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[Card from Sid E. Pass to Truett Latimer, 1957~]
Card from Sid E. Pass to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his support for a bill that would increase legal responsibility of parents for their teenagers' actions. On the reverse is a portrait of Pass and an advertisement for his insurance business.
Date:
1957~
Creator:
Pass, Sid E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from the Beacon Inn Hotel]
Christmas card from the Beacon Inn Hotel.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Virginia, Brock & Virginia, Norris
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham, May 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. George Birmingham discussing Truett's service in the legislature. The response from the Birminghams has been typed at the bottom of Truett's initial letter.
Date:
1953-05-14/1953-05-15
Creator:
Latimer, Truett; Birmingham, George & Birmingham, Mrs. George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown, 1953]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown discussing a petition the Browns signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the high taxes that would be needed to raise teacher salaries. The Browns' response is handwritten on the back of Latimer's initial letter.
Date:
1953-02~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett; Brown, J. T. W. & Brown, Mrs. J. T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett, March 31, 1954]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett wherein Latimer is asking the Jarrett's support as he runs for re-election to the position of state representative. W. E. Jarrett has written back on the bottom of the same letter, joking that he will vote for him in re-election as long as Latimer marries "that pretty girl".
Date:
March 31, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett & Jarrett, W. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt, 1953]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt discussing a petition Hunt signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the desire for higher teacher salaries in the state of Texas regardless of any taxes that are raised to achieve said goal. Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt's response is typed directly onto Latimer's initial letter.
Date:
1953-02~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett & Hunt, Mrs. Andrew W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drafted Letter from Truett Latimer to Wiley L. Caffey, January 28, 1953]
Photocopied rough draft of a letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Wiley L. Caffey discussing concerns regarding a bill that would affect the pay of District Attorneys.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[House Bill 788]
House Bill 788, introduced by Charles Sandahl, by request; Referred to the Committee on Game and Fisheries. The bill concerns the regulation of shotguns and rifles on public roads between sunset and sunrise.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Governor Allan Shivers and Mrs. Allan Shivers]
Invitation from Governor Allan Shivers and Mrs. Allan Shivers inviting the recipient to a formal reception at the Governor's mansion.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Shivers, Allan & Shivers, Marialice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Petition from Alan Zane to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1959]
Letter from Alan Zane to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer with five attached petitions from citizens of Taylor County. The petition features hundreds of names, some with addresses, urging Latimer to submit legislation in the House that would establish regulatory powers of the Game and Fish Commission in Taylor County.
Date:
February 5, 1959
Creator:
Zane, Alan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Discussing H.B. 7, March 29, 1955]
Letter discussing House Bill 7, a bill that would give the Texas Railroad Commission power to set minimum field prices for natural gas. The author says they will support the bill.
Date:
March 29, 1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Discussing the Amendment of Article 5519a, March 24, 1961]
Letter discussing the amendment of Article 5519a. The author of the letter asks about the legal ramifications of the amendment.
Date:
March 24, 1961
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Discussing Various House Bills]
Letter discussing various bills including House Bill 291, 205, 318, 337, 353, 222, 517, and 403.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. A. Watson Jr. to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1957]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Reverend A. A. Watson Jr. to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to vote against HB 777, a liquor law bill.
Date:
April 5, 1957
Creator:
Watson, A. A., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Barrow to Truett Latimer, April 23, 1955]
Letter from A. B. Barrow to Truett Latimer discussing support for the passage of Bill #348.
Date:
April 23, 1955
Creator:
Barrow, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Lankford to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1961]
Letter from A. B. Lankford to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bills 363 and 413.
Date:
March 22, 1961
Creator:
Lankford, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 3, 1961]
Letter from A. B. Lewis to Truett Latimer discussing Lewis's opposition to House Bill 339, which would raise taxes on natural gas.
Date:
March 3, 1961
Creator:
Lewis, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Smith to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1957]
Letter from Miss A. B. Smith to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 487, the bill that would prohibit the sale of liquor, beer, and wine in grocery stores.
Date:
April 10, 1957
Creator:
Smith, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Bailey Lewis to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Letter from A. Bailey Lewis to Truett Latimer recommending a general sales tax to help with State revenue. He also thinks necessities like food should not be taxed.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Lewis, A. Bailey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Dobbs to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1955]
Letter from A. C. Dobbs to Truett Latimer discussing defeating Texas House Bill #7 as it appears to be a price fixing bill and would probably raise gas rates to industrial users.
Date:
February 3, 1955
Creator:
Dobbs, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Etter to Truett Latimer, May 9, 1962]
Letter from A. C. Etter to Truett Latimer requesting a signature on both copies of a political contract for broadcast time purchased for the the State Senator campaign.
Date:
May 9, 1962
Creator:
Etter, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Mierow to Truett Latimer, February 28, 1961]
Letter from A. C. Mierow to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #2 as well as commending him for the payroll tax that was proposed.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Mierow, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]
Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer discussing the tax issues in Texas. He suggests a sales tax that would return a portion of the tax to the counties based on population. He also supports increasing the license on cars and trucks to fund road maintenance in place of ad valorem taxes on automobiles.
Date:
February 24, 1961
Creator:
Scott, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History