Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Assignment of copyright for the article published in a Life magazine of issue on August 16, 1954 entitled "I Reached Stars the Hard Way." Time, Incorporated issued this copyright to Jacqueline Cochran on August 17, 1954. The top right corner reads "Vol. 913 Page 41."

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #809 in El Paso, Texas. There are smokestacks and a large tank behind the train. The text below the image says "[sic] El Paso Texas Aug 22nd 1954" and "W. Burke."

A letter To the Editor, written by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 19, 1954. The letter asserts that "'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', has come to Texas, not in fiction, but in the person as Judge Ralph Yarborough, candidate for Governor." An attachment includes a list of Texas newspapers to receive the Letter to the Editor written by T. N. Carswell. The list is handwritten on business notepad paper advertising Maxwell Steel Co., Fort Worth 1, Texas.

A postcard addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Tex and postmarked, FT. W & El Paso ED R.P.O.TR 7, Aug 25, 1954. The reverse side includes a form letter addressed to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Jet Peters dated August 25, 1954. Campaign card printed for Paul Brashear for State Representative with personal handwritten note advising how as a Shivers Democrat Peters helped carry Cisco for Ike saving their Tide Lands to clean up the mess in Washington, and he congratulates Carswell saying that his article in yesterday's Star Telegram "hit the spot". Peters also asks about Abilene: "How's the West Texas Chamber of Commerce? I hear its sick financially—Do get a big kick out of your Abilene's growth. I first knew the town in 1900."

A form letter from Ralph W. Yarborough, Austin, Texas, dated August 23, 1954. Campaign form letter urging supporters to vote for and to persuade five others to vote for the candidate.

A pamphlet describing the Parole Rules of the State of Ohio, published by Ohio Bureau of Probation and Parole in Columbus, Ohio. The fourth page includes stamp of G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Parolee Number 95040 dated August 13, 1954, signed by R. N. McMichael.

A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Admin., Austin, Texas, from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated August 19, 1954. Advisement from the State of Ohio that Subject 95040 was granted a parole with the stipulation that the Texas Authorities be notified but that they have not yet been advised whether or not Subject will be taken into custody. A request is made to have an officer investigate placement in Abilene, Texas and advises of attached classification material. Attached is a Request of Sending State (Ohio) for Investigation regarding Subject OP 95040 addressed to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administration, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio dated August 19, 1954. Proposed Residence is Abilene, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor, Ohio Penitentiary, from Richard H. Brooks, M. D., Medical Director, James Hospital, dated August 26, 1954. Brooks advises McMichael that the medical records of Inmate No. 95040 have been reviewed and has retained the "No Occupational Restrictions" classification given shortly after arrival at the penitentiary.

Letter from Ernest Boyette to Truett Latimer discussing endorsement for the Governor.

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Wheeler regarding filed claims among Mr. Lewis Crowder and L. C. Burton.

Letter from Ralph W. Yarborough to Truett Latimer as words of congratulations and cooperation for future interactions.

Letter from Monroe Smith to Truett Latimer discussing claims and disbursements with the General American Casualty Company.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from William L. McGill regarding designating Taylor County as a major disater area for emergency drought relief.

Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Minnie Mae Billingsley congratulating her on graduating from North Texas State College at Denton and offering her career advice.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Bumgardner sending thanks for a favor Bumgardner did for Latimer.

Letter from Truett Latimer to George R. Edwards discussing his recent experiences in business and politics, as well as discussing his fiancée, Jo Ann Elliot.

Letter from Norris W. Parker to Truett Latimer requesting to have lunch together the next time Latimer is in Austin.

Letter from Carrie Frnka to Truett Latimer discussing his reserved desk and updates on other representatives.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ross, Sr. discussing the Ross's trip to Wyoming, the upcoming legislature, and his wedding plans.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Carrie Frnka requesting he be seated next to Mr. Ross in the next Legislative Session.