Letter from J. George Stewart, architect of the Capitol, to Jim Wright, House of Representatives, certifying that the flag which was flown over the United States Capitol was for the Gus Garcia LULAC Council of Houston.

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, in his capacity as LULAC Regional Governor, to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, accompanying $5 to pay for a flag, as discussed in a telegram exchange. Herrera also tells Johnson about plans for the upcoming Scholarship Fiest[a] and the San Antonio LULAC Convention, as well as passes on the regards of a couple of men from Kingsville.

Letter from District Clerk Ray Hardy notifying John J. Herrera that a trial court was approved and filed with the clerk's office under Cause No. 155312 185th DC, State of Texas vs. Maria Perez. A handwritten note reads: "Brief Due 1-19-72."

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from the office of District Clerk Ray Hardy.

Letter from H. Darrell Hay to John J. Herrera (including envelope) requesting Herrera's assistance in filing a suit against the attorney who represented Hay in his murder trial who had promised, after Hay was convicted to prison, to send Hay's possessions to his wife at the attorney's own expense. The attorney then did not forward the possessions on and was subsequently asking for compensation to do so, for which Hay could not pay.

Letter from Judge Thomas H. Routt sent out to his previous supporters (this one address to attorney Angel Fraga) informing them of his campaign deficit and requesting each recipient donates $100. The letter is typed on paper headed by a logo reading: "Keep Judge Routt: A good judge...of character." John J. Herrera is listed as part of the Campaign Steering Committee. A handwritten note in the bottom-right corner reads: "Glad to help judge. Congrats on the promotion up! Judge Angel Fraga."

Letter from Ramiro Cavazos to John J. Herrera, asking for financial contributions to his campaign for County Commissioner.

A letter on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead to John J. Herrera from M. C. Gonzales dated July 20, 1944. Mr. Gonzales is asking John Herrera to find a U.S. citizen of Mexican descent who wants to vote but is not permitted. There were attorneys willing to volunteer their time in a test case for LULAC.

Onionskin paper copy of Resolution Number 1 of the League of United Latin American Citizens from the Regional Convention at San Antonio, Texas, held September 20-21, 1947. This is an unsigned carbon copy with signature lines for Ike Martinez, Council #12, and B. D. Serna, Council #56. The resolution was to have each LULAC Council contribute to a School Improvement Fund to carry out measures to improve educational conditions and facilities for children of Latin-American descent in the state of Texas.

Letter from Jacob I. Rodriguez, Executive Secretary General of LULAC in San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, Regional LULAC Governor, dated January 20, 1949. This is a request for hotel reservations for the upcoming Regional LULAC Convention.

Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera, dated June 20, 1950. Correspondence from Bickham, Methodist minister, civil rights activist and civil liberties advocate, to set up a meeting with LULAC councils on his trip through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Letter from Zacarias Nava, National Junior LULAC President, and Delfino Garcia, National LULAC Secretary, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National First Vice-President, dated July 20, 1950. Invitation to the first Junior LULAC National Convention to be held August 18, 19,20, 1950 in Houston, Texas.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Robert Aguilar, Jr., American Legion Post "Lazaro Pena 631" of Rosenberg, Texas, dated July 20, 1950. This is responding to a request for advice on answering a letter published in the newspaper. Herrera indicates he has drafted an answer to be submitted to the newspaper and will read the original letter on his Saturday morning radio show. He also encourages the men of the Latin American Legion Post to consider forming a LULAC Council in Rosenberg.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Mrs. Lassie Jackson of Rosenberg, Texas, dated July 20, 1950. This is a response to Jackson's letter which was published in the Rosenberg Herald and The Texas Coaster pertaining to her objections to the banning of the "Czech Hour" on the radio station. Apparently in her letter she referred to Latin Americans of her community as Communists. Herrera is answering on behalf of the Latin American citizenry of Fort Bend County.

Letter from D. D. Peck, Voters League in Houston, Texas, to Houston Police Chief B. W. Payne, Mayor Oscar Holcombe, City Commissioners, and John J. Herrera dated March 20, 1950. This letter addresses complaints against, and John J. Herrera's defense of, Mexican Americans and immigration issues in Houston.

Program for Second National Junior LULAC Convention held in Houston, Texas, on August 18, 19 and 20, 1950. Lists events and activities for each day of the convention.

Automobile insurance invoice for John J. Herrera from Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company. Policy insures a 1971 Chevrolet for 6 months effective November 11, 1978.

Automobile insurance policy statement for John J. Herrera from Farmers Texas County Mutual Insurance Company. Policy insures a 1971 Chevrolet for 6 months effective November 11, 1978.

Letter from Ernesto Herrera to his brother John J. Herrera. A business card from Ernesto's lawyer, Miguel Angel Garcia is included with the letter.

Letter from John J. Herrera to Schuler & Wohlt Co. regarding English and Spanish signs to be made for 2508 Gano Street. The letter outlines Herrera's preferred wording and specifications.

Letter from John J. Herrera to Oscar M. Laurel, National Legal Adviser, League of United Latin American Citizens advising Laurel of the official number of appropriate days that are required to announce the candidates for the National Presidency of LULAC was 45 days instead of 60. Herrera reassures Laurel of Herrera's certainty of this number: "I am very certain of it because I was the first national president after said resolution that was called upon to put said resolution into effect". Herrera goes on to inform Laurel that Herrera's candidacy for national president had already been submitted to the Houston Council Number 60.

List of Addresses for unknown letters to be sent to previous officials of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Includes: Mr. Albert Armendariz (Regional President), Mr. Cruz Fernandez (First Vice President), Mrs. M.L. Armendariz (Executive Secretary), Luciano Santoscoy (National Director of Publicity), Mr. Edmundo Moreno (National Secretary), Mr. Frank Pinedo (Regional Governor of Texas), Mrs. Tillie Gonazles (Regional Governor of New Mexico), Mr. Issac Sandoval (Regional Governor of Colorado), Mr. Ernest Flores (Special Organizer of New Mexico).

Letter to John J. Herrera from A.L. Wirin, informing Herrera that Wirin has undertaken a number of Civil Liberties cases for the Alianza Hispano Americana, which has opened a Civil Liberties Department. Wirin suggests that The Alianza might be willing to undertake some housing segregation cases, and also cases of segregation of Mexican prisoners in or near Houston.