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[Letter from Mrs. Paul Padilla to John J. Herrera - 1948-09-02]

Description: Handwritten letter from Mrs. Paul Padilla to John J. Herrera expressing her expressing her displeasure with an article in the Tin Smelter about Mexican Americans and the tortillas. She requests that Herrera write a letter to the newsletter, Tin Types, in response to the negative way in which Mexican Americans were portrayed in the article. Also, in the postscript, Mrs. Padilla asks Mr. Herrera if she could have an installation at an upcoming formal dance.
Date: September 2, 1948
Creator: Padilla, M. S.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Texas Department of Public Safety, Order to Surrender Suspended Items - October 2, 1968]

Description: Texas Department of Public Safety Order to Surrender Suspended Items addressed to John J. Herrera. The document states that his failure to comply with the requirements of the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act on September 20, 1968 has resulted in the suspension of his license and the registrations of all motor vehicles owned by him.
Date: October 2, 1968
Creator: Texas. Department of Public Safety.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Wesley - 1949-02-02]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Carter Wesley, Editor of The Houston Informer, dated February 2, 1949. This is in reply to Wesley's letter of February 1, 1949, concerning the January 1949 issue of the LULAC News sent by Herrera. Herrera praises the work of the NAACP on behalf of the Colored People and finds it an inspiration to LULAC members. Herrera requests to become a subscriber to the Houston Informer.
Date: February 2, 1949
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Description: Notarized carbon copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, Joe Velez vs. John J. Herrera, Eduardo Morga, Manuel Gonzales, et al - 1977-07-02]

Description: Notarized copy of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order filed by John J. Herrera in Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Mateo, against Joe Velez, dated July 2, 1977. Herrera asks for the dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order filed against him by Joe Velez.
Date: July 2, 1977
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Torivio Castillo - 1950-08-02]

Description: Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to Torivio Castillo of Pearland, Texas, dated August 2, 1950. The letter discusses starting new LULAC councils in Brazoria County, and refers to LULAC scholarships given to college-bound students.
Date: August 2, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to José Maldonado - 1947-10-02]

Description: Carbon copy of letter to Dr. José Maldonado, President General of the League of United Latin American Citizens from John J. Herrera, Regional LULAC Organizer for Texas dated October 2, 1947. Enclosed with the letter is a carbon copy of the Cashiers Check that was sent with the original letter. This letter is a request to issue a charter for a new Texas City Men's Council of LULAC.
Date: October 2, 1947
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-02]

Description: Letter from Ralph Yarborough in response to John J. Herrera's earlier question about assisting his son, John Michael Herrera, in procuring employment in Washington, D.C. in order to facilitate his further education. Yarborough informs Herrera that he does not have any vacant positions and explains the difficulty of gaining employment without the presence of the appointee. Yarborough urges Herrera to have his son get in touch if he comes to Washington.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Oscar M. Laurel to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr. - 1964-07-02]

Description: Letter from Oscar M. Laurel, District Attorney of Laredo County, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tobin, Jr., dated July 2, 1964. Oscar Laurel thanks the Tobins for their $100.00 donation to the Gus Garcia Scholarship Fund. John J. Herrera is copied at the end of the letter.
Date: July 2, 1964
Creator: Laurel, Oscar M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Jose O. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1956-11-02]

Description: Letter from Jose O. Garza, District Governor, District Number 13 to John J. Herrera dated November 2, 1956. Garza expresses to Herrera his distaste of combining the name of LULAC with politics. Garza explains to Herrera that some "printed leaflets" that were sent out with "yours and Mr. Felix Tijerinas's point of views" did the opposite of what LULAC represented, which was create a separation from the Anglo community instead of an integration and equality. "This is the frequent and calculated w… more
Date: November 2, 1956
Creator: Garza, Jose O.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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