The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, May 22, 1959 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 30, Ed. 1, Friday, May 22, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 22, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. N. E. Walton to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[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 from Jim Ellison to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Ellison to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from Jim Ellison to Truett Latimer discussing voting against Texas Senate Bill #277 as ut creates a monopoly on the milk supply to the people of Texas.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Ellison, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Elgie Robbins, January 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Elgie Robbins, January 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Elgie Robbins discussing obtaining money for the latter by introducing a special bill.
Date: January 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. D. Young to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. D. Young to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1959]

Letter from T. D. Young to Truett Latimer discussing a recommendation to abolish the Rodent & Predatory Animal Control Service of Texas A&M College by the Texas Commission on Higher Education.
Date: January 22, 1959
Creator: Young, T. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marjorie Wimberly to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Marjorie Wimberly to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1959]

Letter from Marjorie Wimberly to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to Bill 76.
Date: March 22, 1959
Creator: Wimberly, Marjorie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard McMahon, January 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard McMahon, January 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard McMahon discussing visiting the site of the proposed State School for Boys in Abilene.
Date: January 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glyndol H. Shedd to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Glyndol H. Shedd to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from Glyndol H. Shedd to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that would prevent wholesale firms from advertising directly to consumers. Mr. Shedd is in support of the bill and asks for Mr. Latimer's thoughts on it.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Shedd, Glyndol H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Johnson, June 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Johnson, June 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Johnson enclosing an Admiral Commission from the State of New Mexico.
Date: June 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to S. E. Pass, January 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to S. E. Pass, January 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to S. E. Pass as words of gratitude for all the interest and confidence shown in him.
Date: January 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. B. D. Knight to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. B. D. Knight to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from Mrs. B. D. Knight to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of establishing a community recreation center at Lawn, Texas. She also leaves a postscript commending his effort to establish a reform school for boys in Abilene, Texas.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Knight, Mrs. B. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. R. Richardson to Truett Latimer, January 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from D. R. Richardson to Truett Latimer, January 22, 1959]

Letter from D. R. Richardson to Truett Latimer discussing the effect that the proposed amendments to the Texas Civil Service Act would have on firemen and policemen.
Date: January 22, 1959
Creator: Richardson, D. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Will Wilson, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Will Wilson, April 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Will Wilson discussing concerns regarding the constitutionality of Texas House Bill #174.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Kennedy to Truett Latimer, May 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from John F. Kennedy to Truett Latimer, May 22, 1959]

Letter from John F. Kennedy to Truett Latimer discussing the Kennedy-Ervin Labor-Management Reform Bill. He encloses his final remarks on the Senate's action in hopes that it will help Mr. Latimer explain the bill.
Date: May 22, 1959
Creator: Kennedy, John F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Henry McGowen to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. Henry McGowen to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from J. Henry McGowen to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 76. He agrees with Mr. Latimer's stance on the bill and commends him for his work in the Legislature.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: McGowen, J. Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Pat Brown - May 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Pat Brown - May 22, 1959]

A letter addressed to California Governor Pat Brown, Sacramento, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas, Voluntary Parole Board, dated May 22, 1959. Carswell makes a request for executive clemency and restoration for Subject 17095.
Date: May 22, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. P. Lack, June 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. P. Lack, June 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to R. P. Lack discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #25.
Date: June 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred A. Boyd to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred A. Boyd to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from dentist Fred A. Boyd to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer requesting more information on House Bill 76 and expressing his and other dentists' opposition to a new dental licensing agency.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Boyd, Fred A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Kit M. Parsons to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Kit M. Parsons to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from dairy producer Kit M. Parsons discussing the impact of Senate Bill 277, which would require state inspections on all imported milk, and urges Latimer to oppose it.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Parsons, Kit M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brenda C. Morrison to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Brenda C. Morrison to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1959]

Letter from Brenda C. Morrison on behalf of the Abilene Nurses Registry to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer, urging him to oppose House Bill 76, listing several reasons why the bill's establishment of a Central License Department would hinder nurses.
Date: March 22, 1959
Creator: Morrison, Brenda C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Partin to Truett Latimer, July 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Partin to Truett Latimer, July 22, 1959]

Letter from J. W. Partin to Truett as an invitation to attend the Taylor County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic.
Date: July 22, 1959
Creator: Partin, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from Joe Cooley to Truett Latimer attaching a copy of a letter from Keith Kahle, regarding chartered aircraft for representatives and Senators.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Cooley, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Kelly to Myrtle V. Bailey, September 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian Kelly to Myrtle V. Bailey, September 22, 1959]

Letter from Lillian Kelly to Myrtle V. Bailey discussing Bailey's ineligibility to make back payments for the Teacher Retirement Program. Kelly explains that Bailey missed the deadline for those who waived their membership but that unnamed legislation in the the 57th Legislature may remove restrictions for waiver members. Kelly suggests Bailey consult her local paper and the Texas Outlook when the Legislature adjourns.
Date: September 22, 1959
Creator: Kelly, Lillian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Sides to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from A. C. Sides to Truett Latimer, April 22, 1959]

Letter from A. C. Sides to Truett Latimer discussing the distribution of the new proposed taxes. He feels the traveling salesman is taxed too much and wishes the distribution was more balanced.
Date: April 22, 1959
Creator: Sides, A. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History