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[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]

Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Abilene Landmen's Association
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hill Country News (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 5, 1976 (open access)

Hill Country News (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 5, 1976

Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes news and information about communities on Lake Travis and in surrounding areas along with advertising.
Date: February 5, 1976
Creator: Acker, Cliff
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Agnell to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Agnell to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1961]

Letter from tire shop owner W. A. "General" Agnell to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 156, which would amend the authority of the Railroad Commission so that railroads can set their own shipping rates.
Date: March 5, 1961
Creator: Agnell, W. A. (General)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Miller Ainsworth and K. L. Berry, May 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from H. Miller Ainsworth and K. L. Berry, May 5, 1953]

Letter from H. Miller Ainsworth and K. L. Berry discussing a resolution that will make funds available for the Texas National Guard Armory Board.
Date: May 5, 1953
Creator: Ainsworth, H. Miller & Berry, K. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1945 (open access)

AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1945

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending reports on taxation prepared by the Texas Commission on State and Local Tax Policy. She goes on to discuss the need for an increase in the State Library budget.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Andrews, Thelma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Ansley Jr. to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Ansley Jr. to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953]

Letter from W. O. Ansley Jr. to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer vote in favor of senate bill 332, allowing license plates for Texas Amateur Radio operators.
Date: May 5, 1953
Creator: Ansley, William O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 22] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 22]

Memorandum outlining the regulations for requisitioning vehicles from the Supply Division.
Date: November 5, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 23] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 23]

Memorandum outlining communication protocols.
Date: November 5, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gayle Reaves-King, April 4, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Gayle Reaves-King, April 4, 2012

Interview with Gayle Reaves-King,a journalist in Fort Worth, Texas. The interview includes biographical information about her life growing up, her educational background, family life, and her career with The Dallas Morning News and other newspapers.
Date: April 5, 2012
Creator: Ayers, Cesta & Reaves-King, Gayle
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Machinery For Pressing Cotton. (open access)

Machinery For Pressing Cotton.

Patent for improvements in machinery for facilitating the pressing of cotton; and it relates particularly to mechanism in which cylinders and pistons are used, under the influence of fluid or liquid, such as steam, air, water, or gas under pressure to operate the follower-block of a bailing-press. (Lines 12-18) Illustration is included.
Date: May 5, 1891
Creator: Bachman, Joseph A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ben R. Barbee, February 5, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Ben R. Barbee, February 5, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Ben R. Barbee discussing voting to preserve existing election law by opposing the cross filing bill, House Bill 50.
Date: February 5, 1953
Creator: Barbee, Ben R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom L. Beauchamp, Jr., Secretary to the Governor, Austin, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Beauchamp expresses for Governor O'Daniel his appreciation for the invitation by Carswell to participate in the Abilene "Army Day" citing previously-made arrangements requiring his presence elsewhere.
Date: April 5, 1941
Creator: Beauchamp, Tom L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wendell Bedichek to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Wendell Bedichek to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953]

Photocopy of a letter from Wendell Bedichek to Truett Latimer discussing a personal interest in pay raises for employees of Abilene State Hospital.
Date: May 5, 1953
Creator: Bedichek, Wendell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. L. Belcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from G. L. Belcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from G. L. Belcher of Abilene Christian College to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 534, which would reduce the number of education course hours required for a teaching certificate.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Belcher, G. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol. The writing on the base says, "Presented to the Republic of Texas by Maj. Gen. T. J. Chambers, 1836."
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds

Photograph of a detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds. It is black wrought iron fencing with golden Lone Stars. There are cars parked beyond the fence, and the base of a monument can be seen in the background.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol. There is a glass panel above the door which reads "State Treasury". A person stands in front of the doorway.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry door to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives building

Photograph of the detail of the entry doorway to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives Building. A sign above the doorway reads "Lorenzo de Zavala", and a panel of green glass is set into the wall above it.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Seal in the underground annex of the Texas State Capitol

Seal on the floor of the Texas State Capitol in the underground annex area.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side. This monument was erected in 1907, and the bronze sculpture is by Pompeo Coppini.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Capitol dome, interior

Interior shot of the dome on the Texas State Capitol building
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to collector of Internal Revenue, September 5, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to collector of Internal Revenue, September 5, 1952]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the Collector of Internal Revenue sending a herewith regarding a check for the taxes.
Date: September 5, 1952
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. B. Stenzel, October 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. B. Stenzel, October 5, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. B. Stenzel sending two tickets to A&M football.
Date: October 5, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History