Letter from J. T. Canales of Brownsville, Texas, to John J. Herrera dated March 12, 1952. Canales is enclosing a clipping from the Brownsville Herald about a meeting of Latin Americans in Mission, Texas.

Letter from Ricardo Molinez of LULAC Council Number 146 of McAllen, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated July 13, 1952. Molinez congratulates Herrera on his recent election to LULAC National President. Molinez requests help in issue of Frank Ferree being held in contempt of court, includes a petition signed by citizens of Harlingen, Texas, addressed to the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas to the Department of State in Washington, D. C. dated July 3, 1952. A request to investigate the food served to the prisoners confined in the Brownsville, Texas jail.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission in Austin, Texas, dated May 27, 1952. The letter addresses discriminatory decisions of attorneys during jury selection in the Texas courts when choosing between Latin American or Anglo jurors. The letter also relates details of judgment in court case against Roberto Jiminez in Brownsville, mentioning irregularities in jury selection and possible perjury of witnesses.

Letter from Ed Idar, Executive Secretary of the American GI Forum of Texas, to John J. Herrera, requesting Herrera to make a five minute radio tape to address the poll tax rallies in January in each of the three Valley counties.

Letter from George I. Sánchez to Alonso S. Perales, refuting Perales's views on the article "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grand Valley of Texas".

Letter from Alonso S. Perales to Lyle Saunders. Perales protests against the unfair views expressed by Saunders and Olen H. Leonard in the pamphlet titled: "The wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas". Perales demands the names and addresses of the informants in the pamphlet.

Letter from J.R. Lujan to John J. Herrera. Lujan invites John J. Herrera, along with his wife Olivia, as guests of honor to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Installation of Officers Banquet. Lujan states that he has lined up Frank M. Pinedo, Rogers Kelley and Joe Kilgore as speakers.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to A. R. Vasquez, New Harlingen League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Vasquez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Harlingnen LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).

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 from Jose O. Garza, District Governor, District Number 13 to John J. Herrera dated November 2, 1956. Garza expresses to Herrera his distaste of combining the name of LULAC with politics. Garza explains to Herrera that some "printed leaflets" that were sent out with "yours and Mr. Felix Tijerinas's point of views" did the opposite of what LULAC represented, which was create a separation from the Anglo community instead of an integration and equality. "This is the frequent and calculated way that you use the word "LATINOS" [...] This classification that you give our people only serves to weaker the bonds we seek to tie with our anglo conpatriots." Garza goes on to say, "Inasmuch as we encourage our members to partake of politics as individuals, we will not partake of any politics as an organization."

Letter from engineer M. E. Vourvos to Texas State Representatve Truett Latimer asking him to support any legislation that would increase salaries for engineers employed by the state of Texas.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a copy of the H. Kempner Declaration of Trust. This information is provided upon request to attorneys in relation to Charles H. Osmond's oil and gas lease.

Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, list #3 discussing the "Texas in Review" show and the featuring of Imperial Sugar Company on the show. The stations and times of Imperial Sugar Company's showings are listed.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing business travels for Sugarland Industries.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing business travels for Sugarland Industries.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing business travels for Sugarland Industries.

Letter from Evan Hurst to Truett Latimer discussing an enclosed roster that Latimer left behind on his recent visit and making plans to meet again on the next Monday.

Letter from J. J. Jaudon to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House bill 24, which would add regulations to fishing in Laguna Madre.

Letter from Truett Latimer to F. L. Flynn discussing House Bill 215, regarding insurance coercion, as well as his visiting Harlingen and a bill regarding Laguna Madre.

Letter from W. C. Frisbey to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for opposing House Bill 24, regarding the regulation of fishing in Laguna Madre. He reccomends and article by a marine biologist ont he subject in the postscript.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Jaudon discussing Jaudon's opposition to the House Bill 24, intended to regulate fishing in Laguna Madre, its current status within the legislative process, and Latimer's intentions to give if earnest consideration.

Letter from F. L. Flynn to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for his opposition to House Bill 215, meant to protect borrowers from coercion into insurance.

Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer discussing the state of fish populations in Laguna Madre and encouraging him to vote in fave House Bill 24 to stop the use of netting in the lake.