Howard County, Texas.

Blueline format of survey map of Howard County, Texas, showing land ownership, townships, creeks, rivers, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and railroads. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil, "See fly leaf Bk 127 - connection with H & TC Bk I7." Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1870
Creator: Gast, August
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911] (open access)

[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Howard County

Blue line print of survey map of Howard County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, townships, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Date: 1922
Creator: Hedick, J. D.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller, March 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller, March 26, 1962]

Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller urging him to offer any help that he can to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer's electoral campaign for State Senate.
Date: March 26, 1926
Creator: Biggs, Glenn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January - February 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - January - February 1943]

An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 19 B from January 27 through February 16, 1943.
Date: February 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Big Springs

Topographic quadrangle map of Big Spring, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. A location diagram is included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. O'Brien, March 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. O'Brien, March 9, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to P. D. O'Brien thanking him for his help on Mr. Latimer's recent Senate race.
Date: March 9, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates, March 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates, March 9, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Weyland Yates thanking him for his help on his recent Senate race.
Date: March 9, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ben Hawkins - April 19, 1956]

A letter written to Mr. Ben Hawkins, Internal Revenue Department, Big Spring, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1956. Carswell advises Hawkins of letters written to and unanswered by the Coldwell Electric Co. of Big Spring relative to W-2 Forms for Subject OP 95040. Carswell requests that Hawkins contact the firm to request that the forms be sent, again.
Date: April 19, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer, January 5, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer, January 5, 1958]

Letter from John L. Taylor to Truett Latimer discussing the plans for the third annual Bosses' Night.
Date: January 5, 1958
Creator: Taylor, John L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William K. Varnadore to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from William K. Varnadore to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1959]

Letter from William K. Vanadore to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his support for HB 291, a bill authored by Latimer.
Date: March 23, 1959
Creator: Varnadore, William K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1959]

Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer discussing the proposed budget for the Big Spring State Hospital. The budget was $90,000 under the needed amount; Mr. Pickle goes on to explain how important the $90,000 is to the hospital's operations.
Date: March 25, 1959
Creator: Pickle, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1959]

Letter from Joe Pickle to Truett Latimer spouting the need for financial aid from the State for the Big Spring State Hospital.
Date: April 4, 1959
Creator: Pickle, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer, June 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer, June 8, 1959]

Letter from E. V. Spence to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting the Floor Amendment 1 to the Senate Finance Committee substitute for the General Appropriations Bill, House Bill 1, of the special session.
Date: June 8, 1959
Creator: Spence, E. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. O. Nailey, June 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. O. Nailey, June 10, 1959]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to C. O. Nailey discussing his pending appointment to the State Board of Morticians.
Date: June 10, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Coy O. Nalley, June 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Coy O. Nalley, June 10, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Coy O. Nalley discussing his application to the State Board of Morticians. Mr. Latimer informs him that he has spoken to the Governor about it.
Date: June 10, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. V. Spence, June 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. V. Spence, June 10, 1959]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Colonel E. V. Spence discussing his support for professional engineers and the State Board of Water Engineers.
Date: June 10, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Ray Echols to Truett Latimer, 1960~] (open access)

[Letter from W. Ray Echols to Truett Latimer, 1960~]

Letter from W. Ray Echols to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer inviting him to a "Measure the Candidate Rally" at the Howard County Junior College Auditorium, featuring various state legislators.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Echols, W. Ray
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for a job at the Capitol building for John, a junior in college.
Date: June 7, 1960
Creator: Curtis, Mrs. Rosa Belle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 19, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 19, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting a job for John, a junior at the University of Texas.
Date: June 19, 1960
Creator: Curtis, Mrs. Rosa
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1960]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Truett Latimer discussing accusations made against Dr. Harrison in regards to Mr. A. E. Dalton's treatment at the Big Spring Hospital and the cause of his eventual death. Mr. Sayles defends Dr. Harrison and the hospital citing his sister as one of the patients of the hospital who was treated well.
Date: June 20, 1960
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken, July 11, 1960]

Letter from C. J. Ruilmann to Carl Benken discussing Mr. Dalton's stay at the Big Spring Hospital. He explains that Mr. Dalton was not badly treated in the hospital and regrets that the incident happened. He also agrees that the hospital is understaffed and attests that to a limited budget.
Date: July 11, 1960
Creator: Ruilmann, C. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, August 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer, August 18, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Rosa Belle Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for information about getting a job for John.
Date: August 18, 1960
Creator: Curtis, Mrs. Rosa Belle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Big Spring, Texas

An aerial photograph of Big Spring, Texas, taken by photographer Don Hutcheson.
Date: 1961
Creator: Hutcheson, Don
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History