[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 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
[Letter from Patsy Hulse to a McMurry College Professor, May 30, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Patsy Hulse to a McMurry College Professor, May 30, 1958]

Letter from Patsy Hulse to a McMurry College professor; She talks about the scholarship she received from Texas Western and also about the amount she makes with her job. She then thanked the professor for the scholarship they offered.
Date: May 30, 1958
Creator: Hulse, Patsy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Zollie Steakley to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Zollie Steakley to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1958]

Letter from Zollie Steakley to Truett Latimer discussing moving forward with a recommendation mentioned in a letter from May 10.
Date: May 20, 1958
Creator: Steakley, Zollie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Vinson to Truett Latimer, May 14, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Vinson to Truett Latimer, May 14, 1958]

Letter from R. Lee Vinson to Truett Latimer as an invitation to a meeting of the Taylor Electric Cooperative's Educational Committee.
Date: May 14, 1958
Creator: Vinson, R. Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Connally to Waggoner Carr, May 16, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Connally to Waggoner Carr, May 16, 1958]

Letter from J. E. Connally to Waggoner Carr recommending Ray Vaughter, Jr., as a Page Boy for the next Legislative session.
Date: May 16, 1958
Creator: Connally, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Patsy Hulse to a McMurry College Professor, May 20, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Patsy Hulse to a McMurry College Professor, May 20, 1958]

Letter from Patsy Hulse to a McMurry College Professor informing them that she can't be the McMurry Maidenette; She says she got an offer from the band director of the Texas Western College that she can't refuse.
Date: May 20, 1958
Creator: Hulse, Patsy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith, May 11, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith, May 11, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith discussing an invitation to attend a ladies night banquet for the West Texas Association of Life Underwriters. Latimer thanks Smith but writes that he is unable to attend and thanks him for his support.
Date: May 11, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dean Stephenson, May 18, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dean Stephenson, May 18, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dean Stephenson discussing eight unsold Blakley tickets, which are enclosed with the letter. Latimer writes that Dusty Rhodes of Ed Connally will contact Stephenson about the matter.
Date: May 18, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1958]

Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer and his wife to an annual Ladies' Night at the Westen Hotel on May 24th.
Date: May 8, 1958
Creator: Smith, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dusty, May 18, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dusty, May 18, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to a friend, "Dusty," enclosing a check for dinner tickets.
Date: May 18, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 27, Ed. 1, Friday, May 2, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 27, Ed. 1, Friday, May 2, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 2, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 28, Ed. 1, Friday, May 9, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 28, Ed. 1, Friday, May 9, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 29, Ed. 1, Friday, May 16, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 29, Ed. 1, Friday, May 16, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 16, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, May 23, 1958 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, May 23, 1958

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 23, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1957-1958 (Re-Issue) (open access)

Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1957-1958 (Re-Issue)

Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: May 1958
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History