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[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.
Date:
August 19, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
August 19, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
August 19, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
August 19, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
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]
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Harris County, Texas, Official District Clerk Fee Officer's Receipt to John J. Herrera - 1977-06-22]
Official Receipt from the Harris County, Texas, District Clerk Fee Officer, to John J. Herrera dated June 22, 1977. This is regarding the case: "American Express vs League of United Latin American Citizens."
Date:
June 22, 1977
Creator:
District Clerk's Office (Harris County, Tex.)
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]
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Charges against Joe Velez from John J. Herrera]
Draft of charges filed against Joe Velez by LULAC National Legal Advisor, John J. Herrera.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]
Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
Date:
September 13, 1957
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1957-09-13]
Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens charter that is dated September 13, 1957. The amendment indicates a change in the governing body, approves the use of "LULAC" as the corporation's non-official name, defines the principal office location, and outlines membership stock by class of member.
Date:
September 13, 1957
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decision regarding the charges brought by the Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Charges filed by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice against Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, dated December 11, 1944, for engaging in discriminatory employment practices at the Deer Park Refinery in Houston, Texas.
Date:
December 30, 1944
Creator:
United States. Committee on Fair Employment Practice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of case number 68, Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Copy of a legal document of charges brought by the United States Fair Employment Committee in the matter of Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, and Oil Workers International Union, Local 367, C.I.O. for engaging in discriminatory employment practices. A hearing was ordered by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice to examine the complaints filed with the said committee. This document was signed on behalf of Shell Oil Company by P.E. Foster, refinery manager, and John C. Quilty, Industrial Manager. C.B. Locke, President, signed for Oil Workers International Union, local 367, C.I.O., and Emanuel H. Bloch, Trial Counsel, signed for the President's Committee of Fair Employment Practice.
Date:
December 30, 1944
Creator:
United States. Committee on Fair Employment Practice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Case number 68, Committee on Fair Employment Practice in the matter of Shell Oil Company]
Legal document of charges brought by the United States Fair Employment Committee in the matter of Shell Oil Company, Incorporated, and Oil Workers International Union, Local 367, C.I.O. for engaging in discriminatory employment practices. A hearing was ordered by the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice to examine the complaints filed with the said committee. This document was signed on behalf of Shell Oil Company by P.E. Foster, refinery manager, and John C. Quilty, Industrial Manager. C.B. Locke, President, signed for Oil Workers International Union, local 367, C.I.O., and Emanuel H. Bloch, Trial Counsel, signed for the President's Committee of Fair Employment Practice.
Date:
December 30, 1944
Creator:
United States. Committee on Fair Employment Practice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Services Rendered for John J. Herrera by John H. Barron - April 14, 1947]
Onionskin carbon copy of an itemized bill sent to John J. Herrera for services rendered by John Barron, Consulting Radio Engineers of Washington, D.C. Services rendered between March 5 through April 11, 1947 and totaled $906.05.
Date:
April 14, 1947
Creator:
Barron, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Statement for Felix H. Morales]
Financial Statement prepared for Felix H. Morales for September 1947. The statement lists Morales' assets as $40,194.27, total liabilities as $7,085 and net worth as $33,109.27.
Date:
September 1, 1947
Creator:
Morales, Felix H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit from Ernest Rosales, page one - 1957-11-06]
Document contains the sworn statement from Ernest Rosales. Rosales describes the events related to a fight and a shooting. Statement is notarized by John J. Herrera.
Date:
November 6, 1957
Creator:
Rosales, Ernest
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al.]
Document submitted for Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Make a More Definite Statement. Attorneys for the plaintiffs did not object to the dismissal and state the reasons for not opposing Defendant's motion to dismiss. From the case Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Action to Dismiss Motion and Make a More Definite Statement, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al.]
Document from the plaintiffs' attorneys responding to the defendants' motion to dismiss. Attorneys did not object to dismissal and provided reasons for their decision. From the case Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al.]
Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Make a More Definite Statement. Contains handwritten corrections and statement from plaintiffs' attorney, John J. Herrera, about not opposing defendants' motion to dismiss. From the case Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants. On front: "To Hon. Ben C. Connally, Judge of said court."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Complaint for Injunction and Damages, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al.]
Complaint for Injunction and Damages from the attorneys of the plaintiffs, Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants. Contains handwritten notes and outlines the details for the allegations against the defendants in the lawsuit.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Complaint for Injunction and Damages, Ben Rios, et. al. vs O.B. Ellis, et. al. - 1955-07-18]
Document notifying John J. Herrera that the Assistant Attorney General of Texas, Will D. Davis, had filed a Motion to Dismiss. The motion was made due to the named plaintiffs not authorizing John J. Herrera to file suit on their behalf. From the case Ben Rios, Mateo Camarillo, George Ramirez, Abraham Rios and Ernesto Langoria, vs. O. B. Ellis, as Manager of the Texas Prison System; French M. Robertson, Walter W. Cardwell, B. A. Stufflebeme, Rev. George Beto, Fred W. Shield, H. E. Treichler, H. H. Coffield, Warren S. Bellows and Henry S. Paulus, Members of the Prison Board; John Doe I through John Doe V, defendants.
Date:
July 18, 1955
Creator:
Davis, Will D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Resolution for the Acquisition of a Club House for Use of Members of League of United Latin American Citizens, 1955]
Legal Resolution for the Acquisition of a Club House for Use of Members of League of United Latin American Citizens. The resolution mentions the location of the club house to be acquired for use by LULAC members as a club house with the physical address: 3002-3004 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas. The resolution also states that the money for the purchase of the club house, $15,500.00, is to be loaned to LULAC by Felix Tijerina at the rate of 6% per annum to be paid within five years.
Date:
1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution for Liaison Officer to be Employed by each Local LULAC Council, proposed by Felix Tijerina, Regional Governor For Texas]
Resolution for Paid Worker or Liaison Officer to be Employed by each Local Council, proposed by Felix Tijerina, Regional Governor For Texas, Elect. The resolution explains that there will be an increase in dues per month per member to the effect of $0.75. The increase in fees will cover the cost to pay a worker or liaison officer out in the "field" to offer advice and guidance to "people in distress or in need of advice in their problems."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Tijerina, Felix, 1905-1965
System:
The Portal to Texas History