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The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 113, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 19, 1957 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 113, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 19, 1957

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1957]

Letter from M. T. Harrington to Truett Latimer discussing a proposed feed law, which Latimer has agreed to co-sponsor, and which would develop an enforcement system to protect purchasers of feed and aid manufacturers and distributors in conducting more effective services. Harrington writes that the law was developed with the input from nearly every organization in Texas concerned with the manufacture, distribution, and consumption of feed, including staff members from the Agricultural Experiment Station and Agricultural Extension Service, and that it has the support of the Texas A&M Board of Directors, who would be responsible for the administration of the Feed Control Services under the new law.
Date: January 19, 1957
Creator: Harrington, M. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 145, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 19, 1957 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 145, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 19, 1957

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 36, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 19, 1957 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 36, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 19, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hal Peterson to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Hal Peterson to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Hal Peterson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer inviting him to a weekend at Camp Eagle in Rocksprings, along with other legislators.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Peterson, Hal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1957]

A letter written to Ward, from T. N. Carswell, Post Adjutant, Parramore Post 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas dated, February 19, 1957. Carswell explains his agreement to serve as Adjutant until the next election due to Parramore Post 57 "not doing any good".
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to State Senator David Ratliff and State Representative Truett Latimer - February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to State Senator David Ratliff and State Representative Truett Latimer - February 19, 1957]

A letter addressed to Hon. David Ratliff, State Senator and Hon. Truett Latimer, State Representative, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 19, 1957. Carswell discusses the Pool bill suggesting an option if it does not go through, and voices his concerns on Senate Bill 154 from his perspective of having years of experience as a Voluntary Parole Officer.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. F. Temple, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. F. Temple, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to A. F. Temple discussing Ellie Brock Stitts's Texas Operator's License, which Latimer is forwarding to Temple for renewal.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd discussing House Bill 41. Latimer writes that since he is not a member of the committee reviewing the bill, he has not yet been able to read it but will respond to Todd when he has.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. A. Wolfe, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. A. Wolfe, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to J. A. Wolfe introducing a copy of HB 274, informing him how the current legislative session is going, and thanking him for years of support.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jake Roberts, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jake Roberts, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jake Roberts forwarding him a letter from Mr. D. C. Greer concerning a proposed road from Fort Phantom to a point close to Lueders.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis S. Gee, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis S. Gee, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Louis S. Gee discussing support for the passage of Texas House Bill #42 that proposes to regulate the practice of professional engineering in Texas.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Andy Shouse, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Andy Shouse, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Andy Shouse discussing House Bill 8, which would raise teachers' pay. Latimer writes that he wants to wait until after the appropriations bill has passed and the Comptroller has provided an estimate of expected income for the next two years to commit to the entire amount the Texas State Teachers Association requested, and that they may have to settle for a lesser increase. He also mentions budget requests from other state agencies that have to be considered and that he previously supported an amendment to the teacher retirement system.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul G. Peurifoy, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul G. Peurifoy, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Judge Paul G. Peurifoy enclosing a copy of and discussing HCR 13 [not included], a resolution requiring the Texas Legislature to initiate a study of the state constitution.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Raymond V. Weber, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Raymond V. Weber, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Raymond V. Weber discussing section 8, subsection (b) of HB 42, a bill regulating professional engineers. Latimer states that he is opposed to the section's provision for regulating educational curricula in engineering schools, but that if it is removed he will support the the bill.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Sam Williams, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Sam Williams, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Sam Williams discussing H. C. R. 13, a bill Latimer introduced that would require the Texas Legislative Council to make a study of the Texas constitution and make recommendations to the 56th or 57th Legislatures. Latimer writes that he is including a copy of the bill and an editorial from the Abilene Reporter-News along with his letter.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Rogers to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Walter Rogers to Truett Latimer, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Walter Rogers to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending Rogers a copy of Latimer's letter to Eudora Hawkins.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Rogers, Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 172, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 1957 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 172, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 1957

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 40, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 1957 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 40, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 19, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Avery W. Smith to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Avery W. Smith to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1957]

Letter from Avery W. Smith to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 133 concerning highway engineers' salaries. Smith writes that engineers are leaving the Highway Department for the private sector and that the bill's passage would help ensure public safety and maintain high standards for highway engineering in Texas.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Smith, Avery W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shella Thornton to Truett Latimer}, March 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Shella Thornton to Truett Latimer}, March 19, 1957]

Letter from Sheela Thornton to Truett Latimer discussing House Bills 170, 30, 261, and 8. Thornton, who is president of the Taylor School P. T. A., asks Latimer to support the bills, which concern schools.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Thornton, Shella
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Wishcamper, March 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Wishcamper, March 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Wishcamper discussing an article about Abilene that appeared in an Austin Newspaper, a copy of which Latimer has included with his letter.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. C. R. Rutherford, March 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. C. R. Rutherford, March 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. C. R. Rutherford thanking her for her previous letter to Latimer from March 14th.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin, March 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin, March 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin discussing House Bill 487. Latimer writes that the bill was recently heard in committee and has been referred to the Attorney General for a ruling on its constitutionality and that he will do everything he can to pass it. He also mentions that he has introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of beer on Sunday and after 10 pm.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History