The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 8, 1960 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 14, Ed. 1, Friday, January 8, 1960

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 8, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 15, 1960 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, January 15, 1960

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1959-1960 Graduate Division] (open access)

[Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 1959-1960 Graduate Division]

Catalog describes the governance, history, admission requirements, course offerings, university calendar, and campus life of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: January 1960
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing the confidence in his ability to serve the conservative cause advising that he could not consider a personal campaign of any kind at this time citing many family and business commitments.
Date: January 7, 1960
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill W. Martin to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Bill W. Martin to Truett Latimer, January 29, 1960]

Letter from Bill W. Martin to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the Safe Driver Insurance Plan.
Date: January 29, 1960
Creator: Martin, Bill W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Haralson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Haralson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1960]

Letter from Dale Haralson to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his help in helping him secure a job.
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: Haralson, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 7, 1960. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: January 7, 1960
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Hawk Discussing the Home Rule Law and the Welfare Law, January 1960] (open access)

[Letter from George Hawk Discussing the Home Rule Law and the Welfare Law, January 1960]

Letter from George Hawk discussing the home rule law and the welfare law.
Date: January 1960
Creator: Hawk, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer, January 3, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer, January 3, 1960]

Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer sending a copy of Senate Bill #509 from the State of Texas.
Date: January 3, 1960
Creator: Boswell, Howard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Milam to Truett Latimer, January 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Milam to Truett Latimer, January 2, 1960]

Letter from J. J. Milam to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his strong opposition to a proposed tax on cigars, which he explains with a chart of the tax's ratio to prices, as well as his opposition to unspecified legislation on automobile insurance.
Date: January 2, 1960
Creator: Milam, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Robinson, Jr. to W. S. Heatly, January 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Robinson, Jr. to W. S. Heatly, January 7, 1960]

Letter from Major Jack Robinson, Jr. to W. S. Heatly discussing the new automobile insurance rates. He thinks the system is neither fair nor workable.
Date: January 7, 1960
Creator: Robinson, Jack, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack V. McGlothlin to Robert S. Galvert, January 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Jack V. McGlothlin to Robert S. Galvert, January 12, 1960]

Letter from Jack V. McGlothlin to Robert S. Galvert; He encloses a check as payment for the 2% statutory penalty for the late filing of his company's Motor Fuel Tax return. He says it was filled late because his office was closed during the Christmas holidays. He thinks the laws regarding late fillings should be changed to accommodate holidays and weekends and copies his state representative, Truett Latimer, to the letter.
Date: January 12, 1960
Creator: McGlothlin, Jack V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1960]

Letter from Lloyd R. Madison to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a recently-passed boating regulation.
Date: January 26, 1960
Creator: Madison, Lloyd R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Fred Moore to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Fred Moore to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Fred Moore to Truett Latimer requesting that the contents of the textbooks used in Texas schools be screened by an expert.
Date: [1960-01-19,1961-01-19]
Creator: Moore, Mrs. Fred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Jay R. McDaniel to Truett Latimer, January 1, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Jay R. McDaniel to Truett Latimer, January 1, 1960]

Letter from Mrs. Jay R. McDaniel to Truett Latimer discussing support for teacher pay raise in the state of Texas.
Date: January 1, 1960
Creator: McDaniel, Mrs. Jay R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy, January 21, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy, January 21, 1960]

Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy discussing the Gloria D. Hanson vs. James Alvis Hanson case. He says Ray Mason, Mr. Hanson's lawyer, made a request for an investigation of both parties but had not gotten a response yet. He implores Judge Hardy to help expedite the process.
Date: January 21, 1960
Creator: Caldwell, Neil
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Penn J. Jackson to Truett Latimer, January 27, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Penn J. Jackson to Truett Latimer, January 27, 1960]

Letter from Penn J. Jackson to Truett Latimer acknowledging Mr. Latimer's previous letter where he talked about the Safe Driving Insurance Plan.
Date: January 27, 1960
Creator: Jackson, Penn J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy L. Duke to Truett Latimer, January 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Roy L. Duke to Truett Latimer, January 18, 1960]

Letter from Roy L. Duke to Truett Latimer informing him that they have a copy of his and Judy's will.
Date: January 18, 1960
Creator: Duke, Roy L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960]

A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 22, 1960. Carswell advises of an attached check, an attached list of recipients to receive subscriptions to IDEALS and a copy of the sentiment to be sent with each subscription gift.
Date: January 22, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1960]

Letter from Thomas J. Watson, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing appreciation for all the work and confidence from the latter and the Legislative Budget Board.
Date: January 19, 1960
Creator: Watson, Thomas J., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom James to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tom James to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1960]

Letter from Tom James to Truett Latimer discussing the passage of a resolution commending the work done for the Conference Committee.
Date: January 14, 1960
Creator: James, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Tom K. Eplen, Abilene, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Eplen expresses his appreciation for the Christmas letter from Carswell and gives the credit to Carswell for helping him to do what little good he has done for his community stating, "you helped me to get started on the right track". He invites him and Mrs. Carswell to the Victory Men's Bible Class Annual Banquet noting that he remembers Carswell's work with the class "back yonder".
Date: January 7, 1960
Creator: Eplen, Tom K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Doyle Plemons, January 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Doyle Plemons, January 11, 1960]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Doyle Plemons discussing the possibility of a special session for the purpose of increasing the salaries of public school teachers. Mr. Latimer says he is ready to serve in such a session.
Date: January 11, 1960
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Hill, III, January 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Hill, III, January 11, 1960]

Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Hill, III informing him that there aren't any Legislative Budget Board meetings scheduled in Houston.
Date: January 11, 1960
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History