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The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 11, 1953 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 11, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the grandmother of the daughter of parolee to T. N. Carswell - June 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from the grandmother of the daughter of parolee to T. N. Carswell - June 11, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from the grandmother of the daughter of a parolee dated June 11, 1953. The letter is a reply to Carswell advising that Subject is married to her daughter and follows with a discourse on her disapproval of Subject.
Date: June 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Bertram D. Janes - August 11, 1953]

A letter written to Bertram D. Janes, District Attorney, Plumas County, Quincy, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated August 11, 1953. Carswell advises Janes that he has enclosed a Notice of Intention of Subject A-9803 to apply for Pardon and Restoration and advises of progress made by Subject for the two years while under his supervision explaining that he urges his worthy parolees to regain their citizenship.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas B. White to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, Thomas B. White, Chairman, dated January 11, 1954. White expresses his appreciation for the letter of December 21 from Carswell in which he had enclosed a letter from Warden Swenson. He explains the decision of the Board regarding the reason Subject 108,345 must return to the Texas Prison System to continue his service.
Date: January 11, 1953
Creator: White, Thomas B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ulysses, Kansas Church of Christ Bulletin] (open access)

[Ulysses, Kansas Church of Christ Bulletin]

Bulletin from a Church of Christ in Ulysses, Kansas. Contains photograph of the exterior of the building and of Blanche Perry working on a painting. Gives program for an afternoon service, history and description of the church building, and background information on Perry.
Date: October 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

School Building, Big Lake, Texas: Floor Plan and Window Details

Floor plan for a field house building in the Reagan County Independent School District, in Big Lake, Texas. It includes a floor plan for the building, a drawing of a typical wall section, two drawings showing the building's elevation, and various notes describing aspects of construction.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer, May 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer, May 11, 1953]

Blank form letter from Truett Latimer discussing the soon ending legislative session and how hard he has worked to fulfill his duties, with handwritten corrections in both pen and pencil.
Date: May 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Robert Westerburg, March 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Robert Westerburg, March 11, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. Robert Westerburg to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 and future repercussions regarding additional taxes.
Date: March 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James Sullivan, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James Sullivan, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James Sullivan informing him that there is not yet a bill introduced to ban the television advertisement of liquor but that one may be introduced in the future.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to Truett Latimer, August 11, 1953]

Letter from Coke R. Stevenson to Truett Latimer regarding an application of employement on behalf of Mr. T. J. Hooser.
Date: August 11, 1953
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5, stating his opinion that it will limit competition and restrict free-enterprise.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Palum, P. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. White, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Mitchell to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. White, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Mitchell to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. White, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Mitchell to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #216 for the purpose of retaining well trained teachers.
Date: March 11, 1953
Creator: White, Mrs. John A.; Smith, Mrs. Stanley & Mitchell, Mrs. Pal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Allen, May 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Allen, May 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Allen as finals words of service before the 53rd session of the Texas Legislature adjourns.
Date: May 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Briggs Todd to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Briggs Todd to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Briggs Todd to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to House Bill #123 due to the current stance of banks.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Todd, Briggs
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Josephine Bratton Tallant to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Josephine Bratton Tallant to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Josephine Bratton Tallant to Truett Latimer discussing support of the Aikin Bill to raise teachers' salaries.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Tallant, Josephine Bratton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth W. Copeland to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Kenneth W. Copeland to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953]

Letter from Kenneth W. Copeland to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that Truett wrote banning public drinking in dry counties or towns.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: Copeland, Kenneth W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Alvin Gardner, April 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Alvin Gardner, April 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. Alvin Gardner thanking him for a pass to the Texas League Baseball Clubs.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. B. McCorkle, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. B. McCorkle, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to D. B. McCorkle discussing seeing in the Abilene Reporter-News that McCorkle's business had finally moved into a new building, and suggesting they talk soon about legislation that could affect McCorkle's industry.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Martha D. Huff, May 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Martha D. Huff, May 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Martha D. Huff acknowledging her previous letter which concerned bills before the Legislature that would affect the liquor industry. He assures that he will oppose any bill that helps the industry and support any that hinders it.
Date: May 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilmer L. McCallum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Wilmer L. McCallum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Wilmer L. McCallum to Truett Latimer discussing his and others' opposition to House Bill 215 and requesting that Latimer attempt to keep it from passing.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: McCallum, Wilmer L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. F. Hughes to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from G. F. Hughes to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1953]

Letter from G. F. Hughes to Truett Latimer urging Latimer to present his case for building a dam to irrigate his farm to the proper authorities as soon as possible.
Date: March 11, 1953
Creator: Hughes, G. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Denham, May 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Denham, May 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Denham discussing meeting next time Denham is in Austin.
Date: May 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. M. Jay to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from S. M. Jay to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]

Letter from S. M. Jay to Truett Latimer urging him to support a bill meant to come to the House soon that would ban the advertisement of liquor on television.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Jay, S. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Reid to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Reid to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953]

Letter from J. W. Reid to Truett Latimer commending Latimer on how he voted on House Bill 261.
Date: April 11, 1953
Creator: Reid, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History