Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from Sylvia Gonzalez. Both sides of the envelope include the note "Do not fold photo."

Letter from attorney Jean E. Hosey informing Ruth B. Juarez that her sister Efrosina owes money for utility payments, for which Ruth would be responsible as the recipient of Efrosina's Social Security money.

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM), to William B. Ray of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He is writing to file a formal complaint against KAPE radio after they refused to provide any coverage on a press coverage that the BCMM held.

Letter from Mario Marcel Salas, president of the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM), to William B. Ray of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He is writing to file a formal complaint against WOAI TV and KAPE radio for neglecting to provide equal and adequate coverage of a press conference held by the BCMM. The event is seen as one in a long line of attempts made to discredit the black community.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to the editor of the Houston Chronicle criticizing its article endorsing Judge Jimmie Duncan and insisting that it is biased and inaccurate. John J. Herrera claims the editorial overlooks some important facts about the judge and misrepresents his character.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of John J. Herrera's reply to Hector J. Garcia, Executive Director of the Catholic Council on Community Relations of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, agreeing to help advertise to the Mexican-American community their ability to apply to adopt children, dispelling the idea that they need to be "very rich" to do so.