Affidavit and Certificate from Ray Hardy, District Clerk of Harris County, regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. Documents are dated June 22, 1977.

Partial clipping of an article from The Houston Post covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1958. The article includes two photographs: a photo of Texas Governor Price Daniel addressing the audience and posed photo of Joyce and John J. Herrera and Governor Daniel with a memorial wreath. The article is a continuation from a previous page and the text is incomplete.

Copy of a shipment receipt for the delivery of a dozen typewriter ribbons to John J. Herrera.

Newspaper clipping about that Rubén Bonilla, Head of the League of United Latin American Citizens, responding to the statistics from the Texas Education Agency. Bonilla says that the Texas schools may soon have white populations in the minority over Mexican American and African American students. It will be necessary for the Texans to adjust their way of life to provide for the economic needs of a growing minority population.

Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.

Postcard size campaign card for Fred Hofheinz by John J. Herrera. On the front of the card is a cartoon picture of Hofheinz noting the issues of the campaign. Above the illustration reads: "El Alcalde," or "The Mayor". Message from Herrera on the back of the card.

Commercial broadcast contract from KLVL Radio Station in Pasadena, Texas, signed by John J. Herrera, dated May 22, 1950. This contract was paid for by Mrs. Felix Morales and was paying for a congratulatory message to be broadcast on the radio station.

Deposition by Ray Hardy in the case American Express vs LULAC, dated June 22, 1977. In the document, it is stated that the case is still pending in the District Court of Harris County, 157th Judicial District. The document also contains copy of a receipt to John J. Herrera in the amount of $2.00.

Onionskin paper carbon copy draft of an article by John J. Herrera dated October 22, 1956. This article was Herrera's rebuttal to Felix Tijerina's article on support of the Eisenhower-Nixon administration. "We have bitterly realized in their past administrations that we were the last to be hired and the first to be hired. We will continue to support the Democratic party and their nominees, Stevenson and Kerauver." Herrera also writes: "the great majority of the Latinos do not share his enthusiasm for the Republican Party, as 97 percent of the Latinos work for a living and do not own their business (as Mr. Tijerina does), or are professional people." At the top of this article in Spanish, there is a note which reads as such in English: "(Note: Despite certain Mexican 'leaders' knowing that Nixon 'was of the tricky politics' since October of 1956 many here in Houston on the radio or the TV begged 'Now more than ever four more years of Nixon': The least they should do is now after the failure, is to ask for forgiveness from the people before continuing to make recommendations on who to vote for."

Envelope from John J. Herrera addressed to Ophelia Quintero, postmarked April 22, 1977. Markings on the envelope show that it was returned as "Not Deliverable."

Envelope from John J. Herrera addressed to Rafael Acosta, Jr., State Treasurer of League of United Latin American Citizens, postmarked April 22, 1977, and stamped returned to sender.

Envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera and postmarked in Crown Point, Indiana, on December 22, 1962.

Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."

Official Receipt from the Harris County, Texas, District Clerk Fee Officer, to John J. Herrera dated June 22, 1977. This is regarding the case: "American Express vs League of United Latin American Citizens."

Newspaper clipping of an article covering the San Jacinto Day Celebration published on April 22, 1942. The article is pasted on a piece of brown paper along with John J. Herrera's business card that lists his profession as "Notary Public, Income Tax Work". The article includes four photographs including one of John J. Herrera holding a memorial wreath.

Invitation to the first anniversary reception for Municipal Judges Abraham Ramirez, Jr., Rosemary Saucillo, and Angel Fraga, featuring guest speaker Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz. On the back of the page is a map of where the event will be held.

Summons naming John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, and Does I through X as defendants in a civil suit with Jse Velez as the plaintiff; document naming League of United Latin American Citizens California State Council Board and LULAC as Does I and II respectively; temporary restraining order against the suspension of Velez from his LULAC office; complaint injunction for the lawsuit; document verifying Velez as the plaintiff; section of the LULAC Constitution, By-Laws and Protocol presented as Exhibit A; declaration of Velez in support of the temporary restraining order, injunction, and supplemental points.

Letter and resume from Daniel K. Trevino, Assistant Attorney General to the LULAC Board of Directors, dated February 22, 1966. Includes cover letter, information on educational background, business experience, and official service.

Letter from Albert A. Peña, Jr., Chairman, Viva-Kennedy Johnson Clubs to John J. Herrera congratulating Herrera for his dedication and participation in the election campaign for the Democratic Kennedy-Johnson ticket. Pena cautions that the pledges made prior to the election should be fulfilled.

Letter to John J. Herrera thanking him for the pleasure of meeting the day before. Perales asks Herrera to have a talk with Don Walton and inform Perales of Herrera's talk with Walton.

Letter from Ben Reyes to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Leonel Castillo, and for Herrera to pledge ten dollars each month for 5 months to Castillo's campaign fund. Leonel Castillo is being considered to head the Immigration agency. Reyes has sent four copies of the press clipping of this news.

Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera, asking him about the resolution and whether it was adopted. Castañeda wished to have a copy of it in its final form. Written in pencil at the bottom left corner: "apologize."

Letter from Chet Brooks, House of Representatives, State of Texas, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for the invitation to the voter registration rally sponsored by the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. requesting that John J. Herrera write a letter recommending Thompson for the vacant position at the County Court of Law.