[Photograph of Bishop William C. Martin]

Photograph of Methodist Bishop William C. Martin from Dallas, Texas. He is posing for his picture in a suit and tie.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Reed to Truett Latimer, December 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Reed to Truett Latimer, December 17, 1958]

Letter from W. O. Reed to Truett Latimer presenting him with the appended 1959 Texas Compo Courtesy Pass.
Date: December 17, 1958
Creator: Reed, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Dillard to Truett Latimer, May 12, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Dillard to Truett Latimer, May 12, 1958]

Letter from Jack Dillard to Truett Latimer requesting that his cowboy band play one of Senator Blakley's favorite songs, having it dedicated to Mrs. Blakley.
Date: June 12, 1958
Creator: Dillard, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958]

Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer commending him for his work in the Insurance Committee.
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Thompson, M. Cullum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1958]

Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer; He encloses 1958 Continental passes for him and apologizes they were issued late.
Date: April 16, 1958
Creator: Phinney, Carl L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Carswell Travel Agency, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated April 21, 1958. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter of confidence and support and for his contribution to the campaign. "You may be sure that I was not unmindful of the encouragment given me in Abilene when I reached my decision to make this campaign."
Date: April 21, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958]

A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.
Date: April 17, 1958
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - May 23, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - May 23, 1958]

A letter written to Senator William A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 23, 1958. Carswell replies to Blakley's letter of May 14 with suggestions regarding his campaign strategy. "In my analysis of your candidacy you are not running for an office, you are challenging the people of Texas to a rededication and adherance to that principle of government that has contributed most to our greatness."
Date: May 23, 1958
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958] (open access)

[Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958]

A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.
Date: May 14, 1958
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kathryn Pritchett to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Kathryn Pritchett to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Kathryn Pritchett, Dallas, Texas. Pritchett expresses her appreciation to Carswell for the Christmas present to their little girls and for being such a wonderful friend to her parents. She describes the real happiness that Peggy now has with her own little boy and offers her best wishes.
Date: 1958
Creator: Pritchett, Kathryn
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History