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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]

Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.
Date: February 12, 1957
Creator: Wilhite, L. E. & Wilhite, Mrs. L. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]

Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
Date: April 2, 1909
Creator: Cooper, John P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909]

Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent successful speech and suggesting that Bryan push to have Tom McCleere appointed a member of the "Live Stock Sanitarion Board". The letter is headed by an illustration of a building with the title, "Texas Anchor Fence Co.".
Date: February 7, 1909
Creator: Weatherford, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1953]

Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer discussing his support of a House Bill 688, a bill that Latimer wrote which regards drinking alcohol in dry areas and public places.
Date: April 2, 1953
Creator: Hedrick, C. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Jackson, Roy; Jackson, Mrs. Roy; Dolan, T. D.; Dolan, Mrs. T. D.; Giles, V. H.; Giles, Mrs. V. H. et al.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Denham, May 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Denham, May 11, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Denham discussing meeting next time Denham is in Austin.
Date: May 11, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert S. Calvert, June 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Robert S. Calvert, June 15, 1953]

Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Robert S. Calvert discussing a request for an application of employment from Mr. Reuben Nance.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]

Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer thanking him for arranging interviews for him during his Austin trip the previous month. He talks about the job as a watchman at the State Board of Control, the job he says he likes the most. He asks Mr. Latimer to help contact Mr. Burke, the man who interviewed him, about the status of his application. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that reads, "I called him in Abilene on may 3, 1961 Burke at Board of Control is to write him."
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: Vinson, Stanley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Sides, March 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Sides, March 25, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred Sides discussing how they missed the chance to meet in Austin.
Date: March 25, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955]

Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing the statewide re-districting bill introduced by Representative Yancy of Houston. He also asks to be placed on the mailing list for the House Journal.
Date: February 22, 1955
Creator: Thomas, Owen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Otto Sosebee, March 7, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Otto Sosebee, March 7, 1955]

Telegram from Otto Sosebee for Truett Latimer requesting that he support House Bill 468.
Date: March 7, 1955
Creator: Sosebee, Otto
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Woman's Club to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from The Woman's Club to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]

Letter from The Woman's Club to Truett Latimer asking him to consider the Drivers Training legislation.
Date: January 28, 1955
Creator: The Woman's Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Wright to Truett Latimer, 1957~] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Wright to Truett Latimer, 1957~]

Letter from Harris Wright to Truett Latimer discussing his application to be a recording agent for Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance, its difficulties in Jones County, and asking Latimer to help in finding them a service agent.
Date: 1957~
Creator: Wright, Harris
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961] (open access)

[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 Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]

Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to start school and work during the summer.
Date: February 11, 1961
Creator: Vinson, Stanley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram Opposing H.B. 19, February 23, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram Opposing H.B. 19, February 23, 1961]

Telegram opposing H.B. 19.
Date: February 22, 1961
Creator: Sosebee & Sosebee Agents
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1961]

Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer discussing the letter he got from Raymond W. Vowell which talks about Mr. and Mrs. Home Hughers sons' need for medical assistance. He informs Mr. Latimer that their son is not eligible for assistance in form of Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled. He says he is writing to their local office to get someone to call the Hughes and help them find a legal way to get help for their son.
Date: July 10, 1961
Creator: Winters, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson, February 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson, February 23, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson; He asks for a summary of Mr. Vinson's work experience and lets him know when and where they'll be able to see each other. He also gives Mr. Vinson his telephone number.
Date: February 23, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1959]

Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a bill that would broaden the license granted to nurses.
Date: February 4, 1959
Creator: Shoultz, V. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]

Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer requesting support for Texas House Bill #5, regarding the need for higher regulation and updated laws in the field of optometry.
Date: February 4, 1953
Creator: Cromwell, C. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Ratliff to Allan Shivers, June 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Ratliff to Allan Shivers, June 6, 1955]

Letter from Texas State Senator David W. Ratliff to Governor Allan Shivers recommending Harold Bonner as Supervising Weigh Master of Hamlin, Texas.
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961]

Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer discussing Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hughes's need of medical assistance for their son. Mr. Vowel refers them to Dr. John Winters, Commissioner of the Department of Public Welfare.
Date: 1961-06-23~
Creator: Vowell, Raymond W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Pope Kinney to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Doris Pope Kinney to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1959]

Letter from Doris Pope Kinney to Texas State Truett Latimer discussing a problem with laundry license taxes not being collected in Stamford, Texas. Kinney recommends that the tax law be rewritten so that whether a business is eligible to pay the tax is clearer to business owners.
Date: May 18, 1959
Creator: Pope-Kinney, Doris
System: The Portal to Texas History