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[Letter from Roy A. Adams to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961]
Letter from Roy A. Adams to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 402.
Date:
February 17, 1961
Creator:
Adams, Roy A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1955]
Letter from Mason W. Altman to Truett Latimer discussing support for a bill to turn Arlington State College into a four year university.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Altman, Mason W.
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
[Telegram from Willard Barr, April 2, 1955]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Willard Barr regarding congratulating Latimer on standing up in favor of the Trinity River Authority.
Date:
April 2, 1955
Creator:
Barr, Willard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Callie R. Bevill to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1948]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Callie R. Bevill dated November 22, 1948. Bevill advises of her approval of the proposed Planning Commission, H. S. U. Ex. Students Association.
Date:
November 22, 1948
Creator:
Bevill, Callie R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill - May 28, 1957]
A commencement announcement from Whitney Ross Bevill, Ft. Worth, Texas, Arlington Heights High School, dated May 28, 1957. Congratulatory note from T. N. Carswell - "Congratulations. May the happy ending you've earned and now enjoy be but a mild preview of a far happier beginning for you as yet you strive and seek to serve throughout the unfolding years of your life".
Date:
May 27, 1957
Creator:
Bevill, Whitney Ross
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ronald Blackwell to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1959]
Letter from Ronald Blackwell to Truett Latimer informing him that the Texas Angus Association recommends the passage of the bill relating to the licensing of Livestock Auction Markets. He believes the bill will have a stabilizing effect on the cattle producers of Texas.
Date:
March 28, 1959
Creator:
Blackwell, Ronald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, February 21, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, asking the addressees to resign from the board of the Abilene Central Railway Company due to their "partisanship and personal interest in the City of Abilene."
Date:
February 21, 1910
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 2, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, requesting a "complete statement of all condemnation proceedings" related to Ballinger & Abilene Railroad Company.
Date:
January 2, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 8, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles discussing a copy of a judgement, likely relating to the case Ballinger & Abilene Railway vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a deed, to be made out to Morgan Jones.
Date:
January 8, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Boone to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]
Letter from R. H. Boone to Truett Latimer discussing several reasons for opposition to a House Bill that would make the Trinity River into a Canal leading into Fort Worth.
Date:
March 22, 1955
Creator:
Boone, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from V. W. Boswell, April 2, 1955]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from V. W. Boswell regarding thanking Representative Latimer for supporting the Trinity River Valley's right to control resources and functions of the Trinity River.
Date:
April 2, 1955
Creator:
Boswell, V. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. V. Bradshaw, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961]
Letter from W. V. Bradshaw, Jr. to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 402. He says it would prevent health authorities from fulfilling their responsibilities to the citizens of Texas.
Date:
February 17, 1961
Creator:
Bradshaw, W. V., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry T. Brannon to the Texas State House Liquor Regulation Committee, March 1, 1959]
Letter from pastor H. T. Brannon to members of the Texas State House Liquor Regulations Committee urging them to pass HB 291, a bill introduced by committee member Truett Latimer.
Date:
March 1, 1959
Creator:
Brannon, Henry T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Brown to Truett Latimer, May 11, 1959]
Letter from Albert Brown to Truett Latimer discussing an issue with the tax collection for The Wash Pot Automatic Laundry. Mr. Brown types out the letter they wrote to The Wash Pot. In it, they inform the business that they did not find a store license for any of their stores and that their case was referred to a district supervisor.
Date:
May 11, 1959
Creator:
Brown, Albert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Chicago, Rock Island, and Gulf Railway Company v. Martin. No. 12422]
Journal clipping discussing the cause no. 12442, Chicago, Rock Island, & Gulf Railway Company vs. C. L. Martin in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth heard on January 31, 1931. The cause was brought by C. L. Martin who alleged his property flooded due to the negligence of the railway company.
Date:
1931~
Creator:
Buck, J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bunch to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bunch to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Bunch, J. H. & Bunch, Mrs. J. H.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Court Decision of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles]
Document written by Judge Calhoun stating the court's determination on the land dispute case of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles. An additional note is handwritten at the bottom of the page in pencil, "To all of which the plaintiff, L. C. Wise, in open court excepts and gives notice of appeal to the court of civil appeals for the second supreme judicial district of the state of Texas at Ft. Worth, Texas."
Date:
April 14, 1904
Creator:
Calhoun, J. H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, May 28, 1954]
Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer discussing recent developments in the various political campaigns of himself and other representatives.
Date:
April 28, 1954
Creator:
Carr, Waggoner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and List of Texas Newspapers: From T. N. Carswell "to the Editor" regarding Judge Ralph Yarborough]
A letter To the Editor, written by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 19, 1954. The letter asserts that "'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', has come to Texas, not in fiction, but in the person as Judge Ralph Yarborough, candidate for Governor." An attachment includes a list of Texas newspapers to receive the Letter to the Editor written by T. N. Carswell. The list is handwritten on business notepad paper advertising Maxwell Steel Co., Fort Worth 1, Texas.
Date:
August 19, 1954
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major T. N. Carswell to Major John W. Herbert - May 21, 1941]
A letter written to Major John W. Herbert, Major, C. O., 27th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 21, 1941. Copy to Capt. D. F. Morris and to Lieut. Col. Neill H. Banister. Carswell acknowledges Herbert's request to bring Mr. Winters with him to assist in clerical details and advises of the assignment of Lieut. Russell S. Stephens to assist him in the inspection of the Albany Company. Carswell advises Herbert of accomodations that have been made at the Hilton Hotel.
Date:
May 21, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. M. King - July 15, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. C. M. King, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1941. Letter of recommendation for Mrs. Jewel McLeod regarding office work at the Seminary.
Date:
July 15, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to M. E. Sadler - May 11, 1942]
A letter written to Dr. M. E. Sadler, President, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 11, 1942. Carswell expresses his delight that Sadler is to address the meeting to be held at the Hardin-Simmons University Stadium describing the event as a patriotic-religious meeting. He advises of an enclosed copy of the President's Proclamation.
Date:
May 11, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - December 1, 1944]
An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell, CAS, Travel Order No. 4, dated 1944, 12-1 through 12-17, Page 1. The reverse side includes a blank form. Page 2 is an itinerary, Travel Order No. 4 dated 1944, 12-18 through 12-31. The reverse side includes REMARKS by T. N. Carswell dated December 31, 1944.
Date:
December 1, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History