Typewritten page is signed by Kenith L. Ballard to acknowledge his receipt of payment for all wages and vacation owed to him by IBM.

Calendar page for the month of August 1971. Two days have Xs marked on them; another two have been annotated with "VAC." Image printed on the back of this page, "Chief Takes Toll," would have accompanied the view of the September 1971 calendar page. Calendar belonged to Kenith L. Ballard.

Draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech, celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses the history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history of LULAC with personal stories. This draft is heavily edited and shows Herrera's original ideas and improvements of his speech.

First page of a speech given by John J. Herrera, Past President of The League of Latin American Citizens, for National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971, at the Rice Hotel, Houston Texas. The first page of this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera recalls conditions leading up to the founding of LULAC.

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera from the office of District Clerk Ray Hardy.

Final draft of a speech by John J. Herrera, Past President of League of United Latin American Citizens, to be given during National LULAC Week on February 13, 1971 at Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas. In this speech celebrating the 42nd birth of LULAC, Herrera discusses this history of the organization and their successes in fighting "discrimination against the Latin-Americans of Mexican descent." Herrera intersperses his discussion of the history with personal stories. This copy of the speech appears to be the one that Herrera used to give the speech and includes the final minor edits he made prior to presenting his speech. On the back of the final page, Herrera made a handwritten list of English words and their Spanish equivalent.

Calendar page for July 1971 with no added annotations. Image printed on the back of this page, "Herd Quitter," would have accompanied the view of the August 1971 calendar page. Calendar belonged to Kenith L. Ballard.

Letter from Charles P. Biggar to Kenith L. Ballard congratulating and thanking Ballard for his contributions to IBM during Ballard's 30 years of service. The letter is typed on IBM letterhead from the Office of the Vice President.

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated January 7, 1971 and mailed from Puebla, Mexico, to Houston, Texas. The letter states that Douglas M. Herrera has been relieved of his position at the County Clerk's Office. He explains that he has returned to school to take education courses in the hopes of qualifying to teach.

Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated March 7, 1971, which details Douglas's recent readings, an Alpha Brain Waves course, his plans to watch the Fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, as well as his potential plans for school and work.

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated April 13, 1971 and mailed from Merida, Yucatan, to Houston, Texas. Douglas wishes Herrera a happy birthday and describes his travels in Mexico and plans to visit the Mayan temples.

Letter from Fred Hofheinz to John J. Herrera, with its envelope, thanking Herrera for bringing the Mariachi band to the Thanksgiving party and for Herrera's support for Hofheinz.

Letter to John J. Herrera informing him of what documents he would need to submit to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles with his application for remission of a bond forfeiture.

Letter from James DeAnda to John J. Herrera, regarding settlement of the Guerrero case.

Letter to James DeAnda from John J. Herrera, replying to DeAnda's letter. Herrera asks DeAnda if DeAnda has any other information on the Guerrero case.

Letter from Kenith Ballard to Mr. Learson about an upcoming meeting.

Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson, in response to an earlier letter, laying out Ballard's complaints about IBM's retirement policies and his ineligibility for retirement with a large pension.

Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson (and copied to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. and John J. Herrera) explaining what Ballard perceived as conspiracy and sabotage to exclude him from the special benefits opportunity for his retirement. Ballard attempted to change his retirement to an ongoing sick leave with a new retirement date set for December. Ballard concludes with the statement that future correspondence will be through his attorney, John J. Herrera.

Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr., and copied to Charles Biggar, acknowledging their letters of congratulations on his retirement and politely complaining about the small pension he is to receive, particularly in light of the higher prices of necessities.

Letter from O. M. Scott to Kenith L. Ballard expressing his best wishes for Ballard's early retirement.

Letter with envelope from Paul Garza, Jr., National President of LULAC to John J. Herrera, Sr. advising Herrera that the League of United Latin American Citizens has conferred upon him the title of Distinguished Member and inviting him to the Breakfast for Distinguished Members.

Letter from District Clerk Ray Hardy notifying John J. Herrera that a trial court was approved and filed with the clerk's office under Cause No. 155312 185th DC, State of Texas vs. Maria Perez. A handwritten note reads: "Brief Due 1-19-72."

Letter from Richard T. Liebhaber to Kenith L. Ballard expressing Liebhaber's appreciation and best wishes to Ballard for Ballard's retirement from IBM. The letter is on IBM letterhead for the Office of the Vice President, Field Engineering Division.

Letter from Sherman Kendall, President of San Jacinto Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, to Members of Chapter notifying members of the date of the annual business meeting to discuss the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Sons of the Republic of Texas in Houston and the election of officers.