Aerial Photograph of McMurry University (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken in 1959 by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Date: April 23, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 23, 1959 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 23, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 23, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Middle Clear Fork, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Middle Clear Fork, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Middle Clear Fork asking that he be put on their mailing list.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson, March 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James A. Roberson discussing House Bill 149. He believes just like Mr. Roberson that the bill should not be passed.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Hughes, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Hughes, March 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Hughes discussing increased taxes on automobiles. Mr. Latimer says the tax will not receive his support.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Conrad Dunagan to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. Conrad Dunagan to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959]

Letter from J. Conrad Dunagan to Truett Latimer discussing the removal of appropriations for the Monahans Sandhills Park. Mr. Dunagan thinks the decision is unfair and explains the importance of the park.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Dunagan, J. Conrad
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Henry Biederman, January 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Henry Biederman, January 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Henry Biederman thanking him for sending a copy of the January 1959 issue of the Cattleman.
Date: January 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to John H. Alvis; Mr. Latimer assures that he would oppose any move to take away counties from their District Court but asks Mr. Alvis not to make his position known. He thinks they can keep the bill tied up in the committee and wants to avoid any possible fighting. He also mentions extending Highway 36 from Abilene to Roby which he says would need the full support of the people in Fisher County.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duane W. Amburn to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Duane W. Amburn to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Duane W. Amburn to Truett Latimer as words of gratitude for sending the February issue of the 'Texas Outlook' as well as informing the latter what the information regarding advertising rates will be used for.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Amburn, Duane W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. S. Fatheree, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. S. Fatheree, March 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to H. S. Fatheree enclosing a copy of Texas House Bill #510 as well as gratitude for a letter that was sent on March 19th.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. A. Rheay to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from L. A. Rheay to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959]

Letter from L. A. Rheay to Truett Latimer discussing giving the Game and Fish Commission full regulatory powers.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Rheay, L. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Wemble, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Wemble, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to John Wemble as words of appreciation for the luncheon that the former hosted.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dee F. Brians to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Dee F. Brians to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959]

Letter from Dee F. Brians to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #510.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Brians, Dee F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Huffor to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Huffor to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1959]

Letter from Earl Huffor to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the liquor bill.
Date: June 23, 1959
Creator: Huffor, Earl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben R. Barbee to Truett Latimer, January 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ben R. Barbee to Truett Latimer, January 23, 1959]

Letter from Ben R. Barbee to Truett Latimer discussing a luncheon and dinner they have planned for the 3rd and 4th of February.
Date: January 23, 1959
Creator: Barbee, Ben R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Pearl B. Stewart, January 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Pearl B. Stewart, January 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Pearl B. Stewart informing her that he won't be in Austin on the 30th of January. He offers to see her in Abilene after he gets there on the 29th of January.
Date: 1959-01-23~
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. H. Woody, April 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. H. Woody, April 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. H. Woody informing him that the House removed the portion of a House Bill pertaining to construction.
Date: April 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. R. Richardson, January 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. R. Richardson, January 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to D. R. Richardson discussing the effect that the proposed amendments to the Texas Civil Service Act would have on firemen and policemen in Abilene. Mr. Latimer says that he has contacted the Texas League of Municipalities and has decided to be against the bill.
Date: January 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James Charles Sanford, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James Charles Sanford, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James Charles Sanford asking if he still needs a job.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Ainsworth to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Ainsworth to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959]

Letter from J. L. Ainsworth to Truett Latimer asking that he fight the sales tax and the state income tax.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Ainsworth, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Gordon to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Gordon to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1959]

Letter from Tom Gordon to Truett Latimer as an invitation to a free Democratic dinner in Abilene at the Windsor Hotel on June 25th.
Date: June 23, 1959
Creator: Gordon, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doyle Nash to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Doyle Nash to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959]

Letter from Doyle Nash to Truett Latimer discussing support for the passage of Texas House Bill #321.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Nash, Doyle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Latimer Truett to Edwin E. Middleton, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Latimer Truett to Edwin E. Middleton, March 23, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Edwin E. Middleton discussing establishing a new medical school in San Antonio.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1959]

Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer asking for his approval for the opening of the new District Highway Office Building to be on the 20th of March.
Date: February 23, 1959
Creator: Cooley, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History