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[Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is for better schools to raise funds. She also suggests a sales tax.
Date:
May 8, 1916
Creator:
Smith, Mrs. Regina
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Leo Herndon to Harley Sadler and Truett Latimer, December 8, 1952]
Letter from Mrs. Leo Herndon to Harley Sadler and Truett Latimer; She encloses [not included here] proposed amendments to the workmen's compensation law. Mrs. Herndon believes the current law is being abused.
Date:
December 8, 1952
Creator:
Herndon, Mrs. Leo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob and Olga Bassetti to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953]
Letter from Bob and Olga Bassetti to Truett Latimer discussing support for higher taxes to pay teachers a better salary.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Bassetti, Robert & Bassetti, Olga
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Scarborough and Mrs. David Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953]
Letter from Mr. David Scarborough and Mrs. David Scarborough to Truett Latimer asking him to vote in opposition of House Bill 50.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Scarborough, David & Scarborough, Mrs. David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Ratliff to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953~]
Letter from George Ratliff to Truett Latimer criticizing him for supporting a bill meant to prevent cross filing on election ballots.
Date:
1953-02-08~
Creator:
Ratliff, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Fisher to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953]
Letter from Mack Fisher to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3, stating that the bill would make it difficult to draw new teachers into the profession.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Fisher, Mack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Mack Fisher to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953]
Letter from Mrs. Mack Fisher to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 due to the burden that it would leave on surrounding smaller communities.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Fisher, Mack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vera Hayes to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953]
Letter from Vera Hayes to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 and the need for higher salaries for teachers.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Hayes, Vera
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. C. Hambrick, February 8, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. C. Hambrick regarding support for House Bill #5 to prevent exploitation of the optometry field and for the benefit of the visual welfare of the public of Texas.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Hambrick, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1953]
Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer thanking him for his legislative support of the struggling Texas theatre industry, along with Representatives David Ratliff and L. L. Armor.
Date:
March 8, 1953
Creator:
Akin, Wally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. McDade to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1953]
Letter from H. W. McDade to Truett Latimer discussing his and his company's support of the retention of both the Compulsory Vehicle Inspection Law (1951) and the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
McDade, H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Childers to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1953]
Letter from Joe E. Childers to Truett Latimer discussing an enclosed document, a committee Truett is on, and a celebration that Truett could not attend.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Childers, Joe E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas discussing House Bill 565, regarding the redistricting of state judicial districts and working with Representatives Truett Latimer and David Ratliff to maintain the districts of Judge Thomas and Judge Black as they are. He also states his support for House Bill 269, regarding Shackelford and Callahan county and the 91st district.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Merkel School Board to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1953]
Letter from The Merkel School Board to Truett Latimer discussing the upcoming expiration of Senate Bill 90, passed by the 52nd Legislature, and consequently requesting that he support the passage of Senate Bill 191.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Wilson, Ray; Ely, M. H.; Hammond, J. W.; Riddin, D. H.; Seymore, Joe & Harris, Ellis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Calvin Barkley, April 8, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Calvin Barkley apologizing for not being able to spend time together with Barkley and his girl friend in Houston.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Garvin Cathey, April 8, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Garvin Cathey discussing edits made to House Bill 261 which would "revamp" the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold G. Cooke, April 8, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Harold G. Cooke discussing support at the upcoming public hearing for Texas House Bill #688 which prohibits the possession and consumption of liquor in a public place in dry areas.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Oliver, April 8, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Oliver discussing how he believes the responsibility of a State Agricultural Bulletin should fall to the hands of a private business rather than the government.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ned Price, April 8, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ned Price discussing his plans to attend the barbecue dinner that Price invited him to.
Date:
April 8, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Wendell Bedichek, May 8, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Wendell Bedichek discussing concerns regarding salary raises for employees of Abilene State Hospital and correcting a mistake in the General Appropriations Bill so that the issue may be resolved.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norris W. Parker to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1954]
Letter from Norris W. Parker to Truett Latimer apologizing for not being in office when Latimer came to visit and hoping to meet up soon.
Date:
February 8, 1954
Creator:
Parker, Norris W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max Bentley to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1954]
Letter from Max Bentley to Truett Latimer discussing his support of Latimer running reelection.
Date:
April 8, 1954
Creator:
Bentley, Max
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reed Ingalsbe to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1954]
Letter from Reed Ingalsbe to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work as a State Representative.
Date:
April 8, 1954
Creator:
Ingalsbe, Reed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burleson, May 8, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Omar Burleson discussing his thanks for information received on federal aid to education and a favor Burleson performed for Arlen Hile.
Date:
May 8, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History