Photograph of a two-story wooden structure and accompanying outbuildings in Danevang, Texas, belonging to Helvig Jensen Berndt. The main home has a shingled intersecting gable roof and an overhang supported by four columns. There also appears to be a second overhang in the back patio along with several strewn objects on the grass. Accompanying information states that across a time-span of 30 days, Helvig moved the home two and a half miles into a dug hole by wrapping a rope around a post and dragging the home with the aid of a mule. In the early 1970's, it was torn down and Grandson Elvin Berndt built his own home in 1973 on the original spot.

Photograph of a single-story brick home belonging to Kenneth and Anita Christensen in Danevang, Texas. Photograph was taken a short distance away, capturing a dirt road that runs in front of the home and a lawn with short grass. There is a large tree near the left corner of the home. The house has a hip roof that projects downwards to the patio, creating a sloping overhang supported by slender columns. On the right wall, there appears to be an entryway. Three windows are also visible on this side of the house, two of which have shutters.

Funeral program for Desmer Benson, Sr., born May 9, 1924. The funeral was held Wednesday, September 9, 1970 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Matthew E. Crawford. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Mary Sledge. The funeral was held Saturday, August 22, 1970 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Collins Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Nona Gordon. The funeral was held July 22, 1970 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in City Cemetery #4 in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Morris Ridgley, died September 2, 1970. The funeral was held Saturday, September 5, 1970 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by LaValle Lowe, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in UBF Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Henry Hines. The funeral was held March 10, 1970 at East St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Albert S. Pitts. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Leon V. Luckey, born December 9, 1920. The funeral was held Tuesday, May 12, 1970 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Bernice Kennard. The funeral was held Monday, July 6, 1970 at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, officiated by Rev. B. T. Langham. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary and she was buried in Gates of Heaven Memorial Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Sarah Jenkins. The funeral was held Tuesday, March 17, 1970 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. S. H. James. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and she was buried in Eastview Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Alma P. Johnson, born February 12, 1912. The funeral was held Friday, August 7, 1970 at West End Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. J. A. Kemple, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor Mortuary and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Hattie B. Jackson Fields, born April 21, 1886 died May 26, 1970. The funeral was held June 2, 1970 at Zion Star Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Jay Jefferson. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Speech by John J. Herrera, delivered on Tuesday, April 21, 1970, at the San Jacinto Battleground Monument for San Jacinto Day. Herrera recounts the events leading up to the battle and lays a wreath on the monument in memory of those who fought.

Speech given by John J. Herrera at the National Convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens, June 28, 1970. Herrera speaks about the caliber of the leadership of LULAC by naming individuals including lengthy information on David Adame. On back of all the pages are four black and white photographs of David Adame at LULAC events.

Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for inviting Pinedo and his wife to Herrera's birthday party, and also giving Pinedo a picture of John and Robert Kennedy. Pinedo sincerely thanks Herrera for making it possible for Pinedo and his wife to meet the Kennedys the day before he was shot.

Pamphlet published by the United States Department of Commerce about the demographics of Mexican Americans. The pamphlet stresses the need for Mexican Americans to participate in the upcoming 1970 United States census. The left side of the document is in English; the right side is in Spanish.

Letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for attending the San Jacinto Day observance in Houston and participating in the program.

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, dated June 6, 1970. Douglas describes his safe arrival to the school and the course for which he is enrolled.

Letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated April 14, 1970. Herrera seems to have included a monetary enclosure and indicates that he will send another $50 soon. An envelope that appears to belong to a different letter is included; the envelope is from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera with a postmark dated April 1970.

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, dated February 17, 1970. Douglas details his recent school schedule as well as a possible job with the university. The letter is handwritten on yellow, legal paper and mailed from the University of the Americas in Mexico to Houston, Texas.

Christmas card from Carmen Anita dated December 15, 1970. The front cover of the card has a color illustration of a winter scene including a snow topped church. The interior of the card has the printed text, "Alegre Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo".

Birthday card from Silvia and John Cisneros dated April 12, 1970. The front of the card is a floral design with red, pink, orange and yellow flowers with the text "From Both of Us on Your Birthday" written in gold leaf. The interior of the card contains printed text "We couldn't count the many things we wish for you, good health, good luck, and happiness are only just a few -- for you deserve the very best in all that brings you cheer, with birthdays growing happier with every passing year!" The card is signed "Love your god-children, Silvia & John Cisneros".

Letter from George P. Red, president of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, to John J. Herrera dated April 27, 1970. The letter, on Sons of the Republic of Texas letterhead, conveys the organization's appreciation of Herrera's participation the event for the 134th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

Small card is Kenith L. Ballard's copy of his Deferred Vacation Record spanning 1969-1971 noting vacation days earned and deferred as well as days to be taken in 1971.