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- 300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan
- Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.
- [Affidavit and Certificate, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-06-22]
- Affidavit and Certificate from Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated June 22, 1977.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, February 11-12, 1977]
- Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas, on February 11-12, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joseph Benites.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings, February 12, 1977]
- Agenda of the LULAC Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1977, pertaining to the impeachment of Joseph Benites.
- [Agenda of the LULAC Texas State Convention, May 12-15, 1977]
- Agenda for the League of United Latin American Citizens Texas State Convention held at the Hilton Inn on May 12-15, 1977 in Houston, Texas.
- [Agenda of the meeting of Supreme Council of LULAC, February 11, 1977]
- Agenda for the meeting of Supreme Council of League of United Latin American Citizens held at Rice Rittenhouse Hotel on Friday, February 11, 1977. The agenda includes articles of impeachment against Joesph R. Benites. The bottom portion of the page has been ripped showing the agenda only until 5:00 pm.
- [Announcement for LULAC Council 688 Second Annual Seminar - February, 1977]
- Announcement for LULAC Council 688 Second Annual Seminar to be held on February 16 at the Ramada Inn at 7:30 pm. Agenda for the event includes the following three speakers: Dr. Lupe Quintanilla, Honorable Judge Abe Ramirez, and Luis Cano.
- [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.
- [Arturo Rosales standing at podium]
- Photograph of Arturo Rosales, Professor of Chicano History at the University of Houston, standing at a podium. Rosales is wearing glasses and a white shirt.
- [Assumption Warranty Deed - 1975-03-19]
- Sale of Deed from Eloy Gerardo Torres to Rosita Isabel Torres in compliance with an order from the Court of Domestic Relations.
- [Balance Statement from DePrima, Aranda and De Leon Attorneys at Law to John J. Herrera, January 27, 1977]
- Balance Statement from DePrima, Aranda and De Leon, Attorneys at Law, to John J. Herrera. The statement includes fees for legal services and document reproduction.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1976-10-10]
- Bill from Rice Hotel sent to John J. Herrera for charges related to the League of United Latin American Citizens Conference Banquet. The bill is dated October 10, 1976, with a balance of $26.50.
- [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 John J. Herrera from the Rice Hotel - 1977-05-31]
- Bill from the Rice Hotel to John J. Herrera, dated May 31, 1977, regarding a previous balance of $307.39.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel - 1977-03-31]
- Bill from Rice Rittenhouse Hotel to John J. Herrera, dated March 31, 1977, and indicates a previous outstanding balance of $307.39.
- [Bill for John J. Herrera from the Richardson & Associates Reporting Company, February 15, 1977]
- Bill from Richardson & Associates Reporting Company for $100.00 for services rendered at a hearing for LULAC at the Rice Hotel on February 12, 1977. The bill is dated February 15, 1977. At the bottom of the bill, John J. Herrera typed a response indicating that this work was not authorized by him or anyone at League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Birth Certificate for Richard Pantoja]
- Photostatic copy of the 1954 birth certificate for Richard Pantoja certified by the local registrar H. B. Garrett.
- [Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]
- Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
- [Campaign card for Fred Hofheinz from John J. Herrera]
- Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.
- [Campaign letter from the Harris County Democrats Political Committee - 1975]
- Campaign letter from the Harris County Democrats Political Committee supporting the Democratic candidate, Fred Hofheinz, for the mayoral election on Tuesday, December 2, 1975. This letter was from Pat Gandy, Chairperson, Harris County Democrats and Billie Carr, Democratic National Committeewoman, Harris County Democrats.
- [Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]
- Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
- [El Concilio de la Raza press release - 1977-10-06]
- El Concilio de la Raza press release, October 6, 1977. The press release expresses the group's dissatisfaction with the verdict of negligent homicide in the case of Joe Campos Torres, a Vietnam veteran who was beaten and killed by five police officers.
- [Condiciones de Libertad, el Estado de Texas contra Pedro de los Palotes - 1975]
- Legal document in the case State of Texas vs. Pedro de los Palotes, Judge Lee Duggan, Jr. presiding.
- Contract for Advertisement in the LULAC Golden Anniversary National Convention Program
- Contract for purchasing an advertisement in the LULAC Golden Anniversary National Convention Program. The contract lists the fee for various advertisements.
- [Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
- Copy of a letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers.
- [Correspondence between Luiz Alaniz and John J. Herrera - 1977-09-13]
- Letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Luis Alaniz on behalf of Richard M. Garza, mentioning that Herrera himself sold copies of the Houston Chronicle back in the 1920s and early 1930s. The letter from Luiz Alaniz verifies that Richard Garza is employed by the Houston Chronicle to sell papers. Both letters are printed on the same page with Houston Chronicle letterhead.
- [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.
- [Decorated car with banner in Fiestas Patrias parade]
- Photograph of a decorated car with banner in the Fiestas Patrias parade, 1978.
- [Decorated Fiestas Patrias car]
- Photograph of a decorated Fiestas Patrias car, 1978.
- [Default Judgement, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-02-14]
- Default Judgement regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated February 14, 1977.
- [Default Judgement, American Express vs. LULAC - 1977-02-14]
- Default Judgement in the case of American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens is signed by Joseph A. Porto, attorney for the Paintiff, and a notary public. The document does not include the judge's signature.
- [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.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-06-07]
- Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 7, 1977, signed by Herrera and notarized by Jackie Magura. The deposition serves to file charges against Joe Velez.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977. Signatures are in blue ink.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera - 1977-08-19]
- Deposition by John J. Herrera, directed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, regarding the actions of Joe Velez. The deposition is notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10]
- Deposition given by John J. Herrera on June 10, 1977. In the deposition, Herrera officially files charges against Joe Velez and list the charges and supporting reasons.
- [Deposition by Ray Hardy, American Express vs LULAC - 1977-06-22]
- Deposition by Ray Hardy in the case American Express vs LULAC, dated June 22, 1977. In the document, it is stated that the case is still pending in the District Court of Harris County, 157th Judicial District. The document also contains copy of a receipt to John J. Herrera in the amount of $2.00.
- [Deposition of Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-19]
- Sworn deposition of Eduardo Morga, directed to LULAC National Executive Board Members. The document indicates that Morga is filing "Charges against Roberto Ornelas, Paul Garza, and William D. Bonilla, all Past National Presidents, of LULAC, and all members of LULAC for violation of the Constitution, By-Laws, and Protocol." The document was signed and notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Deposition of Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-19]
- Sworn deposition of Eduardo Morga, directed to LULAC National Executive Board Members. The document indicates that Morga is filing "Charges against Roberto Ornelas, Paul Garza, and William D. Bonilla, all Past National Presidents, of LULAC, and all members of LULAC for violation of the Constitution, By-Laws, and Protocol." The document was signed and notarized on August 19, 1977.
- [Detail of the mural, The Rebirth of Our Nationality]
- Photograph detail of Leo Tanguma's "The Rebirth of Our Nationality", a mural spanning a building on Canal Street in Houston, Texas. The brightly colored mural depicts multiple figures reaching toward each other. At the top of the mural: "To become aware of our history is to become aware of our singularity." The work was completed in 1973 during the Chicano mural movement.
- [Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]
- Hand written draft of a letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975. Herrera writes regarding the shameful way he was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975. Written on yellow legal pad paper.
- [Draft of Minutes from the LULAC Special Impeachment Proceedings - 1977-02-12]
- Draft of minutes from the LULAC Special Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1977. This draft is related to Joseph R. Benites's violation of the LULAC Constitution, Article VI Section 7 a(8). Signed by G.J. Garza and attested by Manuel Gonzales, Deborah Alvarado, and John J. Herrera.
- [Draft of Minutes from the LULAC Special Impeachment Proceedings - 1977-02-12]
- Draft of minutes from the LULAC Special Impeachment Proceedings at the Rice Rittenhouse Hotel in Houston, Texas on February 12, 1977. This draft is related to Joseph R. Benites's violation of the LULAC Constitution, Article VI Section 7, subsection (4). Signed by G.J. Garza and attested by Manuel Gonzales, Deborah Alvarado, and John J. Herrera.