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[Letter from Jesse Andrews to Carlton Moore, March 11, 1955]
Letter from Jesse Andrews to Carlton Moore expressing opposition to Senate Bill 301.
Date:
March 11, 1955
Creator:
Andrews, Jesse
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse Andrews to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1955]
Letter from Jesse Andrews to Truett Latimer which reads, ''A letter similar to the attached was sent to my other friends in the Harris County delegation".
Date:
March 11, 1955
Creator:
Andrews, Jesse
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John and Grace Anthony to Alpha and Tom, March 9, 1959]
Letter from John and Grace Anthony to Alpha and Tom advocating for House Bill 42, the Psychologist Certification Act. They attach newspaper clippings from the Houston Press that contain ads for psychological procedures. They claim the individuals who own these ads aren't certified-psychologists.
Date:
March 9, 1959
Creator:
Anthony, John H. & Anthony, Grace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953]
Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer updating him on the life of her son and offering her family's support of Latimer's own bill, senate bill 688, which would amend the Texas Liquor Control act to make it unlawful to publicly consume or possess alcohol in any dry area.
Date:
April 11, 1953
Creator:
Asbury, Mrs. Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Prohibition, Senate Votes Hike State Poll Tax Total]
Newspaper clipping about the poll tax payments in some Texas counties such as Dallas, Galveston, Orange, Harris, and Tom Green.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to J. W. Link, February 4, 1955]
Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to J. W. Link; He introduces him to Truett Latimer and informs him of Mr. Latimer's interest in discussing a possible Mortgage Loan connection with the American General Investment Corporation.
Date:
February 4, 1955
Creator:
Atkinson, Ben P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Richard Balzer to Truett Latimer, March 3, 1955]
Letter from Richard Balzer to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #20 and stating that Houston is likely the originator of any opposition to the bill.
Date:
March 3, 1955
Creator:
Balzer, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Bell to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1959]
Letter from Frank Bell to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose House Bill 510.
Date:
March 13, 1959
Creator:
Bell, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1959]
Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer thanking him for the work he did as a member of the insurance committee. He also thanks him for his help in the defeat of House Bills 321 and 391.
Date:
August 13, 1959
Creator:
Benbrook, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1957]
Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer thanking for his work on matters in the Legislature concerning insurance and for the authorship of Senate Bill 438. He also thanks him for his support of Senate Bill 123, the 'Fire Deviation' Bill.
Date:
June 18, 1957
Creator:
Benbrook, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Justine Buckner to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. Justine Buckner to Truett Latimer expressing support for the bill that would affect the open hours of Taverns in Texas.
Date:
February 5, 1959
Creator:
Buckner, Mrs. Justine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the T.M.A., March 18, 1955]
Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association discussing House Bill 4. Mr. Burris talks about the bill's history and where it currently is in the Legislature. He encourages the Association's members to contact their Representatives regarding it. He attaches a list of Legislators who voted for and against the bill. He also talks briefly about House Bill 382 and Senate Bill 65.
Date:
March 18, 1955
Creator:
Burris, Ed C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association, March 29, 1955]
Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association; He reports on the status of House Bill 4 and talks about House Bill 7. He urges the members to express their views on House Bill 7 to their Legislators.
Date:
March 29, 1955
Creator:
Burris, Ed C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Calvert to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]
Letter from Pat Calvert to Truett Latimer discussing Insurance Commissions and specific reports and concerns surrounding Southern Republic Life Inc. CO.
Date:
March 28, 1955
Creator:
Calvert, Pat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. Lee Clark Jr., April 12, 1954]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from R. Lee Clark Jr. regarding encouraging Truett to support Senate Bill 12, relating to the establishment of a State Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
Date:
April 12, 1954
Creator:
Clark, R. Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Crooker to Letcher D. King, February 19, 1959]
Letter from John H. Crooker to Letcher D. King; He encloses [not here included] a report from the Law Enforcement Study Commission. He also informs Mr. King that the bills recommended by the Commission had been revised, mostly for the purpose of providing additional safeguards in favor of defendants in criminal cases.
Date:
February 19, 1959
Creator:
Crooker, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Carroll Fancher to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Carroll Fancher to Truett Latimer stating her opposition of House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 20, 1961
Creator:
Fancher, Mrs. Carroll
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]
Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 510.
Date:
April 16, 1959
Creator:
Fields, Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer, May 26, 1953]
Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer discussing his regrets that Latimer cannot attend the Texas Association of Insurance Agents convention and thanking him for his legislative work supporting insurance bills in the 53rd Texas Legislative Session.
Date:
May 26, 1953
Creator:
Foreman, Drex G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Garrison to Truett Latimer, October 20, 1961]
Letter from Homer Garrison to Truett Latimer discussing a report Mr. Latimer had made about motorcycle escorts to the Texas Rodeo Champs.
Date:
October 20, 1961
Creator:
Garrison, Homer, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Tom Graham and Mrs. Tom Graham to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1953]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham to Truett Latimer discussing their opposition to House Bill 388, relating to portions of tax refunds being allocated to state schools.
Date:
March 19, 1953
Creator:
Graham, Tom & Graham, Mrs. Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]
Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
Date:
February 27, 1954
Creator:
Hall, Bert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]
Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 1048 and a bill concerning the University of Houston. Pertaining to House Bill 1047, Mr. Hambrick feels a plan should be made to start paying off the state's debt as opposed to starting new expenditures. He then expresses support for the bill that concerns the University of Houston, speaking highly of the school and its importance.
Date:
April 25, 1961
Creator:
Hambrick, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History