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[Photograph of Old Behrens Chapel Interior]
Photograph of students sitting in auditorium seats to listen to W. F. Leonard during his speech. Handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "Picture made Feb 27 - Hardin-Simmons -- W. F. Leonard speaking at Chapel program. -- 1957."
Date:
February 27, 1957
Creator:
Lloyd Jones
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Photograph of Dr. Richardson and Wayne Evans Shaking Hands]
Photograph of Dr. Rupert N. Richardson and Wayne Evans shaking hands with each other in a residential neighborhood.
Date:
February 25, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Grace Tully, February 15, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Grace Tully thanking Tully for attending the Democratic Dinner in San Angelo.
Date:
February 15, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.
Date:
February 12, 1957
Creator:
Wilhite, L. E. & Wilhite, Mrs. L. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough, February 22, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Dallas Scarborough discussing the State Archives Building proposed under House Bill 429.
Date:
February 22, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul G. Peurifoy, February 19, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Judge Paul G. Peurifoy enclosing a copy of and discussing HCR 13 [not included], a resolution requiring the Texas Legislature to initiate a study of the state constitution.
Date:
February 19, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. O. "Bill" Williams to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1957]
Letter from R. O. "Bill" Williams to Truett Latimer discussing Williams's opposition to House Bill 27 known as the Flexible Rating Bill. Williams writes that the bill would allow companies to cut rates on insurance premiums by cutting coverage and asks Latimer to vote against it.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Williams, R. O. "Bill"
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Sayles to Truett Latimer, February 26, 1957]
Letter from Robert Sayles to Truett Latimer discussing an enclosed petition concerning the proposed division of Taylor County into commissioners' precincts along numerical lines. Sayles writes that he and the other signees believe such a division would result in inequities and discrimination for the county's rural residents.
Date:
February 26, 1957
Creator:
Sayles, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles discussing Skiles's support for House Bill 297 and 298. Latimer writes that he is a co-sponsor of both bills and will do everything he can to pass them. He mentions that he thinks the bills help address the increased death rates on highways after 10 pm and on weekends.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite discussing his opposition to a school consolidation bill.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. G. Webb, February 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. G. Webb discussing a proposed Pool Bill. Latimer writes that he agrees with Webb that Senator Blakely should serve the un-expired term of Governor Daniel.
Date:
February 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1957]
Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing Wright's concerns about the legislature's increased expenditures. Wright mentions Texas's low tax rates have helped grow industry in the state and asks Latimer prevent increased taxation and wasteful spending.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Wright, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Woodward to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1955]
Letter from Jack Woodward of the Texas Independent Owners Association to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the Natural Gas Economic Waste Bill and urging his support of it.
Date:
February 17, 1955
Creator:
Woodward, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe M. Nuessle, February 25, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Joe M. Nuessle affirming his support for HB 345 and expressing his regret that they could not visit each other longer when Nuessle was in Austin.
Date:
February 25, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ellie Stitts, February 21, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ellie Stitts discussing Stitt's license, which is enclosed with the letter.
Date:
February 21, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr., February 7, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr. discussing a bill that would require a runoff in the Senate election. Mr. Latimer writes that he is in support of the bill and chose to go along with State Democratic Executive, Sam Rayburn, and Lyndon Johnson.
Date:
February 7, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson to Truett Latimer, February 1, 1957]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose the school consolidation legislation that has been recommended by the Texas Board of Education.
Date:
February 1, 1957
Creator:
Simpson, J. B. & Simpson, Mrs. J. B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from parolee and T. N. Carswell to Warden, State Prison at Folsom - February 21, 1951]
A letter addressed to the Warden, State Prison at Folsom, Folsom, California from parolee, with approval of T. N. Carswell, Parole Officer, dated February 21, 1951. Subject A 9803 makes a second request to the Warden to send his U. S. Postal notes.
Date:
February 21, 1951
Creator:
Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
Date:
February 27, 1951
Creator:
Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - February 23, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. T. Johnson, President, Lions Club Hamlin, Texas, dated February 23, 1955. Johnson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's address to the club on its Silver Anniversary.
Date:
February 23, 1955
Creator:
Johnson, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - February 3, 1950]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated February 3, 1950. Burleson writes relative to questions Carswell mentioned in the poll submitted by Burleson. He explains his vote on labor issues involving the Wood Amendment, the Taft-Hartley Law and the Wagner Act citing a difference of opinion and impression by Houston Harte, Editor of The San Angelo Standard-Times. Burleson expresses his hope to be able to discuss the issues more fully with Carswell.
Date:
February 3, 1950
Creator:
Burleson, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]
A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date:
February 21, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - February 23, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 23, 1953. Carswell advises that now is the right time for an overall and comprehensive study of the costs, organization and operation of the governments in the state of Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History