Abilene Graphic Arts Association Promotional Card, 1960

Card from the Abilene Graphic Arts Association promoting various printing companies from Abilene. The card face is mostly white, with a black triangle on the left side overlapping onto a red heart on the middle of the card and a yellow rectangle on the right side where the information is written. On the reverse is information about the printers in Abilene.
Date: 1960
Creator: Abilene Graphic Arts Association
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Alderdice to J. M. Anthony, July 26, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Alderdice to J. M. Anthony, July 26, 1960]

Letter from J. B. Alderdice to J. M. Anthony discussing the accident that happened to Will Waker's car. He informs Mr. Anthony that the car and a driver's license were transferred to Mr. Waker.
Date: July 26, 1960
Creator: Alderdice, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United] (open access)

[Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United]

A fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United, Washington 6, D. C.
Date: 1960
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
Date: June 2, 1960
Creator: Archer, Glenn L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Texas

Reprint of atlas map of the state of Texas with regions or counties outlined with color. Map includes two inset maps: "Plan of Galveston Bay from a M.S." and map of the Western United States, Texas, and Mexico. Cartouche includes two seals, one of the Republic of Texas and the second of the General Land Office, Texas. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:2,661,120
Date: August 1, 1960
Creator: Arrowsmith, John
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1960]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer; He encloses a tract comparing two families. He wants it mimeographed and distributed in their city.
Date: February 2, 1960
Creator: Bagley, J. E. & Bagley, Mrs. J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tabulation of Votes, January 1960] (open access)

[Tabulation of Votes, January 1960]

Summary page listing Congressional bills up for consideration and the tabulation of votes among business owners in a district regarding the measures.
Date: January 8, 1960
Creator: Baird, J. Allen
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanton J. Barron, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Stanton J. Barron, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1960]

Letter from Stanton J. Barron, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing the admission of Micheal Atchison to one of the State Schools for mentally challenged children.
Date: February 12, 1960
Creator: Barron, Stanton J., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Wendell Mac Bedichek to Truett Latimer, November 9, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Wendell Mac Bedichek to Truett Latimer, November 9, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Wendell Mac Bedichek to Truett Latimer discussing employment as a secretary.
Date: November 9, 1960
Creator: Bedichek, Mrs. Wendell Mac
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman L. Begeman to R. J. Oliver, July 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Herman L. Begeman to R. J. Oliver, July 12, 1960]

Letter from Herman L. Begeman to R. J. Oliver discussing an issue Mr. Oliver has with State Farm which concerns the Texas Safe Driving Insurance Plan.
Date: July 12, 1960
Creator: Begeman, Herman L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
Date: February 27, 1960
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas dated December 23, 1960. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter, suggestions and information. He expects to be in Abilene during the campaign and hopes for a personal visit with Carswell.
Date: December 23, 1960
Creator: Blakley, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer, January 3, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer, January 3, 1960]

Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer sending a copy of Senate Bill #509 from the State of Texas.
Date: January 3, 1960
Creator: Boswell, Howard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ronald W. Bradshaw to Truett Latimer, 1960~] (open access)

[Letter from Ronald W. Bradshaw to Truett Latimer, 1960~]

Letter from Ronald W. Bradshaw to Truett Latimer discussing taxes and electrical cooperatives in Texas.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bradshaw, Ronald W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Brashear to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Brashear to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960]

Letter from Paul Brashear to Truett Latimer as a followup on a telephone conversation concerning a complete audit of the Health Department with a special emphasis on the property section.
Date: September 23, 1960
Creator: Brashear, Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thelma Bremman to Truett Latimer, 1960~] (open access)

[Letter from Thelma Bremman to Truett Latimer, 1960~]

Letter from Thelma Bremman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her opposition to the proposed establishment of a "maximum security reform school" in Abilene.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bremman, Thelma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Perry Brown to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from S. Perry Brown to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960]

Letter from S. Perry Brown to Truett Latimer discussing interest in establishing a single merit system office to serve the Employment Commission, the Welfare Department, and the Health Department.
Date: June 7, 1960
Creator: Brown, S. Perry; Acers, Maurice & Newman, Robert F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Byron Bryant, Director, The Division of Public Relations, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 28, 1960. Bryant expresses his appreciation for the article Carswell submitted to The Baptist Standard published on July 27, 1960 citing the importance to Hardin-Simmons University from the article having been published.
Date: July 28, 1960
Creator: Bryant, Byron
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Josephine E. Buehler to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Josephine E. Buehler to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1960]

Letter from Josephine E. Buehler to Truett Latimer expressing disapproval of the Texas voting laws for military personnel.
Date: February 16, 1960
Creator: Buehler, Josephine E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Buffalo Gap Messenger, Summer Edition 1960 (open access)

Buffalo Gap Messenger, Summer Edition 1960

Summer 1959 edition of the Buffalo Gap Messenger, with articles about the Ernie Wilson Museum of the Old West and other Buffalo Gap history, including photographs.
Date: July 1, 1960
Creator: Buffalo Gap Publishing Co.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Bullock to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Pat Bullock to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1960]

Letter from Pat Bullock to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding a program that was started by the 55th Legislature that called for the employment of 40 parole officer and the addition of 30 parole officers.
Date: December 15, 1960
Creator: Bullock, Pat
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1960]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if he would assist his granddaughter in her application to the Abilene State Hospital, discussing his health, and giving his thoughts on Governor Price Daniel.
Date: April 13, 1960
Creator: Burkett, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer asking if he had found the letter they had talked about. He thinks the letter is with Mr. Brashear if not with Mr. Latimer.
Date: May 16, 1960
Creator: Burkett, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy, January 21, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy, January 21, 1960]

Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy discussing the Gloria D. Hanson vs. James Alvis Hanson case. He says Ray Mason, Mr. Hanson's lawyer, made a request for an investigation of both parties but had not gotten a response yet. He implores Judge Hardy to help expedite the process.
Date: January 21, 1960
Creator: Caldwell, Neil
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History