Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to M. E. West discussing HB 163, a bill affecting the sale of oil securities, and clarifies that the bill does not do what an unnamed opponent said it would.

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson discussing a proposed amendment to the state constitution that Latimer supports and the Watsons oppose.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. R. H. Tull, Jr. discussing a bill that would require a runoff in the Senate election. Mr. Latimer writes that he is in support of the bill and chose to go along with State Democratic Executive, Sam Rayburn, and Lyndon Johnson.

A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated February 7, 1953. Hildebrand advises of his plans to visit that week but that it is not a promise due to his having three houses going up now and that he hopes to get two ready for plaster this week.

A letter addressed to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated May 7, 1955. Carswell explains his use of generic paper due to his exhausted supply of report forms, and submits a report listing the names of subjects who reported for the month of April, 1955 noting that their parole status is regular.

A letter and final report to the State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Voluntary Parole Board dated February 7, 1959. Carswell advises the Board of an attached copy of the last required report from Subject OSP 22624. He expresses his faith in his conviction regarding Subject "that his forward pathway would be straight", and he expresses his appreciation for their responses to his inquiries which helped him to help Subject. The attachment includes a Final Report letter addressed to Gentlemen--Oregon State Board of Parole and Probation, Salem, Oregon from parolee, Abilene, Texas dated February 4, 1959. Subject OSP 22624 expresses his appreciation for his Discharge from Parole and discourses on his life and family situation since moving to Texas, the successes and the trials endured. He advises of his only fear being of the impact that his record might have on his son's ambitions to become an ensign in the U. S. Navy via an appointment to Annapolis. F I N A L REPORT form is dated February 4, 1959 approved, stamped and signed by T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board. The reverse side includes PAROLE CONDITIONS.

A letter written to Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from J. R. Black, Judge 42nd Judicial District Court, Abilene, Texas, dated May 7, 1959. Black makes a request for Pardon for Subject 17,095.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Taylor County Parole Board, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of the State of Texas, Austin, dated May 7, 1959. Ratliff acknowledges his receipt of letters from Carswell dated May 2 and May 4 and expresses his appreciation for the thoughts expressed therein. He advises Carswell of the local support shown for the new state reformatory for Abilene as the reason for his actions and then addresses "a definite lack of leadership in Austin".

A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated July 7, 1959. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Carswell. Johnson advises of his support for The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 and defends his vote against the original version of the McClellan Amendment to S. 1555. He advises of the current status of and gives a brief history of The Smith Bill. He advises of his stance on foreign spending.

Basement plan alterations and repairs to the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the basement with labels showing where all of the rooms are located, and measurements showing the spacing and dimensions of the hallways, doorways, and rooms.

Basement plan alterations and repairs to the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the basement with labels showing where all of the rooms are located, and measurements showing the spacing and dimensions of the hallways, doorways, and rooms. The pink notes show newly-made adjustments to the layout.

Basement plan alterations and repairs to the city hall building in Abilene, Texas. It includes a drawing of the layout of the basement with labels showing where all of the rooms are located, and measurements showing the spacing and dimensions of the hallways, doorways, and rooms.

Letter from Henry Mills to Truett Latimer discussing a copy he is sending of a proposed act known as the "Texas Water Conservation Law".

Letter from Mr. C. M. Frost and Mrs. C. M. Frost to Truett Latimer discussing support for any bill resulting in pay increase for teachers.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Trammell discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 in which the beginning salary of teachers would be raised to $3000.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Scarborough and Larry Scarborough discussing their support of House Bill 50.

Letter from Mrs. Richard Slack to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 and support for Texas House Bill #216 due to experiences within the towns with complaints.

Letter from Dr. J. A. Wolfe to Truett Latimer thanking him for his friendship.

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, looking west down South First Street at its intersection with Winters Freeway (US 83/84/277). The photo was taken by Abilene photogapher Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble Oil Aerial, w/bypass

An aerial photograph of Abilene, Texas, looking north up South First Street at its intersection with Winters Freeway (US 83/84/277). The photo was taken by Abilene photogapher Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Humble Oil Aerial, w/bypass

An aerial photograph of the Abilene, Texas airport property. The runway is off the left side of the image. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.

Letter from Mrs. Johnny Cox to Truett Latimer discussing concerns and opposition to Texas House Bill #3.

Letter from Johnny Cox to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3, stating his belief that any minimum raise to teachers should be temporary.