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[Letter from S. W. Wilson to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from S. W. Wilson to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1955]

Letter from S. W. Wilson to Truett Latimer; Mr. Wilson encloses [not included here] a resolution concerning the Tarrant County Medical Society and the employees of the Veterans' Administration. He asks that Mr. Latimer oppose the measure.
Date: February 18, 1955
Creator: Wilson, S. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trans-Texas Airways passengers standing planeside]

Photograph of a group of sixteen men and two women who are Trans-Texas Airways passengers standing planeside. The men wear hats but carry their coats slung over their arms. The sky is cloudy, but all are smiling. The TTA logo is visible on the side of the plane.
Date: February 18, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Club]

Photograph of the Austin Club lounge with a seating area enclosed in a low brick wall. In the foreground, a large plant, a sofa, and a chair can be seen along with a wood door that is opened behind the planter. The seating area enclosed in brick-work can be seen in the mid-ground, with a table and long couch visible. Three columns and more seating can be seen in the background.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the T.M.A., March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the T.M.A., March 18, 1955]

Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association discussing House Bill 4. Mr. Burris talks about the bill's history and where it currently is in the Legislature. He encourages the Association's members to contact their Representatives regarding it. He attaches a list of Legislators who voted for and against the bill. He also talks briefly about House Bill 382 and Senate Bill 65.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Burris, Ed C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas M. Spencer to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas M. Spencer to Truett Latimer, March 18, 1955]

Letter from Thomas M. Spencer to Truett Latimer thanking him for his support of Article 4.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Spencer, Thomas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Arch D. Batjer, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Arch D. Batjer, March 18, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Arch D. Batjer regarding opposition to the construction of Trinity Canal.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Batjer, Arch D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ben Thornton, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Ben Thornton, March 18, 1955]

Telegram from Ben Thornton for Truett Latimer discussing the Trinity Canal.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Thornton, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ed Traweek, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Ed Traweek, March 18, 1955]

Telegram from Ed Traweek for Truett Latimer telling him to consider his (Mr. Traweek) opposition when voting on House Bill 20.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Traweek, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Emmette Chandler, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Emmette Chandler, March 18, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Emmette Chandler regarding plans for the Trinity Canal affecting other districts.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Chandler, Emmette
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. H. Rucker, March 18, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from J. H. Rucker, March 18, 1955]

Telegram from J. H. Rucker for Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 20.
Date: March 18, 1955
Creator: Rucker, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon Reese to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Leon Reese to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1955]

Letter from Leon Reese to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 660, the two-cent increase in gasoline tax. Mr. Reese also wanted to voice his objection to the Axle-ton-mile tax, if it came out of the committee.
Date: April 18, 1955
Creator: Reese, Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will L. Smith, April 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Will L. Smith, April 19, 1955]

Letter from Will L. Smith discussing the plans for the dance honoring members of the Texas Legislature.
Date: April 18, 1955
Creator: Smith, Will L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Checker Front Grocery Store

Photograph of Checker Front Grocery Store #20 which was located at 5028 Fairview Drive in Highland Park. Kelly Smith Cleaners and Highland Park Pharmacy are also pictured.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1955]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer opposition to the Feed Control Bill and thanking Latimer fro putting a stop to it.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Jessie M. Stevens to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Jessie M. Stevens to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1955]

Letter from Mrs. Jessie M. Stevens to Truett Latimer asking him to support Senate Bill 282.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Stevens, Mrs. Jessie M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exterior View of Seymour Fogel's House]

Photograph of the exterior of Seymour Fogel's house "Southwind," located at 2411 Kinney Road in Austin, TX. A plaque outside the home provides more information: “Built circa 1880 as a stone barn by physician/inventor George Peter Hachenberg (1824-1904), this structure was converted in the early 1950s to a studio and family residence by artist/educator Seymour Fogel (1911-1984) who named it Southwind.” The home has since been restored.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Seymour Fogel's House]

Photograph of the interior of Seymour Fogel's house "Southwind," located at 2411 Kinney Road in Austin, Texas. A plaque outside the home provides more information: “Built circa 1880 as a stone barn by physician/inventor George Peter Hachenberg (1824-1904), this structure was converted in the early 1950s to a studio and family residence by artist/educator Seymour Fogel (1911-1984) who named it Southwind.” The home has since been restored.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Seymour Fogel's House]

Photograph of the interior of a studio room in Seymour Fogel's house "Southwind" with lots of artwork, located at 2411 Kinney Road in Austin, Texas. A plaque outside the home provides more information: “Built circa 1880 as a stone barn by physician/inventor George Peter Hachenberg (1824-1904), this structure was converted in the early 1950s to a studio and family residence by artist/educator Seymour Fogel (1911-1984) who named it Southwind.” The home has since been restored.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of Seymour Fogel's House]

Photograph of the interior of Seymour Fogel's house "Southwind," located at 2411 Kinney Road in Austin, Texas. The image is of a large, sparsely furnishing living space with several mid-century modern-style chairs and tables. A plaque outside the home provides more information: “Built circa 1880 as a stone barn by physician/inventor George Peter Hachenberg (1824-1904), this structure was converted in the early 1950s to a studio and family residence by artist/educator Seymour Fogel (1911-1984) who named it Southwind.” The home has since been restored.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Seymour Fogel's House "Southwind" Exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of Seymour Fogel's house "Southwind," located at 2411 Kinney Road in Austin, TX. A plaque outside the home provides more information: “Built circa 1880 as a stone barn by physician/inventor George Peter Hachenberg (1824-1904), this structure was converted in the early 1950s to a studio and family residence by artist/educator Seymour Fogel (1911-1984) who named it Southwind.” The home has since been restored.
Date: August 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Municipal Building]

Photograph of the exterior of a municipal building located at 176 West 8th Street in Austin, Texas. The Texas State Capitol is visible in the background.
Date: November 18, 1955
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History