Weekly Spanish newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly Swedish newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of the first page of a letter from John J. Herrera inviting Governor John B. Connally to be the main speaker at the LULAC State Convention in Beaumont in February.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Governor John B. Connally, asking Connally to attend a LULAC banquet, for which Herrera will be serving as the master of ceremonies.

Letter from John J. Herrera soliciting Juan Ante's support for Bill Blakley in the upcoming run-off primary. Herrera names several strengths of Blakley and expresses his concerns for the possibility of the Republican candidate being elected instead, who has been ignoring the Latin Americans of Texas in Herrera's estimation.

Letter from Sandra Padilla thanking John J. Herrera for the note appended to one of his letters to Senator Ralph Yarborough sending greetings to the office staff.

Letter from Mayor Roy Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, dated May 8, 1954. Hofheinz extends his thanks for the invitation to attend a graduation ceremony but states that he will be out of town at the time.

Letter from Carmen Lopez, Secretary of Ladies LULAC Council No. 22, to John J. Herrera, dated May 18, 1962, and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter invites Herrera to attend the LULAC District Convention to be held at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel on May 20, 1962.

Onionskin carbon copy o f a letter from John J. Herrera to John B. Connally, Governor of the State of Texas, dated May 18, 1963. Herrera invites Connally to be the main speaker at the banquet at the Texas State LULAC Convention.

Letter from Felix Rios to John J. Herrera. Rios asks Herrera to send him "Whole works in regard to the National funds."

Handwritten minutes from the May 18, 1975 meeting of the San Antonio chapter of The Links, Inc. Discusses the chapter's correspondence, treasury and budget reports, committee activities, new officers, and other business.

Weekly newspaper from Thurber, Texas which contains discussions of coal mining, local-interest stories, and various other commentaries.

Funeral program for Rev. Effie P. Blandin, born December 13, 1917 and died May 12, 1995. The funeral was held Thursday, May 18, 1995 at Emmanuel AME Church, officiated by I. V. Tolbert. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton's Paradise Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. Includes an obituary.

Funeral program for Verna Mae "Mama" Boone, born March 28, 1929 and died May 10, 2009. The funeral was held Monday, May 18, 2009 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Minister Alfred Ball, born October 25, 1917 and died May 12, 1998. The funeral was held Monday, May 18, 1998 at Dellcrest Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Shelly Scott, born September 1, 1905. The funeral was held Thursday, May 18, 1978 at Boyd Chapel AME Church, officiated by Rev. James Emmanuel Lamkin, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter Taylor Mortuary and he was buried in Meadowlawn Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Ivy "Sue" Green Grissett, born December 21, 1929. The funeral was held May 18, 1998 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. E. Thurman Walker. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sister Sodonia Richardson, born July 28, 1910. The funeral was held Thursday, May 18, 2000 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. A. B. Devers I. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Black and white photograph of a newlywed couple, Laurits Erik Harton and Abelone Wind. They are standing outdoors on a lawn; a tree is visible behind them to the left. Abelone is wearing a bridal gown and a veil and is carrying a floral bouquet in her arms. To her left is her husband Laurits, who is wearing a suit jacket, pants, a shirt, and a hat. The shadows of unidentified individuals are cast on the lawn where they stand. An automobile is parked behind them to the right.

Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia, about the LULAC scholarship fiesta to be held on May 25th. Herrera asks Garcia to speak at the event on the topic of "Education for Latin Americans in Texas." Herrera says that Garcia's presence will greatly help to draw crowds and thus raise money to help for scholarships for the young generation of Latino Americans.

Funeral program for Mrs. Cora Walker, born September 8, 1899 and died May 13, 1990. The funeral was held May 18, 1990 at St. Stephen Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Adolph Woods. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home, and she was buried in Jacob's Chapel Cemetery in Pleasanton, Texas.

Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano on behalf of Senator William "Bill" Blakley requesting Lozano's support of that candidate. The typed letter begins with "Dear Fellow Democrat"; a handwritten note after this adds "Oops!" In the bottom left corner, Herrera has written a personal note to Lozano that he hopes this letter finds him well.

Personal letter from Bernice Kinkaid to John J. Herrera, catching him up on her life in El Paso. The letter is typed on letterhead for the Office of the Mayor of El Paso.

Letter from C. V. "Buster" Kern, Sheriff, Harris County, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC Regional Governor, dated May 18, 1949. Sheriff Kern was invited to attend a LULAC Council #60 meeting but is unable to attend.