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- [Congressional Record - Senate - October 28, 1977]
- A section of the Congressional Record - Senate, publishing the Executive Reports of committees of the United States Senate issued on October 28, 1977.
- [Receipt for registered mail from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan - November 12, 1976]
- Receipt for registered mail from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan, dated November 12, 1976.
- Big City Beat, by Maxine: Have Tongue, Will Tattle
- Newspaper article in the Houston Chronicle announcing that John J. Herrera will represent Buck C. Miller in his attempt to get on the ballot as a probate judge. The date of the article is presumed to be from early September 1962, but this has not been confirmed as the article itself is not dated.
- Colorado LULAC News, Volume [1], Number 2, April 1977
- LULAC Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2 for Colorado in April 1977. This newsletter includes articles about the Denver SER program, Richard Roybal, and the Colorado LULAC Education Fund. It also includes an article about the lack of Hispanic appointments in government positions and an open letter to President Jimmy Carter, urging him to appoint more Hispanic Americans to key government positions in Colorado.
- LULAC News, Volume 1, Number 3, October 1977
- LULAC Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue Number 3, for Wisconsin in October 1977. This newsletter includes information about bi-lingual education and the LULAC scholarship fund drive.
- LULAC News, Volume 1, Number 1, May 1977
- LULAC Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue Number 1 for Wisconsin in May 1977. This newsletter is for council 289 and includes information about bi-lingual education, the Racine Spanish Center, and a list of new council officer appointments.
- [Washington, D.C.] LULAC News, Volume 1, Number 1, June 1977
- LULAC Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 1 for Washington, D.C. in June 1977. This newsletter is for council 11041 and includes articles about fundraising.
- LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963
- The LULAC News, Volume 25, Number 4, November-December 1963 is a 12-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in El Paso, Texas. This is the JFK Memorial Edition of the paper remembering the life of John F. Kennedy and mourning his passing. It includes an article about Kennedy's last hours written by John J. Herrera as well as a letter addressed to Jacqueline Kennedy expressing LULAC's condolences. The newspaper includes many pictures of Kennedy at LULAC events.
- LULAC News, Volume 51, Number 2, March-April 1980
- LULAC: The Magazine for Today's Latino is a magazine published by the League of United Latin American Citizens. The issue is dated March/April 1980 and features Julian Nava, Vernon Jordan, and Hector Guerra on the cover.
- LULAC News, Volume 13, Number 5, November 1946
- The LULAC NEWS, Volume 13, Number 5, dated November, 1946 is a 24-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in Laredo, Texas. Articles were submitted by LULAC Councils about council activities, including Ladies Councils.
- LULAC News, Volume 21, Number 12, June 1954
- LULAC NEWS magazine, Volume 21, Number 12, June, 1954. This publication contains information relating to LULAC activities and news affecting the LULAC community. Contains a full page political campaign advertisement of John J. Herrera's run for Texas Legislature.
- LULAC News, Volume 27, Number 3, February 1965
- LULAC Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 3, February 1965. This newsletter includes articles about the achievements of LULAC Council Number 12, the Boy Scouts of America's "Break Through For Youth" program and the Mexican American Community Subcommittee meeting with Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC) officials.
- LULAC News, Volume 35, Number 11, September-October 1973
- LULAC News Magazine, Volume 35, Number 11, September-October 1973. Includes a cover story about Joseph R. Benites.
- LULAC News, Volume 50, Number 6, October 1979
- LULAC: The Magazine for Today's Latino is a magazine published by the League of United Latin American Citizens. The issue is dated October 1979 and has United States Senator Edward Kennedy on the cover.
- LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 11, May 1972
- LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 11, May 1972. Cover story is: "Attend Nat'l Convention: Beaumont in ready!!" Contains the agenda for the 43rd LULAC National Convention.
- LULAC News, Volume 36, Number 3, June 1974
- LULAC News Magazine, Volume 36, Number 3, June, 1974. Among other news items, this includes news of the 45th League of United Latin American Citizens Convention.
- LULAC News, Volume 21, Number 12, June 1954
- LULAC NEWS magazine, Volume 21, Number 12, June, 1954. This publication contains information relating to LULAC activities and news affecting the LULAC community. Contains a full page political campaign advertisement of John J. Herrera's run for Texas Legislature.
- LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 12, June 1972
- LULAC News, Volume 34, Number 12, June, 1972 with a headline article about the National President of LULAC attending a banquet at the White House.
- LULAC News, Volume 37, Number 1, October-November 1976
- LULAC News Magazine, Volume 37, Number 1, October-November 1975. Includes highlights of LULAC's 46th Annual Convention held in Milwaukee. President Gerald Ford is featured on the cover with Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President.
- LULAC News, Volume 1, Number 2, July 1977
- This newsletter includes information about the LULAC National Educational Service Center and state officer election results.
- LULAC News, Volume 13, Number 11, May 1947
- The LULAC NEWS, Volume 13, Number 11, dated May, 1947 is a 24-page magazine produced by the League of United Latin American Citizens in Laredo, Texas. Articles were submitted by LULAC Councils about council activities. This edition contains an article about John J. Herrera and his run in the Special Senatorial Race in Harris County, Texas, April 19, 1947.
- LULAC News, Volume 22, Number 12, June 1955
- LULAC News, Volume 22, Number 12, June 1955. This publication contains information relating to LULAC activities and news affecting the LULAC community. On page 14 of this publication, there is a feature of John J. Herrera titled "John J. Herrera direct descendant of Texas Hero." The article is a single column and shows a picture of John J. Herrera at the San Jacinto monument laying down a wreath in honor of the "great contribution that was made by the Latin Americans of Mexican descent in winning the Independence of Texas." According to the article, Herrera was part of the Sons of the Republic of Texas due to his relation to "Pedro Herrera, who fought at San Jacinto, Blas Herrera of Bear County in San Antonio, who was a scout for Sam Houston, and Fransisco Ruiz, alcalde (mayor) of San Antonio during the Texas Revolution, and one of the two native Texas who signed the declaration of Independence."
- [Graduation Exercises for John Foster Dulles High School, May 31, 1977]
- Graduation program for Dulles High School's Class of 1977 commencement held at Kempner Stadium in Sugar Land, TX, including the schedule, administrators, and list of graduates. Among the graduates is a Lisa Anne Herrera.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-05]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera asking Herrera to reply to the questions asked by Fred Okrand and send them before Wirin's trip to Houston, so that the suit can be filed when Wirin is in Houston.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-18]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if a court case is feasible.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-02-23]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera about the Houston housing matter. Wirin suggests that if there is no community agreement regarding this matter, it should be dropped.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-16]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John H. Herrera asking whether there has been any further development from the time Herrera and Gus had a meeting in Washington regarding segregation of Mexican Americans, at the Public Housing Project in Houston.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-04-20]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from A.L. Wirin, informing Herrera that Wirin has undertaken a number of Civil Liberties cases for the Alianza Hispano Americana, which has opened a Civil Liberties Department. Wirin suggests that The Alianza might be willing to undertake some housing segregation cases, and also cases of segregation of Mexican prisoners in or near Houston.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-03]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera stating Wirin's satisfaction of the report of the discussions Ralph Guzman had with him in the matter of segregation of Latin Americans in the prisons in Texas. Wirin wishes to give the matter serious consideration.
- [Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-06]
- Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to send any press items regarding the filing of the Rios v. Ellis case.
- [Court Setting, Edna Beasley vs. Margarita Torres - 1973-04-13]
- Court setting document setting the date and naming the attorneys for the pending case of Edna Beasley vs. Margarita Torres.
- [Instructions and regulations to all school officers of county, city, town and school districts]
- Legal document from L.A. Woods, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Texas, giving instructions and regulations to all school officers of County, City, Town and School Districts regarding segregation of students in public schools in the State of Texas.
- John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page one
- Editorial expanding on some of the events mentioned or related to those outlined in John J. Herrera's letter to the editor. In his letter Mr. Herrera seeks support from the United States and Mexico to build a commemorative shrine to General Ignacio Zaragoza, the South Texas Mexican patriot and hero of the Battle of Puebla. The Editor follows with a detailing of several events in Mexican history from the Texas Revolution in 1836 to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1862-1867.
- P.A.S.O. News, [Spring 1962]
- Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations, PASO, announcing upcoming meeting dates and places and urging members to support PASO's endorsed candidates. PASO also recognize members' participation in election conventions and praise Dr. George Sanchez for endorsing their candidate Don Yarbrough despite normally opposing PASO.
- LULAC National Educational Service Centers Incorporated Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 3, May - June 1977
- Newsletter of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. discussing the news, activities, and other topics related to postsecondary educational opportunities for Hispanic and disadvantaged young people. This issue includes excerpts from "A Chance to Learn" by Dr. Meyer Weinberg and an interview with the President and General Counsel of MALDEF, Vilma Martinez.
- [Newspaper articles regarding Texas Governor Allan Shivers and other Texas farmers exploiting workers - June, 1952]
- Copies of newspaper articles regarding Texas Governor Allan Shivers and other Texas farmers using "exploiting" Mexican workers on their farms, dated June 5 and 6, 1952.