[Portrait of Infant Under a Blanket]

Portrait of an infant under a blanket with head, part of body, and arms showing. The infant has mouth open. There are no decorations on the blanket. There is a note on the back of the photograph in Spanish.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing the State Archives Building proposed under House Bill 429.
Date: February 22, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1957-1961] (open access)

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1957-1961]

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from July 2, 1957 to February 2, 1961. An index with names is included at the front.
Date: 1957-07-02/1961-02-02
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jewel Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jewel Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1957]

Letter from Jewel Davis Scarborough to Truett Latimer discussing discussing an unnamed house bill introduced by Mr. Russell, which would address the need for a new building for the state archives. Scarborough writes that the archives are the priceless heritage of their children and asks Latimer to help Russell pass the bill.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: Scarborough, Jewel Davis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, April 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, April 17, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson discussing an unnamed bill concerning the State Archives. Latimer writes that the bill cannot be considered until the General Appropriations bill has passed but that he believes the archives, along with teachers, and other groups, will be adequately taken care of.
Date: April 17, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas City Council Meeting: January 22, 1997 captions transcript

Dallas City Council Meeting: January 22, 1997

Recording of a Dallas City Council meeting including discussions, votes, and other proceedings.
Date: January 22, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957]

Letter from Robert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer discussing an unnamed bill concerning Texas archives called the "Russell Bill." Richardson is concerned about the bill's failure and mentions an editorial by Frank Grimes in the Reporter News.
Date: April 15, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1957]

Letter from Robert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 429, which would help provide a building for the State Library and Archives.
Date: February 20, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Rolling Mill,ingot, P0U,P-10-34,L 12786

Photograph of iron ingots being melted at the rolling mill, likely in Longview, Texas.
Date: April 1, 1957
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Early Denton Schools and Robert E. Lee School 1871-1957 (open access)

The History of Early Denton Schools and Robert E. Lee School 1871-1957

Booklet about the history of early Denton schools between 1871 and 1957, with an emphasis on the Robert E. Lee School.
Date: April 1, 1957
Creator: Seely, Arthur J.; Wiley, Mrs. E. C. & Brashears, Miss Willie
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, February 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, February 28, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson discussing issues he has with funding for the State Archives Building.
Date: February 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 28, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing unnamed legislation concerning the State Archives building. Latimer writes that he does not want to give any group a blank check and that he will support the bill if adequate safeguards are written into the bill to ensure legislators are not asked for additional funding in the next session.
Date: February 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, January 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, January 17, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. Rupert N. Richardson discussing Governor Daniel's address to the legislature, in which he asked for funding for a State Archives Building. Latimer writes that he does not know how the legislature will act but that he will keep Richardson updated on the bill's status.
Date: January 17, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Libraries, Volume 19, Number 1, January 1957 (open access)

Texas Libraries, Volume 19, Number 1, January 1957

Monthly journal about library issues in Texas including collection development, programming and activities, managements, and other topics of interest.
Date: January 1957
Creator: Texas Library and Historical Commission
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[State of Texas Typed Statement by Juanita Dale Phillips] (open access)

[State of Texas Typed Statement by Juanita Dale Phillips]

Typed voluntary statement for the County of Dallas by Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr, concerning her arrest.
Date: October 27, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Personal History of Juanita Dale Phillips] (open access)

[Personal History of Juanita Dale Phillips]

Typed personal history of Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr, for the Dallas Police Department Special Service Bureau.
Date: October 27, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas City-County Criminal Investigation Laboratory Report] (open access)

[Dallas City-County Criminal Investigation Laboratory Report]

Typed laboratory report testing the vegetable material found as evidence in a case involving Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr.
Date: October 30, 1957
Creator: Parkland Memorial Hospital
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 1, January 1, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 1, January 1, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: January 1, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 12, June 15, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 12, June 15, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: June 15, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 18, September 15, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 18, September 15, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: September 15, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 11, June 1, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 11, June 1, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: June 1, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 15, August 1, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 15, August 1, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: August 1, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 14, July 15, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 14, July 15, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: July 15, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 17, September 1, 1957 (open access)

LeTourneau Tech's NOW, Volume 11, Number 17, September 1, 1957

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: September 1, 1957
Creator: LeTourneau Technical Institute
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History