A letter to Bruce Carter, Manager, Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas from John J. Herrera as LULAC Convention Chairman dated April 10, 1946. This is an inquiry about obtaining the Rice Hotel for the events of the 17th National Assembly of LULAC and also to reserve 200 hotel rooms for the delegates.

Letter to John J. Herrera as Convention Chairman from Manuel G. Vela of Laredo, Texas dated April 10, 1946. This letter contains suggestions for the upcoming 17th National Assembly of LULAC.

Letter from Ruth A. Morton, Field Secretary, Community Relations Program, American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Herrera dated April 10, 1953. This is an inquiry about the migrant agricultural labor situation in Texas and how the American Friends Service Committee can determine if there is a need for specific programs to help migrant agricultural workers.

Letter to John J. Herrera from Ralph W. Yarborough, thanking Herrera for his offer of aid to Yarborough's campaign for Governor of Texas, if Yarborough decides to announce to run. Yarborough explains the different dilemmas, as well as the hope of running for office. Yarborough shares statistics on votes and percentages of statewide averages of voters and asks Herrera for advice and recommendations in regards to the increase of voting statistics. The letter mentions the following enclosures with this letter: biographical sketch, a copy of the State Observer for December 14, 1953, and a copy of the State Observer for October 19, 1953.

Letter to John J. Herrera from General Chairman Reynaldo de la Garza and Bennie Cantu from the San Antonio LULAC Council No. 2 inviting Herrera to the "traditional Feria de las Flores" (which translates to the Flower Show) which is a dinner dance that raised money for the LULAC Scholarship Fund. Herrera was invited to attend as the guest of honor to the dinner dance on Friday, April 30th at the Seven Oaks Country Club. "This particular evening has been set aside especially for the purpose of honoring our former 'Reyes Feos', all of you will receive the recognition at this dinner dance to which you are so justly entitle." The translation of "Reyes Feos", is "The Ugly Kings" which is a non-profit organization that raises money for scholarships that are awarded to deserving Texas students.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a brief letter from Anthony Lewis thanking John J. Herrera for his previous note. The letter is typed on letterhead for The New York Times London Bureau.

Handwritten letter from A.D. Azios thanking John J. Herrera for his contributions for the election of Judge for the Criminal Court No. 9 in Houston, Texas.

Letter announcing the American Legion’s "Annual Old-Fashion July 4th Celebration". Six posts will participate in this picnic. Letter written by Daniel Zermeno, commander.