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- [Agenda of Impeachment Hearing - 1977-09-24]
- Agenda for Impeachment Hearing held in Los Angeles, California, on September 24, 1977. John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor will present the charges.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, September 24, 1977]
- Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings in Los Angeles, California on September 24, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joe Velez.
- [BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]
- Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- [BF form for clemency - 1961-06-24]
- Uncompleted form to request clemency from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
- [Certificate from League of United Latin American Citizens to John J. Herrera - 1951-06-24]
- Certificate from LULAC to John J. Herrera dated June 24, 1951. This was presented on Herrera's appointment to the office of National Organizer for the term of 1951-1952.
- [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.
- [Court indictment, United States of America vs. Ernesto Herrera, Arnulfo Jimenez Torres, and Trinidad Lopez Fierros - 1951-09-24]
- District Court of the United States indictment for the case of United States of America versus Ernesto Herrera, Arnulfo Jimenez Torres, and Trinidad Lopez Fierros. The case concerns the unlawful acquisition, transfer, and sale of marijuana by the defendants.
- [Envelope from the White House to John J. Herrera - 1966-05-24]
- Envelope from The White House addressed to John J. Herrera.
- 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.
- [Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC members - 1953-04-24]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all LULAC members, dated April 24, 1953. Contains details about interested candidates filing for position of LULAC National President. Includes dates, times, mailing address, and deadlines.
- [Letter from A.D. Covin to George Carmack - 1962-02-24]
- Copy of a letter to George Carmack from A.D. Covin in response to an editorial in the Houston Press about a statement made by Robert Kennedy about Texas and its annexation. Covin claims that Kennedy's comments were critical of the expansionist policies of the United States, and not the annexation of Texas. Covin claims that the article is overlooking some historical facts (on which Kennedy's comments are based), namely that the United States instigated the Mexican War and forced Mexico to cede Texas to the United States in pursuit of Manifest Destiny.
- [Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-06-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Attorney A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin describes a batch of documents enclosed with his letter, including copies of legal documents and checks to pay for fees.
- [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 Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-08-24]
- Letter from Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas. Private Cisneros provided Herrera with an update on his schedule and other details concerning his discharge.
- [Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-24]
- Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera to send the complete and detailed statements of the complaints regarding discriminatory lay-offs of Mexican and Latin American employees at the Brown Shipyard.
- [Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales - 1948-08-24]
- Letter from D. F. Prince to Felix H. Morales. Prince acknowledges Morales' August 21st letter in which Morales inquired about the cost of applying for an AM radio station in Houston. Prince provides an estimate for legal charges from $2500 to $3500 plus incidental expenses. Prince also provides an estimate for Mr. Barron, which would be between $10,000 to $12,000. Prince advises Morales of the risks of proceeding with the amended application and suggests he seek the assistance of John J. Herrera.
- [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 Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1969-09-24]
- Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera dated September 24, 1969. The letter briefly describes Douglas and Mary's arrival in Mexico and the goes on to discuss at length his concerns over his father's use of diet pills that contain Benzedrine and Dexedrine. Douglas expresses concern over use of these pills and the effects they are having on John's personality and the people around him. Douglas offers to leave school and get a job so that his father does not feel pressured to continue taking speed.
- [Letter from Gene Yuseum to Ernesto Equea - 1953-03-24]
- Letter from Gene Yusem of the William Morris Agency of Beverly Hills, California to Ernesto Equea of LULAC in Houston, Texas, dated March 24, 1953. Cover letter and instructions for completing contract covering the appearance of Lina Romay for LULAC in Houston, Texas on April 12, 1953.
- [Letter from George S. Domian to John J. Herrera - 1970-06-24]
- Letter from George Domian to John J. Herrera, dated June 24, 1970. Domian, a former client, writes to Herrera demanding a return of the money Domian had paid Herrera to handle his case, as Domian is not pleased with Herrera's results thus far.
- [Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-24]
- Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera asking Herrera to forward his questions to Harvey Rosenberg regarding copyright laws and ask Rosenberg what he charges.
- [Letter from Irene Porcarello to John J. Herrera - August 24, 1977]
- Letter from Irene Porcarello, Youth Coordinator of Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, to John J. Herrera, dated August 24, 1977. The letter invites Herrera to the grand opening of the George I. Sanchez building on Sunday, August 21, 1977.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera - 1977-06-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, National Legal Advisor of League of United Latin American Citizens, directed to LULAC National President Manuel Gonzales and the LULAC Supreme Council. The letter, dated June 24, 1977, includes Herrera's report as National Legal Advisor and a list of cases in litigation against LULAC.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera - 1977-06-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, National Legal Advisor of League of United Latin American Citizens, directed to National President Manuel Gonzales and the Supreme Council. The letter, dated June 24, 1977, includes Herrera's report as National Legal Advisor and a list of cases in litigation against LULAC. Handwritten note at the top of the page from John J. Herrera reads, "This was not read to any member due to gag order."
- [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 Carlos Villascas, page one - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos Villascas on January 24, 1977, regarding the impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites on February 11-12, 1977.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos Villascas, page two - 1977-01-24]
- Page two of a letter from John J. Herrera to the Honorable Carlos Villascas regarding preparation for "...this historical LULAC meeting."
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Chem Prox Marketing International - 1977-05-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to accompany the dozen lift off correction tapes his firm had received from Chem Prox Marketing International, which are incompatible with his equipment.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan - 1977-03-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gary K. Jordan, dated March 24, 1977, refers to the enclosed document, Motion for Summary Judgement.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1952-01-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia dated January 24, 1952. Original letter contained checks enclosed from Wharton, Fort Bend, and Houston Ladies LULAC Councils.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to J. C. Machuca - 1964-09-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to J. C. Machuca, dated September 24, 1964, regarding an investigation concerning a LULAC apartment in El Paso, Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally - 1963-10-24]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated October 24, 1963. Herrera asks for Connally's answer as to whether he will be the main speaker at the LULAC Convention to be held in Beaumont, Texas,
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1952-10-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all LULAC officers and members, dated October 24, 1952. Herrera reports on his trip to visit LULAC Councils in New Mexico and west Texas. The letter encourages all members to vote in the upcoming national elections. Herrera solicits donations from members to help fund a court fight against the Pecos School District and the proposed building of a segregated Mexican school.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC Supreme Council members - 1977-06-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera addressed to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens Supreme Council and dated June 24, 1977. The letter expresses gratitude for Herrera's new position as LULAC Legal Advisor and gives a listing of all pending lawsuits against LULAC.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1952-04-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel C. Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas, dated April 24, 1952. Herrera references the LULAC organization being represented at the San Jacinto Day celebration. Herrera also seeks input on his candidacy for LULAC National President.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-03-24]
- Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales, dated March 24, 1977. The letter refers to an enclosure of a document, Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement, to be filed.
- [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 John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez - 1949-08-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Raoul A. Cortez, President General of LULAC, dated August 24, 1949. In this letter Herrera explains his disappointment at not being elected first vice-president general of LULAC. It is also a reassurance of his loyalty and support of LULAC.
- [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 Texas Board of Law Examiners - 1970-01-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation written by John J. Herrera to the Board of Law Examiners on behalf of Peter H. Murphy.
- [Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24]
- Letter from John P. Lagomarcino, Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C., to John J. Herrera, enclosing copies of the pleadings for the case of Delgado, et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District, et al. received by him on April 15, 1968.
- [Letter from John P. Lagomarcino to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-24]
- Letter from John P. Lagomarcino, Attorney, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of the Secretary, Washington D.C., to John J. Herrera, enclosing copies of the pleadings for the case of Delgado, et al vs. Bastrop Independent School District, et al. received by him on April 15, 1968.
- [Letter from Leroy D. Clark to Pete Tijerina - 1967-01-24]
- Letter from Leroy D. Clark, Assistant Counsel with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Incorporated, to Pete Tijerina on January 24, 1967, seeking a list of pressing problems concerning the Mexican-American community in Texas, with regard to legal assistance in the area of poverty law.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of LULAC on January 24, 1977, regarding the charges and impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of LULAC on January 24, 1977, regarding the charges and impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites. Handwritten personal note from John J. Herrera reads "Dear Alberto! Lulac needs your help. Please call me! - John."
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah D. Alvarado to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of LULAC on January 24, 1977, regarding the charges and impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah D. Alvarado to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of LULAC on January 24, 1977, regarding the charges and impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah D. Alvarado to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of LULAC on January 24, 1977, regarding the charges and impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites. Unsigned copy.
- [Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah D. Alvarado to all members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1977-01-24]
- Letter from Manuel Gonzales and Deborah Alvarado to all members of LULAC on January 24, 1977, regarding the charges and impeachment proceedings against LULAC Immediate Past National President, Joseph R. Benites. Signed by Deborah D. Alvarado.