A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lyndon B. Johnson, United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader, dated May 13, 1959. Johnson advises Carswell of the attachment of a memorandum which outlines in detail the reasons for his objections to the original version of the McClellan amendment. He defends his objections to the original version which granted too much power to the Secretary of Labor and defends his support for the adopted, rewritten amendment. Attachment includes: Memorandum by Lyndon B. Johnson detailing the reasons for his objections to the original McClellan Amendment.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Russell Howerton discussing Latimer's opposition to House Bill 321 concerning flexible rating. Latimer writes that he has received much correspondence since the bill's proponents ran an add and that he would appreciate the support of Howerton and other insurance agents in Abilene who oppose the bill.

Letter from James R. Cobb to Alonzo Jamison; He attaches a copy of the editorial they plan to put in the August issue of Texas Co-Op Power. It addresses their recent editorial that criticized the Texas Legislature. He explains that their criticism of the Legislature wasn't referring to all its members.

Weekly newsletter of the National Peanut Council discussing organizational news and events, as well as other information of interest to the peanut industry. This copy includes handwritten notes and a square stamp on the front noting when it was received.

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Butchee to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing their support for HB 22, 210, and 220, bills supporting public school teachers.

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from L. F. Hooker listing Abilene citizens who support House Bill 18.

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. H. Martin discussing concerns regarding the appropriations for the Distributive Education Program for Texas.

Letter from Truett Latimer to G. B. Thompson as words of sincere appreciation for the invitation to attend a party at the Starlite Motel.

Letter from F. G. Head to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 321 and Senate Bill 13.

Letter from Robert E. Wallace to Truett Latimer; He attaches sheets of information pertaining to the budget of the Abilene State School and summarizes what each sheet is about.

Letter from John C. Van Valkenburgh to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 237.

Telegram from B. C. McMordie for Truett Latimer stating his support of the resubmission of the compromised tax bill.

Letter from J. A. Castle to Truett Latimer discussing the insurance rating law.

Letter from R. D. Batjer to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #687.

Letter from Clyde N. Austin to Truett Latimer discussing the work put towards Texas House bill #291 as well as introducing interest in Texas House Bill #321.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Ray Maddox, Jr. assuring Dr. Maddox that he will support House Bill 636. He also adds that he has not decided his vote on the bill that would place all State Boards under one Agency.

Letter from John A. Matthews to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding how to vote for the Tax Bill.

Letter from Riley G. Maxwell to Truett Latimer discussing support for the Conference Report Tax Bill.

Letter from Herman Whatley to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #158.

Letter from Robert J. Springer to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his appointment to the Insurance Committee of the House.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. S. R. Brown discussing support for Texas House Bill #291 as well as its current position in an 'unfriendly' sub-committee.