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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Date: January 8, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Odell Wood, September 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Odell Wood, September 23, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Odell Wood discussing the usefulness of having a personal conversation with the Attorney General about a court case pertaining to refined sugar freight rates. Kempner is waiting for Wood's feedback.
Date: September 23, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman, August 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman, August 10, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman inviting him to a breakfast meal for local representatives being held by Latimer and Senator Harley Sadler. A written response from Hardeman is at the bottom of the page in blue ink, declining the invitation due to a prior engagement.
Date: August 10, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1953]

Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bills 42, 692, and 717.
Date: March 25, 1953
Creator: Lewis, Arch
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953]

Photocopy of letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant discussing a proposed dog law meant to be voted on in the 53rd Legislature Session.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, March 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, March 27, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing his stances on House Bills 42, 717, and 692.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer, February 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer, February 26, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer discussing his plans to drive to Abilene after a Committee Meeting and thanking them for a folder they sent to him.
Date: February 26, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: San Angelo girl named Miss Wool] captions transcript

[News Clip: San Angelo girl named Miss Wool]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
Date: September 6, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Junior college has negro gridder] captions transcript

[News Clip: Junior college has negro gridder]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
Date: September 6, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Tornado aftermath] captions transcript

[News Clip: Tornado aftermath]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about tornados striking Waco and the San Angelo suburb of Lakeview, killing many and destroying hundreds of buildings.
Date: May 12, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of pitting done in March, 1949. The depth of moisture under the old pit was 26 inches. On each side of the pit is wet from 8 to 10 inches. 4 ½ to 5 inch rain on March 9, 1953. TX-48-496.
Date: March 10, 1953
Creator: Fenner, O. L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 92, May 13, 1953 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 92, May 13, 1953

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: May 13, 1953
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: San Angelo girl named Miss Wool] (open access)

[News Script: San Angelo girl named Miss Wool]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a beauty contest in San Angelo, sponsored by the Texas Sheep and Goat Raiser's Association and its women's auxiliary, to determine who will be Miss Wool of 1953. The winner is Kathryn Gromatzky, a junior at North Texas State College in Denton.
Date: September 6, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: San Angelo blow] (open access)

[News Script: San Angelo blow]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a tornado striking the San Angelo suburb of Lakeview, killing more than eight people and destroying hundreds of buildings.
Date: May 12, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Junior college has negro gridder] (open access)

[News Script: Junior college has negro gridder]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Benjamin Kelly, the first negro player for the San Angelo Junior College Rams football team.
Date: September 6, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith discussing updates on the lives of various family members.
Date: July 28, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard thanking him for his support during Latimer's race for State Representative.
Date: January 16, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History