Copy of a manuscript for the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Sparkman compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

Handwritten draft of a manuscript for the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Sparkman compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas, giving rationale for his vetoing of Senate Bill 163.

Text of opening remarks for the October 1965 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. It includes a copy of the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman in which he compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

A partially completed written history of the first Episcopal Church in Chandler.

Speech; pilot program; Lynn Futch of FHA in Temple; solid waste in resort and recreation areas in East Texas.

Speech; Responsibility of government and the individual; Centralized authority; Democracy; Federal government; Constitution; Population growth; Bureaucracy.

Speech; Constitutional crisis; From balance and decentralization to imbalance and centralization; Central government vs. freedom of the individual; Compassion, neighbors help neighbors; Socialization of the United States.

Typed report by T. L. Baker listing property belonging to Jack Ruby.

Newsletter of the Newton Rayzor P.T.A. for January 1965. The newsletter includes information about the February meeting, how proceeds from fundraisers were being spent. One big project was $300 going to the library for new books and they expected to have their first librarian Mrs. Harry Teasley start work soon. The newsletter also expressed opjection to the "type of movies now being shown not only in Denton, but everywhere in the United States" and encouraging citizens to write to their congressmen concerning this issue.

Speech explaining how Edward Clark's successes in business and law in Texas will equip him to be a good U.S. Ambassador to Australia.

Speech on the importance of promoting oceanography in order to protect the Free World against Communist aggression.

Speech explaining the importance of defending and supporting right-to-work legislation.

Two photocopies of the fingerprint record of James Ernest Wilkinson. This record was made in 1965 following charges of child desertion.

Fingerprint record of James Ernest Wilkinson. This record was made in 1965 following charges of child desertion.

Speech; Sea power; Oceanography; Senate Armed Services Committee; Challenge of international communism; Soviets' strong navy and their advanced research activities; Fish, oil, mineral resources, sea commerce important for survival of U.S. economically and physically.

Speech urging Congress not to cut back on soil conservation funds because they are vital to helping farmers and ranchers in areas experiencing severe droughts.

Speech declaring a constitutional crisis caused by the imbalance of federal power. Argues for less federal interference in the lives of individuals.

Speech arguing in favor of retaining Section 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act, which protects the right to work without joining a union, and opposing the labor bosses who want this law repealed.

Speech asking for the consideration of the attrition of American equipment and technology in the Vietnam War and urging the need for more replacements.

Speech explaining the proposition of a Pacific Treaty Organization. PATO would push much of the burden off American troops and technology fighting Asian wars against Communism and allow other "free" countries to more effectively join the United States in opposing Communist countries.

Statement arguing in favor of a the Manned Orbiting Laboratory program because the senator believes it represents the best combination of human and robotic skills. Expresses disappointment with the lack of development and progress with this program.

Speech; Antipoverty programs; Decline of poverty; How to measure poverty; Unemployment as a result of lack of skill, lack of ability, lack of education and/or lack of motivation; Salary costs for hiring antipoverty officials and social workers as part of the budget; Office of Economic Opportunity; Vocational and literacy training; Federal bureaucracy versus individual responsibility.

Speech; Decline of poverty; Federal bureaucracy versus individual responsibility; Private initiatives to fight poverty; Poverty Bill; White Citizens Council; NAACP [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]; Welfare and education programs; Poverty statistics; Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; VISTA anti-poverty program.