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[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973] (open access)

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905]

Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan discussing pulling their funds together to open a bank in Abilene and proposing an in-person meeting to cover details..
Date: April 17, 1905
Creator: Smoot, H. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings: Event honoring women, and announcement of Dr. May Owen's death] (open access)

[Newspaper clippings: Event honoring women, and announcement of Dr. May Owen's death]

Newspaper clippings of two articles. The first discusses nine women being honored at the second annual "Party of the Year," and details some of their individual accomplishments. The second article announces Dr. May Owen's death.
Date: {1951-02-04,1988-04-14}
Creator: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954]

Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon discussing the itinerary for taxiing John Ben Shepperd by plane to give a speech in Abilene. Truett Latimer is listed in the carbon copy field.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: Weiss, Edwin E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]

Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
Date: February 27, 1954
Creator: Hall, Bert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, May 28, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, May 28, 1954]

Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing recent developments in the various political campaigns of himself and other representatives.
Date: April 28, 1954
Creator: Carr, Waggoner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Census] (open access)

[News Script: Census]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the completed 1970 census.
Date: February 3, 1971, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Top Texas Weather] (open access)

[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of temperatures which have plunged close to the zero mark in the Texas Panhandle due to newest winter storm which engulfs the state.
Date: December 20, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]

Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer; He forwards [not included here] the information he got when he requested copies of the 'free-state' legislation in effect in Washington, Utah, and Nevada.
Date: January 25, 1961
Creator: McDowell, William R.
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] (open access)

[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
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest (open access)

The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest

This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date: 1896
Creator: Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955]

Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer opposing the Trinity Canal Project. He explains how the project would negatively affect the freight business.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Griffith, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer criticizing his vote against the sales tax. He also asks for an increase in the speed limit on Highway eighty.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Fergus, J. Theron
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960]

Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken discussing Mr. Dalton's stay at the Big Spring Hospital. He explains that Mr. Dalton was not badly treated in the hospital and regrets that the incident happened. He also agrees that the hospital is understaffed and attests that to a limited budget.
Date: July 11, 1960
Creator: Ruilmann, C. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Nixon, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Nixon, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]

Letter from Jack Nixon, Jr. to Truett Latimer expressing his support for House Bill 346. He also asks that Mr. Latimer oppose Senate Bill 212 if it ever reaches the House.
Date: February 24, 1961
Creator: Nixon, Jack, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944]

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the enclosed, amended Itinerary. He requests that Carswell assist in training a new clerk and advises of additional requirements when working with these boards. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: (Amended) ITINERARY for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work dated 1944-45, 12-5 to 1-13. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958]

Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer commending him for his work in the Insurance Committee.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Thompson, M. Cullum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice Acers to Truett Latimer, August 31, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Maurice Acers to Truett Latimer, August 31, 1959]

Letter from Maurice Acers to Truett Latimer; He asks Mr. Latimer where he plans to be in order to schedule a visit.
Date: August 31, 1959
Creator: Acers, Maurice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1955]

Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer discussing support for a bill to turn Arlington State College into a four year university.
Date: January 19, 1955
Creator: Altman, Mason W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jerome Crossman, March 30, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Jerome Crossman, March 30, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Jerome Crossman praising Representative Latimer's support of the Trinity River development in the Abilene Chamber of Commerce.
Date: March 30, 1955
Creator: Crossman, Jerome
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Dale Shepherd, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from E. Dale Shepherd, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1951]

Letter from E. Dale Shepherd to I. H. Kempner inviting the Kempners to the Texas Association of Life Underwriters banquet and an additional luncheon on the following day.
Date: June 11, 1951
Creator: Shepherd, E. Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History