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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
[Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr., May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr., May 5, 1961]

Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr. for Truett Latimer expressing his approval of Senate Bill 230.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Bower, Scott, Jr.
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 Les Clark to Betty Bray - July 5, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Les Clark to Betty Bray - July 5, 1962]

A letter written to Underwriters General Agency Att. Betty Bray, from Les Clark, Great American of Dallas, Intra-Company Communication, dated July 5, 1962. Subject: Southern County Mutual Policy, Thomas N. Carswell. Clark notes his regret in losing this business.
Date: July 5, 1962
Creator: Clark, Les
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 Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, September 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, September 5, 1961]

Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer enclosing an Honor Guest pass to the West Texas Fair.
Date: September 5, 1961
Creator: Cooley, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cope to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cope to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cope to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill 3
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Cope, W. O.
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
[Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Criswell to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. A. Criswell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated October 5, 1960. Criswell declines the invitation by Carswell to speak in Abilene on religious freedom citing a full schedule.
Date: October 5, 1960
Creator: Criswell, W. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Culp to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from James W. Culp to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]

Letter from James W. Culp to Truett Latimer discussing approval of Texas House Bill #534 and Texas Senate Bill #242.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Culp, James W.
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 Harry W. Dobbyn to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Harry W. Dobbyn to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from Harry W. Dobbyn to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's performance in the Legislature and a possible future meeting to discuss unspecified issues.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Dobbyn, Harry W.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from A. E. Drake to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from A. E. Drake to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]

Letter from A. E. Drake to Truett Latimer requesting active support for the passage of Texas House Bills #85 and #156.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Drake, A. E.
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