Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. L. Vetrano & Co., providing an account of an auto collision his wife and daughter were involved in two days earlier.

Letter from John J. Herrera to James DeAnda, about the cases appearing in the latest issue of South Western Reporter, 285, S.W. 2nd, No. 1, pages 1-320, issue 1956. Herrera also writes about the Texas Regional Convention of LULAC to be held in Corpus Christi on 18th and 19th February, and requests DeAnda to make proper arrangements for welcoming the past National President of the League.

League of United Latin American Citizens Address from Joe Garza, First National Vice President, date February 26, 1955, asking the Ladies and Men Councils to sponsor different organizations; for example, Girl and Boy Scouts of America, March of Dimes. Garza also calls for councils to report activities that each council participates in for a program committee report. There is also a call to Texas to increase its numbers.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from Albert Armendariz, League of United Latin American Citizens National Officer, to Frank M. Pinedo, stating that Armendariz no longer wishes to be National Officer of LULAC due to unfair acts committed against members of LULAC. The letter outlines the impeachment of John J. Herrera and David Longoria and mentions the action taken against the LULAC lodge. "It is no longer safe to act on behalf of the Lulac Organization, for the danger of impeachment without a hearing will menace our every action or inaction [...] it pains me greatly to know that our Organization, the Supreme Council, would be guilty of condemning without an opportunity to be heard."

Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Snooks, owner and publisher of Refugio Timely Remarks, asking Carter to publish the recent organization of the Refugio LULAC Men's Council.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo on League of United Latin American Council Formation in Refugio, Texas. Herrera gives Pinedo further details and names of the first LULAC meeting and names and addresses of the charter members. Herrera also lets Pinedo know that Herrera wants him to be at the installation ceremony along with Felix Tijerina.

Letter to John J. Herrera, from unspecific League of United Latina American Citizens source, dated February 15, 1955, in regards to the declaration by the Supreme Council that the offices of the National Organizer and the National Chaplain are vacant and inactive. The author of the letter states "I hope that the action taken by the Supreme Council will not keep you from working very closely with me on LULAC matters [...] I would like to appoint you as a Chairman of a National Committee to study ways and means of increasing the educational opportunities that are available to persons of Spanish extraction."

Letter from F.A. Hernandez, President of League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 132, to Frank M. Pinedo, asking Pinedo to please "absolve Council No. 132 publicly of any connotation of guilt" in relation to a crime committed by LULAC Council No. 8. According to the letter, LULAC Council 8 Lodge was raided by the Texas Liquor Board, which found the operation of an open saloon at the LULAC lodge. This resulted in a "flow of bad publicity" as well as being "subjected to considerable embarrassment and criticism." Hernandez calls on Pinedo to take swift and "stern corrective measures" to resolve the matter of Council No. 8 to bring order and stability back to other LULAC councils as well as Council No. 132. "We cannot sacrifice our past accomplishments and future goals, because a few deviate from the only known course leading toward our Aims and Purposes."

Personal letter from Manuel Jimenez to John J. Herrera.

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera about the Houston housing matter. Wirin suggests that if there is no community agreement regarding this matter, it should be dropped.

Letter from Roderick J. Watts, President of Sons of the Republic of Texas, typed on organizational letterhead and dated February 22, 1954. The letter informs members of the Texas Independence Day luncheon to be held on March 2, 1954, at the Rice Hotel.

Letter from John J. Herrera to A.L. Wirin regarding the housing situation in Houston. Herrera thinks that right now it would not be feasible to file a case for discrimination against Latin Americans until he is able to fully go into the matter.

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera, asking Herrera if a court case is feasible.

Proclamation by Allan Shivers, Governor of the State of Texas, of League of United Latin American Citizens Week. Proclamation declares February 14 to 20th as LULAC week. The Governor of the State of Texas urges Texas citizens to recognize and support these dates to honor "Twenty Five Years of Community Service" of LULAC members.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Manuel Jimenez. Herrera urges Jimenez to consider returning to the United States, where Herrera can help him.

Letter from José E. Chapa to John J. Herrera (in Spanish) expressing his sincere admiration of the "campaign for the dignity of the Mexican in Texas and the continuous battle for the fight against discrimination and segregation." Chapa goes on to explain to Herrera that Chapa no longer works for "the magazine" (it is not indicated what magazine) and informs Herrera that Chapa is now the correspondent for an industrial magazine that is very popular in Mexico. Chapa also informs Herrera that Chapa has a radio show and is the Manager of the new distribution company of Carta Blanca (a Mexican brand of beer) as well as the Director of the Committee for Mexican Patriots. Chapa gives Herrera details on a fundraiser for the fight against Polio, which was created by Chapa and "la Colonia". Chapa expresses that he is ecstatic to have raised $3,052.91 and applauds the efforts of "our people". Chapa tells Herrera about the rising unemployment numbers and expresses that "the immigration officials are trying to hold back the invasion of wetbacks, puerto ricans and the blacks from the south." Chapa expresses to Herrera that the following evening Chapa would speak at a banquet and speak about …

Letter from A.L. Wirin to John J. Herrera asking Herrera to reply to the questions asked by Fred Okrand and send them before Wirin's trip to Houston, so that the suit can be filed when Wirin is in Houston.

Letter to John J. Herrera from J.C. Machuca communicating to Herrera the progress of a Jubilee issue release of LULAC NEWS in the middle of the month of February with the "able supervision of our Director of Publicity, Mr. Luciano Santoscoy." He expresses gratitude towards John's cooperation and participation. Machuca also wishes Herrera well on a case that Herrea is working on: "Hope the decision in the Delgado case will be a favorable one, so that justice will prevail".

Letter from Julian Castillo, Secretary of Fort Bend County LULAC Council Number 188 of Richmond, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 25, 1953. Castillo invitates Herrera to Council Number 188's second anniversary banquet to be held March 8, 1953.

Letter from Felix Soliz, Secretary of LULAC Council Number 217 in Port Arthur, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 17, 1953. Solis invites Herrera to attend a Port Arthur LULAC Council meeting on February 22, 1953 where Miss Emily Rimmer will speak about Junior LULAC work.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd, the Director of Civil Service, on behalf of Manuel M. Ortiz, who hoped to transition from truck driver to employment with the City of Houston.

Certificate of representation from LULAC Council Number 113 of Trinidad, Colorado for Fidel Martinez to represent the council at the LULAC Regional Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 14-15, 1953.

Letter from Charles F. Willis, Jr., Special Assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated February 12, 1953. A thank you letter from President Eisenhower on behalf of LULAC's recommendation of Dr. George W. Strake for appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

Letter from Raymond Reyna of Victoria, Texas to John J. Herrera, dated February 11, 1953. Reyna asks for an appointment to discuss the case of Manuel Perez, who was charged with a murder in Port Lavaca.