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- [Agenda of the LULAC District Eight Convention, May 15, 16, and 17, 1977]
- Agenda for the District Eight Convention held at Ramada Inn details the events of the three day convention held from Friday, April 15, to Sunday, April 17, 1977.
- [Amendment to LULAC Charter - 1940-04-15]
- Copy of an Amendment to League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated April 15, 1940. The amendment extends the territorial limits of the corporation from "The State of Texas" to "United States of America".
- [Annotated list of LULAC Officers and Councils - April 13, 1953]
- List of LULAC national officers, regional governors, district governors, and councils dated April 13, 1953. This appears to be a working copy as it contains numerous handwritten notes and corrections. The sixth page appears to be a partial membership roster of Houston members.
- [Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]
- Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
- [Answer of Defendant , Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-15]
- Legal document "Answer of Defendant, LULAC Building Board of Trustees" from the Superior Court of the State of California, City and County of San Francisco, to LULAC, San Francisco Chapter, dated April 15, 1976. The LULAC San Francisco Chapter is denying all allegations in the complaint against them regarding a lease agreement with Cogswell Polytechnical College. This document is verified by Rachel Arce, and officer of the San Francisco LULAC Chapter.
- [Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Legal documents include Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding the case, American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated April 1, 1977.
- [Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Legal documents: Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, regarding the case American Express vs. LULAC. Documents are dated April 1, 1977, and are signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Both documents are submitted and signed by John J. Herrera. The affidavit is signed by a notary public and dated April 1, 1977.
- [Article on San Jacinto Day Celebration - April 22, 1958]
- Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.
- [Autographed speech by Martin Dies, Jr. - 1969-04-21]
- A typed, autographed copy of a speech by Martin Dies, Jr., delivered on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1969. The inscription reads "To my friend and great [?] John Herrera, Martin Dies, Jr."
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from Custom Discount Carpets, Inc., April 9, 1964]
- Contract for services performed at the law offices of John J. Herrera by Custom Discount Carpets, Inc.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-04-30]
- Bill from Rice Hotel directed to John J. Herrera. The bill is dated April 30, 1977, and indicates a previous unpaid balance of $307.39.
- [Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
- Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
- [Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
- Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
- [Biographical information on Dr. Martin Hames Bickham]
- Magazine article clipped from unknown magazine with biographical information about Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham. Scholar who studied social problems of American communities.
- [Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]
- A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
- [Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]
- Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hell out of you when they start getting nude and dropping their chastity belt!!! Happy Birthday -Shep" The digital image also includes the envelope postmarked April 11, 1967
- [Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros - 1970-04-12]
- Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".
- [Campaign Letter from Romeo Vera to members of the League of United Latin American Citizens - 1966-04-27]
- Campaign letter from Romeo Vera to LULAC members on April 27, 1966, announcing his candidacy for Texas State Director of LULAC and seeking support for his election. the letter also lists Vera's LULAC activities and qualifications for the position.
- [Cashier's check for J. B. Casas - 1965-04-26]
- Cashier's check remitted from John J. Herrera to the order of J. B. Casas for $25.
- 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.
- [Complaint for Unlawful Detainer with Evidence, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs. LULAC - 1976-04-12]
- Complaint for Unlawful Detainer with Evidence in the case of Cogswell Polytechnical College vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Evidence includes the following: Exhibit A - Lease by and between The Cogswell Polytechnical College as Landlord and LULAC, San Fransisco Chapter, as Tenant; Exhibit B through F - Three Day Notice To Pay Rent or Quit.
- [Complaint, John A. Moyer d/b/a Central States Appraisal Company vs. LULAC - 1976-04-12]
- Complaint filed on April 12, 1976, in the case of John A. Moyer d/b/a Central States Appraisal Company vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, Aurora LULAC Council #4002, and Douglas L. Clark. The document is signed and submitted by R. D. Schilling, attorney for the plaintiff, of Goldsmith, Dyer, Thelin, Schiller & Dickson.
- Congressional Record, Volume 118, Number 61, April 19, 1972
- Congressional Record : Proceedings and Debates of the 92nd Congress, Second Session, April 19, 1972. "A noble effort on behalf of America's second largest and most ignored minority." Speech given before the Senate by John V. Tunney with President Richard Nixon in attendance about the employment and underemployment of Spanish Americans.
- [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.
- [Declaration of Antonio V. Soza calling for the removal of Joe Velez from LULAC office]
- A declaration by Antonio V. Soza calling for the removal of Joe Velez from LULAC office.
- [Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement: American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens includes Defendant's Amended Answer, Affidavit, and Answer to Motion for Summary Judgement. Defendant's Amended Answer regarding is dated April 1, 1977, and signed by John J. Herrera.
- [Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Defendant's Amended Answer, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Legal document, Defendant's Amended Answer, regarding the case, American Express vs. LULAC. The document is dated April 1, 1977, and is signed and submitted by John J. Herrera on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1961-04-21]
- Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1967-04-21]
- Draft of a speech written by John J. Herrera and delivered on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The draft is handwritten on legal paper.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1968-04-20]
- Draft of speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto celebration on April 20, 1968. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Battleground - 1967-04-21]
- Draft of a Speech by John J. Herrera to be delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera placed a wreath on the monument to commemorate the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, San Jacinto Monument - 1954-04-21]
- Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.
- [Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
- An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.
- [Endorsement of Governor John B. Connally -1964-04-25]
- An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."
- [Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, April 4, 1977]
- Envelope from Greenway Bank and Trust, postmarked on April 4, 1977.
- [Envelope from John B. Connally to John Michael Herrera - 1964-04-09]
- Envelope sent from John B. Connally to John M. Herrera postmarked April 9, 1964.
- [Envelope from John J. Herrera to Ophelia Quintero - 1977-04-22]
- Envelope from John J. Herrera addressed to Ophelia Quintero, postmarked April 22, 1977. Markings on the envelope show that it was returned as "Not Deliverable."
- [Envelope from John J. Herrera to Rafael Acosta, Jr. - 1977-04-22]
- Envelope from John J. Herrera addressed to Rafael Acosta, Jr., State Treasurer of League of United Latin American Citizens, postmarked April 22, 1977, and stamped returned to sender.
- [Federal Communications Commission Order for Change in Facilities, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947]
- An Order for Change in Facilities granted by the Federal Communications Commission. The Order was in response to the application of Eugene J. Roth, trading as Mission Broadcasting Company in San Antonio, Texas.
- [Federal Communications Commission Order for Construction Permit, Eugene J. Roth, April 4, 1947]
- An order granted by the FCC for a construction permit pertaining to the application of Eugene J. Roth, trading as Mission Broadcasting Company (KONO).
- The fight for democracy
- Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda on April 20, 1950. Castañeda discusses the importance of the fight for individual freedom and liberty and the necessity to fight oppression.
- [The fight for democracy - proofread copy]
- Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".
- [First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-04-01]
- Document contains First Amended Plaintiff's Original Petition and Affidavit regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [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
- [Guide to LULAC Charter Records Printout - April 7, 1976]
- Guide to LULAC charter records printout on April 7, 1976, explaining the contents and codes contained in the printout.
- [Handwritten speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day - 1965-04-21]
- Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.
- Highlights at San Jacinto Day celebration here
- Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.
- [League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program - April 15-17, 1977]
- League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Convention Program held at Ramada Inn in Houston, Texas, on April 15 - 17, 1977. The cover of the program has a color illustration of the LULAC shield. Printed on the inside cover are "Aims and Purposes," "LULAC Milestones," and "LULAC Code." The program includes letters from District Eight Council Members, meeting agenda, advertisements, and photos of LULAC events.