Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.

Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".

Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1951, marking the 115th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. He describes the battle as being between "freemen" and "the minions of despotism" and reminds the audience of the twenty-seven Mexican Texans who fought for Texas freedom.

Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1953. Herrera compares the volunteers from numerous countries that fought for Texas Independence to the United Nations fighting together for freedom in Korea.

Draft of the speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the one hundred and eighteenth anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "Our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera spoke on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presented an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.

Program from San Jacinto Day hosted by the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the Republic of Texas on April 21, 1954. The program has a black and white illustration of the San Jacinto monument and lists the speakers and events of the day.

Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1954, marking the 108th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera compares the Battle of San Jacinto to the Korean War and states that "our Texas men are proving themselves again and again defenders of the American way of life." Herrera speaks on behalf of the League of United Latin American Citizens and presents an offering to the memory of those who died in the Battle of San Jacinto.

Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration hosted by Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, San Jacinto Chapters. The front of the program lists an itinerary of the day's events and the reverse lists the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas". Included is the text of a speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the event, April 21, 1955.

Speech delivered by John J. Herrera at the San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1956, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera refers to the recent meeting between President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President Adolfo Ruiz of Mexico, and the Canadian government.

Program for the San Jacinto Day celebration at San Jacinto State Park on April 21, 1958 hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas. The interior of the program lists the itinerary for the day's events and the officers of both hosting organizations. Cover signed by Price Daniel.

Speech given by John J. Herrera at San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1958, commemorating the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera dedicates the laying of the wreath to Dr. Carlos E. Castañeda who passed away two weeks prior to the event.

Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. Herrera speaks as a representative of League of United Latin American Citizens and places a wreath on the monument on their behalf as he states he has done for 22 years.

Speech by John J. Herrera for San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1961. The speech refers to President John F. Kennedy's relations with Mexico and Mexican-Americans in office and states that Americans must fight against the Communism rising in Cuba.

Photograph of Bernice Kinkaid in law office of John J. Herrera, 1962. Bernice Kinkaid stands behind a floral arrangement. Text on floral arrangement ribbons: "In memoriam LULAC"

Photograph of Bernice Kinkaid posing in an office, 1962.

Photograph of Bernice Kinkaid posing next to a floral arrangement, 1962.

Photograph of Bernice Kinkaid standing in an office, 1962.

Photograph of Bernice Kinkaid standing next to a floral arrangement, 1962.

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera was there as a representative of the League of United Latin American Citizens and placed a wreath on the monument on their behalf.

Program for the San Jacinto Day Program held at San Jacinto Park on April 21, 1965. The cover of the program includes an illustration of the San Jacinto Monument and the title "Observing The 129th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, Under the Aupsices of the San Jacinto Chapter Sons of the Republic of Texas and San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas." The interior lists the program details by time. The back of the program lists the members of the San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at the San Jacinto Monument on April 21, 1965. The speech refers to President Lyndon Johnson's recent trip to Mexico City.

Draft of a speech written by John J. Herrera and delivered on the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. The draft is handwritten on legal paper.

Draft of a Speech by John J. Herrera to be delivered at the San Jacinto Battleground on April 21, 1965. Herrera placed a wreath on the monument to commemorate the 131st anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, Texas, dated April 21, 1967. The front cover of the bulletin has an illustration of Pasadena and the emblem of Rotary International. Printed on the front cover is the title of the bulletin and its creator, information on an upcoming luncheon, the questions of the "Four Way Test," and the motto "Service Above Self." The interior of the bulletin lists the program for the day's event, John J. Herrera, "Battle of San Jacinto." The back of the bulletin lists Rotary Officers and the Board of Directors.