[Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08] (open access)

[Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, et al. - 1977-09-08]

Declaration of Eduardo Morga re contempt proceeding. The Order was filed on September 8, 1977, in the case of Joe Velez vs John J. Herrera, et al. Eduardo Morga lists the reasons Velez should be in contempt.
Date: September 8, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez c/o Richard Patock, Attorney - 1977-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez c/o Richard Patock, Attorney - 1977-09-06]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez c/o Richard Patock, Attorney, dated September 6, 1977 and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter advises of charges being brought against Velez to be heard on September 24, 1977.
Date: September 6, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Eulalio Frausto - 1977-09-06] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Eulalio Frausto - 1977-09-06]

Letter from Eduardo Morga to Eulalio Frausto, dated September 6, 1977, and typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead. The letter refers to enclosed information regarding the impeachment hearing of Joe Velez.
Date: September 6, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-02] (open access)

[Letter from Eduardo Morga - 1977-09-02]

Letter from Eduardo Morga dated September 2, 1977. The letter refers to a League of United Latin American Citizens Supreme Council Meeting which determined the time and place to hear charges of misconduct brought against Joe Velez.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al] (open access)

[Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al]

Defendant's Sworn Answer and Deposition in the case of Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al., not signed, dated, or notarized. The case is numbered 212,947 in the Superior Court of the State of California in the County of San Mateo.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04] (open access)

[Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center to Eduardo Morga - 1977-08-04]

Envelope from Fair Oaks Community Center addressed to Eduardo Morga, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, and postmarked August 4, 1977.
Date: August 4, 1977
Creator: Fair Oaks Community Center
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Joe Velez - 1977-06-17] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Joe Velez - 1977-06-17]

Letter from Manuel Gonzales to Joe Velez typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated June 17, 1977. The letter informs Velez that impeachment charges have been brought against him by John J. Herrera and that pending a hearing, Velez is suspended.
Date: June 17, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes written on envelope from M. Cabello to John J. Herrera] (open access)

[Notes written on envelope from M. Cabello to John J. Herrera]

The envelope from M. Caello to John J. Herrera is postmarked August 16, 1977. The notes appear to be questions for the Joe Velez impeachment hearing.
Date: August 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposition by John J. Herrera with envelope - 1977-06-10] (open access)

[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.
Date: June 10, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Notice of Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez - September 10, 1976] (open access)

[Legal Notice of Bankruptcy Meeting for Joe Velez - September 10, 1976]

Legal document from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Conley S. Brown, Bankruptcy Judge, in Eureka, California, to Joe S. A. Velez of Santa Rosa, California and his creditors dated September 10, 1976. This is a notice for Velez and his creditors to appear at a bankruptcy meeting on October 13, 1976.
Date: September 10, 1976
Creator: United States. District Court (California : Northern District)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Manuel Gonzales to Eduardo Morga - 1976-05-27] (open access)

[Mailgram from Manuel Gonzales to Eduardo Morga - 1976-05-27]

Western Union Mailgram from Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, to Eduardo P. Morga of Huntington Beach, California, dated May 27, 1976. This is a carbon copy of messages sent to Joe Velez and Rachel Arce notifying them of their suspension from LULAC pending charges that have been brought against them by Morga, LULAC State Director for California.
Date: May 27, 1976
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Rachel Arce - 1976-05-02] (open access)

[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Rachel Arce - 1976-05-02]

Confirmation copy of a Western Union Mailgram sent from Eduardo Moga, LULAC California State Director, to Rachel Arce of San Francisco, California, dated May 2, 1976. This is notification that the LULAC state council has accepted the recommendation of a twelve member panel to find her guilty of charges as filed. Penalties imposed include removal from office of LULAC District Director and prohibition of holding any office in LULAC.
Date: May 2, 1976
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez - 1976-05-02] (open access)

[Mailgram from Eduardo Morga to Joe Velez - 1976-05-02]

Confirmation copy of a Western Union Mailgram sent from Eduardo Moga, LULAC California State Director, to Joe Velez of San Francisco, California, dated May 2, 1976. This is notification that the LULAC state council has accepted the recommendation of a twelve member panel to find him guilty of charges as filed and expels him from LULAC.
Date: May 2, 1976
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Leonel Uriarte to Ed Morga and a resolution outlining charges against Joe Velez and Rachel Arce] (open access)

[Memorandum from Leonel Uriarte to Ed Morga and a resolution outlining charges against Joe Velez and Rachel Arce]

A memorandum from Leonel Uriarte to Eduardo Morga about the San Fransisco Council's vote to to withdraw their endorsement of Joe Velez's candidacy for the office of State Director. The memorandum is followed by a document submitted by Eduardo Morga outlining charges against Velez and Rachel Arce.
Date: unknown
Creator: Uriarte, Leonel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agenda of Impeachment Hearing - 1977-09-24] (open access)

[Agenda of Impeachment Hearing - 1977-09-24]

Agenda for Impeachment Hearing held in Los Angeles, California, on September 24, 1977. John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor will present the charges.
Date: September 24, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Answer of Defendant , Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-15] (open access)

[Answer of Defendant , Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-15]

Legal document "Answer of Defendant, LULAC Building Board of Trustees" from the Superior Court of the State of California, City and County of San Francisco, to LULAC, San Francisco Chapter, dated April 15, 1976. The LULAC San Francisco Chapter is denying all allegations in the complaint against them regarding a lease agreement with Cogswell Polytechnical College. This document is verified by Rachel Arce, and officer of the San Francisco LULAC Chapter.
Date: April 15, 1976
Creator: Menocal, Armando M., III
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Notarized copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Notarized carbon copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten notes concerning Joseph  R. Benites - 1977] (open access)

[Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites - 1977]

Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites and his appearance at the San Diego LULAC meeting held on August 20, 1977, after he was barred from LULAC functions.
Date: 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum of Points, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-22] (open access)

[Memorandum of Points, Cogswell Polytechnical College vs LULAC - 1976-04-22]

Legal Document filed in Superior Court of the State of California and for the City and County of San Francisco by attorneys for the Board of Trustees of Cogswell Polytechnical College against the LULAC San Francisco Chapter, dated April 22, 1976. This is a memorandum to the court outlining the complaint of non-payment of rent by LULAC for property leased from Cogswell Polytechnical College.
Date: April 22, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Y. Jackson to Manuel Gonzales - 1977-04-28]

Letter from Frank Y. Jackson, attorney with the firm of Cosgrove, Michelizzi, Schwabacher and Ward of Lancaster, California, to Manuel Gonzales, LULAC National President, dated April 28, 1977. Correspondence regarding the case of Joe Velez vs LULAC. Originally enclosed were copies of 7 letters. Includes a "Declaration of Antonio V. Soza" calling for the removal of Velez from LULAC office.
Date: April 28, 1977
Creator: Jackson, Frank Y.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera against Joe Velez - 1977-07-02] (open access)

[Draft of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera against Joe Velez - 1977-07-02]

Draft of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez dated July 2, 1977. Herrera is asking for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten agenda for Impeachment Hearing of Joe Velez] (open access)

[Handwritten agenda for Impeachment Hearing of Joe Velez]

Handwritten agenda and notes about the impeachment hearing of Joe Velez written on the back of an advertising flyer printed by the Ramada Inn at the International Airport in Los Angeles, California.
Date: 1977?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites at LULAC Convention] (open access)

[Handwritten notes concerning Joseph R. Benites at LULAC Convention]

Handwritten notes and questions concerning Joseph R. Benites' appearance at the LULAC Convention in May of 1977.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History