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- [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 - 1955-06-24]
- 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.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.
- [Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-07-19]
- Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. The letter accompanied a check to pay for Herrera's expenses.
- [Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-12]
- Letter from A. L. Wirin to John J. Herrera. Wirin mentions the enclosures sent with his letter and requested that Herrera telephone him at his home. Document also contains hand written notes under the typed text.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-10]
- A five page handwritten letter from Abel Cisneros to his wife, Lola. Abel provided Lola with an update on his activities in the Army.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-06-13]
- Letter from Private Abel Cisneros at Fort Bliss, Texas to John J. Herrera in Houston, Tex. Pvt. Cisneros provides Herrera with an update on his family and financial matters.
- [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 Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-05]
- Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas from Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia, written on September 5, 1954.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-17]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Abel Cisneros regarding details about his hardship discharge application.
- [Letter from Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera - 1954-10-05]
- Handwritten letter from Private Abel Cisneros to John J. Herrera in which Cisneros provides an update on his application status.
- [Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-17]
- Letter from Secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, Adele Landers, to John J. Herrera. The letter indicates that Judge Connally had requested that the powers of attorney be returned back to Herrera.
- [Letter from Adele Landers to John J. Herrera - 1955-10-26]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from Adele Landers, secretary to Judge Ben C. Connally, acknowledging the receipt of a letter written to Judge Connally on October 25.
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-02-17]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, League of United Latin American Citizens National Officer, to Frank M. Pinedo, stating that Armendariz no longer wishes to be National Officer of LULAC due to unfair acts committed against members of LULAC. The letter outlines the impeachment of John J. Herrera and David Longoria and mentions the action taken against the LULAC lodge. "It is no longer safe to act on behalf of the Lulac Organization, for the danger of impeachment without a hearing will menace our every action or inaction [...] it pains me greatly to know that our Organization, the Supreme Council, would be guilty of condemning without an opportunity to be heard."
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to Murguia Printing Company - 1953-07-01]
- Copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to the Murguia Printing Company, dated July 1, 1953. Armendariz requests that Murguia send an itemized account of charges and expenses done on behalf of LULAC News.
- [Letter from Albert Armendariz to Oscar M. Laurel - 1953-07-29]
- Copy of a letter from Albert Armendariz, LULAC National President, to Oscar M. Laurel, LULAC National Legal Advisor, dated July 29, 1953. Armendariz requests that Laurel continue to request am itemized account statement from Murguia Printers to make sure that LULAC was not being overcharged for newspaper printing costs.
- [Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1964-04-02]
- Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera concerning John's illness, treatment, and insurance claim.
- [Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1951-09-06]
- Letter from Congressman Albert Thomas, Eighth District, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated September 6, 1951. This letter acknowledges receipt of the copy of Herrera's letter to Congressman Graham Arthur Barden concerning changes in the Federal Child Labor Law. Thomas indicates his willingness to speak to Barden on the issue.
- [Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-16]
- Letter from Albert Thomas, Chairman, Independent Offices Appropriations Committee to John J. Herrera, acknowledging Herrera's invitation to visit the new home of LULAC at 3004 Bagby, Houston, Texas. Regarding Herrera's request of a memento of the Liberty ships, Thomas says he will refer it to the Maritime Administration, and Thomas will let Herrera know their response.
- [Letter from Alberto Cadena to John J. Herrera - 1954-03-26]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from District Governor of League of United Latin American Citizens, Alberto Cadena, reminding John of a LULAC meeting that was to be held in Beaumont on the 28th day of March at the K.C. Hall. Cadena expresses his sincere desire for Herrera to attend the meeting.
- [Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1952-04-18]
- Letter from Alonso S. Perales of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 18, 1952. Perales requests data on voters in Harris County, voters of Latin-American extraction in the county, and how many elected and appointed public officials in Houston and Harris County are of Latin-American descent.
- [Letter from Alonso S. Perales to John J. Herrera - 1959-09-22]
- Letter to John J. Herrera thanking him for the pleasure of meeting the day before. Perales asks Herrera to have a talk with Don Walton and inform Perales of Herrera's talk with Walton.
- [Letter from Alonso S. Perales to Lyle Saunders]
- Letter from Alonso S. Perales to Lyle Saunders. Perales protests against the unfair views expressed by Saunders and Olen H. Leonard in the pamphlet titled: "The wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas". Perales demands the names and addresses of the informants in the pamphlet.
- [Letter from Andrew Espinosa, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-10-09]
- Letter with envelope from Andrew S. A. Espinosa, Jr., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of LULAC Council in Fort Worth, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated October 9, 1953. Espinosa, Jr. discusses the Fort Worth LULAC Council possibly hosting the Regional LULAC Convention. Espinosa, Jr. also extends an invitation to attend an upcoming meeting in Fort Worth.
- [Letter from Angel R. Field to Pennsylvania LULAC Members - 1955-06-14]
- Letter from Angel R. Field, State President, to Pennsylvania League of United Latin-American Citizens Members requesting members to attend a meeting that was held June 19, 1955 at the home of Andres Flores AMVETS Post 171, Malloy Place, Johnstown, PA. The letter lists an agenda and informs members to think about the agenda items and to offer comments at the meeting.
- [Letter from Angel R. Field to Pennsylvania LULAC Members - 1955-06-14]
- Letter from Angel R. Field, State President, to Pennsylvania League of United Latin-American Citizens Members requesting members to attend a meeting that was held June 19, 1955 at the home of Andres Flores AMVETS Post 171, Malloy Place, Johnstown, PA. The letter lists an agenda and informs members to think about the agenda items and to offer comments at the meeting.
- [Letter from Arthur C. Perry to John J. Herrera - 1953-09-17]
- Letter from Arthur C. Perry, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, thanking John J. Herrera on Johnson's behalf for his recommendation of Enrique Salinas, and informing Herrera that Senator Johnson would make arrangements for Salinas to take a competitive examination for an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy for 1954.
- [Letter from Arthur R. Gomez to Houston LULAC, page one - 1951-09-14]
- Page one of a letter from Arthur R. Gomez of Houston, Texas to LULAC of Houston, Texas, dated September 14, 1951. This is a thank-you letter to Houston LULAC for setting up a scholarship honoring Gomez's brother, Roy Gomez, who died in the service of his country.
- [Letter from Arthur R. Gomez to Houston LULAC, page two - 1951-09-14]
- Page two of a letter from Arthur R. Gomez of Houston, Texas to LULAC of Houston, Texas, dated September 14, 1951. This is a thank-you letter to Houston LULAC for setting up a scholarship honoring Gomez's brother, Roy Gomez, who died in the service of his country.
- [Letter from Arturo Vasquez, LULAC Treasurer, to All Councils - 1954]
- Letter from Arturo Vasquez, League of United Latin American Citizens Treasurer, to All Councils notifying them of delinquent and paid up Councils. "If your Council has not remit Dues, etc., please remit same as we don't have money in the Bank now." At the bottom of the letter, there is a note "TO ALL REGIONAL AND DISTRICT GOVERNORS" asking for them to assist Arturo in collecting debts due and recognizing only the Councils that have paid at the next meeting.
- [Letter from Arturo Vasquez to all LULAC Councils - 1955-07-05]
- Letter to All League of United Latin American Citizens Councils from Arturo Vasquez, National Treasurer July 5, 1955. Vasquez requests Councils of LULAC to come together and pay their fines and make sure that all financial matters are in order before the end of his service as Treasurer. Vasquez mentions that if financial matters are not in order, that the council will not be recognized at the National Convention.
- [Letter from Beatrice Valera to John J. Herrera - 1953-04-11]
- Letter from Beatrice Valera, a student at Jefferson Davis High School in Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated April 11, 1953. This is an Invitation to Herrera to be a guest speaker at Jefferson Davis High School's graduation dance held at the Paladium Nite club on May 31, 1953. Details about the evening's program are included.
- [Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera - 1955-08-01]
- Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.
- [Letter from Bill Elliott to John J. Herrera - 1959-10-20]
- Letter from Bill Elliott, a Harris County Judge, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Gil C. Garza, Jr.
- [Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-26]
- Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC Executive Secretary-Legal Adviser, to John J. Herrera dated June 26, 1950. Information about the installation of the Falfurrias, Texas, Junior LULAC Council on July 2, 1950.
- [Letter from Blas M. Salinas to John J. Herrera - 1950-09-07]
- Letter from Blas M. Salinas, LULAC National Executive Secretary-Legal Advisor, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated September 7, 1950. Salinas is concerned about the disorganization within the Galveston LULAC Council. Salinas asks for recommended sites for the upcoming Regional LULAC Convention. Salinas also inquires if "LULAC" has ever been copyrighted.
- [Letter from C. F. Tucker to Texas E. Brown - 1950-11-03]
- Letter from attorney C. F. Tucker to Internal Revenue Service Special Agent Texas E. Brown recommending John J. Herrera to practice before the Treasury Department.
- [Letter from C. R. Tips to the Sons of the Republic of Texas members - 1952-08-30]
- Letter from C. R. Tips, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated August 30, 1952. The body of the letter describes the membership campaign and indicates copies of the "Texas Passport" enclosed. To the right of the body is an image of Mrs. Barclay Megarity who was appointed as Executive Secretary of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and includes an article that appeared in the Dallas Times Herald.
- [Letter from C. R. Tips to the Sons of the Republic of Texas members - 1953-03-27]
- Letter from C. R. Tips, President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organization letterhead and dated March 27, 1953. The letter informs members about the annual meeting to be held at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston on April 21, 1953. Included is a brief overview of the itinerary, reminders about dues, and information on rooms at the hotel.
- [Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1950-01-11]
- Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County to John J. Herrera regarding filling a position for Mr. Munoz in his office.
- [Letter from C. V. Kern to John J. Herrera - 1957-09-04]
- Letter from C.V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, to John J. Herrera. Kern writes that he will try to help Herrera's son obtain a job in the Sheriff's office.
- [Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-12]
- Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr., Special Assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 12, 1953. A thank you letter from President Eisenhower on behalf of LULAC's recommendation of Dr. George W. Strake for appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
- [Letter from Charles H. Winerich, Jr., to John J. Herrera - 1950-03-10]
- Letter from Charles H. Winerich, Jr., Councilman-at-Large of the City of Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, District Governor of LULAC, dated March 10, 1950. Councilman Winerich was invited, but is unable to attend, the March 16, 1950, Houston Joint LULAC Councils meeting.
- [Letter from Charley G. Kidder to John J. Herrera - 1950-09-02]
- Letter from Charley G. Kidder of Bay City, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated September 2,1950. Kidder is asking for a donation from Herrera to pay the balance of funeral expenses for a man killed in a train accident. Herrera apparently was the attorney retained by the family.
- [Letter from Chester E. Ollison to W. S. McCree - 1953-02-03]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Chester E. Ollison, Appeals Counselor of the Texas Education Agency in Austin, Texas, to W. S. McCree, President of the Board of Trustees, Pecos Independent School District in Pecos, Texas, dated February 3,1953. The letter refers to a petition received from patrons of Pecos ISD regarding segregation of children of Spanish-speaking ancestry. Ollison outlines steps the school district is to take in addressing the issues cited in the petition.
- [Letter from Claude S. Fernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-29]
- Letter from Claude S. Fernandez, LULAC District Governor of Carlsbad, New Mexico, to John J. Herrera, dated December 29, 1952. The letter provides the location of the LULAC Supreme Council meeting to be held at the Crawford Hotel in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on January 17 and 18, 1953.
- [Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera - 1955-01-03]
- Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.
- [Letter from D. D. Peck to Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera - 1950-03-20]
- Letter from D. D. Peck, Voters League in Houston, Texas, to Houston Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera dated March 20, 1950. This letter addresses complaints against, and John J. Herrera's defense of, Mexican Americans and immigration issues in Houston.
- [Letter from D. R. Taylor to John J. Herrera - 1951-08-07]
- Letter and envelope from D. R. Taylor, District Sales Manager, Pan American World Airways, Mexican Government Tourist Bureau, Houston, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 7, 1951. Includes an invitation to lunch with Dr. Francisco del Rio y Canedo, Director General Mexican Government Tourist Bureau, on August 14, 1951 at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston, Texas.