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[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 23, 1961]
Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of taxing movies and tv shows.
Date:
January 23, 1961
Creator:
Akin, Wally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]
Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer thanking him for arranging interviews for him during his Austin trip the previous month. He talks about the job as a watchman at the State Board of Control, the job he says he likes the most. He asks Mr. Latimer to help contact Mr. Burke, the man who interviewed him, about the status of his application. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that reads, "I called him in Abilene on may 3, 1961 Burke at Board of Control is to write him."
Date:
April 25, 1961
Creator:
Vinson, Stanley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961]
Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, the law concerning the sale and carrying of firearms by individuals. The author urges Mr. Latimer to vote against it.
Date:
April 14, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben A. Glusing to the Texas House of Representatives, May 29, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Ben A. Glusing to the House discussing his candidacy for the Speakership.
Date:
May 29, 1961
Creator:
Glusing, Ben A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack H. Womack to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961]
Letter from Jack H. Womack of the Texas State Wide Credit Group to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the Group's support for HB 84, a bill revising lien laws. Womack describes his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee and Professor Kenneth Woodward's presentation on the bill.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Womack, Jack H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Schuls to February 24, 1961]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Schuls urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse race gambling.
Date:
February 24, 1961
Creator:
Schuls, R. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose E. Hull to Laura McCormick, July 20, 1961]
Letter from Rose E. Hull of the Fort Worth Beauty School to Laura McCormick discussing the school's program, including course length, tuition, entrance requirements, and the Lee Self-Styling Method.
Date:
July 20, 1961
Creator:
Hull, Rose E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead discussing the referral to committee of two bills sent by Mead, enclosing a copy of the San Angelo Standard Times, and stating that the Legislature's biennial appropriations amount to $2.57 billion and includes a new general sales tax.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kate Causseaux to Truett Latimer, January 7, 1961]
Letter from Kate Causseaux of the Business and Professional Women's Club to Texas State Truett Latimer inviting him and his wife to a Club dinner meeting.
Date:
January 7, 1961
Creator:
Causseaux, Kate
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Lack to Truett Latimer, July 24, 1961]
Letter from R. P. Lack to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer enclosing a letter from a Sears store manager in Oklahoma City.
Date:
July 24, 1961
Creator:
Lack, R. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. B. D. King to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. B. D. King to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
1961
Creator:
King, B. D. & King, Mrs. B. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Neil Daniel to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from J. Neil Daniel to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to HB 363, a bill reducing an acceptable jury verdict from unanimous to a 9-3 majority, and HB 413, a bill prohibiting taking statements from an injured adverse party for 15 days.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Daniel, J. Neil
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duane Gustavus to Truett Latimer, April 7, 1961]
Letter from Duane Gustavus to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if he could help him find work as a page in the House or Senate, listing his background and accomplishments.
Date:
April 7, 1961
Creator:
Gustavus, Duane
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961]
Letter from Cleve Cullers to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to a proposed sales tax.
Date:
May 3, 1961
Creator:
Cullers, Cleve
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elora Alderman to Charles and Betty Cleland, December 10, 1961]
Copy of a letter from Elora Alderman to Charles and Betty Cleland introducing them to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer, discussing the Cleland's work with "TPA Dallas," Latimer's accomplishments and potential to work on their behalf in the Legislature, and various events in her family and friends' lives. This letter was forwarded by Alderman to Latimer with a brief preface addressed to him.
Date:
December 10, 1961
Creator:
Cleland, Elora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Garnet Gracy, May 18, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Garnet Gracy accepting his invitation to speak at the Abilene Kiwanis Club.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Hudman to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Letter from San Angelo mayor Paul Hudman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer inviting him on a tour of the city, complete with a personal flight and a reception at the San Angelo Country Club.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Hudman, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from J. R. Temple urging him to oppose Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 61. On the back of the telegram are some notes in short hand.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Temple, James R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert E. Crozier to Truett Latimer, March 24, 1961]
Letter from Robert E. Crozier to Truett Latimer thanking him for the Eckhardt Amendment to Senate Bill 217.
Date:
March 24, 1961
Creator:
Crozier, Robert E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from People in Support of the Berry Resolution, March 21, 1961]
Telegram to Truett Latimer from People in Support of the Berry Resolution that would authorize horse racing.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Rhodes, L. G.; Austin, Frank; Robertson, F. M.; Skinner, Jim; Strickland, Jack; Moore, Glenn et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1961]
Letter from David Whitaker to Truett Latimer asking that he oppose House Joint Resolution 4, the race track gambling bill.
Date:
March 18, 1961
Creator:
Whitaker, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson, March 21, 1961]
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson for Truett Latimer expressing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Len & Johnson, Mrs. Len
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle, June 28, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle discussing the case that involves C. N. Haskew and his print shop. Mr. Latimer says that the Abilene Graphics Arts Association is opposed to the fact that Mr. Haskew owns a print shop while still being a member of the Texas Employment Commission. He asks Mr. Pickle to look into the situation.
Date:
June 28, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History