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[Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer, September 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer, September 10, 1959]

Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer inviting him and his wife to the celebration of Tarleton State College becoming a four-year institution.
Date: September 10, 1959
Creator: Arthur, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Luttrall to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Frank L. Luttrall to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1959]

Letter from Frank A. Luttrall to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his interest in HB 277, the "nine stack laws," and a law on the labeling of milk products.
Date: April 14, 1959
Creator: Luttrall, Frank L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Hensarling to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. A. Hensarling to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1959]

Letter from T. A. Hensarling to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing plans for a new poultry laboratory in north-central Texas for identifying poultry-borne diseases. Hanserling explains that Texas A&M requires $15,000 for this laboratory; Latimer is urged to support this funding in the Legislature.
Date: January 20, 1959
Creator: Hensarling, T. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, July 25, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, July 25, 1958]

Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer inviting him to the football games at Tarleton. Mr. Howell also encloses a complimentary pass to the games.
Date: July 25, 1958
Creator: Howell, E. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1957]

Letter from Tarleton State College President E. J. Howell to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer enclosing football tickets for the 1957 season.
Date: September 3, 1957
Creator: Howell, E. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1955]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer inviting him to Tarleton State College.
Date: March 10, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955]

Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer stating that he wants John Tarleton Junior College to be expanded into a four-year college.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Varner, R. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1955]

Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting a bill that would turn Tarleton into a four-year school. He also talks about the State Affairs Committee hearing in Austin and hopes to see Mr. Latimer there.
Date: February 2, 1955
Creator: Terrell, Vance
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vance Terrell, January 31, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vance Terrell, January 31, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vance Terrell assuring him that he will support the bill that would make John Tarleton a four-year school.
Date: January 31, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1955]

Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting the proposal to turn Tarleton into a four-year school.
Date: January 26, 1955
Creator: Terrell, Vance
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, December 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, December 16, 1954]

Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting the proposal to elevate Tarleton State College into a four-year institution.
Date: December 16, 1954
Creator: Terrell, Vance
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1953]

Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer stating that he is enclosing a copy of Tarleton State's 1953 football schedule along with a complimentary season pass.
Date: September 1, 1953
Creator: Howell, E. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. P.  Pearson, Jr. to D. Kempner, December 10, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from G. P. Pearson, Jr. to D. Kempner, December 10, 1951]

Handwritten letter from Texas House member Pink Pearson to Daniel Kempner discussing his efforts to secure appropriations for a county road to Dublin and the paving of roads in the area. He also discusses the settlement of Robert Felder's policy with the American Indemnity Company, detailing the estimated amount for repairs due to damage of an automobile, and asking for Kempner's help in settling the claim.
Date: December 10, 1951
Creator: Pearson, Gary Pinkney, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1944]

Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner describing his travel and discussions with various Texas representatives and officials concerning the potential move of a medical institution. Despite Dr. Rainey's willingness to act legislatively, Lovelady notes a preference among representatives to keep the institution in Galveston. Lovelady relays confidential remarks from Mr. Schreiner, indicating strong opposition to the move, and ends with his intent to continue engaging with local territories on the matter.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: Lovelady, Karl L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom addressed To All Posts, 17th District - June 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom addressed To All Posts, 17th District - June 14, 1943]

A form letter addressed to All Posts, 17th District, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated June 14, 1943. Wisdom advises of his decision to leave his command at the American Legion to report to the United Service Organization, wanting to get into the Army, but that this will be as close as he gets. He refers to the vacant room of his lad of eighteen, just like the countless other vacant rooms throughout the land and makes the appeal, "I urge, implore and beg of you to be about our country's business, and be the kind of American those absent boys expect you to be."
Date: June 14, 1943
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Bill--W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1942. Wisdom offers his suggestions for the committees on Negro Veterans and The Memorial Highway: D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells; J. W. Clements, Stephenville; Floyd Campbell, Hamilton. Handwritten notation by T. N. Carswell adds the suggestion of D. C. Harris of Mineral Wells, R. N. Richardson of Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: October 27, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Report:  From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942] (open access)

[Letter and Report: From W. J. Wisdom to G. Ward Moody - October 20, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. G. Ward Moody, Field Representative, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 20, 1942. Wisdom explains the reason for his delay in answering Moody's letter, that it is due to membership quotas being set too high and advises that the talk from the boys from most of the posts is regarding lowering membership quotas. He advises of the attached sheet listing quotas for each Post. Attachment includes: Report by G. Ward Moody, Austin. Suggested quotas for Posts in 17th District, Department of Texas, The American Legion and a handwritten note to Tommy from Bill, "This is terrible, Tommy".
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 11, 1942. Wisdom submits a report listing the names of men from the 17th District who are to serve on the committee as indicated: Charlie Giller, Breckenridge_Joe Burton, Albany_E. M. Howard, Rising Star_Wm. R. Martin, Sweetwater_W. R. Huestis, Cisco_Sid Lowery, Dublin_ Albert Graves, Stephenville_R. N. Hansford, Ranger_A. L. Stell, Anson_George Barber, Mineral Wells_Clyde White, Baird_Jack Armstrong, Sweetwater_John Alvis, Abilene_Kelley Farrar, Breckenridge_Al Taylor, Mineral Wells_J. W. Clements, Stephenville_Bradford Corrigan, Hamilton_D. C. Harris, Mineral Wells
Date: September 11, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harry L. Spencer, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Spencer declares the idea Carswell is promoting as "indispensible" in a permanent solution of the liquor problem in our country.
Date: September 4, 1942
Creator: Spencer, Harry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 1, 1942. Wisdom declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building on account of the condition of his tires.
Date: September 1, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from W. J. Wisdom - August 7, 1942]

A form letter from W. J. Wisdom, 17th Dist. Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated August 7, 1942. Wisdom advises of the selection of Carswell as a member of the Department Convention Committee on Rules, and stresses that attendance at the convention is important.
Date: August 7, 1942
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - December 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. Tommy Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. J. (Bill) Wisdom, 17th District Commander, Stephenville, Texas, dated December 17, 1941. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's good will and whole-hearted cooperation during the time that Wisdom was district commander and extends Christmas greetings.
Date: December 17, 1941
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Roy C. McCune to Major Thos. N. Carswell - October 20, 1941]

A letter written to Major Thos. N. Carswell, Commander, Tenth Batttalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from Capt. Roy C. McCune, Capt. Inf. Commanding Co. D. 15th Bn. Texas Defense Guard, Dublin, Texas, dated October 20, 1941. McCune acknowledges the invitation from Carswell to attend the Armistice Day Program but declines due to a football game to be played in Dublin.
Date: October 20, 1941
Creator: McCune, Roy C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - October 9, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, 17th District Commander, The American Legion, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 9, 1941. Wisdom requests that Carswell make a report on the Milwaukee Convention during the Sunday afternoon business session.
Date: October 9, 1941
Creator: Wisdom, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History