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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]
A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date:
February 21, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - February 23, 1953]
A letter written to Governor Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 23, 1953. Carswell advises that now is the right time for an overall and comprehensive study of the costs, organization and operation of the governments in the state of Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell - February 7, 1953]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas, dated February 7, 1953. Hildebrand advises of his plans to visit that week but that it is not a promise due to his having three houses going up now and that he hopes to get two ready for plaster this week.
Date:
February 7, 1953
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 17, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the Kilgore bill and its potential adverse effect on the taxpayers of independent school districts of cities and counties to vote favorably on further bond issues for any public purpose. It is recommended for people to write their representatives expressing opposition to the bill.
Date:
February 17, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Abilene Independent Automobile Dealers Association to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
Letter from the Abilene Independent Automobile Dealers Association to Truett Latimer discussing the bill regulating time sales. He opposes the bill and asks that Mr. Latimer do the same.
Date:
February 3, 1953
Creator:
Abilene Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. A. Williams, February 5, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. A. Williams regarding his opposition to a bill that would prevent cross filing on election ballots.
Date:
February 5, 1953
Creator:
Williams, W. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Paul McCarty, February 6, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Paul McCarty discussing opposition to/support for Texas House Bill #216 in which the beginning salary would be raised to $3000 minimum.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. J. Webster, February 17, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from L. J. Webster regarding support for Pierson Bill #254.
Date:
February 17, 1953
Creator:
Webster, L. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vera Hayes to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1953]
Letter from Vera Hayes to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 and the need for higher salaries for teachers.
Date:
February 8, 1953
Creator:
Hayes, Vera
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John W. Aman, February 9, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John W. Aman discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 in which the beginning salary for teachers would be raised to $3000 minimum.
Date:
February 9, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown, 1953]
Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown discussing a petition the Browns signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the high taxes that would be needed to raise teacher salaries. The Browns' response is handwritten on the back of Latimer's initial letter.
Date:
1953-02~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett; Brown, J. T. W. & Brown, Mrs. J. T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Elbert and Luke Galloway, February 6, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Elbert and Luke Galloway discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 in which the beginning teacher salary would be raised to $3000.
Date:
February 6, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Wheeler, H. L. Skinner, and Cy Newman to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
Letter from Robert H. Wheeler, H. L. Skinner, and Cy Newman to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5.
Date:
February 3, 1953
Creator:
Wheeler, Robert H.; Skinner, H. L. & Newman, Cyrus J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. amd Mrs. M. R. Hail and F. D. Hail, February 19, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Hail and Mr. F. D. Hail discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5 and future actions that may or may not needed.
Date:
February 19, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Clayton Lusby, February 9, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Mrs. Clayton Lusby regarding Travis PTA being in opposition to House Bill #24 and endorsing Senator Akins House Bill #216.
Date:
February 9, 1953
Creator:
Lusby, Mrs. Clayton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to The Fannin School PTA, February 19, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to The Fannin School PTA discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 and future actions that may be taken at the upcoming hearings.
Date:
February 19, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. D. Magee, February 18, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. J. D. Magee discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 at the Health Committee and future actions needed to prevent failure of the bill.
Date:
February 18, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Estes, February 5, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Estes discussing the positive outcome and reinforcement for teacher pay raise in the state of Texas and also concern in regards to certain points in the optometry bill that is upcoming in the legislation.
Date:
February 5, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James Sullivan, February 11, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to James Sullivan informing him that there is not yet a bill introduced to ban the television advertisement of liquor but that one may be introduced in the future.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Knoy, February 4, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Knoy discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 in which beginning teacher salary would be raised to $3000 minimum.
Date:
February 4, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. A. J. Pope to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1953]
Letter from Dr. A. J. Pope to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5, stating that the field of optometry must be given the power to govern its members.
Date:
February 5, 1953
Creator:
Pope, A. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. R. E. Smith to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1953]
Letter from Mrs. R. E. Smith to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 (relating to financing the Foundation School Program) and support for House Bill #216 (relating to amending certain Articles by providing a minimum salary schedule with increments for experience and college training.)
Date:
February 10, 1953
Creator:
Smith, Mrs. R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Andy Shouse, February 13, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Andy Shouse, discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 and opposition to House Bill #216 and why.
Date:
February 13, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Grady B. Jolly, February 10, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Grady B. Jolly regarding support for House Bill #5 for the betterment of the visual welfare of the people of the Texas.
Date:
February 10, 1953
Creator:
Jolly, Grady B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History