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[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-06]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his support, along with Latino support from all around Texas, for contributing to Yarborough's victory. The letter is typed on campaign letterhead reading at the top, "Judge Ralph Yarborough for U.S. Senator ... Vote April 2" and at the bottom, "Yarborough - of Texas, by Texas, for Texas."
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ralph Yarborough - 1957-04-15]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter to Judge Ralph Yarborough (now a Senator-elect) suggesting that, if Yarborough has not hired all of his staff yet, Frank M. Picedo could be a good Latin American addition, discussing his qualifications and character.
Date:
April 15, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1957-04-17]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera congratulating Frank "Frankie" M. Pinedo and his wife on the birth of their son. Herrera also informs Pinedo that he had recently sent Senator-elect Ralph Yarborough his recommendation of Pinedo.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1957]
Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 299, a bill that would affect the chain store tax law. Mr. Weatherred explains how the current law is unfair to small drive-in ice and food stores and how the bill would change this without changing the laws for the larger chain stores.
Date:
April 15, 1957
Creator:
Weatherred, Preston A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Sterling L. Price, April 26, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to the Reverend Sterling L. Price responding to a letter from Price concerning his legislative service.
Date:
April 26, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to David W. Ratliff, April 11, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to State Senator David Ratliff discussing HB 820, a bill adding assistant district attorneys to the state's 42nd and 104th districts.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence Pope to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1957]
Letter from Clarence Pope to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose House Bill 777.
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Pope, Clarence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to G. R. Tate, Jr., April 9, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to G. R. Tate, Jr. discussing a petition Tate signed supporting House Bill 68. Latimer writes that after examining the bill with City Attorney Bert Smith he has decided to support it.
Date:
April 9, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal, April 1, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal discussing an enclosed letter Latimer wrote to the Chairman of the Insurance Commission. Latimer writes that he will send Veal any information he receives.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Grover Nelson, April 25, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Grover Nelson discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 25 known as the Sales Limitations Act. Latimer, who is a former small businessman, writes that he voted for the bill in the previous session and that he is sorry that the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional.
Date:
April 25, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Oliver Pitts, April 4, 1957]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Oliver Pitts asking Latimer to oppose House Bill 777 and Senate Bill 353.
Date:
April 4, 1957
Creator:
Pitts, Oliver
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith, April 1, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith discussing a banquet for the Victory Men's Bible Class and asking Smith how much Latimer owes him for the tickets.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Parker to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1957]
Letter from Preston Parker to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 8, which would increase teachers' salaries. Parker, who is a teacher, asks Latimer to take a stand for a natural gas tax measure and to vote for the bill.
Date:
April 10, 1957
Creator:
Parker, Preston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Nolan Palmer, April 24, 1957]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Nolan Palmer regarding Palmer's support for House Bill 25.
Date:
April 24, 1957
Creator:
Palmer, Nolan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert H. Ray, April 4, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert H. Ray discussing Ray's opposition to House Bill 777. Latimer writes that he is the only member of the Liquor Regulation Committee to oppose the bill but that there is significant opposition to it and and it is unlikely to pass.
Date:
April 4, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd, April 11, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd assuring that he would support House Bill 41 and apologizing for not writing sooner.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Richardson Grocery, April 23, 1957]
Telegram from Richardson Grocery for Truett Latimer asking for his support on House Bill 25.
Date:
April 23, 1957
Creator:
Grocery, Richardson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1957]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated April 17, 1957. The letter contains a notification by Collier of the cancellation of a Board meeting. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by T. N. Carswell regarding Kirk Palrick—350.00; phone OR 33741.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Collier, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to Jeane Kempner, April 19, 1957]
Part of a letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to Jeane Kempner discussing Jeane's husband's death and sending her condolences. She mentions that she and Mr. Garwood had been in Spain and France right before they heard of Jeane's loss.
Date:
April 19, 1957
Creator:
Garwood, Mrs. St. John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1957]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the delivery of peas and corn.
Date:
April 24, 1957
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, April 23, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the purchase of corn and peas.
Date:
April 23, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1957-04-11]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera asking for Herrera's help finding an opportunity to work on Yarborough's staff in Washington.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz - 1957-04-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to A. D. Ruiz of Fidelity Finance Corporation to accompany a $50 check on behalf of Felix Tijerina.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner, April 26, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner informing that he had just came from sugarland and suggest that he take over his fathers' business, Sugarland Industries.
Date:
April 26, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History