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[Postcard from Lee Saueel to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1957]

Postcard from Lee Saueel to Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation affecting firemen and policemen.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Saueel, Lee
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Oliver Pitts, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram from Oliver Pitts, April 4, 1957]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Oliver Pitts asking Latimer to oppose House Bill 777 and Senate Bill 353.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Pitts, Oliver
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert H. Ray, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert H. Ray, April 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert H. Ray discussing Ray's opposition to House Bill 777. Latimer writes that he is the only member of the Liquor Regulation Committee to oppose the bill but that there is significant opposition to it and and it is unlikely to pass.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - February 4, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated February 4, 1957. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell that reading the letter gives him a feeling of great pride in having him as a constituent. He wishes more people had the same devotion for the cause of free enterprise and local self-government and advises of his agreement with every principle expressed by Carswell.
Date: February 4, 1957
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 4, 1957 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 3, Ed. 1, Friday, October 4, 1957

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 4, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, May 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, May 4, 1957]

Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing amendments made to House Bill 433.
Date: May 4, 1957
Creator: Wright, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. K. M. Preston, Sr., March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. K. M. Preston, Sr., March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. K. M. Preston, Sr. discussing the proposed constitutional amendment that would give people in the counties of Texas the option to vote on the re-division of the commissioner precincts in their respective counties. Mr. Latimer explains how the proposal would work and says it lets the will of the people prevail.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert Sayles, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert Sayles, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituent Robert Sayles discussing a proposed state constitutional amendment that Latimer supports and Sayles opposes.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Noble Touchstone, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Noble Touchstone, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Noble Touchstone discussing a petition they signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank E. Smith, February 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank E. Smith, February 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank E. Smith discussing Smith's opposition to House Bill 28. Latimer writes that he thought the Abilene Bar would be against the bill but wanted to hear from Smith personally. He also mentions that he will try to use a house rule to get the bill off the calendar if it comes up.
Date: February 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Robert H. Ray, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram from Robert H. Ray, April 4, 1957]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Robert H. Ray asking Latimer to oppose House Bill 777.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Ray, Robert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Morris Williams, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Morris Williams, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Morris Williams discussing a petition Perkins signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. O. Raney, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. O. Raney, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. O. Raney discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 191, which would amend Texas's barbering laws. Latimer writes that he will do everything possible to pass the bill and thanks Raney for his support.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Vaughn, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Vaughn, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Vaughn discussing a petition Vaughn signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. S. Wagley, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. S. Wagley, April 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. S. Wagley discussing the passage of S.J.R. #4. Latimer writes that some added amendments weakened the bill but he is hopeful they can be removed in Conference Committee.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alton Smith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Alton Smith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1957]

Letter from Alton Smith to Truett Latimer asking him to vote against H. B. 777.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Smith, Alton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tommie E. Paris to Truett Latimer, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Tommie E. Paris to Truett Latimer, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Jonnie E. Paris to Truett Latimer discussing an unnamed house bill relating to punishment for sexual deviation. Paris asks Latimer to support the bill but notes a lack of details and suggests the bill be amended to grant automatic divorce to the partner of a person found guilty.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Paris, Tommie E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. G. Perkins discussing a petition Perkins signed proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow people to vote to redivide the commissioner precincts in their counties. Latimer explains the process an amendment would have to go through and advocates instead for his proposal to allot two commissioners to the city of Abilene and two commissioners to the rest of the county.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Stockton, March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Stockton, March 4, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituent John Stockton discussing legislation and a proposed amendment to the Texas constitution that Stockton opposes and Latimer supports.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Riley, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Riley, April 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Riley discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 298.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Richardson to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1957]

Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Richardson to Truett Latimer discussing her opposition to an unnamed State Board amendment.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: Richardson, Mrs. A. O.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., March 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., March 4, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr. discussing a proposed re-organization bill for the Texas Insurance Commission, a copy of which Latimer has included with his letter. Latimer suggests Perry contact R. L. McMillon, who is the Texas President of the Life Underwriters, who is interested in the bill, and asks for his comments on the bill's provisions.
Date: March 4, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen W. White and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. White to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Allen W. White and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. White to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1957]

Letter from Allen W. White and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. White to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose House Bill 777.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: White, Allen W. & White, W. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Billy Richards to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1957]

Postcard from Billy Richards to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to legislation that would re-organize the local and county school units.
Date: February 4, 1957
Creator: Richards, Billy
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History