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[Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas, April 15, 1959]

Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas discussing his eligibility to purchase through the Texas Veterans' Land Program. Mr. Allcorn informs him that the information in his Discharge does not qualify him as a "bona fide resident of Texas". He asks for more information on Mr. Thomas' place of residence before going into the Service and lets him know that his application is suspended.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Allcorn, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 15, 1959]

Telegram from Reuben Anton to Truett Latimer opposing House Bill 727, a bill that he says would impose a five percent gross receipts tax on scrap yards in Texas. He explains how the bill would cause his customers to start shopping from neighboring states.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Anton, Reuben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board Certificate of Brand] (open access)

[Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board Certificate of Brand]

Document certifying the filing of a bill of sale from George W. Walker to San Simon Cattle and Canal Company of particular livestock brands. Illustrations of livestock with the brands in question are printed on the page.
Date: April 15, 1898
Creator: Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. H. Austin, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from J. H. Austin, April 15, 1959]

Telegram from J. H. Austin for Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 727, the bill that calls for a ten percent tax on photographic equipment sales.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Austin, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1948 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1948

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1948
Creator: Autry, Milton
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1937 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1937

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1937
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1943 (open access)

Coleman County Chronicle (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 15, 1943

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1943
Creator: Autry, R. A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Bateman to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Bateman to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]

Letter from H. B. Bateman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to the establishment of a State Utility Commission, advocating instead for local, municipal regulation of utilities.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Bateman, H. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905]

Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young expressing sympathy for the death of Young's father in law, Washington Carroll Bryan.
Date: April 15, 1905
Creator: Battle, T. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer inquiring how Latimer voted on House Bill 15.
Date: April 15, 1953
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]

Letter from Glenn Biggs to Truett Latimer putting in a request to ask the Insurance Commissioner the status of his Insurance Examination.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Biggs, Glenn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Return of a WASP] (open access)

[Clipping: Return of a WASP]

Newspaper clippings of the article, "The Return of a WASP" which discusses the homecoming of Twila Edwards after her time as a Women Airforce Service Pilot. She shares the difficulties she has looking for civilian pilot positions and the challenges she's faced due to WASPs not being a military service. The article includes several photos of Twila Edwards.
Date: April 15, 1945
Creator: Boulkind, Mae & Ruohomaa, Kosti
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper, April 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper, April 15, 1940]

Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper following up on the letter Mr. Sleeper sent him in regards to G. W. Hardy's article "Peace on Earth". Mr. Bryan informs Judge Sleeper that they share similar views on the article and informs him that they should visit him in Abilene, Texas soon.
Date: April 15, 1940
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Camera Inc. to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Camera Inc. to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]

Letter from Camera Inc. to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #727 as it would be discriminatory against State photo dealers and photographers.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Camera Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. J. McConnell - April 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to J. J. McConnell - April 15, 1941]

A letter written to Commander J. J. McConnell, District Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated April 15, 1941. Carswell expresses his enjoyment of having met Major B. L. Maloney and the others making up the escort of Mrs. Barkeley.
Date: April 15, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pittard Residence, Anson, Texas: Elevations and Details

Detail/elevation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. L. Abercrombie in Anson, Texas. It includes elevation of front door, detail of french doors, typical detail of mantels, detail of veranda, wall section, and the rear and front elevations.
Date: April 15, 1916
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pittard Residence, Anson, Texas: Elevations and Details

Elevation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. L. Abercrombie in Anson, Texas. It includes the side elevations, elevation of cabinet beneath sink and drain board also section thru cupboard, elevation of cupboard and section thru cabinet beneath sink and drain board, and detail of beams for living and dining room.
Date: April 15, 1916
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pittard Residence, Anson, Texas: Floor Plan

Floor plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. L. Abercrombie in Anson, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with various rooms. There is also a schedule of windows and doors and detail of jib head windows.
Date: April 15, 1916
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pittard Residence, Anson, Texas: Foundation Plan

Foundation plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. L. Abercrombie in Anson, Texas. It includes a detailed foundation plan as well as detail section of cistern and detail footings.
Date: April 15, 1916
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pittard Residence, Anson, Texas: Roof Plan

Roof plan for a home commissioned by Mr. C. L. Abercrombie in Anson, Texas. It includes a roof plan.
Date: April 15, 1916
Creator: Castle, David S.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. A. Coale to Members of the House of Representatives, April 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from R. A. Coale to Members of the House of Representatives, April 15, 1955]

Letter from R. A. Coale to members of the House of Representatives discussing the opposition of State Bill 202, which relates to the rate of pilotage.
Date: April 15, 1955
Creator: Coale, R. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henry Cole, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Henry Cole, April 15, 1959]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Henry Cole regarding Cole's opposition to Tax Bill 727, which he believes unfairly advantages out of state photographers over Texan photographers.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Cole, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - April 15, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated April 15, 1946. Connally explains that the letter from Carswell dated February 18 regarding Pauley was delivered while he was attending the United Nations conference in London as a delegate during which Pauley withdrew his nomination. He advises that he has enclosed a copy of the report he gave to the Senate upon his return from the United Nations conference and that the report conveys his views of U. S. foreign policy.
Date: April 15, 1946
Creator: Connally, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961]

Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer discussing an appropriate program to dedicate Nike Installations.
Date: April 15, 1961
Creator: Cooley, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History