The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 10, Ed. 1, Friday, November 20, 1953 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 10, Ed. 1, Friday, November 20, 1953

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 20, Ed. 1, Friday, February 20, 1953 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 20, Ed. 1, Friday, February 20, 1953

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, March 20, 1953 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, March 20, 1953

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, November 20, 1953 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, November 20, 1953

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 20, 1953 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 20, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy]

Postcard of Slovak Girls Academy in Danville, Pennsylvania. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy all - Tis near chow time Monday eve. Just now we have a good breeze from the east - maybe rain. We had a few drops on Sunday, also had a fine trip too. As ever Woodrow."
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 20, 1953 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 20, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 31, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 20, 1953 (open access)

Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 31, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 20, 1953

Weekly newspaper from Coleman, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 20, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953]

Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer vote in favor of the worker's compensation bill, House Bill 261. The letter is written on stationary from Clark's company, which features images of tractor models printed in the left margin.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: Clark, S. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harvey C. Brown, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Harvey C. Brown, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Harvey C. Brown discussing support for the passage of Texas Senate Bill #184.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Bryan Bradbury to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953]

Letter from Bryan Bradbury to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 261, relating to the Workmen's Compensation Board.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: Bradbury, Bryan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean Dunn to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Dunn to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953]

Letter from Jean Dunn to Truett Latimer discussing her opposition to a bill that would prohibit beauticians from cutting hair without a license.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: Dunn, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myer M. Donosky to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Myer M. Donosky to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953]

Letter from Myer M. Donosky to Truett Latimer discussing hosiery his company is sending as gift for Mrs. Latimer.
Date: May 20, 1953
Creator: Donosky, Myer M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latiemr to L. C. Jackson, August 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latiemr to L. C. Jackson, August 20, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latiemr to L. C. Jackson asking him to send his application papers for land purchase through the Veterans Land Board to Rollie O. Cloud, Jr.
Date: August 20, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer, July 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer, July 20, 1953]

Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer discussing his business plans and intentions to visit Abilene in the near future.
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Fisk, Jack G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer discussing an endorsement for a household goods insurance policy and his regrets at not being able to attend Hammer's wedding.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank R. Pitt to William E. Osborn, March 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Frank R. Pitt to William E. Osborn, March 20, 1953]

Copy of a Western Union Telegram from Frank R. Pitt to William E. Osborn discussing his opposition to House Bill 644.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: Pitt, Frank R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. C. Roberson to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from B. C. Roberson to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]

Letter from B. C. Roberson to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 325 and dealing with the opposition to it from the Feed Manufacturers Association.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Roberson, B. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1953]

Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 24 to stop the use of netting in the Laguna Madre.
Date: March 20, 1953
Creator: Etheredge, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Ribble, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Ribble, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. C. Ribble discussing a copy of a letter Latimer sent to Mr. Belew of the Western Cottonoil Company about the Workmen's Compensation Law.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert W. Baker to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Robert W. Baker to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953]

Letter from Robert W. Baker to Truett Latimer thanking him for his friendship during the 53rd Texas legislative session and offering him use of his office when he visits Houston.
Date: May 20, 1953
Creator: Baker, Robert W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. B. B. Berry and Mrs. B. B. Berry to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. B. B. Berry and Mrs. B. B. Berry to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Berry to Truett Latimer requesting his support of the policemen and firemen's bill, House Bill 14.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: Berry, B. B. & Berry, Mrs. B. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Howerton to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from R. C. Howerton to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953]

Letter from R. C. Howerton to Truett Latimer discussing House Bills 215.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: Howerton, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Owen to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Owen to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1953]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Owen to Truett Latimer requesting he support bills to grant higher pay and better working hours for firemen and policemen.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: Owen, Sidney & Owen, Mrs. Sidney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History