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Abilene
Topographic quadrangle map of Abilene, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1954
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Big Springs
Topographic quadrangle map of Big Spring, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1954
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date:
February 9, 1950
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the C. W. Terry to Truett Latimer, August 24, 1952]
Letter from C. W. Terry on behalf of the Lueders Chamber of Commerce to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his election to the office of State Representative.
Date:
August 24, 1952
Creator:
Terry, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to David Ratliff, October 31, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to David Ratliff discussing two tickets he is giving to Ratliff for the S.M.U.-Texas A&M game, and stating that Ratliff can also have tickets for the Texas-Texas A&M game if no one else asks for them. He also thanks Ratliff for inviting him to speak at a Rotary Club meeting.
Date:
October 31, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
Date:
April 10, 1953
Creator:
Jackson, Roy; Jackson, Mrs. Roy; Dolan, T. D.; Dolan, Mrs. T. D.; Giles, V. H.; Giles, Mrs. V. H. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Gatlin, November 5, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Gatlin recommending Jay Hendricks for the job of Lake Keeper for Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
Date:
November 5, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Austin P. Hancock, November 5, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Austin P. Hancock recommending Jay Hendricks for the job of Lake Keeper for Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
Date:
November 5, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Statement of Truett Latimer]
First-person statement made by Truett Latimer summarizing his educational background growing up in Lueders and attending Hardin-Simmons University, describing his career in insurance and tenure as a state legislator, and making a statement about the growth of Abilene and the need for an "educated, thinking populace."
Date:
1952~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hamby Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hawley Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing C. A. Douthit and Bill Smith's interest in the cotton gin in Plantersville, Texas.
Date:
April 5, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District [Newsletter], October 1958
Bulletin issued by the Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District discussing various news, events, and information about soil conservation.
Date:
October 1958
Creator:
Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District (Tex.)
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nugent Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Big Spring
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date:
1958
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hawley Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Noodle Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:62500
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date:
1958
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith discussing updates on the lives of various family members.
Date:
July 28, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Sides, March 25, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Sides discussing how they missed the chance to meet in Austin.
Date:
March 25, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Richard Balzer, April 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Richard Balzer discussing his position on water conservation and the need for House Bill #7 to set up the Trinity River Authority, explaining that the measure to add a canal to the Trinity River has been removed from the bill.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor, April 6, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Georgia Taylor discussing his support for the Trinity River Bill.
Date:
April 6, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955]
Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing the statewide re-districting bill introduced by Representative Yancy of Houston. He also asks to be placed on the mailing list for the House Journal.
Date:
February 22, 1955
Creator:
Thomas, Owen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. John Neville, January 15, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. John Neville discussing his support for an increase in state employee's salaries and the Abilene State Hospital budget.
Date:
January 15, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History