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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles discussing Skiles's support for House Bill 297 and 298. Latimer writes that he is a co-sponsor of both bills and will do everything he can to pass them. He mentions that he thinks the bills help address the increased death rates on highways after 10 pm and on weekends.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite discussing his opposition to a school consolidation bill.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1953]
Letter from Superintendent A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the Kilgore Bill due to his belief that it would not impact the teachers of Texas Public Schools in a positive mean.
Date:
February 14, 1953
Creator:
Wells, A. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill G. Newman to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1953]
Letter from Bill G. Newman to Truett Latimer requesting a letter of recommendation for Newman's application to a university assistant teaching position.
Date:
February 14, 1953
Creator:
Newman, Bill G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from C. A. Galbraith, February 14, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from C. A. Galbraith regarding his opposition to a bill that would prohibit construction of hotels in state parks.
Date:
February 14, 1953
Creator:
Galbraith, C. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard and his Family to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1954]
Letter from Howard and his family to Truett Latimer discussing their hospital bill from Shannon Hospital, the state of the Democratic party, and the amount of milk he [Howard] sold.
Date:
February 14, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul W. Powers to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Paul W. Powers to Truett Latimer discussing why he does not support the passage for Texas House Bill #7, which supposedly is being offered in the interest of conservation of natural gas.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Powers, Paul W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to William M. Elliot, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to William M. Elliot showing gratitude for the hospitality shown in Houston the previous week.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John S. Horn, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John S. Horn discussing support for Texas Senate Bill #28 when it comes to the floor of the House.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Griffith, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Griffith discussing why the bill that would allow banks to close on Saturday was opposed.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack M. Davis to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Jack M. Davis to Truett Latimer discussing support and influence for the passage of Texas House Bill #2.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Davis, Jack M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Avis Altman declining an invitation to discuss water legislation at a convention in Eastland on the grounds that the Legislature will still be in session at the time.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert W. Baker, February 14, 1955] HSUL_1-06-03-005
Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert W. Baker as words of gratitude for hospitality.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Ed C. Burris to Truett Latimer discussing the first week of April, otherwise known as, "Texas Industrial Week."
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Burris, Ed C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barefoot Sanders to Members of the Conservation & Reclamation Committee, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Barefoot Sanders to members of the Conservation & Reclamation Committee; Mr. Sanders encloses a copy of House Bill 20, the bill that would create the Trinity River Authority. He says this copy is the one with the committee's amendment and not the original. He asks that they go over it and welcomes their questions.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Sanders, Barefoot
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Abilene Fire & Casualty Exchange to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1955]
Letter from the Abilene Fire & Casualty Exchange to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #173 without any amendments.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Abilene Fire & Casualty Exchange
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry G. Walker to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Larry G. Walker to Truett Latimer discussing a program proposed by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. The program talks about strengthening the Engineering Registration Requirements and adjusting the salaries of state-employed professional engineers.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Walker, Larry G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Roberts, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. C. Roberts thanking Roberts for providing him with information concerning an unspecified request Latimer intends to present.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. S. L. Ridgway, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. S. L. Ridgway discussing House Bill 99. Latimer writes that he voted against the bill, as Ridgway had requested, but that it passed and is being considered by the senate and suggests she contact Senator Ratliff about it.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. G. Whitten, February 14, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to C. G. Whitten discussing Latimer's support for Senate Bill 134. Latimer writes that he was happy he could pass a constitutional amendment in the previous session that made the State Building Commission possible.
Date:
February 14, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvin H. Woody to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Alvin H. Woody to Truett Latimer discussing an unnamed bill that would change mechanic's lien laws. Woody asks Latimer to send him details about the bill so he can encourage its passage if it is to be improved. He also gives Latimer the contact information for Neal Smith, who is interested in setting up an club for alums of Hardin-Simmons in Austin.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Woody, Alvin H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Viola Sutton, February 14, 1957]
Letter from TexasState Representative Truett Latimer to Viola Sutton of the Vocational Nurses Association stating that he opposed HB 99 but that it passed in the House, and suggests she contact Senator David W. Ratliff about the bill's coming vote in the Senate.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Lynn Cook, February 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Lynn Cook discussing Governor Daniel's proposed payroll tax. Mr. Latimer assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Grayson to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]
Letter from T. V. Grayson to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to Senate Bill 7.
Date:
February 14, 1961
Creator:
Grayson, T. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History