[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954.  R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.] (open access)

[Notice of Tax Due, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park.]

A notice of tax due from the Abilene Independent School District, Abilene, Texas, 1954. For R. Z. Landrum, Lot 1, Blk. 8, Sears Park dated Jan 28 55. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Assessor-Collector, By M. Moore, Deputy.
Date: January 28, 1955
Creator: Moore, M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Community Clinic, Abilene, Texas: Site Plan

Site plan for a community clinic in Abilene, Texas. It includes a site plan and drug store entrance.
Date: January 10, 1955
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Mills to Truett Latimer, January 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Mills to Truett Latimer, January 7, 1955]

Letter from Henry Mills to Truett Latimer discussing a copy he is sending of a proposed act known as the "Texas Water Conservation Law".
Date: January 7, 1955
Creator: Mills, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evalyn S. Fields, January 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Evalyn S. Fields, January 6, 1955]

Letter from Evalyn S. Fields discussing a speaker at an upcoming "Y" banquet.
Date: January 6, 1955
Creator: Fields, Evalyn S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Boykin Shopping Center, Abilene, Texas: Plot Plan

Plot plan for a proposed shopping center commissioned by Marshall Boykin in Abilene, Texas. It includes measurements, building names, wall boundary lines, and ground layouts.
Date: January 21, 1955
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 7, 1955 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 7, 1955

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 7, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chieftain, Volume [3], Number 5, January 1955 (open access)

Chieftain, Volume [3], Number 5, January 1955

The McMurry alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about the university's students, staff, and alumni.
Date: January 1955
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 9, Number 1, January, 1955 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 9, Number 1, January, 1955

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: January 1955
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Skinner, S. R. Jackson, and, R. D. McClure to Truett Latimer, January 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Skinner, S. R. Jackson, and, R. D. McClure to Truett Latimer, January 4, 1955]

Letter from H. L. Skinner, S. R. Jackson, and, R. D. McClure to Truett Latimer asking that he introduce a bill that would give Abilene the authority to clean up Catclaw Creek. They attach the letter they wrote to Austin Hancock asking him to do the same and a petition for the same cause.
Date: January 4, 1955
Creator: Skinner, H. L.; Jackson, S. R. & McClure, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1955 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1955

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: January 1955
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 17, 1955 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: January 17, 1955

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on January 17th (third concert) during the 5th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: January 1955
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 14, 1955 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 14, 1955

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 14, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 21, 1955 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 21, 1955

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 21, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack A. Crow, February 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack A. Crow, February 7, 1955]

Letter from Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack A. Crow discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #6, which relates to regulating the practice and licensing of naturopathy.
Date: 1955-01-29/1955-02-07
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Wally Aikin, January 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Wally Aikin, January 17, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Wally Aikin thanking him for his contributions to Latimer's run for State Senator and discussing the upcoming legislative session.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. C. R. Allan, January 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. C. R. Allan, January 17, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. C. R. Allan thanking him for his contributions to Latimer's run for State Senator and discussing the upcoming legislative session.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Scottie Strain, January 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Scottie Strain, January 17, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Scottie Strain apologizing for not writing sooner and thanking him for his contribution to his race for State Senator.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. C. Shipman, Jr., January 17 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. C. Shipman, Jr., January 17 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. C. Shipman, Jr. apologizing for not writing sooner and thanking him for his contribution.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hugh J. Stennis to Truett Latimer, January 31, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Hugh J. Stennis to Truett Latimer, January 31, 1955]

Letter from Hugh J. Stennis to Truett Latimer discussing the creation of legislation that would address the potential rabies issue in Texas counties.
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: Stennis, Hugh J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don A. Scrivner, January 20, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don A. Scrivner, January 20, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Don A. Scrivner congratulating him on being elected President of the Abilene Community Chest.
Date: January 20, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evan Allard Reiff to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Evan Allard Reiff to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1955]

Letter from Evan Allard Reiff to Truett Latimer stating that he will not support the proposal of an increase of one cent per gallon on cigarettes.
Date: January 26, 1955
Creator: Reiff, Evan Allard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. T. Sadler, January 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. T. Sadler, January 17, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. W. T. Sadler apologizing for not writing sooner and thanking him for his contribution to his race for State Senator.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Tholbert Smith, Jr., January 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Tholbert Smith, Jr., January 17, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Tholbert Smith, Jr. apologizing for not writing sooner and thanking him for his contribution to his race for State Senator.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from parolee/inmate to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from a parolee/inmate in Weldon, Texas, dated January 9, 1955. Subject 108,345 expresses appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated December 15, 1954, discourses on family and concludes "hoping and praying this be my year to get out".
Date: January 9, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History