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[Flag Certificate] (open access)

[Flag Certificate]

Document certifying that a flag presented to Mickey Brown by the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau was flown by the Texas State Capitol on September 16, 2008 in honor of the WASP 2008 reunion.
Date: September 17, 2008
Creator: State of Texas House of Representatives
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Zoot Suits, Parachutes, and Wings of Silver, Too"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Zoot Suits, Parachutes, and Wings of Silver, Too"]

Magazine clipping of an article about the history of the WASPs and some of their personal experiences in aviation.
Date: September 1987
Creator: Henderson, Sheila
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tax debate shifts to senate] (open access)

[Clipping: Tax debate shifts to senate]

Newspaper clipping of an article about a tax bill that Senate had passed and its effects on the economy. Also included are photographs of children and WASP who attended the annual Sweetwater Air Fair.
Date: September 29, 1986
Creator: Holmes, Michael
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark White to Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 25, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Mark White to Women Airforce Service Pilots, September 25, 1986]

Letter from Texas Governor, Mark White, thanking Women Airforce Service Pilots for their duty and sacrifice during World War II. The letter has been trimmed and is adhered to red mat background.
Date: September 25, 1986
Creator: White, Mark
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Dolph Briscoe to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1974] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Dolph Briscoe to T. N. Carswell - September 12, 1974]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dolph Briscoe, Governor, State of Texas, Austin, dated September 12, 1974. Briscoe expresses his appreciation for Carswell's contribution and help in his campaign for re-election, his confidence and support, and his friendship.
Date: September 12, 1974
Creator: Briscoe, Dolph
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Cooley to Theron D. Carroll, September 29, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Cooley to Theron D. Carroll, September 29, 1961]

Copy of a letter from Joe Cooley of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce to Theron D. Carroll of the Game and Fish Commission discussing the possibility of having the Commission's Wildlife Exhibit at the upcoming 1962 West Texas Fair.
Date: September 29, 1961
Creator: Cooley, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Christian to Truett Latimer, September 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George Christian to Truett Latimer, September 28, 1961]

Letter from George Christian to Truett Latimer thanking him for his vote on the 2nd of January.
Date: September 28, 1961
Creator: Christian, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Forrest C. Pesch to the State Board of Barber Examiners, September 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Forrest C. Pesch to the State Board of Barber Examiners, September 26, 1961]

Letter from Forrest C. Pesch to the State Board of Barber Examiners requesting an appointment with them.
Date: September 26, 1961
Creator: Pesch, Forrest C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Caven, September 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Caven, September 25, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Caven showing appreciation for his previous letter which included the 'Gathering Transportation Storm' and for their collaboration in the Legislature.
Date: September 25, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Forrest C. Pesch to the State Board of Barber Examiners, September 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Forrest C. Pesch to the State Board of Barber Examiners, September 22, 1961]

Letter from Forrest C. Pesch to the State Board of Barber Examiners discussing the practical portion of his state examination and its result. Mr. Pesch says he got a letter from them stating that he failed the exam, he now requests the reason for his failure.
Date: September 22, 1961
Creator: Pesch, Forrest C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Gaven to Truett Latimer, September 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Walter Gaven to Truett Latimer, September 20, 1961]

Letter from Walter Gaven to Truett Latimer thanking him for the consideration he gave the railroad industry.
Date: September 20, 1961
Creator: Gaven, Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961]

Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel advocating for the taxation of motion pictures rented to TV Stations and theatres. He also talks about creating a bill to tax the big chain stores more than the current chain store tax.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Akin, Wally
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith, September 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith, September 5, 1961]

Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith discussing an issue relating to a milk contract for the Abilene State School. He talks about the reasons Abilene firms weren't able to bid for the contract.
Date: September 5, 1961
Creator: McAdams, E. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Kit M. Parsons, September 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Kit M. Parsons, September 5, 1961]

Letter from E. E. McAdams to Kit M. Parsons; he encloses the letter he wrote to Hoyt Smith and a list of the companies invited to bid on milk and dairy products for the year. He suggests that Mr. Parsons apply for his Abilene office to be placed on their approved bid list. There is a handwritten note that says this copy of the letter is for Truett Latimer.
Date: September 5, 1961
Creator: McAdams, E. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960]

A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 29, 1960. Carswell congratulates Shivers on his Dallas address expressing his pride in Shiver's unselfish dedication in the present political campaign and requests the assistance of his office in constructing a letter "To the Editor".
Date: September 29, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960]

Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer thanking for his help in making Lydon Johnson Appreciation Day successful.
Date: September 23, 1960
Creator: Connally, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Ellis, Jr. to Truett Latimer, September 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Ellis, Jr. to Truett Latimer, September 20, 1960]

Letter from J. T. Ellis, Jr. to Truett Latimer informing him of Mr. Weddington's part-time employment with the State Department of Health.
Date: September 20, 1960
Creator: Ellis, J. T., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid, September 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid, September 13, 1960]

Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid informing him that his application for a drilling permit had been denied. He attaches the application.
Date: September 13, 1960
Creator: Thompson, Ernest O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Mary Virginia Heid to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Mary Virginia Heid to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1959]

Letter from Mrs. Mary Virginia Heid to Truett Latimer informing him of Herman F. Heep's Illness. She sends his appreciation for Mr. Latimer's help in securing appropriations for the Texas State-Supported Colleges and Universities.
Date: September 1, 1959
Creator: Heid, Mrs.Mary Virginia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - September 26, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas - September 26, 1958]

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, dated September 26, 1958. Carswell gives to the Board his recommendation for Subject to file an application for a full pardon and restoration.
Date: September 26, 1958
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Logan Wilson, September 1, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Logan Wilson, September 1, 1958]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to UT President Logan Wilson thanking him for season football tickets.
Date: September 1, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proclamation by Governor Price Daniel issuing revocation of parole - September 4, 1957] (open access)

[Proclamation by Governor Price Daniel issuing revocation of parole - September 4, 1957]

A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas, dated September 4, 1957 revoking the parole of Subject No. 138,390. Issued by Price Daniel, Governor of Texas and Zollie Steakley, Secretary of State.
Date: September 4, 1957
Creator: Daniel, Price
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Allan Shivers addressed to Friend - September 28, 1956] (open access)

[Form letter from Allan Shivers addressed to Friend - September 28, 1956]

A form letter from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated September 28, 1956. Shivers announces that he will support President Eisenhower, again, and do all he can toward his re-election advising that he enclosed a copy of his statement that was issued. He discourses on the privilege of voting and the reasons for his vote for Eisenhower over Stevenson. Enclosure includes a statement by the Governor, dated September 18, 1956. Announcement and explanation regarding his vote and support for President Eisenhower for re-election: "A brainwashing campaign is being waged against Texas voters, to convince them that the party is the most important issue -- not the candidate. This campaign is being conducted by persons who hold positions of party power and who want to strengthen and perpetuate themselves in those positions. Political parties are important, but they are a means to an end -- not the end itself."
Date: September 28, 1956
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - September 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Shivers - September 27, 1955]

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 27, 1955. Carswell advises that he heard the committee that is to nominate a National Committeeman has agreed on Shivers and for Texas' sake he hopes what he has heard is true.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History