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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Virginia L. Dominguez of Santa Fe, New Mexico, LULAC Second National Vice President, dated August 1, 1952. Herrera issues the charter for the Artesia, New Mexico, Ladies LULAC Council Number 211 and discusses his travel plans for August 1952 in his new position of LULAC National President.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Claude Fernandez, LULAC District Governor in Carlsbad, New Mexico, dated August 1, 1952. The letter originally had as an enclosure the charter for the Artesia LULAC Ladies Council Number 211.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Jacob I. Rodriguez, Editor of the LULAC News, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera discusses events at various LULAC Council and mentions his plans to meet with the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce committee to discuss the blacklisting of Brazoria County by the Mexican Government.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to the Honorable Cosme Hinojosa, Consul General of Mexico for the State of Texas, dated December 1, 1952. Herrera writes regarding the blacklisting by the Mexican Government of Brazoria County. Herrera requests a record of complaints of discrimination against Brazoria County which he will use during his meeting with Brazoria County. Herrera also requests a representative from the Consul General's office to attend the meeting with him.

Letter from Ben C. Connally to John J. Herrera. Acknowledges receipt of Herrera's letter from July 29 requesting a motion to dismiss. In re: Civil Action No. 9009 - Ben Rios, et al v O. B. Ellis, et all - Houston Division.

Letter from Council 188 from Rosenberg, Texas to John J. Herrera. Elias Guerrero, Chairman, Carlos M. Garcia, and Marcos Reyes cordially requesting Herrera's presence as a speaker at the Annual Banquet and appointment of new officers on January 9, 1955. Council 188's event was to take place at the county fairgrounds of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.

Letter from Tony Campos to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's support for Frank Pinedo's re-election as National President. Campos is Pinedo's campaign manager and is asking Herrera to give the supporting or closing nomination speech. "In your hands you have the future of LULAC." Campos also writes to catch up and let Herrera know of how he is doing in Lubbock, Texas. "I am doing o.k. I got two secretaries. Not bad, eh Johnny [...] You know yourself Johnny...that when the people of Mexican descent need us, sometimes we have to sacrifice our personal life in order to help those who mostly need help."

Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to John J. Herrera, dated November 1, 1955, requesting Herrera's presence at the LULAC Area Reunion meetings at El Campo on November 5 and 6. Laurel informs Herrera that there will be a banquet and a dance on Saturday night.

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to H. M. Baldrige discussing income tax status in relation to a court case.

Letter from George Andre to Jay A. Phillips discussing an audit report detail the tax refunds that need to be processed.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Mr. Dewey Marsh and his interest in one of the lots in Belknap on Oyster Creek.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the appraised value of a property in block four of the Alkire Lake subdivision. Negotiations with Houston Lighting & Power Company of Houston and Houston Natural Gas Company have been unsuccessful.

Letter from E. O. Wood to Gaius B. Gannon discussing additional counsel assistance for a court trial.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing an enclosed letter from Mr. D. G. Kobs, the district manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Letter from F. E. Bates to Thomas L. James discussing the raising of the maximum railroad deposit of $40,000 to $75,000. The details of the requirements and delays are described.