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[Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing, August 15, 1960]
Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing discussing the issue of drilling on small tracts in Texas. He says the drilling of such tracts is handled by the Railroad Commission under Rule 31; He thinks the rule is being abused by professionals nicknamed the 'Rule 37 Operators' and hopes the Railroad Commission addresses it.
Date:
August 15, 1960
Creator:
Tindell, W. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. N. E. Walton to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. N. E. Walton to Truett Latimer detailing an issue her friend had with a lawyer.
Date:
April 22, 1959
Creator:
Walton, Mrs. N. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing the Sick Cattle Inspector Position, September 8, 1959]
Letter to Truett Latimer discussing the sick cattle inspector position made available by the new livestock program. The author of the letter asks for the information of the person he can contact about the position.
Date:
September 8, 1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson, May 12, 1961]
Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson discussing the topic of stock cancellation; Mr. Carson owns stock in an insurance company that just recently merged with another. Mr. Cotten explains the merging process of two insurance companies.
Date:
May 12, 1961
Creator:
Cotten, Clay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]
Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer criticizing the Governor's spending program.
Date:
1961-01-25~
Creator:
Gabbart, Guy E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody, March 10, 1961]
Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody criticizing a Hardin-Simmons University fund-raiser.
Date:
March 10, 1961
Creator:
Moore, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Gillock to the 36th Infantry Division Commanding General, January 8, 1959]
Letter from James H. Gillock to the 36th Infantry Division Commanding General authorizing Roy T. Latimer to attend armory drill assemblies, in a pay status, from the 8th of January to the 31st of May, 1959.
Date:
January 8, 1959
Creator:
Gillock, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James G. Gee to Truett Latimer, September 15, 1958]
Letter from James G. Gee to Truett Latimer; He encloses a season pass and asks that Mr. Latimer visit them.
Date:
September 15, 1958
Creator:
Gee, James G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer discussing the Uniform Vehicle Code. He leaves a postscript that reads, "I don't like that pay-roll tax".
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Cullers, Cleve
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Clemmer, W. D. & Clemmer, Mrs. W. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1962]
Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer thanking him for considering House Bill 62.
Date:
February 6, 1962
Creator:
Linam, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959]
Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing the sales tax, the Game and Fish Commission, and the correctional boy's school for Abilene. Mr. Wright is in support of a broad-based general sales tax. He encloses [not included here] and talks about the material he received from Dick Vaughn relating to the Game and Fish Commission and other items.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Wright, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960]
Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.
Date:
August 12, 1960
Creator:
Stone and Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1961]
Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking for help from the Legislature for his committee, the Historical Survey Committee, in aiding the Civil War Centennial Committee.
Date:
January 15, 1961
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid, September 13, 1960]
Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid informing him that his application for a drilling permit had been denied. He attaches the application.
Date:
September 13, 1960
Creator:
Thompson, Ernest O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]
Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer; He forwards [not included here] the information he got when he requested copies of the 'free-state' legislation in effect in Washington, Utah, and Nevada.
Date:
January 25, 1961
Creator:
McDowell, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]
Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
Date:
June 26, 1961
Creator:
Philpott, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Truett Latimer to Berney Blain, January 22, 1962]
Postcard from Truett Latimer to Berney Blain; Mr. Latimer attaches [not included here] a copy of his announcement for State Senator of the 24th District. He looks forward to Mr. Blain's vote. There is a handwritten note from Mr. Blain.
Date:
January 22, 1962
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Truett Latimer Discussing Bills 33 and 44, February 22, 1961]
Postcard to Truett Latimer discussing Bills 33 and 44. The author of the postcard asks that Mr. Latimer support both bills.
Date:
February 22, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Brooks, J. E. Jeffrey, C. G. Whitten, T. Ash, and R. Alvis to E. E. King and J. Alvis, July 7, 1959]
Letter from M. Brooks, J. E. Jeffrey, C. G. Whitten, T. Ash, and R. Alvis to E. E. King and J. Alvis reporting on their study of the condition of the Civil and Criminal Docket of the Taylor County at Law. They explain the problem at the County Court, what they learned during the study, and the recommendations they have to address the issue.
Date:
July 7, 1959
Creator:
Brooks, Maurice; Jeffrey, James E.; Whitten, C. G.; Ash, Theo & Alvis, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]
Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Abilene Landmen's Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History