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[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961]

Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel advocating for the taxation of motion pictures rented to TV Stations and theatres. He also talks about creating a bill to tax the big chain stores more than the current chain store tax.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Akin, Wally
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas, April 15, 1959]

Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas discussing his eligibility to purchase through the Texas Veterans' Land Program. Mr. Allcorn informs him that the information in his Discharge does not qualify him as a "bona fide resident of Texas". He asks for more information on Mr. Thomas' place of residence before going into the Service and lets him know that his application is suspended.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Allcorn, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 15, 1959]

Telegram from Reuben Anton to Truett Latimer opposing House Bill 727, a bill that he says would impose a five percent gross receipts tax on scrap yards in Texas. He explains how the bill would cause his customers to start shopping from neighboring states.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Anton, Reuben
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer, November 15, 1954]

Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer discussing two life insurance bills up for legislation, the Agents Qualification Bill and the Life Insurance Counselor Bill.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Atkinson, Ben P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. H. Austin, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from J. H. Austin, April 15, 1959]

Telegram from J. H. Austin for Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 727, the bill that calls for a ten percent tax on photographic equipment sales.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Austin, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1961]

Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer asking for informational reports and copies of certain bills.
Date: May 15, 1961
Creator: Bailey, E. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to George Andre, December 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to George Andre, December 15, 1953]

Letter from the Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish firm to George Andre discussing tax rules and details for various articles of the tax code.
Date: December 15, 1953
Creator: Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Joe D. Carter, October 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Joe D. Carter, October 15, 1954]

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Joe D. Carter discussing the adjustment of article powers related to waste disposal.
Date: October 15, 1954
Creator: Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944]

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board, Van Horn, Texas, from John R. Banister, Colonel, Q. M. C., Deputy State Director of Selective Service dated March 15, 1944. Banister requests information from the chairman regarding the previous occupation of a registrant, whether or not a deferment request was made and, if so, on what grounds.
Date: March 15, 1944
Creator: Banister, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Bateman to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Bateman to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]

Letter from H. B. Bateman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to the establishment of a State Utility Commission, advocating instead for local, municipal regulation of utilities.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Bateman, H. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer inquiring how Latimer voted on House Bill 15.
Date: April 15, 1953
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a recent reduction in paid holidays for state employees from 14 to 12 days per year, thanking Latimer for his work in accomplishing the reduction and explaining how it is more equitable.
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Webb Blanton to C. C. Cox, October 15, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Annie Webb Blanton to C. C. Cox, October 15, 1919]

Letter from Annie Webb Blanton to C. C. Cox discussing his school's lack of books. The envelope is included.
Date: October 15, 1919
Creator: Blanton, Annie Webb
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dr. Bowen and Roy Jackson, February 15, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Dr. Bowen and Roy Jackson, February 15, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Dr. Bowen and Roy Jackson regarding their opposition to the construction of hotels in Texas state parks.
Date: February 15, 1953
Creator: Bowen, Dr. & Jackson, Roy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson - November 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson - November 15, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson discussing the current Middle Eastern oil companies that control oil production and refinement within the region. After briefly covering these companies, Mr. Bradford comments on the variety of fires present throughout the region and the tools used to fight said fires. Finally, Mr. Bradford asks for the mailing address for Jack Ashenfelder.
Date: November 15, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944]

Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum discussing Bryan's recent surgery, memories of Austin, and wanting to meet in person again.
Date: 1940-09-15/1944-09-15
Creator: Bryan, William John & Meachum, James McDonald
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvin A. Burger to Harris L. Kempner, January 15, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Alvin A. Burger to Harris L. Kempner, January 15, 1964]

Letter from Alvin A. Burger to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a copy of a report done by the Texas Research League on the State's vocational rehabilitation services.
Date: January 15, 1964
Creator: Burger, Alvin A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from C. M. Caldwell to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1953]

Letter from C. M. Caldwell to Truett Latimer discussing why he intends to vote for Latimer the following year.
Date: May 15, 1953
Creator: Caldwell, C. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Bailey Carroll to I. H. Kempner, June 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from H. Bailey Carroll to I. H. Kempner, June 15, 1944]

Letter from H. Bailey Carroll to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner being nominated and selected for a membership with the Texas State Historical Association and discussing including Kempner's father, Harris Kempner, in the Handbook of Texas.
Date: June 15, 1944
Creator: Carroll, H. Bailey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Thomas B. White - December 15, 1953]

A letter addressed to Thomas B. White, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 15, 1953. Carswell discusses his opinon of the "five year rule"and "circumstances of some particular need" from White's letter of December 2, 1953 as it applies to a request for a full pardon and restoration.
Date: December 15, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. A. V. Cash, March 15, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from W. A. V. Cash, March 15, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. A. V. Cash regarding support for the budget suggested by University of Texas Regents for post-graduate school in the General Appropriation Bill.
Date: March 15, 1955
Creator: Cash, W. A. V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Cherner Motor Company to Colonel Homer Garrison, Jr., October 15, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of a letter from Cherner Motor Company to Colonel Homer Garrison, Jr., October 15, 1945]

Copy of a letter from H. J. Gertler to Homer Garrison, Jr. enclosing an application for a duplicate title for a Crosley and a check covering the title and requesting the title be forwarded to Harris Kempner.
Date: October 15, 1945
Creator: Cherner Motor Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pollyanna Clark to Mark Denton, January 15, 2014] (open access)

[Letter from Pollyanna Clark to Mark Denton, January 15, 2014]

Letter from Pollyanna Clark to Mark Denton discussing the attached Antiquities Permit application, scope of work document, and maps for five acres at Settlers Way Park in Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: January 15, 2014
Creator: Clark, Pollyanna
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. A. Coale to Members of the House of Representatives, April 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from R. A. Coale to Members of the House of Representatives, April 15, 1955]

Letter from R. A. Coale to members of the House of Representatives discussing the opposition of State Bill 202, which relates to the rate of pilotage.
Date: April 15, 1955
Creator: Coale, R. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History