Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing an investment in gasoline filling stations and asking Gatz his opinion on if the business opportunity will be profitable.

Letter from David L. Cole to Ruth A. Kempner discussing her room reservation at La Fonda and deposit to hold that reservation.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David L. Cole discussing the room reservation made for Ruth Kempner at La Fonda and paying the room's deposit.

Letter from David L. Cole to Harris L. Kempner discussing the room reservation at La Fonda for Ruth Kempner, and returning the check for the room's deposit because it was missing Harris's signature.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David L. Cole returning a check he forgot to sign the first time.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Eric P. Hausner enclosing a check for settlement of bills and mentioning his recovery.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Eric P. Haunser enclosing a bill for laboratory charges and discussing receival of two other bills.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham discussing an order of glazing putty and aluminum bar caps.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith discussing the opening of the the legislature and the difficulties of the 53rd Legislative Session.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Wofford discussing the recent tornado weather in Texas and confirming that he will be in attendance at Gene's wedding, asking for fuller details on how he should dress for the event. He states at the end when Legislature will finish its session.

Letter from L. E. Cowling to Truett Latimer discussing opposition from many to an Insurance Policy Approval Bill, as it would give more authority to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners rather than the State Insurance Department.

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers, list #4, discussing a letter that will be given to every customer receiving sugar from Imperial Sugar Company due to a law suit case.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing new suggestions from hay suppliers and their prices.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a solution to the type of hay being secured to send to Plantersville in replace of hay from Sugar Land.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached invoice for New Mexico alfalfa hay.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Ivey Gonzalez, Superintendent of the Identification Bureau, Police Department, Wichita Falls, Texas dated January 8, 1953. Herrera inquires about setting up a meeting to discuss LULAC and possibly organizing a LULAC council in Wichita, Falls. Herrera mentions the eight new councils set up so far in his presidency of LULAC: El Paso; Port Arthur; Wharton; Seguin; Smeltertown, and Victoria, Texas; and Deming and Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Proclamation from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to all LULAC officers calling a meeting of the Supreme Council of LULAC in Carlsbad, New Mexico on January 17-18, 1953. The proclamation states that the primary focus of discussions at the meeting will be about problems pertaining to LULAC New Mexico councils.

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Mrs. Pomposo Vega, President of the Deming Ladies LULAC Council Number 224, Deming, New Mexico, dated January 30, 1953. Herrera explains a mixup in assigning new LULAC council numbers and sets out schedule for paying dues.

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.

Copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Luciano Santoscoy, President of El Paso LULAC Council Number 132 of El Paso, Texas, dated February 6, 1953. The letter contains a very frank discussion of problems encountered with LULAC councils and council members. Herrera indicates that he would like to run again for LULAC National President and discusses his vision for the further development of the organization in other states.

Proclamation from Miguel E. Trujillo, New Mexico Regional Governor, to all New Mexico LULAC councils and officers. An invitation to the New Mexico Regional Convention to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 14, 1953. The proclamation includes details of the event and accommodation information.

Letter from Miguel E. Trujillo, LULAC Regional Governor for New Mexico, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated April 1, 1953. Trujillo asks for help from the LULAC National Office to defray expenses. Trujillo also requests photographs of national LULAC officers for the convention program.

Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.