Aerial Photograph of McMurry University (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. The photo, taken in 1959 before the construction of Hunt Hall, was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Date: January 9, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 9, 1959 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 9, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 9, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 4, Ed. 1, Friday, October 9, 1959 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 4, Ed. 1, Friday, October 9, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 9, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 11, Ed. 1, Wednesday, December 9, 1959 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 11, Ed. 1, Wednesday, December 9, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: December 9, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 4, Ed. 1, Friday, October 9, 1959 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 4, Ed. 1, Friday, October 9, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 9, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of McMurry University (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. The photo, taken in 1959 before the construction of Hunt Hall, was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Date: January 9, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Airport Property and Runway (Abilene, Texas)

An aerial photograph of the Abilene, Texas airport property with runway 17/35 in view. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones.
Date: January 9, 1959
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. Walter Hammon, March 9, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from J. Walter Hammon, March 9, 1959]

Telegram from J. Walter Hammon for Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 395.
Date: March 9, 1959
Creator: Hammond, J. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. W. Wagner, July 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. W. Wagner, July 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to R. W. Wagner discussing further tax increases on the Oil and Gas Industry. Mr. Latimer hopes that this tax increase is not included in the Conference Committee's report of the Tax Bill.
Date: July 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Nell Beechly to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Nell Beechly to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1959]

Letter from Mary Nell Beechly to Truett Latimer asking for his support of the Legal Rights Amendment that was introduced by Senator George Parkhouse, an amendment that would bring equality under the law regardless of sex. She writes that Texas needs equalizing rights and the present laws discriminate against women.
Date: February 9, 1959
Creator: Beechly, Mary Nell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. Greer, June 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. Greer, June 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. Greer introducing him to Earl Vaughan. He says Mr. Vaughan is interested in working in his (Mr. Greer) department in Austin.
Date: June 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. W. Partin, June 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. W. Partin, June 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. W. Partin discussing House Bill 16 and why he plans on voting for it.
Date: June 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Stanley to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from O. B. Stanley to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]

Letter from O. B. Stanley to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 76. He explains why the bill should not be approved.
Date: March 9, 1959
Creator: Stanley, O. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letcher D. King to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Letcher D. King to Truett Latimer, February 9, 1959]

Letter from Letcher D. King to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a report filed with the House of Representatives, it concerned recommended changes in the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Penal Code of the State of Texas.
Date: February 9, 1959
Creator: King, Letcher D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Veda J. Emmons, June 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Veda J. Emmons, June 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Veda J. Emmons discussing Mrs. Emmons previous letter where she requested for a state employee pay raise. He explains that the answer to her request depends on the size of a tax bill that was about to be passed.
Date: June 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bryan Bradberry, June 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bryan Bradberry, June 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bryan Bradberry discussing the proposed validating act for the Taylor County Water Control Improvement District 1. Mr. Latimer informs him that they can not introduce any more legislation in the special session other than the ones in the Governor's call. He adds that there might a second special session with the possibility of introducing local bills.
Date: June 9, 1959
Creator: Bradberry, Bryan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Turnidge, April 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Turnidge, April 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Turnidge acknowledging his previous letter which concerned issues in the Legislature.
Date: April 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Wolfe to Truett Latimer, April 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Wolfe to Truett Latimer, April 9, 1959]

Letter from chiropractor J. A. Wolfe to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 805, claiming that its provisions unfairly exclude chiropractors, and offers his recommendation for an amended text.
Date: April 9, 1959
Creator: Wolfe, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack K. Currey, June 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack K. Currey, June 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack K. Currey informing him that the three bills he was interested in were passed.
Date: June 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. James C. Bradford, April 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. James C. Bradford, April 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. James C. Bradford affirming his support for House Bill 612, a bill providing a state-funding program for hearing-impaired children.
Date: April 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Cleddy Harvey, March 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Cleddy Harvey, March 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Cleddy Harvey discussing House Bill 201. Mr. Latimer says he will support the bill.
Date: March 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]

Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer; He encloses [not included here] copies of correspondence addressed to the Miscellaneous Claims and Accounts Committee of the State Legislature, calling Mr. Latimer's attention to the matter.
Date: March 9, 1959
Creator: Warren, Cecil
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. L. Nelson, July 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. L. Nelson, July 9, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to R. L. Nelson discussing further tax increases on the Oil and Gas Industry. Mr. Latimer hopes that this tax increase is not included in the Conference Committee's report of the Tax Bill.
Date: July 9, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mabel E. Willoughby to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mabel E. Willoughby to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]

Letter from Mabel E. Willoughby to Truett Latimer asking for some of the bulletins and publications of the Bureau of Economic Sociology of the state of Texas.
Date: March 9, 1959
Creator: Willoughby, Mabel E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History