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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator David Ratliff - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Senator David Ratliff, State Senate, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm M. Meek to Truett Latimer, June 5, 1959]
Letter from Malcolm M. Meek of the Citizens National Bank of Abilene to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to HB 6: the Escheat Bill, and his thoughts on a general sales tax.
Date:
June 5, 1959
Creator:
Meek, Malcolm M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Edna Coe Majors, June 9, 1959]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Edna Coe Majors discussing her application to become Poet Laureate of Texas. Latimer states that she was selected as Alternate Poet Laureate, informs her that other Representatives would like a copy of her book "Wind of the West," and urges her to reapply for the honor in 1961.
Date:
June 9, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer, June 11, 1959]
Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer asking him for a copy of the act that created the Valley Creek WCID.
Date:
June 11, 1959
Creator:
Boswell, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer, June 8, 1959]
Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting the Floor Amendment 1 to the Senate Finance Committee substitute for the General Appropriations Bill, House Bill 1, of the special session.
Date:
June 8, 1959
Creator:
Spence, E. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram Opposing the Increase in Taxation of the Oil and Gas Industry, June 26, 1959]
Telegram opposing the increase in taxation of the Oil and Gas Industry.
Date:
June 26, 1959
Creator:
Hays, Mack; Holton, Mrs. Herbert.; Dulaney, F. A., Jr.; O'Rear, Mrs. T. W.; Chancellor, Charles E.; Robbins, Paul et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. G. Hobbs, June 26, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to H. G. Hobbs asking him to oppose additional taxes on the Oil Industry.
Date:
June 26, 1959
Creator:
Hobbs, H. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 21, 1959]
Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer expressing support for a general sales tax.
Date:
June 21, 1959
Creator:
Sayles, Seth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Sallie Gant to Truett Latimer, June 24, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. Sallie Gant to Truett Latimer asking him to vote against a portion of House Bill 18.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Gant, Mrs. Sallie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kirby Leeson to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1959]
Letter from Kirby Leeson to Truett Latimer complaining about a run-in he had with the law. His main complaint was the $15.50 court costs he had to pay.
Date:
June 18, 1959
Creator:
Leeson, Kirby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. Greer, June 9, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. Greer introducing him to Earl Vaughan. He says Mr. Vaughan is interested in working in his (Mr. Greer) department in Austin.
Date:
June 9, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. M. Dickson, June 8, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to R. M. Dickson thanking him for the gift he left for him in the Capitol.
Date:
June 8, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. A. Hale to Truett Latimer, May 25, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. W. A. Hale to Truett Latimer asking him to use his influence to defeat House Bill 17.
Date:
June 25, 1959
Creator:
Hale, Mrs. W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Cunningham to Truett Latimer, June 27, 1959]
Letter from A. L. Cunningham to Truett Latimer asking him to spare the Oil and Gas Industry of additional taxes.
Date:
June 27, 1959
Creator:
Cunningham, A. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. M. C. Smith to Truett Latimer, June 24, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. M. C. Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is opposed to House Bill 18. She goes on to gives the reasons for her opposition.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Smith, Mrs. M. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Joe Cooley, June 1, 1959]
Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Joe Cooley thanking him for the hospitality he showed him during his stay in Abilene for the opening of the new District Highway Building.
Date:
June 1, 1959
Creator:
Glusing, Ben A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Pinckney to O. R. Conaway, June 1, 1959]
Letter from Tom Pinckney of the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters to O. R. Conaway of the Abilene Fire Fighters' Association, praising State Representative Truett Latimer's work for firefighters in the Legislature. Pinckney asks Conaway to read the letter to all members of the Abilene association.
Date:
June 1, 1959
Creator:
Pinckney, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Charles H. Davison to Truett Latimer, June 4, 1959]
Postcard from Charles H. Davison to Truett Latimer discussing the general sales tax; he states that he is against it.
Date:
June 4, 1959
Creator:
Davison, Charles H.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Pinckney, June 4, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Pinckney commending him for writing a letter to the Abilene Fire Fighters Association.
Date:
June 4, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Lack to Truett Latimer, June 17, 1959]
Letter from R. P. Lack to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing HB 25, a defeated bill which would have declared a piece of state property in Austin surplus and put it up for sale. Lack hopes the bill can be reintroduced and passed.
Date:
June 17, 1959
Creator:
Lack, R. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gail Williams, June 4, 1959]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Gail Williams thanking him for a letter and anticipating a visit.
Date:
June 4, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Truett Latimer - June 24, 1959]
A letter written to Mr. Truett Latimer, House of Representatives, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1959. Carswell expresses his hope that Latimer will be able to "work out" a tax bill during the special session and that it will include the natural gas 'severance' tax and 'abandoned property' or 'unclaimed funds', both opposed by Governor Daniel.
Date:
June 24, 1959
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Continental Oil Company, June 4, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Continental Oil Company discussing a situation with two different bills from the company.
Date:
June 4, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Horn to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1959]
Letter from John Horn to Truett Latimer opposing the Slack bill, a bill that would take away money from the farm-to-market road program. Mr. Horn feels good roads are beneficial to Texas.
Date:
June 7, 1959
Creator:
Horn, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History