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- [Anonymous letter to John Herrera - 1950-03-06]
- Anonymous letter to John J. Herrera regarding issue of having a special police squad for Latin-Americans.
- [Attachment to letter from John J. Herrera to J.C. Machuca - 1954-01-19]
- Attachment to a letter from John J. Herrera to the Honorable J.C. Machuca where at the request of Machuca, Herrera summarizes his accomplishments as National President of LULAC. This attachment includes mention of the increase in the expansion of the organization as well as council formation, widespread increase in LULAC awareness, LULAC's involvement with the fight against the Pecos Texas School segregation and collaboration with other Latin American organizations.
- [Bond notice from the Office of the Sheriff to John J. Herrera - 1956-07-31]
- Bond notice warning John J. Herrera from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff. The notice warns Herrera to return the bond lest he be blacklisted.
- [Bulletin from National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils - 1951]
- Special Bulletin from the National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils, with handwritten date of 1951. The subject of this bulletin is "National Convention Additional Information." The bulletin focuses on delegate certification prior to the 1951 LULAC National Convention. The bulletin also covers details of reception and room reservations for the convention.
- [Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President - 1953]
- Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President at the National Convention held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 12-14, 1953.
- [Campaign letter for the re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Campaign Headquarters - 1953]
- Campaign letter for re-election of John J. Herrera as LULAC National President from Armando Mares, Campaign Manager, to fellow LULACs.
- [Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1954-09-07]
- Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera in Houston, Texas from Private Abel Cisneros at Camp Gordon, Georgia.
- [Envelope from Abel Cisneros to Dolores L. Cisneros - 1954-06-12]
- Envelope sent by Private Abel Cisneros at Fort Bliss, Texas to his wife Lola Cisneros in Wharton, Texas. The envelope is postmarked in El Paso, Texas on June 12, 1954.
- [Envelope from John C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1953-02-06]
- Envelope from John C. Gonzalez of Palacios, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 6, 1953.
- [Envelope from Josie Falcon to John J. Herrera - 1951-07-25]
- Envelope from Junior LULAC's of Corpus Christi, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated July 25, 1951.
- [Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera - 1958-03-19]
- Envelope from Popular Dry Goods Co., Inc. to John J. Herrera, postmarked El Paso, Texas, March 19, 1958.
- [Envelope from Spiner and Pritchard Attorneys at Law to John J. Herrera - 1951-08-13]
- Envelope from Spiner and Pritchard, Attorneys at Law of Houston, Texas, to John Herrera, dated August 13, 1951.
- [Envelope from the Supreme Court of the United States to John J. Herrera - 1951-02-05]
- Envelope sent to John J. Herrera, Counsellor at Law, 710 Scanlan Building, Houston 2, Texas. This envelope was sent from the Supreme Court of the United States, Washington D.C., through the Office of the Clerk on February 5, 1951 at 7:30 p.m.
- [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
- [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 candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to candidates for office of LULAC National President - 1953-05-02]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to all candidates running for office of LULAC National President dated May 2, 1953. This is a revised master roster list of all candidates who filed by the deadline with the LULAC National Executive Secretary.
- [Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils and Officers - 1952-11-05]
- Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC Executive Secretary, to all LULAC Officers, and Texas LULAC Councils of District Eight, dated November 5, 1952. Proclamation advising of an upcoming Texas LULAC District Number 8 Convention to be held November 16,1 952 in Rosenberg, 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.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 - 1955-06-24]
- 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.