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- Discrimination story condemned
- Newspaper clipping of article "Discrimination Story Condemned," written by J. H. Plenn, Staff Writer of San Antonio Express newspaper, dated March 13, 1951. Review of article published in March 27, 1951, issue of Look Magazine entitled "City Wilderness." The article was based on a study of living conditions among persons of Mexican descent in Texas.
- [Draft of speech by John J. Herrera for the Installation LULAC Banquet - 1957-06-01]
- Draft of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the Installation LULAC Banquet held at Mengle Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, on June 1, 1957.
- [Invitation from San Antonio LULAC Councils to 1952 New Year's Eve Ball]
- Invitation from San Antonio, Texas LULAC Councils Number 2 and 187 to their New Year's Eve Ball on December 31, 1952.
- [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 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 Efrain G. Dominguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-02]
- Letter from Professor Efrain G. Dominguez, Consul Adscrito, Consul General's office of Mexico, San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 2, 1952. Dominguez writes to Herrera, who is scheduled to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican government.
- [Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
- Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated January 21, 1952. Garcia discusses the ramifications of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard.
- [Letter from Homer Whitt to John J. Herrera - 1950-05-22]
- Letter from Homer Whitt, Whitt Printing Company of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This is in reply to Herrera's letter of May 9,1950, regarding printing LULAC placards. Whitt quotes prices and quantities and also refers Herrera to some some Houston firms that could produce windshield stickers as Whitt Printing does not print them.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1951-01-06]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated January 6, 1951. This acknowledges the change of dates for the Regional LULAC Convention and confirms that amended proclamations will be sent to the active LULAC Councils. Rodriguez also confirms that he will speak at the convention.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1952-10-19]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Publicity Director, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated October 19, 1952. Discusses financial difficulties facing the LULAC newspaper, the LULAC NEWS.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-30]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated March 30, 1953. Cover letter for an enclosure that lists Blacklisted Counties in Texas.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-11]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, LULAC National Director of Publicity, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated June 11, 1953. Rodriguez discusses issues concerning LULAC News that might arise at the upcoming National Convention.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - 1953-06-15]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Past National President, dated June 15, 1953. Rodriguez addresses Herrera's defeat for re-election as LULAC National President and expresses appreciation for work done during Herrera's tenure as president. Rodriguez also mentions outstanding LULAC News bills which include Munguia printers who printed the newsletter.
- [Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez to John J. Herrera - August 26, 1953]
- Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary-Manager of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated August 26, 1953. Rodriguez sends an invitation to Herrera to attend Fiestas Patrias in Mexico City September 12-17, 1953. An interview with Mexican President Ruiz Cortines is on the agenda. Travel details and costs are also discussed.
- [Letter from Jake Rodriguez to James DeAnda - 1953-06-01]
- Letter from Jake Rodriguez, LULAC National Director of Publicity, to James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, dated June 1, 1953. This letter was sent in reply answering questions about the publication of the LULAC News.
- [Letter from James DeAnda to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-05-26]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from James DeAnda, LULAC Executive Secretary, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor, LULAC News, dated May 26, 1953. This letter is a follow-up on a suggestion made at LULAC Supreme Council meeting to negotiate with Hal Purser of Houston, Texas, to take over publishing the LULAC News in July, 1953. It contains pertinent questions about circulation numbers, advertising rates, and addressograph plates.
- [Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-02]
- Letter from Jesse Gonzalez of "Jesse Gonzalez and His Orchestra", San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated October 2, 1950. This letter and accompanying envelope originally also contained copies of a contract to be signed and returned with a deposit for an upcoming event.
- [Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Letter from Jesse Gonzalez to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. Informs arrival time in Houston and mentions publicity pictures to be distributed.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Commanding Officer 2595th Base Service Squadron - 1950-11-09]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Commanding Officer, 2595th Base Service Squadron, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, dated November 9, 1950. This is a request to release Private first class (Pfc.) Albert O. Garza on a three-day pass so that he can serve in a color guard for the Armistice Day Parade in Houston, Texas, on November 11, 1950.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Cosme Hinojosa - 1952-12-01]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to the Honorable Cosme Hinojosa, Consul General of Mexico for the State of Texas, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera writes regarding the blacklisting by the Mexican Government of Brazoria County. Herrera requests a record of complaints of discrimination against Brazoria County which he will use during his meeting with Brazoria County. Herrera also requests a representative from the Consul General's office to attend the meeting with him.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Emilio Caceres - 1950-11-03]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Emilio Caceres of San Antonio, Texas, dated November 3, 1950. Inquires about pricing and availability of Caceres' orchestra for a LULAC dance to be held December 17, 1950 in Houston.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]
- Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
- [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 Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-07-30]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez of San Antonio, Texas, dated July 30, 1952. Herrera discusses a request for LULAC Council rosters, and shares travel plans to visit various LULAC council installations and meetings.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-12-01]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera discusses events at various LULAC Council and mentions his plans to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce committee to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican Government.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1952-12-18]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, editor of the LULAC News, dated December 18, 1952. Discusses issues regarding the LULAC newsletter such as sponsorship by individual LULAC councils and frequency of publication.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1953-01-08]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated January 8, 1953. Requests a speedy printing of the next LULAC News newsletter. Herrera discusses upcoming LULAC events in Victoria, Texas, and travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas. Herrera also mentions writing to Ivey Gonzalez of Wichita Falls, Texas and Joe Ortiz of Fort Worth about organizing councils in these cities.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1950-10-03]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas, dated October 3, 1950. Herrera is returning a signed contract and down payment for an engagement in Houston, Texas.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1950-10-19]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas, dated October 19, 1950. This concerns a dance held in Houston on October 29, 1950, for the Latin American community.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jesse Gonzalez of San Antonio, Texas dated November 6, 1952. Inquiry regarding hiring Gonzalez's band to play for a LULAC benefit dance in Houston during December 1952.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales - 1952-06-12]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to M. C. Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas, dated June 12, 1952. The letter is regarding Herrera's bid for the presidency of LULAC. Herrera discusses some of the voting issues of Texas and New Mexico LULAC councils and mentions that Gonzales will be making the nominating speech for Herrera at the National LULAC Convention, with George Lopez of Wharton, Texas, seconding the nomination. And also, in a short note, the letter mentions the birth of Herrera's daughter Cathy Luz.
- [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 Munguia Printers - 1953-03-17]
- Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Munguia Printers, sent to the attention of Ruben Munguia, Jr., dated March 17, 1953. Herrera sets out payment schedule for unpaid invoice due to Munguia Printers for LULAC printing jobs.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Presidents and Secretaries of Texas LULAC Councils - 1952-09-22]
- Letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all presidents and secretaries of Texas LULAC councils dated September 22,1 952. Invitation to attend a meeting to be held October 5, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas. Agenda items are listed.
- [Letter from Joseph Rios to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-21]
- Letter from Joseph Rios, President of Pan American College, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 21, 1953. Rios acknowledges M. A. Urbina of Pan American College will be speaking at the upcoming LULAC convention.
- [Letter from M. C. Gonzalez to John J. Herrera - 1956-05-09]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from M.C. Gonzalez, dated May 9, 1956 asking Herrera to endorse Gonzalez and support him as he runs for office of the National President of LULAC. Gonzalez was the presenter of the nomination speech for National President for John J. Herrera.
- [Letter from Maury Maverick to John J. Herrera - 1952-12-31]
- Letter from Maury Maverick of San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated December 31, 1952. A personal holiday greeting and congratulations to Herrera for his work in LULAC.
- [Letter from Pete Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1951-05-25]
- Letter from Pete Cantu, Secretary, San Antonio LULAC Council Number 2, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated May 25, 1951. Cantu thanks Herrera for helping make their 1951 Feria De Las Flores a success in funding their local student scholarships.
- [Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera - 1957-07-17]
- Letter from Pete Tijerina to John J. Herrera, typed on League of Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 17, 1957.
- [Letter from R. J. Pena to League of United Latin American Citizens - 1954-04-29]
- Letter to League of United Latin American Citizens from R. J. Pena, District Governor on April 29, 1954. This letter advises all LULACs about a District Conference in San Antonio, Texas on May 14, 1954 for the election of District Governor.
- [Letter from R. Munguia, Sr., to John J. Herrera - 1953-03-11]
- Letter from R. Munguia, Sr., of Munguia Printers in San Antonio, Texas to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated March 11, 1953. Munguia requests payment of an outstanding invoice billed to LULAC for printing services.
- [Letter from Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu to John J. Herrera - 1954-04-10]
- Letter to John J. Herrera from General Chairman Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu from the San Antonio LULAC Council No. 2 inviting Herrera to the "traditional Feria de las Flores" (which translates to the Flower Show) which is a dinner dance that raised money for the LULAC Scholarship Fund. Herrera was invited to attend as the guest of honor to the dinner dance on Friday, April 30th at the Seven Oaks Country Club. "This particular evening has been set aside especially for the purpose of honoring our former 'Reyes Feos', all of you will receive the recognition at this dinner dance to which you are so justly entitle." The translation of "Reyes Feos", is "The Ugly Kings" which is a non-profit organization that raises money for scholarships that are awarded to deserving Texas students.
- [Letter to John J. Herrera - 1955-02-15]
- Letter to John J. Herrera, from unspecific League of United Latina American Citizens source, dated February 15, 1955, in regards to the declaration by the Supreme Council that the offices of the National Organizer and the National Chaplain are vacant and inactive. The author of the letter states "I hope that the action taken by the Supreme Council will not keep you from working very closely with me on LULAC matters [...] I would like to appoint you as a Chairman of a National Committee to study ways and means of increasing the educational opportunities that are available to persons of Spanish extraction."
- [Letters from John J. Herrera to Mrs. Gus Gonzales and Jacob I. Rodriguez - 1951-01-04]
- Onionskin paper carbon copies of letters from John J. Herrera dated January 5, 1951. The front page is a draft of a letter to Mrs. Gus Gonzales, President of the Wharton Texas Ladies LULAC Council. This letter is a notification that the charter for their new council has been received and is ready for presentation. The back page contains a draft of a second letter to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Secretary Mexican Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas. This is a notification that the date of the Regional LULAC Convention to be held in January, 1951 in Houston, Texas, has been changed to January 27 and 28, 1951. It is also an invitation to Jacob Rodriguez to speak after the speech of welcome at the convention.
- [Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
- [Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-23]
- Postcard from Robert B. Cruz to John J. Herrera dated October 23, 1950. This postcard grants Herrera permission to have the Regional LULAC Convention in Houston and asks for possible dates for the convention.
- [Receipt for stenographic services from The St. Anthony]
- Letter from The St. Anthony in San Antonio. Receipt for $15.00 paid for 3 hours of stenographic services in the matter of Civil Action #9009, Ben Rios et al vs. O. B. Ellis, et al.
- [Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2]
- Roster of San Antonio, Texas LULAC Council Number 2 members in good standing as of December 31, 1952 prepared by Felix J. Cerda, Treasurer.
- Sheriff brands whitewash charge as ridiculous
- Newspaper clipping from a Bay City newspaper, indicated by handwritten note, dated 1953. Article is a rebuttal from Sheriff Jack Cole to charges made by LULAC delegates at the LULAC convention that a grand jury had whitewashed the decision regarding the fatal shooting of George Sanchez. LULAC was asking for an impartial investigation of George Sanchez's civil rights.