The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 27, Ed. 1, Thursday, May 2, 1957 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 27, Ed. 1, Thursday, May 2, 1957

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1957 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 2, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama]

Photograph of baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Depicts river flowing past trees with mountains, hills, and clouds in the background. Back of photo bears inscription C. B. Isom.
Date: July 2, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Edwards to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from S. L. Edwards to Blanche Perry]

Typewritten and signed letter by S.L. Edwards of the Church of Christ in Hoffman Heights, Aurora, Colorado, thanking Perry for the baptistry painting. Letter includes envelope and is dated October 2, 1957.
Date: October 2, 1957
Creator: Edwards, S.L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Formal Dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory] (open access)

[Formal Dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory]

A pamphlet commemorating the dedication of the James Winford Hunt Memorial Dormitory at McMurry College.
Date: November 2, 1957
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 42, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 2, 1957 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 42, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 2, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 2, 1957 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 2, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 2, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1957-1961] (open access)

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1957-1961]

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from July 2, 1957 to February 2, 1961. An index with names is included at the front.
Date: 1957-07-02/1961-02-02
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas Highway

An aerial photograph of a section of highway near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Young, Iris, El ?? Ranch
Date: January 2, 1957
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas Highway

An aerial photograph of a section of highway near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Young, Iris, El ?? Ranch
Date: January 2, 1957
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Lake Abilene (Buffalo Gap, Texas)

An aerial photograph of Lake Abilene, located in Buffalo Gap, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene, Texas photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Sayles Co. M. Development area
Date: January 2, 1957
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Aerial Photograph of Abilene, Texas Highway

An aerial photograph of a section of highway near Abilene, Texas. The photo was taken by Abilene photographer Lloyd Jones. Photographer's Note: Sayles Co. M. Development area
Date: January 2, 1957
Creator: Jones, Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H L. Skinner, May 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to H L. Skinner, May 2, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to H. L. Skinner discussing House Bill 480, which the Insurance Committee recently sent to the House with the recommendation that it pass. Latimer writes that he supported the bill in committee and will vote for it when it comes up in the House.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marshall Rhew to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Marshall Rhew to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957]

Letter from Marshall Rhew to Truett Latimer asking Latimer to oppose House Bill 777 related to alcohol.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: Rhew, Marshall
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Black Ross, April 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Black Ross, April 2, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Black Ross, inviting Ross's advice on legislative issues affecting Latimer's constituency.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Phillips (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Phillips

Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Phillips discussing rumors being spread about Latimer's position on raising teachers' salaries.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dub Pool, May 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dub Pool, May 2, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dub Pool discussing House Bill 480, which the Insurance Committee had recommended to the House. Latimer writes that he supported the bill in committee and will vote for it when it comes up for debate.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957]

Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer discussing the Vicotry Men's Bible Class banquet, which Latimer attended with his wife, and thanking him for his work as a legislator.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: Smith, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Escoe Webb, May 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Escoe Webb, May 2, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Escoe Webb asking for the list of graduates from Abilene High School that year.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hubert Thompson, April 2, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram from Hubert Thompson, April 2, 1957]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Hubert Thompson regarding the Abilene District Methodist Church's opposition to House Bill 777.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: Thompson, Hubert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. P. Palm to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. W. P. Palm to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957]

Letter from Mrs. W. P. Palm to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to support HB 8.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: Palm, W. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Smith to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Smith to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1957]

Letter from Frank E. Smith to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing HB 28 and his law firm's opposition to it.
Date: February 2, 1957
Creator: Smith, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Vera Sparks to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1957]

Postcard from Vera Sparks to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to support legislation for police and firemen.
Date: April 2, 1957
Creator: Sparks, Vera
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Paul C. Witt, May 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Paul C. Witt, May 2, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Paul C. Witt discussing Latimer's support for Senate Bill 207 and 208.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History