Notice of trial date sets the case of American Express vs. LULAC on the general docket of the 234th Judicial District of Texas on September 22, 1980. The notice is dated August 13, 1980, and lists Smith, Berg & Associates as attorneys for the plaintiff and John J. Herrera as attorney for the defense. The envelope is from Porto, Trueheart & Associates to John J. Herrera and sent via certified mail.

Documents regarding American Express vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, including Judge's Orders and Motion to Withdraw and Substitute Counsel.

The document lists by date events at the 1980 League of United Latin American Citizens Convention.

Letter from Angel Z. Fraga to Dr. Tom Kreneck at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center dated June 1, 1987, on letterhead. The letter indicates that Fraga has forwarded a copy of a speech by John J. Herrera. The enclosed speech was given on June 22, 1975, at the first anniversary of the three Hispanic City Judges appointed by Mayor Hofheinz. The enclosure also includes copies of four photographs with captions of the event.

Draft of an article by John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on November 21, 1983. The article, titled "My 17 Minutes with John F. Kennedy", recounts Kennedy's trip to Houston and the brief time Herrera was able to spend with him. It also describes how Herrera and his family heard the news of Kennedy's assassination the following day.

Newspaper article published in the Houston Post on October 14, 1986. The article, titled "Rites Wednesday for John Herrera", announces Herrera's recent passing, contains a brief obituary, and lists information regarding the memorial services.

Obituary for John J. Herrera published in the Houston Post on October 14, 1986.

Obituary for John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on October 14, 1986.

An article published in the Houston Chronicle on October 4, 1986 and written by Maureen Bayless Balleza. The article, "Civil right activist Herrera to be honored", describes the life and career of John J. Herrera and lists information regarding a benefit to be held in his honor.

Article, "Rites set for local Hispanic leader John Herrera", published in the Houston Chronicle on October 14, 1986. The article gives a brief obituary and list information regarding the memorial services for John J. Herrera. A photograph of John J. Herrera is included.

A program of a tribute and benefit honoring John J. Herrera held at Gabriel's on October 9, 1986. The front cover of the program has a photograph of John J. Herrera and the title, "Tribute al lic. John J. Herrera for a lifetime in defense of civil rights." The interior of the program lists the information for the event including planned entertainment, refreshments, and reservations.

Letter from Shirley Green Macias, Assistant Editor of the Texas Bar Journal, to the family of John J. Herrera, printed on organization letterhead and dated January 27, 1987. The letter offers condolences on the death of John J. Herrera and asks for information so that a memorial can be published in the next issue of the journal. A self addressed stamped envelope is included for response.

Letter from Thomas H. Kreneck, Ph.D., of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center to Shirley Greenly Macias, Assistant Editor of the Texas Bar Journal. The letter, dated April 13, 1987, is printed on HMRC letterhead. Kreneck is communicating, on behalf of the Herrera family, the information needed to complete the memorial in the Texas Bar Journal.

Photograph of Irene Salce de Urbina (second from left), and an unidentified man and woman listening to Tom Kreneck (far left).

Photograph of a group having a conversation, including Tom Kreneck and Irene Salce de Urbina on the far left. Manuel Urbina, II stands at far right.

Photograph of a group of five people laughing, including Tom Kreneck and Irene Salce de Urbina on the far left. Manuel Urbina, II stands at far right.

Photograph of a group with Tom Kreneck (far left) and others, including Irene Salce de Urbina (second from the right).

Photograph of Irene Salce de Urbina signing a book with Tom Kreneck and others. The book is Biografia Del Rev. Manuel Urbina, donated by Irene Salce de Urbina on October 31, 1986. Kreneck is on the far right. Manuel Urbina, II is on the far left.

Photograph of a book signing ceremony. The book, Biografia Del Rev. Manuel Urbina, was donated by Irene Salce de Urbina to the Houston Public Library on October 31, 1986 and signed by her. Tom Kreneck stands on the rigth. Manuel Urbina, II stands far left.

Photograph of Irene Salce de Urbina signing a book. The book, Biografia Del Rev. Manuel Urbina, was donated by Irene to the Houston Public Library on October 31, 1985 and signed by her. Tom Kreneck stands to her left.

Photograph of Irene Salce de Urbina signing a book. The book, Biografia Del Rev. Manuel Urbina, was donated by Irene to the Houston Public Library on October 31, 1985 and signed by her. Tom Kreneck stands to her left.

Photograph of trees surrounding the presidio site.

Photograph of a clearing in the forest between the mission and presidio at the Orcoquisac site.

Photograph of the edge of Miller's Lake.