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- Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past
- Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
- Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past
- Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
- [Envelope from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06]
- Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.
- [Envelope from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-13]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Sylvia Gonzalez. Both sides of the envelope include the note "Do not fold photo."
- [Grant Awards from San Francisco Department of Health, Education, and Welfare]
- Notification of two grant awards from Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Office of Education to the San Francisco Local Development Corporation. One is dated June 19, 1974 and one is dated April 10, 1975.
- [Judgment No. 883,327, Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal - 1974-08-12]
- Copy of Judgment No. 883,327 for Clara Lee Clark vs. Elfrerray Neal, Jr., and wife, Dorethea W. Neal, ruling both plaintiff and defendant to have been negligent in the cause of a car collision and that neither wins anything from the other. John J. Herrera is the attorney for the Neals.
- [Letter addressed to Mom and Dad - 1974-09-30]
- Letter from unknown source to "Mom & Dad". Content of the letter mostly concerns the marriage of Felice.
- [Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1974-03-26]
- Letter from Antonia Garcia to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera to come as soon as possible, as Garcia's father does not want to wait any longer, as he may not have much time left. Garcia asks that Herrera respond to the letter soon, so that they know when they are going to court.
- [Letter from Armando V. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-14]
- Letter from Judge Armando V. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, thanking him for his support and friendship, and wishing him all happiness in 1974.
- [Letter from Barbara Jordan to John J. Herrera - January 23, 1974]
- Letter from Barbara Jordan, member, Judiciary Committee, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, regarding the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
- [Letter from Bob Casey - 1974]
- Form letter from the office of Congressman Bob Casey concerning the potential impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
- [Letter from Bob Eckhardt to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-31]
- Letter from Bob Eckhardt, member, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera regarding the case of the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
- [Letter from Frank E. Tritico to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-16]
- Letter from Frank E. Tritico to John J. Herrera dated May 16, 1974, and printed on Sons of the Republic of Texas letterhead. The body of the letter describes a photograph from the San Jacinto Day ceremonies enclosed and includes a handwritten note that reads: "Get Doug active in SRT."
- [Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1974-04-02]
- Letter from Jake Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, dated April 2, 1974. Written on Jobs For Progress, Inc. letterhead. Rodriguez writes regarding details of the District Convention held at the Downtown Travelodge near the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio.
- [Letter from Jean E. Hosey to Ruth B. Juarez - 1974-11-13]
- Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.
- [Letter from Jesse Flores to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-14]
- Letter from Jesse Flores, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council #229 of Bryan, to John J. Herrera, date February 14, 1974. Regarding William Escamilla's quest for a certificate of Honorary Member from LULAC.
- [Letter from John E. Corcoran, Jr. to Bob Casey - 1974-12-23]
- Letter replying to Bob Casey in the House of Representatives informing him that a determination regarding the case of Sheppard W. King III would be reached within 3 months. The letter is typed on Department of the Navy, Board for Correction of Naval Records letterhead.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Hector J. Garcia - 1974-03-13]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of John J. Herrera's reply to Hector J. Garcia, Executive Director of the Catholic Council on Community Relations of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, agreeing to help advertise to the Mexican-American community their ability to apply to adopt children, dispelling the idea that they need to be "very rich" to do so.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to the editor of the Houston Chronicle - 1974-04-13]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of the Houston Chronicle criticizing its article endorsing Judge Jimmie Duncan and insisting that it is biased and inaccurate. John J. Herrera claims the editorial overlooks some important facts about the judge and misrepresents his character.
- [Letter from John Tower to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-30]
- Letter from John Tower, Senator, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera. Tower urges quick action on President Richard Nixon's impeachment case.
- [Letter from Larry W. Hayes to Sons of the Republic of Texas member - 1975-04-07]
- Letter dated April 7, 1975, from Larry W. Hayes, President of Sons of the Republic, San Jacinto Chapter, printed on organizational letterhead. The letter invites the Herrera family "to attend the celebration commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto" and includes the details of the events.
- [Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to John J. Herrera - 1974-02-08]
- Letter from Lloyd Bentsen, member, Finance, Public Works and Joint Economic Committee, United States Senate, to John J. Herrera, explaining the procedures for the impeachment of President Richard Nixon, before a final decision is made.
- [Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-18]
- Letter from Luz Maria Pérez to John J. Herrera, relating the facts of a case involving a will, and providing instructions to Herrera about his daughter's finances for school.
- [Letter from Manuel Lozano to all shareholders of La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - 1974-07-26]
- Letter from Manuel Lozano, President of La Cronica de Texas, Inc., to all shareholders of the company, stating that due to the loan denied by the Bank of Southwest, and for lack of funds, La Cronica will have to take stringent measures to cope with the situation - to save the life and existence of La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
- [Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo - 1974-08-02]
- Letter from Manuel Lozano to Guillermo R. Aquayo, offering a position as Director General of La Cronica de Texas Newspaper. Details of the offered salary and benefits are provided.
- [Letter from Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano - 1974-07-19]
- Letter from Marcus H. Halsey, Assistant Vice President, Bank of the Southwest, to Manuel Lozano, President, La Cronica de Texas, Inc., informing Lozano that the bank is unable to renew the loan to La Cronica de Texas, Inc.
- [Letter from Marie E. Poole to John J. Herrera - 1974-06-03]
- Letter from Marie E. Poole to John J. Herrera asking for donation to relieve Alfred J. Hernandez of his huge financial burden after the campaign.
- [Letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera - 1974-05-31]
- Handwritten thank-you letter from Phyllis Carvajal to John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from Raul C. Martinez to John J. Herrera - 1974-01-17]
- Letter from Raul C. Martinez, Constable, Precinct # 6, thanking John J. Herrera for his contribution to Martinez's campaign fund and for attending the banquet on December 19, 1973.
- [Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera - 1974-11-15]
- Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.
- [Letter from Sandra F. Stephens to Manuel Lozano of La Cronica of Texas, Inc. - 1974-11-27]
- Letter from Sandra F. Stephens to La Cronica of Texas, Inc. regarding UPI claims against that company involving a contract between the two companies providing for the delivery of UPI newswires. The letter is typed on Baker, Hostetler & Patterson, Counsellors at Law letterhead.
- [Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez to John J. Herrera]
- Letter from Sylvia Gonzalez asking John J. Herrera, a friend of Gonzalez's parents, for his help in locating her father and grandmother in Texas.
- [Letter from Sylvia Trujillo to Joseph R. Benites - 1974-09-24]
- Letter from Sylvia Trujillo, State Deputy Director, to Joseph R. Benites, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated September 24, 1974. The letter indicates that has a meeting has been called to discuss the issues with Benites decision to invite Congressman John Rhodes for a testimonial decision.
- 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.
- [Photograph of Maria Ellen Gonzalez - 1974]
- Photograph of Maria Ellen Gonzalez, younger sister of Sylvia Gonzalez.
- [Report of assets and liabilities from La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - July 26, 1974]
- Statement of assets and liabilities from La Cronica de Texas, Inc. to all shareholders of La Cronica de Texas stock.
- [Report of factura from La Cronica de Texas, Incorporated - July 26, 1974]
- This is an enclosure to the letter sent by Marcus H. Halsey to Manuel Lozano showing the detailed account of the amounts receivable from La Cronica de Texas as of July 26, 1974 of $1646.87.
- [Statement by Domestic Corporation, LULAC Board of Trustees, 1974-10-29]
- Statement by Domestic Corporation completed by League of United Latin American Citizens Board of Trustees on October 29, 1974. Completed by National President Joe Velez, the document lists the corporation address as 300 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California, and includes the names and titles of members of the staff. The document was filed in Sacramento, California, on October 31, 1974.
- [Western Union money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera - May 30, 1974]
- Western Union telegraphic money order receipt from John J. Herrera to Felice A. Herrera in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico in the amount of $175. Note says "please get ring for Douglas, love."