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[Letter from L. G. Pierce, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1953]
Letter from L. G. Pierce, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for opposing House Bill 201.
Date:
February 2, 1953
Creator:
Pierce, L. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1954]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing theirs and their associate's lack of political opponents, as well as thanking Truett for sending his pledge card.
Date:
May 6, 1954
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1953]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer wishing him a belated happy birthday.
Date:
August 25, 1953
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1953]
Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing why he cannot attend Truett's breakfast for representatives, and reminding Truett of another upcoming meeting.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Berry, George S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 6, 1953]
Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer inviting he and other representatives to a party in Lubbock.
Date:
August 6, 1953
Creator:
Berry, George S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Waggoner Carr, May 1, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Waggoner Carr discussing his lack of a political opponent and his enclosed pledge card.
Date:
May 1, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, December 29, 1954]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing moving to Abilene to speak with other representatives about the Speaker's race.
Date:
December 29, 1954
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 12, 1955]
Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature discussing issues and bills that affect teachers in Texas. Mr. Cooper asks that amendments be made to certain bills in order to have a dual system of retirement for the teachers, one for college employees and one for public school employees. He asks that the provisions in S.J.R. 5 or H.J.R. 24 be kept in general terms. He also asks that they support House Bill 709, the enabling act for Federal Social Security.
Date:
April 12, 1955
Creator:
Cooper, Lewis B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961]
Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman discussing the tax situation in Texas. He suggests that they increase the tax on alcoholic beverages and legalize horse racing for the chance to tax it. He also thinks dry towns are hypocritical about their stance on the sale of alcohol.
Date:
March 28, 1961
Creator:
Comgan, A. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Carl L. Dean, February 9, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Carl L. Dean regarding support for House Bill #5 for the benefit of the visual welfare of the public.
Date:
February 9, 1953
Creator:
Dean, Carl L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Preston Smith, February 17, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Preston Smith requesting he continue doing business with Bob Haley, since Haley helped Latimer on his campaign.
Date:
February 17, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Alfred A. Holmquest to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1953]
Letter from Dr. Alfred A. Holmquest to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5, stating that it will place too many limitations on competition and free-enterprise.
Date:
February 12, 1953
Creator:
Holmquest, Alfred A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer, October 27, 1953]
Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer thanking him for contributing some of his time to the Hi-Y Youth and Government Program.
Date:
October 27, 1953
Creator:
Fuller, Sterling & Johnston, Fred L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Carl L. Dean, February 9, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Carl L. Dean regarding support for House Bill #5 for the visual welfare of the public.
Date:
February 9, 1953
Creator:
Dean, Carl L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1953]
Letter from J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 in regards to what is in the best interest of the public health welfare for Texas.
Date:
February 5, 1953
Creator:
Kinard, J. W
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Alexander, April 11, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Alexander congratulating the two on their recent marriage.
Date:
April 11, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Allison, October 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Allison discussing tickets to the upcoming football game between Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University.
Date:
October 7, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Lee Smith to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1955]
Letter from John Lee Smith to Truett Latimer discussing Senate Bill 12, he encloses his analysis of the bill.
Date:
March 30, 1955
Creator:
Smith, John Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dudley Strain to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1957]
Letter from Dudley Strain to Truett Latimer discussing his support for House Bills 297 and 298.
Date:
March 14, 1957
Creator:
Strain, Dudley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Watkins to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1955]
Letter from W. D. Watkins to Truett Latimer informing him that he is sending a copy of a letter he received from a board member to the President of Texas Tech at Lubbock. He also asks that Mr. Latimer use the letter to help Waggoner Carr with Senate bill 254.
Date:
April 19, 1955
Creator:
Watkins, W. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from E. N. Jones, March 30, 1959]
Telegram from Dr. E. N. Jones for Truett Latimer asking for his support of an appropriation bill.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
Jones, E. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Lee Smith, April 21, 1959]
Telegram from John Lee Smith for Truett Latimer discussing the 'Carr Three Hundred Million Dollar Tax' bill, he feels it should be defeated.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Smith, John Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bobby J. Moody to Truett Latimer, June 10, 1959]
Letter from Bobby J. Moody to Truett Latimer discussing the possible sale of a boat.
Date:
June 10, 1959
Creator:
Moody, Bobby J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marshall Farrell to Truett Latimer, April 3, 1959]
Letter from Marshall Farrell to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose an Appropriations Bill that would affect the full-time status of the State Board of Insurance.
Date:
April 3, 1959
Creator:
Farrell, Marshall D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History