Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard expressing appreciation and congratulations on Ballard's retirement. Learson also sends his thanks to Ballard's wife and promises to present her with a silver bowl for the event.

Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard explaining the details of Ballard's ineligibility for the special opportunity based on his voluntarily-chosen date of retirement. Learson alludes to Ballard making an attempt to "discredit" IBM in response to his retirement program situation.

Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard defending the company's determination that Ballard would not be eligible for a special opportunity. Learson states that he cannot make an exception for Ballard.

Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard reiterating his position that Ballard is ineligible for "the Special Opportunity" due to timing of his official retirement date.

Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Kenith L. Ballard following up with Ballard about the handling of Ballard's concerns about his retirement income. The letter alludes to the contact with W. E. Burdick and Charles P. Biggar, who handled the issue.

Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Kenith L. Ballard expressing appreciation for and congratulating Ballard for his 30 years of service with IBM.

Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard assuring the latter that Burdick would be addressing Ballard's concerns about his retirement income shortly. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the IBM Director.

Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard following up with Ballard to confirm that the changes to Ballard's IBM Retirement Plan had been approved and were satisfactory. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the Director of Personnel Plans and Programs.

Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard laying out the details of Ballard's pension, including monthly income, insurance options, medical plans, and other benefits. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of IBM Director of Personnel Plans and Programs.

This document contains a letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera dated February 10, 1971, a letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mrs. John J. Herrera dated April 2, 1971, and a United States Postal Money Order receipt. The letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, describes a malpractice case on which he is working and describes the death of a friend, Charlie Everett. The letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his mother, Mrs. John J. Herrera, requests assistance on locating missing documents including his W-2 form and documents sent by Veterans Affairs for the G. I. Bill. The United States Postal Money Order receipt for $25 is dated February 10, 1971.

Postcard to John J. Herrera and his wife Olivia from their son, Douglas M. Herrera. The postcard was mailed from Merida, Mexico to Houston, Texas and details the next portion of Douglas's journey and receipt of his father's telegram. The front image is of a hackney coach with "mestizas", two women standing in traditional dress in front of Saint John's Temple.

Program for the commemoration of the 135th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto held at San Jacinto Battleground Park on April 21, 1971, and hosted by the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of Texas. The inside of the program lists the days speeches and events as well as the lyrics to "Texas, Our Texas." The back of the programs lists the officers of the hosting organizations.

Promissory note in which Jesse Aquilar promises to pay $250 to John J. Herrera.

Speech by John J. Herrera delivered at San Jacinto Monument on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1971, commemorating the 135th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera indicates that after giving this address for the past 31 years he is grateful as to how he has been received, confident that the memory of those who fought will live on, and plans to pass the honor of speaking at this event another another person.