez.

Date: June 3, 1972

Creator: Herrera, John J.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John L. Hill to John J. Herrera - February 29, 1972]

Letter from John L. Hill, Attorney at Law, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, asking for Herrera's support and financial contribution for Hill's campaign for Texas Attorney General.

Date: February 29, 1972

Creator: Hill, John L., 1923-2007

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-01]

Letter from Pedro Garza, President of LULAC, League of Latin American Citizens, Council of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, August 1, 1972. Garza writes about the disbursement of checks for charters and membership.

Date: August 1, 1972

Creator: Garza, Pedro

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]

Letter from Pedro Garza of Bovina, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 15, 1972. Garza writes regarding Bovina LULAC Council membership and charter.

Date: August 15, 1972

Creator: Garza, Pedro

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04]

Letter from Pete V. Villa, National President of LULAC to John Herrera, dated May 4, 1972 extending an invitation to Herrera to give the response at the opening of the National Convention of the League of Latin American Citizens.

Date: May 4, 1972

Creator: Villa, Pete V.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-01]

Letter from Pete Villa, National President of League of Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera, dated June 1, 1972, thanking Herrera for accepting the invitation to give the response at the National Convention in Beaumont. The envelope is also included.

Date: June 1, 1972

Creator: Villa, Pete V.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC - 1972-08-21]

Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director, to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, August 21, 1972 sending a charter application and fees for the new Bovina LULAC Council of Bovina, Texas.

Date: August 21, 1972

Creator: Bonilla, Tony

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-21]

Letter from Tony Bonilla, Texas State Director of LULAC, League of United Latin American Citizens, to John J. Herrera, August 21, 1972 acknowledging receipt of Herrera' August 11, 1972 letter, the accompanying money orders and Bovina Council membership roster. Discusses new council charter presentation.

Date: August 21, 1972

Creator: Bonilla, Tony

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Nicolas Telles - 1972-08-21]

Letter from Tony Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens, to Nicolas Telles of Bovina, Texas August 21, 1972 acknowledging receipt of money orders for LULAC Charter and for state and national dues for one quarter from John J. Hererra. The council owes an additional $34.00 for the initiation fee for 17 members.

Date: August 21, 1972

Creator: Bonilla, Tony

Item Type: Letter

[LULAC 43rd Annual National Convention Booklet - 1972]

Booklet for the League of United Latin American Citizens 43rd Annual National Convention in Beaumont, Texas June 29-July 2, 1972. The convention is hosted by LULAC Council 394. Includes welcome letter by Pete V. Villa, National President, and welcome letter by Ricardo Ramirez, Convention Chairman. Also includes numerous pages of advertisements.

Date: 1972

Creator: League of United Latin American Citizens

Item Type: Pamphlet

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[Agenda of the LULAC at the 43rd National Convention in Beaumont, Texas, 1972]

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the 43rd National Convention of LULAC - 1972-06-30]

[Envelope from Felix E. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-02]

[Envelope from Pedro Garza addressed to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-08]

[Envelope from Pete V. Villa John J. Herrera - 1972-06-14]

Eulogy at the graveside ceremonies for Macario Garcia

[Letter concerning air conditioning repairs - 1977]

[Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-26]

[Letter from George E. Eaton to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-02]

[Letter from Javier Bernal Lopez to John J. Herrera - February 10, 1972]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Honorable Tony Bonilla, State Director of LULAC - 1972-08-11]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Pete V. Villa - 1972-05-09]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of The Houston Post - 1972-05-22]

[Letter from John J. Herrera to the Editor of the San Antonio Express - 1972-06-03]

[Letter from John L. Hill to John J. Herrera - February 29, 1972]

[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-01]

[Letter from Pedro Garza to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-15]

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-05-04]

[Letter from Pete V. Villa to John J. Herrera - 1972-06-01]

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Ed Morga, National Treasurer of LULAC - 1972-08-21]

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1972-08-21]

[Letter from Tony Bonilla to Nicolas Telles - 1972-08-21]

[LULAC 43rd Annual National Convention Booklet - 1972]