[Letter from Sam H. Allen to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Sam H. Allen to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961]

Letter from Sam H. Allen to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #118.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Allen, Sam H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arch Lewis M System Food Stores to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Arch Lewis M System Food Stores to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961]

Letter from Arch Lewis M System Food Stores to Truett Latimer discussing voting against the Corporation Income Tax Bill.
Date: May 6, 1961
Creator: Arch Lews M System Food Stores
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dennis D. Arnold to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Dennis D. Arnold to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961]

Letter from Dennis D. Arnold to Truett Latimer discussing concerns over a proposal for increased taxation of the Oil and Gas Industry.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Arnold, Dennis D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Agatha Arrington to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Agatha Arrington to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Agatha Arrington to Truett Latimer opposing the House Joint Resolution to legalize gambling in texas. She also advocates for the sales tax and asks for a change in the election laws.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Arrington, Mrs. Agatha
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1961]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer discussing increasing the tax revenue of the state of Texas and also increasing the salaries of bureau departments.
Date: February 6, 1961
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Byrd to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Edna Byrd to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961]

Letter from Edna Byrd to Truett Latimer on behalf of herself and other teachers from Abilene Senior High, as words of appreciation for all that he has done for public education in Texas and particularly Abilene as well as noting regret of not being able to see each other while in Austin.
Date: May 6, 1961
Creator: Byrd, Edna
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - November 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - November 6, 1961]

A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated November 6, 1961. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Sarah Anna. He advises that he has enclosed a check, to let it be a Christmas Present, and that her use and enjoyment of it will be her Christmas present to him. Carswell advises of a suggestion made by Dr. Reiff, that Simmons provide a marker for her grave and the corner stone taken from Anna Hall be placed in the new Student Union building.
Date: November 6, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated December 6, 1961. The letter contains a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Building plans for the new addition are to be presented to the Board.
Date: December 6, 1961
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. T. Compere Jr. to Truett Latimer, January 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. T. Compere Jr. to Truett Latimer, January 6, 1961]

Letter from realtor E. T. Compere to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing Hardin-Simmons University's investment in building a gas station at the corner of Ambler Avenue and Hickory Street in Abilene, Texas. He also invites Latimer and his wife to a banquet of the Abilene Real Estate Board in Austin.
Date: January 6, 1961
Creator: Compere, Ed T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucian C. Davis to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lucian C. Davis to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961]

Letter from Lucian C. Davis to Truett Latimer discussing voting against Texas Senate Bill #7 and Texas House Bill #2.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Davis, Lucian C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Dickenson to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Dickenson to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961]

Letter from W. A. Dickenson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing Texas speed limits and his opposition to the use of radar guns for fining speeding drivers, as well as his opposition to taxes on select goods, advocating instead for a general sales tax.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Dickenson, W. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. K. Edington to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. K. Edington to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1961]

Letter from J. K. Edington to Truett Latimer discussing Edington's opposition to House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 7. Edington writes that he approves of the R.E.A. but that he does not think they realize who is going to have to pay for taxes.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Edington, J. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 6, 1961]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Tom K. Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated January 6, 1961. Eplen expresses his appreciation for the Christmas letter from Carswell stating that he wishes he could measure up to Carswell's high regard.
Date: January 6, 1961
Creator: Eplen, Tom K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis W. Fry to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lewis W. Fry to Truett Latimer, May 6, 1961]

Letter from Lewis W. Fry to Truett Latimer as words of appreciation for all the work done towards the General Sales Tax.
Date: May 6, 1961
Creator: Fry, Lewis W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Germany to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Germany to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961]

Letter from E. B. Germany to Truett Latimer inviting him to the Texas Manufacturers Association legislative dinner.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Germany, E. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel B. Gilson to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel B. Gilson to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961]

Letter from Samuel B. Gilson to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill 777 and HJR 4.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Gilson, Samuel B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Dr. and Mrs. Herman Gipson to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961]

Postcard from Dr. and Mrs. Herman Gipson to Truett Latimer assuring that they will back him in any legislation that favors schools and teachers.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Gipson, Herman & Gipson, Mrs. Herman
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Greer and J. N. Robinson to Mrs. H. L. Chapman, July 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Greer and J. N. Robinson to Mrs. H. L. Chapman, July 6, 1961]

Letter from D. C. Greer and J. N. Robinson to Mrs. H. L. Chapman responding to her previous letter in which she detailed an accident she had. Mr. Robinson says he is sending a copy of her letter to the District Engineer in charge of the work area where the accident occurred and to the President of the Texas Branch of the Associated General Contractors, Allen J. Keller.
Date: July 6, 1961
Creator: Greer, D. C. & Robinson, Jed N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Lester Humphrey, Jr. to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Lester Humphrey, Jr. to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Lester Humphrey, Jr. to Truett Latimer requesting stamps and not tax on savings stamps.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Humphrey, Mrs. Lester, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Hunter, Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Hunter, Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1961]

Letter from J. C. Hunter, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing matters in the Legislature. He suggests a broad-based tax to fix the tax issues in the state and hopes there isn't any more taxation in the oil and gas industry. He also talks about the REA program and hopes it remains unchanged.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Hunter, J. C., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack T. Johns to Truett Latimer, September 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Jack T. Johns to Truett Latimer, September 6, 1961]

Letter from Jack T. Johns to Truett Latimer discussing Jim Rose, who has applied for a position at Travelers Insurance Company, and who listed Latimer as a character reference. Johns asks Latimer about Rose's personal habits, family background, and standing the community, as well as his performance in the workplace.
Date: September 6, 1961
Creator: Johns, Jack T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer, October 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer, October 6, 1961]

Letter from Arthur A. Klein to Truett Latimer promising to support him if he chooses to run for the State Senate.
Date: October 6, 1961
Creator: Klein, Arthur A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bernard P. Huchton, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bernard P. Huchton, March 6, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bernard P. Huchton discussing House Bill 339, a bill that would increase the production tax on natural gas. Mr. Latimer says that he will vote against it.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. M. Caldwell, March 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. M. Caldwell, March 6, 1961]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Judge C. M. Caldwell discussing their shared opposition to HB 339, a bill increasing taxes on oil and gas companies.
Date: March 6, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History