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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
[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 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
[Clipping: Here's What City, County Bonds Would Buy] (open access)

[Clipping: Here's What City, County Bonds Would Buy]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's plans for city and county bonds, including a list of the proposed improvements. The article includes a photograph of an airplane stewardess standing on an airport runway, looking upwards.
Date: February 5, 1967
Creator: Armistead, Bob & Tabor, Don
Object Type: Clipping
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
[Letter from Mrs. S. B. Bowers to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. S. B. Bowers to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. S. B. Bowers to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against the Outlawing of saving stamps.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Bowers, Mrs. S. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Carson to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. D. Carson to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from W. D. Carson to Truett Latimer expressing his approval of House Bill 47, the sales limitation act. He asks that Mr. Latimer does all he can to get the bill passed.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Carson, W. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Oklahoma - June 5, 1965]

A letter addressed to the Superintendent, Public Schools, Blackwell, Okla. from T. N. Carswell, dated June 5, 1965. Carswell explains his concern for Dr. Cyrus N. Ray as in need of institutional care and requests assistance in locating his family. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: June 5, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]

A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
Date: March 5, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. H. L. Chapman about an Incident on the Highway, July 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. H. L. Chapman about an Incident on the Highway, July 5, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. H. L. Chapman to the Childress District Director of the Texas State Highway Department; She explains an incident that happened on a highway near a construction area between her husband, who was driving with her and their children, and the operator of one of the construction machines.
Date: July 5, 1961
Creator: Chapman, Mrs. H. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1963]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 5, 1963. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Haynes. Dinner will be served.
Date: December 5, 1963
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated June 5, 1960. Crane acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses how good it was to hear from him. She advises of having a severe cold when his letter came and having finally cashed the check, which was a wonderful gesture and gift. Crane advises that she used the money to see a show at the Music Hall, for a dinner at The Adams, that she saw 'Bye Bye Birdie', " a refreshing new very entertaining musical". She advises that New York is changed, that the old charm is gone and in its place a "bright, exciting new city". Crane advises that she use what money is left to be a guest of Carswell. Crane advises that the most treasured part of his fine letter is his expression of gratefulness to her Father, that Carswell was a great favorite of his, and to her Grandfather and Grandmother.
Date: June 5, 1960
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brook Hollow Shopping Center, Abilene, Texas: Concrete Reinforcing Bar List

Concrete reinforcing bar list for the Brook Hollow Shopping Center building in Abilene, Texas. It includes details specifying the bars' measurements and other details.
Date: May 5, 1960
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brook Hollow Shopping Center, Abilene, Texas: Reinforcing Placement

Reinforcing placement for the Brook Hollow Shopping Center building in Abilene, Texas. It includes beam placement within the building.
Date: May 5, 1960
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Ben Dortch to Truett Latimer, June 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Ben Dortch to Truett Latimer, June 5, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Ben Dortch to Truett Latimer opposing the general sales tax.
Date: June 5, 1961
Creator: Dortch, Mrs. Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Drama, Courage Fill Business History] (open access)

[Clipping: Drama, Courage Fill Business History]

Newspaper clipping of an article about businessman W. G. Swenson, including a photograph of Mr. Swenson with three young entrepreneurs.
Date: December 5, 1965
Creator: Duff, Katharyn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clippings from The Abilene Reporter News] (open access)

[Newspaper Clippings from The Abilene Reporter News]

Newspaper clippings from The Abilene Reporter News. One clipping has a picture of the 1884 Electors, and the other is a related article entitled "Page One" by Katharyn Duff.
Date: November 5, 1963
Creator: Duff, Katharyn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clippings from The Abilene Reporter News] (open access)

[Newspaper Clippings from The Abilene Reporter News]

Newspaper clippings from The Abilene Reporter News. One clipping has a picture of the 1884 Electors, and the other is a related article entitled "Page One" by Katharyn Duff.
Date: November 5, 1963
Creator: Duff, Katharyn
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Fee Statement:  From Roy L. Duke to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1969] (open access)

[Letter and Fee Statement: From Roy L. Duke to T. N. Carswell - March 5, 1969]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, C/O Abilene Machine Co., Abilene, Texas, from Roy L. Duke, Attorney-At-Law, Abilene, Texas, dated March 5, 1969. Duke confirms he has prepared all the Bertha Wigfall papers and, also, the Idania papers. Typewritten on business letterhead bearing Keystone Document Bond watermark. Attachment includes: Legal fee statement to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Abilene Machine, Abilene, Texas from Roy L. Duke, Attorney, Abilene, Texas dated March 1, 1969 regarding liens pertaining to Bertha Wigfall. Attachment is handwritten on Roy L. Duke, Attorney business statement.
Date: March 5, 1969
Creator: Duke, Roy L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audie Fay to Truett Latimer, June 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Audie Fay to Truett Latimer, June 5, 1961]

Letter from Audie Fay to Truett Latimer discussing an issue with the payment of Ruby Kenny's and Marie Lunnon's tuition. She encloses [not included here] copies of checks paid to their institution and a copy of the curriculum and rules for beauty schools.
Date: June 5, 1961
Creator: Fay, Audie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jerry L. Gribble to Truett Latimer, July 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Jerry L. Gribble to Truett Latimer, July 5, 1961]

Letter from Jerry L. Gribble to Truett Latimer discussing the General Appropriation Bill pertaining to the State Board of Dental Examiners. He expresses concern with a part of the bill that allows dentists from the armed services and other states to practice in Texas.
Date: July 5, 1961
Creator: Gribble, Jerry L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vivian Hargrove to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Vivian Hargrove to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]

Letter from Vivian Hargrove to Truett Latimer discussing her concerns with House Bills 118 and 121. She asks that Mr. Latimer use his influence to fight both bills.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Hargrove, Vivian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Mae Hatcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Edna Mae Hatcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from Edna Mae Hatcher to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to support legislation that would preserve the Confederate pension fund for old veterans and their widows.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Hatcher, Edna Mae
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bret Hunter to Lewis Fulks] (open access)

[Letter from Bret Hunter to Lewis Fulks]

Letter from Bret Hunter to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian Univerisity. In the letter, Hunter is congratulating Fulks on his production of "Oklahoma," the 1968 ACC Homecoming musical production.
Date: November 5, 1968
Creator: Hunter, Bret
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History