Patent for a crate designed for more convenience in shipping. Illustrations included.

Patent for a “paint or stain, which, when applied, will harden on the common woods of commerce, render them durable and smooth, and give them the exact appearance of black walnut” (lines 15-18).

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.

Weekly newspaper from Columbus, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Letter from Thomas L. James to Walter F. Woodul discussing a new hospital in Sugar Land and philanthropic donations.

Letter from Walter F. Woodul to Thomas L. James discussing Sam Bashara.

Cadastral map of Colorado County, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Map of Colorado County, Texas, including the Prairies and Lakes region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Map of Colorado County, Texas, including the Prairies and Lakes region. The center of Colorado County is marked on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas Rangers who suffered a couple of losses, dropping a two to nothing decision to the New York Yankees and then manager Billy Martin dropped a three day decision.

Patent for an "elevated propelling cable-track for the rapid transit of cars in cities" (lines 6-7) including illustrations.

This patent was created for free ends of wire to be united and form a circular shape. The wire is then interconnected with a loop that has been doubled by the device.

Patent for "an apparatus for exterminating cotton-worms by ejecting liquid poison upon the cotton-plants" (lines 6-8). Includes instructions and illustrations.

Patent for a wheeled vehicular device to destroy cotton worms that can be connected to a horse or a wagon. It carries a poisonous cotton-worm destroying agent and disburse this substance on crops or foliage to deter worms.