Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Pena, Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.

Western Union Telegram to John J. Herrera from someone only identified as Caffarini, expressing his sincere congratulations.

An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs.

An endorsement of Governor John B. Connally released by his re-election campaign, touting Connally as the Governor sympathetic to Hispanic-American needs. A handwritten note in the upper corner notes: "5000 [sheets?] to go into paper."

Press release from the Democratic National Committee regarding the number of federal employees who speak Spanish. The release states that under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the federal government has already greatly increased the number of Spanish-speaking employees.

Notice written by member of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number 60, Houston, Texas. The notice informs members that they should register to vote and discusses the end of the poll tax.

Letter from Raúl Segura Procelle to John J. Herrera, dated January 12, 1967. Segura Procelle sends Herrera a copy of an interview with Herrera, and asks after the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Photograph of School Pastors' Wives Association, Rio Grande Conference, 1960.

Program for the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas convention held in Houston, Texas, on September 15, 1969. Program titled: "Vivimos bajo el signo de su lucha." Contains schedule and advertisements.

Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera, dated March 3, 1967. Casas reminiscences on his political campaign 20 years before, and tells Herrera about his real estate business. Casas asks for news of acquaintances and the political scene in Texas.

Letter from Guillermo R. Aquayo to John J. Herrera, dated September 16, 1960. Aquayo has recently received a letter from J. B. Casas and writes to Herrera about the letter.

Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera, giving the schedule of football games at Baylor Stadium.

Letter from Adolfo Chavez Calderon to Gus C. Garcia, advising Garcia about possible legal options for a divorce, to be obtained either in Mexico or in Europe.

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated October 13, 1968. Douglas describes watching the Olympic Games in Mexico, and his plans to move to a different apartment near the Mexican university he is attending. The letter switches from Spanish to English. Douglas explains, “I guess I’ve murdered the family tongue enough for one letter so I’ll revert to a bit of jolly ole English.”

Letter from Gustavo dated June 13, 1964. On one side of the paper is a hand colored border with "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" written in pencil. The reverse of the paper has a handwritten note that translate to, "Lady I am in search of a home and you along with my kids are going to come with me, whether you want to or not and I could care less who opposes. Gustavo."

Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz regarding the use of his services to help a Mrs. Frame in adopting a child, describing his areas of expertise and fee distribution.

Letter from Armando Carles-Peralta asking John J. Herrera to send a letter of introduction on his behalf to Thomas Mann, the Secretary for Latin American Affairs, to discuss the upcoming Panamanian elections with attention paid to fighting Communism. The letter is typed on Carles-Peralta's own letterhead for the Panamanian Corporations, Laws and Maritime Documentation.

Letter to John J. Herrera from a public notary, Mario Garza Ramos, in Matamoros in Mexico, formally giving Herrera authority on behalf of Ana García de Barguiarena and Roberto Barguirena Menchaca with regards to a 1968 Volkswagen car with Mexican registration for their younger son, Roberto Barguiarena García.

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, mailed from Guadalajara by Alberto Garibi Harper, Jr.

Letter to John J. Herrrea from Cesar Lazo Hinojosa wishing him a happy New Year. Envelope included with letter.

Detailed LULAC program for January 1, 1965. Many notes written in pencil in English and Spanish on this program.

Letter from Henry B. Gonzales, Albert A. Peña, Jr., Hector P. Garcia and Roberto Ornelas urging those of Hispanic American descent to vote for John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson in the upcoming election on November 8, 1960. The letter argues that if all of the Hispanic Americans in Texas vote for the democratic ticket, it may decide which way the state votes, since the rest of Texas is fairly split between the Republican and Democratic tickets.

Letter from John J. Herrera to Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, President of Mexico, March 27, 1965. Herrera discusses former President JOhn F. Kennedy and current President Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as other Texas politicians.

Letter from attorney Atilano Contrera Martinez to John J. Herrera requesting Ernesto Jimenez Herrera's death certificate.