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- [Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations Convention Memorandum - January 19, 1962]
- Detailed Convention Memorandum to all members of PASO explaining the purpose and procedure of the upcoming convention and instructions for hotel reservations and registration fees. The final two items urge members to organize an active PASO group in their communities if one did not already exist and reminds them to pay their poll taxes in order to vote. The memo is signed by Ed Idar, Jr. A handwritten note reads: "Paso a Paso Para adelante!"
- [Letter from Albert Pena, Jr. announcing PASO convention - 1962-02-02]
- Generic letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr. announcing the first statewide convention of Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations to select candidates to endsorse. Peña invites any who have formed or intend to form a PASO group to attend. The letter is typed on County of Bexar letterhead.
- [Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]
- Reproduction of an editorial from the San Antonio Evening News criticizing Albert A. Peña, Jr. and his Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO) organization for being derailed from their purpose, for not responding to the desires of most Latinos, and inability to solidify a party plank.
- [Flyer advertising Jimmy Carter at the Alamo - 1976]
- Hand-drawn flyer to advertising Jimmy Carter's appearance at the Alamo, with drinks, beer, and a meal included in the $20 price for bus tickets. John J. Herrera and Angel Z. Fraga are listed as the contacts.
- [Telegram from Kenneth R. Hyman to John J. Herrera - 1946-07-02]
- Telegram sent to John J. Herrera from Kenneth R. Hyman. Hyman gives notice that he would be in his office to discuss matters.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Gonzales - 1947-03-13]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter John J. Herrera sent to Manuel Gonzales of San Antonio, Texas. The letter is in regards to Felix H. Morales who filed an Federal Communications Commission application for a radio station in the Houston area. Herrera is seeking assistance from Gonzalez to prove discrimination in the application process.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr., dated May 24, 1961. Bonilla informs Espinosa, Jr. of his schedule and indicates that the letter has been copied to John J. Herrera.
- [Invitation from LULAC Council Number 363 to Testimonial Banquet and Dance - 1961-11-18]
- Invitation to The San Antonio Downtown LULAC Council No. 363 Testimonial Banquet and Dance honoring Judge J. T. Canales, to be held on November 18, 1961, at the Crystal Ballroom in Gunter Hotel.
- [Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]
- Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-17]
- Letter from William D. Bonilla to John J. Herrera, dated November 17, 1961, and copied to Frank M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]
- Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
- [Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-01-17]
- Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera, typed and dated January 17, 1963. The letter refers to judicial appointments in Bexar County.
- [Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera - 1963-10-10]
- Letter from Philip J. Montablo to John J. Herrera urging Herrera to to write a letter or telegram to Governor John B. Connally endorsing Montablo for appointment to the 166th District Court of Bexar County. The letter is typed on "Law Offices Philip J. Montablo" letterhead and dated October 10, 1963.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to Pete Tijerina - 1964-07-13]
- Letter from William D. Bonilla to Pete Tijerina, dated July 13, 1964, regarding an adopted Resolution concerning Gus C. Garcia.
- [Letter from William D. Bonilla to Nick Salmon - 1964-09-09]
- Letter from William D. Bonilla to Nick Salmon, dated September 9, 1964, regarding a brief concerning Emilio Salmon, filed with the Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso, Texas by Albert Almendarez.
- [Memorandum from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, Albert Armendariz, William Flores and John J. Herrera - 1964-12-07]
- Memorandum from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, Albert Armendariz, William Flores and John J. Herrera on December 7, 1964, regarding the goals of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated - 1964-12-07]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the Board of Villa Del Norte, Incorporated, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Alvino Perez - 1964-12-07]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to Alvino Perez, Chairman of the Board of LULAC Park South Village, Incorporated, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee - 1964-12-07]
- Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from Frank M. Valdez to the Chairman of the LULAC National Home Committee, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information to be used to compile a report by the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1964-12-10]
- Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera, dated December 10, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of Council Number 300 of Chicago, Illinois and seeking legal advice concerning the matter.
- [Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez - 1964]
- Incomplete letter from Frank M. Valdez to members of the Committee to Investigate LULAC Corporations, regarding a committee meeting, 1964.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to J. C. Machuca - 1964-12-07]
- Letter from Frank M. Valdez to J. C. Machuca, dated December 7, 1964, requesting information concerning Villa Del Norte, Park South, and the LULAC National Home.
- [Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores - 1965-03-01]
- Letter from Frank M. Valdez to Hector Godinez, John J. Herrera, Albert Armendariz, and William Flores on March 1, 1965, requesting a report and feedback concerning plans for the LULAC National Home.
- [LULAC National Home Fundraising Notice - 1965]
- Fundraising Notice for the National LULAC Home by "Uncle Mike" in 1965, highlighting the continuous need to raise funds by recirculating a fundraising notice from March, 1962, urging members to send donations for the National LULAC Home.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- 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.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [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 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.
- [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.
- [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 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 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.
- LULAC Chief Blasts President
- Copy of an article titled "LULAC Chief Blasts President" by Karen Tumulty published in The San Antonio Light on Sunday, July 31, 1977. The article discusses League of United Latin American Citizens National President Ruben Bonilla's comments and discontentment with President Jimmy Carter.
- [Letter from K. Stewart to Eduardo Morga - 1977-07-18]
- Copy of a letter from K. Stewart, Unit Manager at Search International, to Eduardo Morga, LULAC National President, dated July 18, 1977. The letter refers to an outstanding balance accrued by League of United Latin American Citizens at Ramada Inn which has been sent to Search International for collection.
- [Southwest Journal, Volume 1, Number 2, August 1977]
- August 1977 issue of Southwest Journal is part of Southwest Voter Registration Education Project. The journal includes eight pages of articles. The front page features an article titled, "Gerrymandering: A Political Swindle," and a definition of "gerrymander".