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[Letter from Lou Nora Spiller to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-27]
Letter to John J. Herrera written by Lou Nora Spiller on behalf of Senator Ralph Yarborough assuring Herrera that his letter had been received and directed to the Senator for his attention, as had the photograph sent to be autographed. Spiller also offers assistance for Herrera's trip to Washington, D.C. with his family, advising him to make a reservation for touring the FBI and mentions sending other tourist materials separately. The letter is typed on United States Senate Committee on Commerce letterhead.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Spiller, Lou Nora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-08]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera. Casey offers to help Herrera's son, although Casey writes that "I'm sure I don't have to tell you that I haven't been here long enough to accumulate any patronage." Casey also offers to find some time for Herrera to visit in July.
Date:
June 8, 1961
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Mack Eplen addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff - June 17, 1961]
A form letter addressed to Friends of State Senator David Ratliff, from Mack Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated June 17, 1961. Request to supporters in Taylor County to send contributions to his brother, Tom K. Eplen, who is a member of the planning committee to fund the occasion of Senator David Ratliff who is to be designated as Governor-For-The-Day on Friday, June 30.
Date:
June 17, 1961
Creator:
Eplen, Mack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Thomason, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Albert Thomas - 1961-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Albert Thomas concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington, D.C.
Date:
June 3, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bob Casey - 1961-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Congressman Bob Casey concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington, D.C.
Date:
June 3, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins - 1961-06-03]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Walter Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to Lyndon B. Johnson, concerning his son, John M. Herrera, and his position in Washington at the Capital Police Force.
Date:
June 3, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-06]
Letter from Albert Thomas, Chairman, Independent Offices and Deficiencies of Appropriation Committee; Member of Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and Department of Defense, to Jon J. Herrera concerning Herrera's son, John Michael. Thomas will try to find a job for John Michael Herrera in one of the Government agencies.
Date:
June 6, 1961
Creator:
Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe M. Kilgore to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-06]
Letter from Joe M. Kilgore, member, House of Representative, United States Congress, to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for his sentiments on the Senatorial election.
Date:
June 6, 1961
Creator:
Kilgore, Joe M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to John J. Herrera - 1961-06-14]
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson informing John J. Herrera that he has received Herrera's letter concerning his son, John, Jr. and assures Herrera that he will continue to find employment with the Capitol Police Force. The letter is typed on Vice President letterhead. The envelope for the letter is also included.
Date:
June 14, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Museum Texas Technological College to W. J. Myres, June 22, 1961]
Letter from The Museum Texas Technological College to W. J. Myres discussing the donation of a saddle made by Sam Myres to The Museum Texas Technological College. They state that with the donation of the saddle, it becomes their absolute property.
Date:
June 22, 1961
Creator:
Museum Texas Technological College
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association , June 2, 1961]
Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association discussing a Reciprocity Clause from the Dental Appropriations. In order for appropriations to be made for certain items brought forth by the Board of Dental Examiners, the clause requires the licensing in Texas of dentists who are qualified for dentistry in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or in other states and territories.
Date:
June 2, 1961
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]
Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
Date:
June 26, 1961
Creator:
Philpott, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle, June 28, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle discussing the case that involves C. N. Haskew and his print shop. Mr. Latimer says that the Abilene Graphics Arts Association is opposed to the fact that Mr. Haskew owns a print shop while still being a member of the Texas Employment Commission. He asks Mr. Pickle to look into the situation.
Date:
June 28, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audie Fay to Truett Latimer, June 5, 1961]
Letter from Audie Fay to Truett Latimer discussing an issue with the payment of Ruby Kenny's and Marie Lunnon's tuition. She encloses [not included here] copies of checks paid to their institution and a copy of the curriculum and rules for beauty schools.
Date:
June 5, 1961
Creator:
Fay, Audie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961]
Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel responding to Governor Daniel's discourse about tax on a television program. He disagrees with the Governor's proposal to fix their tax problem and suggests a broad-based general sales tax.
Date:
June 2, 1961
Creator:
Dickenson, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elena Esmond to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1961]
Letter from Elena Esmond to Truett Latimer thanking him for allowing them to use his desk while their girl's state house of representatives met in the house chambers.
Date:
June 18, 1961
Creator:
Esmond, Elena
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer, June 21, 1961]
Letter to Truett Latimer; The sender encloses [not included here] a letter from the T.E.C. and a copy of a folder distributed at a fair the previous fall.
Date:
June 21, 1961
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Whatley to Truett Latimer, June 9, 1961]
Letter from Herman Whatley to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the sales tax to be introduced in the special legislative session starting in July.
Date:
June 9, 1961
Creator:
Whatley, Herman
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Ratliff to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961]
Letter from David Ratliff to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer discussing being Governor for a Day on June 30th.
Date:
June 23, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleo Rowland to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961]
Letter from Cleo Rowland to Truett Latimer discussing credits hours as well as tuition in regard to the hours and the jurisdiction pertaining to the institution.
Date:
June 23, 1961
Creator:
Rowland, Cleo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. H. Spratt to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. J. H. Spratt to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to any general sales tax and support for raising the tax on liquor, gas, and cigarettes.
Date:
June 20, 1961
Creator:
Spratt, Mrs. J. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Kinard to Price Daniel, June 9, 1961]
Letter from C. R. Kinard to Price Daniel expressing support for a general sales tax. Mr. Kinard says he is against the Governor's current plan to fix the State's tax problem, the escheat bill. He is also against specialized taxes on businesses and industries.
Date:
June 9, 1961
Creator:
Kinard, C. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur E. Hall, Jr. to Truett Latimer, June 30, 1961]
Letter from Arthur E. Hall, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for opposing the Reciprocity Clause of the Dental Appropriation of the General Appropriation Bill.
Date:
June 30, 1961
Creator:
Hall, Arthur E., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History