[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1954-1957] (open access)

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1954-1957]

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from October 1, 1954 to June 27, 1957. An index with names is included at the front.
Date: 1954-10-01/1957-06-27
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Fire Department Annual Report: 1954 (open access)

Abilene Fire Department Annual Report: 1954

Annual report of the Abilene Fire Department describing the organization and administration, with updates on goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 1954.
Date: 1954
Creator: Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 1954
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954-1955 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954-1955

Catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954-1955 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1954-1955

Graduate catalog describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 1954
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pickwicker, Volume 22, 1954 (open access)

The Pickwicker, Volume 22, 1954

The Pickwicker literary magazine of Abilene Christian College includes original short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, and other creative works.
Date: 1954
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1954 (open access)

Prickly Pear, Yearbook of Abilene Christian College, 1954

Yearbook for Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1954
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 29, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: March 29, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran from March 29th to March 30th (fifth concert) during the 4th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: March 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: May 4, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: May 4, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on May 4th (pop concert) during the 4th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor is Julius Hegyi.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 18, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: October 18, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on October 18th (first concert) during the 5th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: October 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 6, 1954 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: December 6, 1954

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on December 6th (second concert) during the 5th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies. The conductor was Julius Hegyi.
Date: December 1954
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Addington, March 29, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from Addington, March 29, 1954]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Si Addington regarding gas price fixing bills.
Date: March 29, 1954
Creator: Addington, Si
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer Wishing Season's Greetings] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer Wishing Season's Greetings]

Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer wishing season's greetings. There is also an account for different individuals and a company at the top of the letter.
Date: 1954?
Creator: Akin, Wally
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1954]

Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer to a dinner party with other legislators at the Baker Hotel.
Date: February 4, 1954
Creator: Allison, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. G. Asbury to Truett Latimer, March 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from G. G. Asbury to Truett Latimer, March 26, 1954]

Letter from G. G. Asbury to Truett Latimer discussing his support of Truett running for re-election tot he office of State Representative.
Date: March 26, 1954
Creator: Asbury, G. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer, November 15, 1954]

Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer discussing two life insurance bills up for legislation, the Agents Qualification Bill and the Life Insurance Counselor Bill.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Atkinson, Ben P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to O. M. Bantau, April 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to O. M. Bantau, April 6, 1954]

Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to O. M. Bantau discussing opposition to a price fixing bill on gas.
Date: April 6, 1954
Creator: Bantau, O. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from O. M. Bantau, March 29, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from O. M. Bantau, March 29, 1954]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from O. M. Bantau regarding his opposition to any oil and gas price fixing legislation.
Date: March 29, 1954
Creator: Bantau, O. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Gordon Bennett, March 29, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from Gordon Bennett, March 29, 1954]

Telegram sent to Joe Pyle from Gordon Bennett requesting he use his influence to defeat any oil and gas price fixing bills. "Latimer" is written in pencil in the top left, and a penciled note at the bottom reads, "from Joe Pyle, if you received some, destroy."
Date: March 29, 1954
Creator: Bennett, Gordon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max Bentley to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Max Bentley to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1954]

Letter from Max Bentley to Truett Latimer discussing his support of Latimer running reelection.
Date: April 8, 1954
Creator: Bentley, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 1, 1954]

Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming party that Truett and other representatives have been invited to.
Date: November 1, 1954
Creator: Berry, George S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. O. Black and W. O. Higgins, March 20, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from W. O. Black and W. O. Higgins, March 20, 1954]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. O. Black and W. O. Higgins regarding opposition to a tax plan put forth by Governor Shivers and support of natural resource taxes paying teachers.
Date: March 20, 1954
Creator: Black, W. O. & Higgins, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - March 31, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), dated March 31, 1954. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of a recent letter from Carswell regarding Subject No. 117,300, that it was presented to the Board and placed in Subject's file. She advises that the Board reviewed the case and declined to make any recommendation but advises that the case for Subject is to be reviewed again in June.
Date: March 31, 1954
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to T. N. Carswell - May 4, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (Ruby Blackburn, Executive Director), dated May 4, 1954. Blackburn acknowledges receipt of a letter from Carswell regarding Subject No. 108,345 and advises that the case is to be reviewed in March of 1955.
Date: May 4, 1954
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History