Speech delivered by John J. Herrera on April 21, 1942 at San Jacinto Memorial Park for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Herrera reminds the audience of the important role Latin American patriots played in the battle for Texas independence and continue to play in modern times. Herrera cites international unity as the key to victory in World War II.

Speech given by Carlos E. Castañeda at San Jacinto on April 21, 1943. Castañeda speaks of the unconquerable determination to do or die by the army of "freemen" to preserve the liberty and freedom of the country in face of the brutal tyranny by the "army of a dictator".

Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera informing Herrera of Castañeda's visit to Houston on March 24th in order to interview the complainants and get all the facts concerning the work conditions at the New Gulf company.

Letter from W. Don Ellinger to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if he could host a meeting with the complainants of the Shell and Sinclair oil companies. Ellinger asks if Herrera could request Mike Gonzalez to be present at the meeting.

Photograph of a group of seven toddlers sitting on the steps of a porch. The three boys and four girls are all wearing matching light-colored outfits, socks, and running shoes. The concrete porch they are sitting on is attached to a wood-slatted building with a front door on the left-hand side of the image and two windows directly behind the children. The grassy yard around the house is visible in the foreground and in the background on the right-hand side of the image. There is also a swing set beside the house as well as some other structures which are visible in the background. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Faft. - manse that burned".

Funeral program for Lula Tennell. The funeral was held October 21, 1943 at Sanford Chapel Church. Funeral arrangements were made through Frank E. Lewis, and she was buried in East View Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that Johnson and Senator John B. Connally have recommended Clifton C. Carter for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. The letter accompanied a biography of Carter, since Herrera had been interested enough in the position to send a recommendation for another candidate.

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated May 21, 1949. Garcia is unable to come to Houston on May 25 to meet with the Council, which apparently is having difficulties with young members who are ready to criticize but unwilling to work.

Letter from John J. Herrera, Texas Regional Governor of LULAC and Advisor, Harris County March of Dimes Committee to "Whom It May Concern" dated January 21, 1949. This letter was to introduce members of Houston LULAC selected to solicit funds from other LULAC members, businesses and individuals on behalf of the Harris County March of Dimes Campaign.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera to Ben Coren of the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas, dated January 21, 1949. This is a request for rooms to be reserved for LULAC delegates to the LULAC Regional Convention to be held in Houston, Texas.

Letter regarding a meeting of the Committee on Admission of the Bar for the purpose of passing on John J. Herrera's applications to practice in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. The letter was addressed to four applicants: John J. Herrera, Harold Ramsey Allison, William A. Ballard, and Buford T. Morris, Jr.

Funeral program for Mrs. Silicia Ware Weston. The funeral was held May 21, 1949 at St. Paul Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. K. W. McMillan. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter Undertaking.

Letter from Dr. Bodansky to Benjamin R. Harris discussing a book on fats as organic compounds and their relevancy to the Emulsol corporation.

Letter from Elizabeth West from the Harris Clinic in Fort Worth. The letter, which is addressed to Dr. Meyer Bodansky, thanks him for his speedy response and acceptance to speak at the Ninth Annual Convention of the Texas Society of Medical Technologists.

Letter from Rose Framer on behalf of Dr. Meyer Bodansky acknowledging the receipt of a letter from Dr. Hans Selye from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The letter states that Dr. Bodansky is ill and he will respond to the letter as soon as he is able to.

Letter from George E. Pabinowitz to the wife of the late Dr. Meyer Bodansky, dated October 21, 1941. The letter informs Mrs. Bodansky that her late husband is being honored at the University of Texas with a memorial plaque, which was bought with funds raised by the members of Phi Delta Epsilon.

Letter from Jane Maddon on behalf of the Depositors' Account Department of the Macy's Bank to Eleanor A. Bodansky, dated October 30, 1941. The letter informs Mrs. Bodansky that the bank can find no record of a deposit that she paid on August 23, 1941. The letter states that her bank said the check was in fact paid, and requests some information in order to assist the company in finding the lost check.

Research Council Progress Report regarding findings from a research study regarding fat deposition in the liver.

Minutes for a Research Council Meeting on March 21, 1941, including the inspection of research animal quarters, rescheduling of future meetings and discussion of grant applications.

Experiment report by Dr. Meyer Bodansky, giving details of an experiment conducted over the use of chemicals in rats. Dr. Bodansky details the reaction the rats have had and their current state of health. He has also included several handwritten edits to the report and changed the date that it was written.

Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Mrs. Eleanor Bodansky, with the agreement to have another doctor cooperate on updating an edition of a textbook written by Mrs. Bodansky's late husband, Dr. Meyer Bodansky. Mr. Hamilton states that time is of the essence as the collaborator has been approached to write a textbook of his own.

Letter from the editor of The Journal of The American Society of Anesthetists, Henry S. Ruth, to Dr. Meyer Bodansky from the University of Texas School of Medicine. Ruth's letter informs Dr. Bodansky that he has been accepted to be published as Consulting Editor representing Chemistry.