Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages (open access)

Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages

A printed pamphlet containing a speech titled "Americanism - A Heritage of the Ages," delivered by Hon. Fritz G. Lanham in the Texas House of Representatives, February 27, 1939.
Date: February 27, 1939
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter and Flyer:  From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter and Flyer: From Jeff Davis - February 27, 1941]

A form letter from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 27, 1941. A pep talk and an advisement regarding the action needed to get House Bill 373, Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 209 passed. Attached is a flyer: Steps of Progress written and illustrated by Charles A. Wells, a publication which lists and defines "IMPORTANT BILLS NOW BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE" - House Bill 209, H. B. No. 239, H. B. 373, Senate Bill No. 69, S. B. No. 112, H. B. No. 250, H. B. No. 261, H. J. R. No. 12.
Date: February 27, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Kirk to T. N. Carswell - February 27, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from John Ben Shepperd, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas (by Pauline Kirk), dated February 27, 1951. Kirk advises Carswell of the enclosed correspondence and a $500 Postal Savings Certificate received from the California Authorities issued in favor of Subject A-9808-A. She expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his assistance and advises him that nothing was said by California regarding the tools belonging to subject. Typewritten on State of Texas Department of State letterhead bearing HAMMERMILL BOND watermark.
Date: February 27, 1951
Creator: Kirk, (Miss) Pauline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1953]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer discussing testimony given by a member of the Industrial Accident Board at the open hearing for House Bill 261.
Date: February 27, 1953
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jack Reed, February 27, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Jack Reed, February 27, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Jack Reed regarding House Bill 13 and the need for low fixed taxes on admission sales in order to promote expensive 3D entertainment.
Date: February 27, 1953
Creator: Reed, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]

Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
Date: February 27, 1954
Creator: Hall, Bert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Smith to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Smith to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1957]

Letter from H. B. Smith of Hardin-Simmons University to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing some sort of job training program [unspecified here].
Date: February 27, 1957
Creator: Smith, H. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959]

Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer inviting him and his wife to a dinner at the capitol room of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel on the 10th of March.
Date: February 27, 1959
Creator: Gist, B. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959]

Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer responding to a statement Mr. Latimer made in his letter to Mrs. Whitehead about the Department of Public Safety. She says no promises were ever made by the Department to double the number of highway patrolmen and explains why it is impractical.
Date: February 27, 1959
Creator: Hawkins, Eudora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Lorimer, J. W. Pruett, and W. R. Miles to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from H. Lorimer, J. W. Pruett, and W. R. Miles to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959]

Letter from H. Lorimer, J. W. Pruett, and W. R. Miles to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 291, a bill sponsored by Mr. Latimer. The bill would to prohibit the sale of beer on Sundays and after 10 p.m. on weekdays. They think Mr. Latimer is interjecting his personal beliefs as opposed to representing his constituents.
Date: February 27, 1959
Creator: Lorimer, Hugh; Pruett, John W. & Miles, William R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry A. Holle to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Henry A. Holle to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959]

Letter from Henry A. Holle to Truett Latimer informing him that they assigned Jimmie Wayne Caskey a full-time position at their Division of Public Health Education.
Date: February 27, 1959
Creator: Holle, Henry A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Matthew to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Matthew to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1959]

Letter from John A. Matthew to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to a bill that would limit the sale of beer.
Date: February 27, 1959
Creator: Matthews, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 339.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Anders, Arno A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer in support of House Bill 2.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Gist, B. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Procter to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Procter to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from Bob Procter to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Procter, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Crump to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from D. L. Crump to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from D. L. Crump to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the proposed expansion of the R.E.A. (Rural Electrification Administration) to urban areas.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Crump, D. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Mullikin to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. F. Mullikin to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from E. F. Mullikin to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 2, the bill concerning the REA.
Date: 1961-02-27~
Creator: Mullikin, E. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Ruffin to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Ruffin to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from J. D. Ruffin, moderator of the Presbytery of Brazos, to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his church's opposition to HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse race gambling.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Ruffin, J. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. C. Beaman to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. C. Beaman to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from J. L. C. Beaman to Truett Latimer thanking him for opposing House Joint Resolution 4, the race track gambling bill.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Beaman, J. L. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Middleton to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from James Middleton to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from James Middleton to Truett Latimer discussing House Joint Resolution 4. He feels it should not be used to fix the state's revenue problem and suggests a general sales tax.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Middleton, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John R. Conely to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John R. Conely to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from John R. Conely to Truett Latimer stating his opposition to the bill legalizing horse racing and betting in Texas. He also expresses opposition to a bill that would allow the R.E.A. to serve towns and cities.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Conely, John R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louise Mohr to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Louise Mohr to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from Louise Mohr to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 2.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Mohr, Louise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milford Riggs, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Milford Riggs, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from Milford Riggs, Jr. to Truett Latimer expressing support for a bill concerning interstate and intrastate freight rates.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Riggs, Milford, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. D. L. Crump to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. D. L. Crump to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. D. L. Crump to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her opposition to expansion of the Rural Electrification Administration to serve urban areas.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Crump, Mrs. D. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History