Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston. She tells him she "saw these and knew they were for your altar." She wishes him the best and to keep growing.

Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She invites him to a celebration honoring MacArthur guests and the stage play "Ofrendas del Alma, del Corazon, y de la Mente" (translated to Offerings from the Soul, the Heart, and the Mind). At the end of her letter, she provides instructions to her home.

Letter from Manuel G. Vela to John J. Herrera requesting Herrera's support for the nomination of his friend Oscar Laurel from Council Number 12 of Laredo, Texas for the office of President General of the League. Vela writes, "may I be permitted to respectfully request your aid and influence in behalf of my personal friend Oscar Laurel." Towards the bottom of the letter, there is a portion in Spanish that reads: "...please command me. As they say at the border, I request this of you as a man and as a good friend, and remember that one favor with another favor is repaid."

Letter written form the mayor of Laredo (Augustin Salinas) to the military commander (Major A. J. Hogan) requesting that a building occupied by the military be turned over to the city council for its use. A reply from the commander at the end of the text requests that any further communication be written in English.

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, giving the schedule of football games at Baylor Stadium.

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera about Herrera's recent rejection of a high-paying job.

Letter from Jose G. Garcia to John J. Herrera, dated October 19, 1977. Garcia writes that he is proud that Herrera accepted the position of legal counsel for IMAGE de Tejas.

Letter from Manuel M. Ortiz to John J. Herrera, from a scrapbook. Ortiz sends Herrera his congratulations and wishes for good luck. The envelope is attached to the same scrapbook page, right below the letter.

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 13, 1968. Douglas describes watching the Olympic Games in Mexico, and his plans to move to a different apartment near the Mexican university he is attending. The letter switches from Spanish to English. Douglas explains, “I guess I’ve murdered the family tongue enough for one letter so I’ll revert to a bit of jolly ole English.”

The front of the card has a color illustration of holly and Christmas bells with the text "Merry Christmas" in the top right corner. the interior of the card contains the text "To wish you the best at Christmas and all through the year". The handwritten note says, "We wish you with much affection Blanca, Paty, Blanca y Freddy S. Galvorro."

Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.

Envelope for air mail addressed to John J. Herrera sent by Luz Maria Pérez in Mexico.

Letter from Ruth B. Juarez to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera look into a legal matter for Juarez; Janie Banuelos has been sending Juarez multiple letters and Juarez would like Herrera to talk to Banuelos and tell Banuelos to quit sending Juarez letters.

Greeting card sent from Betsy B. Johnson to John J. Herrera. The front of the card has a newspaper clipping and the words "You're in the news!" and inside, the text says "It's always nice to read good things about friends!" A handwritten note on the inside of the card says: "Keep up the good work. ¡Es espléndido Betsy B. Johnson, Liaison Offices, GCCSA."

Card announcing the date and place of Mary Lovar and Samuel Gonzalez's wedding reception.

Short note from Ernesto Jimenez to John J. Herrera on Hotel Colonial letterhead. Ernesto writes that since he hasn't heard from John, he hopes John is doing better well.

Letter from William L. McIntyre to Pedro J. Gonzalez. Two ruled paper sheets have paragraphs of handwritten text across their front sides. The first page contains addresses and the letter's main message while the second page contains a postscript.

Letter from Pedro J. Gonzalez's grandchild. A paragraph of handwritten text fills the front side of a ruled paper sheet. The letter's envelope has two handwritten addresses on its back along with a circular mark stamped next to a postage stamp that depicts a ram.

Letter from William L. McIntyre to Pedro J. Gonzalez. Eight ruled paper sheets have paragraphs of handwritten text across their front sides. The envelope accompanying the letter has handwriting in three different inks on its back and a red stamp its top right corner.

"Fechas Importantes Familiares." Paragraphs of handwritten text fill the front side of a ruled paper sheet. The back of the paper is covered by a handwritten list.

Pedro J. Gonzalez, handwritten family history information. A lined piece of paper with a row of holes along one of its edges has cursive words written on it with black ink. Some of the words have been marked out.

Pedro J. Gonzalez, handwritten family history information. A column of paragraphed text extends across two long pieces of paper. The front and back of the first page are filled by text while the second page only has text across its front.

Program of Lino Ortiz, description of protests with names. Text handwritten in blue ink fills the front and back of a lined piece of paper.